SSC CGL Answer Key 2024 Released: Tier 1 Final Response Sheet Download Link

Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam 2024 ( SSC CGL )

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Updated on Dec 19, 2024 19:22 IST

The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL final answer key 2024 on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The candidates can download their response sheet with the SSC CGL answer key 2024 (final). The candidates are required to login with their One-Time Registration (OTR) number and password. The SSC CGL final answer key 2024 will be available till January 8, 2025. The answer key will not be available after the said date. The candidates are suggested to download and take printouts of the candidates' response sheet and answer key. 

The Commission released the SSC CGL tier 1 result 2024 on December 5, 2024. The SSC CGL tentative answer key was released on October 3, 2024. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL 2024 from September 9 to 26, 2024. 

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Q:   When will SSC CGL 2024 answer key be released?

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The SSC CGL 2024 final answer key has been released at ssc.gov.in. The candidates are suggested to download their SSC CGL final answer key as soon as possible because the SSC CGL answer key 2024 will not be available after January 8, 2025. The Commission released the tentative answer key and candidates response sheet with the official answer key. The candidates can download their response sheet and official answer key by logging into the official website - ssc.gov.in. The candidates can also send the objections against the incorrect answers till October 6, 2024. 

Staff Selection Commission conducted the SSC CGL 2024 exam in a Computer-Based Exam (CBE) from September 9 to 26, 2024.

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Q:   Is there any minimum qualifying percentage for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam?

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The candidates can see beloew the minimum qualifiyng marks as mentioned in the official notification:

Category

Qualifying Marks

Minimum Marks

UR 

30%

60

OBC/ EWS

25%

50

All other categories

20%

40

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Q:   Who releases the SSC CGL Answer Key?

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The Staff Selection Commission releases SSC CGL Answer Key. The release of answer key is an integral part of the exam process. The candidates send the representation against the incorrect question or answers and the Commission prepare the final answer key after considering the valid objections. The candidates final marks (raw) will then be calculated and the normalisation is carried out to calculate the final normalised marks. Based on this, the SSC CGL merit list is prepared.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer key is expected SOON. The Commission released the SSC CGL 2023 Result on September 19.

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Q:   What details are mentioned in SSC CGL answer key?

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Staff Selection Commission releases the SSC CGL answer key after the declaration of the final result. The Commission will mention the Official questions, candidates' responses and the official answers in the SSC CGL answer key. The candidates should calculate their marks from the answer key and compare them with the average of last five years.

The Commission also releases the tentative answer key and invites the representations against the incorrect answers. After considering the valid objections, the Commission prepare the final result and releases the result based on the final answer key.

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Q:   Is there any negative marking in the SSC CGL exam?

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Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks in the SSC CGL tier-I exam. The SSC CGL Tier 2 also has a negative marking. The quantum of negative marking is one-fourth of the marks assigned for the correct answer. The mark assigned for the correct answer is 2 marks and the negative marking is 0.5 marks. No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions. The candidates should avoid the guesswork in the exam because the negative marking rapidly pulls the overall score down in case of incorrect answers.
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SSC CGL Answer Key 2024

The Staff Selection Commission released the final answer key on December 19, 2024. The Commission also released the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key 2024 (tentative)on its official website - ssc.gov.in on October 3, 2024. The Commission also invited the objections from the candidates. The candidates can send references in support of their answers.

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Direct Link to Download SSC CGL Answer Key 2024 - https://ssc.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/32874/89695/login.html 

SSC CGL 2024 Answer Key Details

The SSC CGL answer key contains correct answers for all the questions asked in the exam. Some of the details mentioned in the answer key are:

Candidate’s name

Candidate’s roll number

Exam name

Paper/tier number

All the questions of the paper

Correct answer options of all the questions

The SSC CGL exam 2024 was conducted as a Computer-Based Exam(CBE) at the designated exam centres.

Q:   What is the maximum marks for SSC CGL Tier 1 exam?

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The Staff Selection Commission mention the SSC CGL exam pattern in the official notification. The Commission is expected to notify the SSC CGL 2024 exam pattern on June 11, 2024. The candidates can expect no changes in the SSC CGL exam pattern 2024. 

