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SSC CGL Answer Key 2021, Response Key: Check SSC CGL Answer Key

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Feb 15, 2021

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Steps to Download Answer Key

How to download SSC CGL Answer Key?

ssc cgl answer key

Candidates can download SSC CGL answer key from the official website of Staff Selection Commission by following the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of SSC – ssc.nic.in.

Step 2: Click on the Answer Key tab available on the Home page of the website.

Step 3: Click on the link for which answer key needs to be seen. 

Step 4: Click on the answer key link.

Step 5: Enter user ID and password. Click on the Login button.

Step 6: Check, download, and print SSC CGL answer key.

Steps to Challenge Answer Key

Way to Calculate the Scores through the SSC CGL Answer key 2021

Way to Calculate the Scores through the SSC CGL Answer key 2021

For calculating the actual score, obtained by the aspirants in the exam, the students should have in-depth knowledge about the marking scheme of the exam. For instance, in SSC CGL Tier I exam, the aspirants will be rewarded by 2 marks for every correct answer while they will be deducted by 0.5 marks for every wrong marking. On the other hand, in the case of unattempted questions, no mark will be deducted. A student can score maximum 200 marks in the tier I exam.

To calculate the score, the aspirants can follow the below-mentioned formula:

(Total Number of right answers*2)+ (Total number of bonus question*2)-(Total number if wrong answers*0.5)

Challenging SSC CGL Answer Key 2021

Challenging SSC CGL Answer Key 2021

The answer keys released by the authorities are tentative that means if a candidate is not satisfied with the answer to any question then they can challenge it on the official website of the commission in the prescribed format. The candidate has to pay Rs 100 per question as a fee for challenging the tentative answer key. 

ssc cgl objection window

Steps to raise objections against SSC CGL answer key are mentioned below:

Step 1: Log on to the official website of SSC – ssc.nic.in

Step 2: Click on the answer key link available on the Home page

Step 3: Enter the user ID and password. Click on Login.

Step 4: Challenge the respective question/answer

Step 5: Pay fee of Rs 100 per question/answer in online mode

What after SSC CGL Tentative Answer Key?

SSC will evaluate all the challenges/objections raised by the candidates against the preliminary answer key. After that, they will release the final answer key for the same. Based on that, SSC CGL result will be announced. Once the result is announced candidates will not be able to challenge the answer key or result.

Check  SSC CGL Previous Years Cut Off

Frequnetly Asked Questions

Highlights of the Answer Key

Highlights of the Answer Key

  • The SSC CGL answer key will be available in phase-wise
  • The SSC CGL answer key will be released online only.
  • The Staff Selection Commission will release only the Tier I and Tier II answer key.
SSC CGL FAQs

SSC CGL Answer Key 2021 FAQs

Ques: Where can I check my SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key?

Ans: Candidates can visit the official website i.e ssc.nic.in to check and download their answer keys. Candidates can follow these simple steps to do the same:

  • Visit the official website of SSC – ssc.nic.in.
  • Click on the Answer Key tab available on the Home page of the website.
  • Click on the link for which answer key needs to be seen. 
  • Click on the answer key link.
  • Enter user ID and password. Click on the Login button.
  • Check, download, and print SSC CGL answer key.

Ques: Can I challenge or raise an objection against the answer key?

Ans: Yes. Candidates can challenge the answer key. If a candidate is not satisfied with the answer to any question then they can challenge it on the official website of the commission in the prescribed format. The candidate has to pay Rs 100 per question as a fee for challenging the tentative answer key. 

Ques: Do I have to pay any fee while I raise an objection against the answer key?

Ans: Yes, candidates have to pay INR 100 per question as a fee for challenging the answer key. Candidates can match their response keys with answer keys and according to that you can raise objections. After that authorities will release the final answer key soon.

Ques: Does SSC release the final answer key or not?

Ans: First of all SSC evaluates all the challenges/objections raised by the candidates against the preliminary/tentative answer key.  After that, they will release the final answer key for the same. Based on that, SSC CGL result will be announced. Once the result is announced candidates will not be able to challenge the answer key or result.

Ques: What details will be mentioned on my SSC CGL Response Key?

