SSC CHSL Answer key 2026
Download the answer key, calculate your score and raise objections.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC CHSL answer key
The SSC CHSL answer key lists the correct option for every question and is released on ssc.gov.in together with each candidate's response sheet. For the CHSL 2025-26 Tier 2 exam held on 10 April 2026, the tentative answer key came out on 20 April 2026, with objections accepted from 20 to 23 April 2026 at ₹50 per question. The 2026 notification keeps the challenge fee at ₹50, down from ₹100 earlier.
Provisional and final answer keys
- Provisional (tentative) key: published after each tier with your response sheet. You can check your marked options and challenge any answer you think is wrong within the stated window.
- Final key: issued after experts review all objections. It is used for the result and cannot be challenged.
Separate keys are released for Tier 1 and for the objective part of Tier 2. The typing test and data entry test are assessed separately and have no answer key.
Latest SSC CHSL answer key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CHSL 2025-26 Tier 2 exam | 10 April 2026 |
| Tier 2 tentative answer key | 20 April 2026 |
| Objection window | 20–23 April 2026 |
| Challenge fee | ₹50 per question |
| CHSL 2026 Tier 1 exam | 30 November–31 December 2026 (proposed) |
How to download the SSC CHSL answer key
- Go to ssc.gov.in and open the Answer Key tab.
- Open the SSC CHSL answer key notice (a PDF) for your tier.
- Click the login link inside the notice and choose the exam.
- Log in with your roll number / registration number and password.
- Your response sheet opens with the question paper, your answer and the correct answer.
- Download or print it. Response sheets are not available after the stated period, so save a copy.
What the answer key shows
| Item | Item |
|---|---|
| Candidate name | Roll number |
| Exam name | Tier / paper |
| Question numbers | Correct option for each question |
How to calculate your SSC CHSL score
Tier 1
| Response | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct | +2 |
| Wrong | −0.50 |
| Not attempted | 0 |
Example: 85 attempted, 72 correct and 13 wrong. Score = 72 × 2 − 13 × 0.50 = 144 − 6.5 = 137.5 out of 200.
Tier 2
| Response | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct | +3 |
| Wrong | −1 |
| Not attempted | 0 |
The Tier 2 objective paper totals 405 marks. Example: 90 correct and 12 wrong gives 270 − 12 = 258 raw marks.
Your final marks are normalised across shifts, so they can differ slightly from your raw score. Compare your estimate with the SSC CHSL cut-off and the SSC CHSL exam pattern.
How to raise an objection
- Open the objection link on the official website during the window.
- Log in with your user ID and password and view your answer key.
- Click Challenges.
- Select the question number and the answer you believe is correct, and add a justification.
- Pay ₹50 per question online.
- Submit and save the confirmation.
Accepted objections lead to a revised key and recalculated marks for everyone. The final key is published after this review and the result follows; see SSC CHSL result.
Frequently asked questions
When was the SSC CHSL Tier 2 answer key released?
For the CHSL 2025-26 cycle, the Tier 2 tentative answer key was released on 20 April 2026 on ssc.gov.in.
What is the fee to challenge the SSC CHSL answer key?
₹50 per question. The 2026 notification reduced it from the earlier ₹100.
How do I download the SSC CHSL answer key?
Open the answer key notice on ssc.gov.in, follow the login link and enter your roll number and password to view and save your response sheet.
Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL Tier 2?
Yes. Each wrong answer in Tier 2 costs 1 mark, while each correct answer earns 3 marks.
Can the final SSC CHSL answer key be challenged?
No. Objections are only allowed on the tentative key; the final key is issued after review and is not open to challenge.
Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.