The candidates can consider the maximum marks in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam as mentioned in the previous year notification. What is the maximum marks for SSC CGL Tier 1 exam.

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Q:   Does SSC release the final answer key for the SSC CGL exam?

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Yes, the commission releases the final SSC CGL answer key once it receives all the objections against the tentative answer key. Staff Selection Commission forms a review committee to consider the objections raised by the candidates. After considering the valid objections, this committee suggest the changes required in the answer key and marks to be awarded against the correct answer of such questions.

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SSC CGL 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC CGL 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

19 Sep '23 -

24 Oct '23

SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Result

26 Nov '21

SSC CGL 2021 Tier-I Result announced

How to Download SSC CGL Answer Key 2024?

Candidates can download the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key 2024 in the following manner:

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

Step 2: Click on the answer key notification

Step 3: Click on the answer key link given in the notification

Step 4: Click on the Submit button

Step 5: Enter user ID (roll number mentioned on the admit card) and password (mentioned on the admit card)

Step 6: Click on the Login button

Step 7: Check, download and print the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 answer key

The candidates should check their answers and calculate their marks in the SSC CGL exam. The candidates should then compare their marks with the SSC CGL cutoff of previous years.

Direct Link to Download SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2024 - ssc.gov.in

Q:   How to download SSC CGL answer key?

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The Staff Selection Commission is expected to conduct the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 exam in August/September 2024. The Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key within a week from the exam end date. The candidates can see below the steps to download SSC CGL 2024 answer key:

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

Step 2: Click on the answer key notification

Step 3: Click on the answer key link given in the notification

Step 4: Click on the Submit button

Step 5: Enter user ID (roll number mentioned on the admit card) and password (mentioned on the admit card)

Step 6: Click on the Login button

Step 7: Check, download and print the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 answer key

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Q:   What is the official website of SSC to download the SSC CGL answer key?

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The Staff Selection Commission has changed the address of their official website. The new SSC website will be responsible for all the communications done by the Commission. The new official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to download the answer key is ssc.gov.in

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Q:   What details are required to download the SSC CGL answer key?

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You can download the SSC CGL answer key by using user ID, which is the exam roll number and password given on the admit card. Candidates cannot download the SSC GD answer key without their login credentials. The following login credentials are required to download the answer key:

  • User ID
  • Password
  • Captcha code
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Negative Marking in SSC CGL Exam

The candidates should note that there is a negative marking in the SSC CGL exam be it Tier 1 exam or Tier 2. The quantum of negative marking is one by four. 

Negative Marking in SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam

The candidates can see here the negative marking quantum in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam

Questions Marks Allotted
Marks allotted for Correct Question  2 marks
Marks allotted for Incorrect Question

0.50 marks

Negative Marking in SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam

The Commission changes the exam pattern and the marks assigned to each question. Consequently, the quantum of negative marking was also changed in the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam. The candidates can see here the negative marking in the SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam

SSC CGL Tier-II

Marks Awarded per Question

Negative Marking

Paper 1

3 Marks

1 marks

Paper 2

2 Marks

0.50 marks

Paper 3

2 marks

0.50 marks

The proportion of the negative marking remains same. The candidates can see here the details about the SSC CGL exam pattern.

Q:   What is the quantum of negative marking in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam?

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The SSC CGL exam has negative markings in both of its tiers. The candidates should carefully mark their answers on the screen and avoid human errors while marking the answers.
The candidates should also avoid guessing in the SSC CGL exam. The candidates can take chances only if they are confused between two options.

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Q:   Is there any negative marking in the SSC CGL exam?

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Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks in the SSC CGL tier-I exam. The SSC CGL Tier 2 also has a negative marking. The quantum of negative marking is one-fourth of the marks assigned for the correct answer. The mark assigned for the correct answer is 2 marks and the negative marking is 0.5 marks. No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions. The candidates should avoid the guesswork in the exam because the negative marking rapidly pulls the overall score down in case of incorrect answers.
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Q:   How does negative marking affect the final score in SSC CGL exam?

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Negative marking in the SSC CGL exam impacts the final score by deducting 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I and varying marks in different sections of Tier-II. This deduction for incorrect answers can significantly reduce the overall score of candidates, emphasizing the importance of accuracy in responses. Understanding the negative marking scheme is crucial for candidates to strategize their attempts effectively, balancing the number of correct answers with the risk of losing marks for incorrect responses.