Ans: The response key of SSC CGL will contain important details such as candidate’s name, exam name, paper/tier number, candidate’s roll number, question numbers, correct answer options, etc.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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Comments

6 Comments
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anudeep kaur
My age is 34, can I attempt for ssc exam
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kapila.gandrola

Hello Anudeep,

Unfortunately, you can not attempt SSC CGL examination. However, if you are a reserved category candidate, you can apply for the examination. To know more about the eligibility, kindly visit – SSC CGL Eligibility

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riyaz sen
Is there any scope for an SSC CGL aspirant to get the job if his tier 1 rank is 25000?
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bhavya
If a general category student gets 500 marks in the SSC CGL, then what jobs will he get?
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kavita rani

Hi Bhavya. In case a general category student obtain 500 marks in the SSC CGL, then his/her name will come in the final list. But this does not assures that he/she gets a job. There are not much vacancies for the students 500 marks as in 2019, minimum cut-off for post for UR was 515.25. Since the number of vacancies are limited, so getting 500 marks does not guarantee a job.

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kavita rani

Hi Bhavya.

In case you want to get more than 180 marks in English Section, then you need to make the right strategy.

First of all, know the latest exam pattern and syllabus for English Section.

After that divide your tie focusing on three parts including Vocabulary, Grammar & Reading Ability

Keep separate time for all subjects.

Focus on weaker topics and try to make notes of it.

You must try to speak in English and write new words in notepad as it helps improve your vocabulary.

Solve last year’s question papers and take more mock tests as it helps ace your preparations.

Try to write minimum 200-300 words daily on different topics so that your grammar can improve a lot.

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kavita rani

Hi Bhavya,

In case you want to get more than 180 marks in English Section, then you need to make the right strategy.
• First of all, know the latest exam pattern and syllabus for English Section.
• After that divide your tie focusing on three parts including Vocabulary, Grammar & Reading Ability
• Keep separate time for all subjects.
• Focus on weaker topics and try to make notes of it.
• You must try to speak in English and write new words in notepad as it helps improve your vocabulary.
• Solve last year’s question papers and take more mock tests as it helps ace your preparations.
• Try to write minimum 200-300 words daily on different topics so that your grammar can improve a lot.
 

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sugandhi
If the official answer key of SSC CGL has wrong answer and someone successfully challenged it, will all candidates get the marks?
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kavita rani

Hi Sugandhi. In case someone challenges to SSC CGL questions, majority of the times answers are "CORRECT" as the question paper is prepared by highly experienced officers and it gets reviewed multiple times. But in case someone successfully challenged the questions and candidates are right on their part, candidates will get marks for the right questions.

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shiwam
Has anyone with less marks in the SSC CGL pre-got a name in the final list?
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kavita rani

Hi Shiwam. There are many candidates who were not able to perform well in prelims but did amazingly well in the in mains and got their name in the final list. Many students score in tier 1 was nit good but with their dedication and passion, they got good score in mains.


SSC CGL Cut Off list in 2019-20 was 180.12237 (for Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) ) while it was 165.77474 (Junior Statistical Officer (Grade-II)) posts.

K
kavita rani

Hi Shiwam. There are many candidates who were not able to perform well in prelims but did amazingly well in the in mains and got their name in the final list. Many students score in tier 1 was nit good but with their dedication and passion, they got good score in mains. SSC CGL Cut Off list in 2019-20 was 180.12237 (for Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) ) while it was 165.77474 (Junior Statistical Officer (Grade-II)) posts.

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suraj rout
I am a general category student. I am preparing for SSC-CGL exam. People say I should not waste my time preparing for SSC-CGL. Is it true that there is very low probability for general category in SSC-CGL?
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kavita rani

Hi Suraj!! There is nothing like this. Even general category students can get a good score in SSC CGL exam. Even in terms of eligibility, candidates belonging to reserved categories, PwD candidates, SC/ST candidates will have the same eligibility criteria for educational qualifications as that for General category applicants.
So if you study harder, you can get good score. Try to get your name in top list of candidates rather than worrying about the category. SSC just allows gives upper age relaxation limit to the applicants belonging to various categories, rest mode of exam, eligibility criteria, etc. remains the same.

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