Therefore, candidates need to approach the exam cautiously, aiming for accuracy to minimize deductions and improve their final score in the SSC CGL exam

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How to Calculate Scores through SSC CGL Answer Key?

To calculate the correct score that candidates can score in the exam, they need to keep the marking scheme in mind. SSC CGL tier-I marking scheme is such that two marks are awarded for each correct answer and 0.5 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer. This means that at the time of tallying the response sheet with the answer key, candidates have to give themselves +2 for each correct answer, -0.5 for each incorrect answer and 0 for each attempted question. The maximum number of marks that candidates can score in the exam is 200. If the candidate secures the marks more than the SSC CGL Tier 1 cutoff of their category, they will be declared qualified for the next stage.

It may be noted that bonus marks got by candidates will be additional. Therefore, candidates can use the formula given below to calculate the correct score that they can score in the tier-I exam:

(Number of correct answers x 2) - (Number of incorrect answers x 0.5) = Marks scored in SSC CGL Tier-I 2022

The candidates can calculate the marks for the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam (for each paper) as following

(Number of right answers x marks assigned to right answers) - (Number of incorrect answers x marks deducted for the incorrect answer)

Q:   How can I calculate my marks using the SSC CGL answer key?

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Candidates can calculate their marks using the SSC CGL answer key by comparing their answers with the correct answers given in the key. They can also use the marking scheme provided by the Commission to calculate their marks. The final marks of the candidates are calculated after the normalization process.

The candidates can see below the SSC CGL marking scheme

Marks Awarded for Right AnswerMarks Deducted for Wrong Answer (Negative Marking)
+2-0.50
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Q:   Is the SSC CGL result is prepared based on tentative answer key?

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The SSC CGL result is not prepared based on the tentative answer key. The result is declared based on the final answer key for the exam after considering valid objections and incorporating them into the final result. 

The Staff Selection Commission release the final answer key after considering the representations against the incorrect answers mentioned in the tentative answer key.

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How to Challenge SSC CGL Answer Key?

The Staff Selection Commission first releases the tentative SSC CGL mains answer key. This means that in case, a candidate is not satisfied with the answer of any question, s/he can challenge it on the official website of the commission in the prescribed format. However, the candidate has to pay INR 100 per question as fee for challenging the tentative answer key. Steps to raise objections against SSC CGL answer key are mentioned below:

  • Log on to the official website of SSC – ssc.gov.in
  • Click on the answer key notification link available on the Home page
  • Click on the answer key link given in the notification
  • Enter user ID and password
  • Click on Login
  • Go to the tab for raising objections
  • Follow the instructions and challenge the respective question/answer
  • Pay fee of INR 100 per question/answer in online mode

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Q:   How can I challenge the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key?

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The Staff Selection Commission provides a dedicated window for sending representations against the incorrect questions/answers given in the official SSC CGL answer key. The candidates can see here the steps to challenge the SSC CGL tentative answer key.

  • Log on to the official website of SSC – ssc.nic.in
  • Click on the answer key notification link available on the Home page
  • Click on the answer key link given in the notification
  • Enter user ID and password
  • Click on Login
  • Go to the tab for raising objections
  • Follow the instructions and challenge the respective question/answer
  • Pay fee of INR 100 per question/answer in online mode

The candidates should note that there is no way to challenge the final answer key.

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Q:   Is there any fee to challenge the SSC CGL Answer Key?

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Yes, candidates have to pay INR 100 per question as the fee for challenging the answer key. The Staff Selection Commission first releases a tentative SSC CGL answer key. In case any candidate is not satisfied with the answer to a question, she or he can challenge it in the prescribed format on the official website of the commission. However, to raise objections against one question, candidates have to pay Rs 100 as the fee in online mode.

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SSC Answer Keys 2024 - Other Exams

Q:   What is the SSC MTS Answer Key?

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SSC MTS answer key is a formal document which mention all the answers to the questions asked in the exam. The Staff Selection Commission release the answers to the questions asked in the official answer key. The Commission releases the official answers to all the questions asked in the SSC MTS Tier 1 exam. The SSC MTS answer key is released online with the candidate's response sheet. The candidates can see their answers and the official answers alongside. 

The SSC MTS answer key helps the candidates to calculate their marks and also to raise objections against the incorrect answers mentioned in the official answer key. 

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Q:   How can I check the SSC CHSL answer key?

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You can check SSC CHSL answer key by using details such as your user ID, roll number, and password. Steps to check the CHSL Answer key are provided below:

  • Log on to the official website of SSC - ssc.gov.in.
  • Go to the 'the latest News' section
  • Click on the SSC CHSL answer key 2024 Notice
  • Read the notice and click on the link given at the bottom of the notice
  • Select the name of exam and proceed
  • Login with the Registration Number and Password
  • Download and save the answer key and response sheet
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Q:   What details are required to download the SSC GD answer key?

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You can download the SSC GD Constable answer key by using user ID, which is the exam roll number and password given on the admit card. Candidates cannot download the SSC GD answer key without their login credentials. The following login credentials are required to download the answer key:

  • User ID
  • Password
  • Captcha code
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SSC CGL Answer Key 2024 FAQs

The candidates can see here the important questions and answers related to SSC CGL answer key.

Q:   Is there any minimum qualifying percentage for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam?

A:

The candidates can see beloew the minimum qualifiyng marks as mentioned in the official notification:

Category

Qualifying Marks

Minimum Marks

UR 

30%

60

OBC/ EWS

25%

50

All other categories

20%

40

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Q:   What is the minimum passing marks for SSC CGL Tier 2 exam?

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The Staff Selection Commission can change the passing marks required for clearing the SSC CGL Tier 2. The minimum passing marks for the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam vary based on categories. For the UR category, the minimum qualifying marks are 30%, for OBC/EWS it is 25%, and for all other categories, it is 20%.

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Q:   Is there a sectional cutoff in the SSC CGL exam?

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No, there are no sectional cutoff marks in the SSC CGL exam. The candidates should note that the Commission does not mention anything about the sectional cutoff and the time limit for each section. The candidates have to clear the exam as a single unit. The candidates should understand that the Staff Selection Commission can change the exam sectional cutoffs in the notification.
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Answered a week ago

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 marks and scorecard 2024 on its official website on December 16, 2024. The Commission released the raw marks, normalised marks and the raw marks scored in each section of the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2024. The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2024 will be con

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Saakshi Kumar

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to conduct the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam online as a Computer-Based Exam (CBE). The Commission released the SSC exam calendar 2025-26 on its official exam calendar on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The SSC CGL 2025 applications will be available from 22 April

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Rashmi

Beginner-Level 2

Answered 2 weeks ago

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL 2025 notification on April 22, 2025. The candidates will get one month to fill out the SSC CGL applications. The last date to apply for the SSC CGL online application 2025 will be May 21, 2025.

The SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 exam is expected

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Mamona Gupta

Beginner-Level 2

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, the Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL 2025 dates in the official exam calendar 2025 on December 5, 2024. The Commission notified the SSC CGL 2025 notification, application and Tier 1 exam dates in the official notification. Though the dates are tentative the Commission will fo

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Raj Shukla

Beginner-Level 2

Answered a month ago

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL result 2024 soon on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 1 result pdf with the category-wise cutoff. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2024 from September 9 to 26, 2024. 

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2024 dates soon on its official website. In addition to that the Commission can also release the exam dates of other exams also. The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2024 is expected to be conducted on December 2024.

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

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Answered a month ago

The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 result 2024 on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam from September 9 to 26, 2024. The candidates will be required to check their result online only.

The SSC CGL Cutoff 2024 was released with

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

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Answered a month ago

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL 2025 notification on April 22, 2025, its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission released the SSC CGL dates on its official exam calendar on its official website. The Commission will commence the SSC CGL 2025 online applications

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, the Staff Selection Commission has extended the last date to send objections against the incorrect answers given in the official SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key. The candidates can now send their objections against the SSC CGL answer key 2024 till October 8, 2024. The candidates will be required to s

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The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key 2024 on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission released the candidate's response sheet and the tentative answer key under the candidate's login window. The Commission will accept the objections against the incorrect

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