SSC MTS Answer key 2026
Download the answer key, calculate your score and raise objections.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC MTS answer key: download, score calculation and objections
The SSC MTS answer key lists the correct option for every question, along with each candidate's response sheet. SSC first publishes a provisional key that candidates can challenge, then a final key after reviewing objections. For the 2024-25 cycle (CBT from 30 September to 14 November 2024), the final key was published on 26 March 2025 and could be downloaded until 25 April 2025, 6 PM.
Answer key for the 2024-25 cycle
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam window | 30 September – 14 November 2024 |
| Final answer key released | 26 March 2025 |
| Last date to download | 25 April 2025 (6 PM) |
| Website | ssc.gov.in |
The final key cannot be challenged.
Provisional vs final answer key
- Provisional key – published a few days after the exam. Objections are usually accepted for a short window of about 2–3 days, with a fee per question. The fee is refunded if the objection is accepted.
- Final key – published after experts review the objections. Results are prepared from this key, not from the provisional one.
How to download the SSC MTS answer key
- Visit ssc.gov.in.
- Open the Answer Key section and find the MTS & Havaldar notice.
- Log in with your registration ID and password.
- Open your response sheet, which shows your answer and the correct answer for each question.
- Download and save it to calculate your score.
How to calculate your SSC MTS score
| Session | Questions | Marks | Correct | Wrong | Not attempted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session I | 40 | 120 | +3 | 0 | 0 |
| Session II | 50 | 150 | +3 | −1 | 0 |
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Session I score = correct answers × 3 |
| 2 | Session II marks = correct answers × 3 |
| 3 | Session II penalty = wrong answers × 1 |
| 4 | Session II score = step 2 − step 3 |
| 5 | Total = Session I score + Session II score |
Example: 34 correct in Session I gives 102. In Session II, 38 correct and 6 wrong gives 114 − 6 = 108. The total raw score is 210 out of 270.
Your final score is normalised across shifts, so it may differ slightly from your raw score.
Why check the answer key
- To verify your responses and estimate your score.
- To understand how negative marking hit your Session II score.
- To compare your score with past SSC MTS cut-off trends.
What comes next
MTS candidates who qualify on normalised scores go to document verification. Havaldar candidates first take the PET and PST. Follow the SSC MTS result page for the merit list.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download the SSC MTS answer key?
Log in on ssc.gov.in with your registration ID and password through the answer key notice. Then download your response sheet with the correct answers.
When was the SSC MTS 2024-25 final answer key released?
It was released on 26 March 2025 and could be downloaded until 25 April 2025 at 6 PM.
Can I challenge the SSC MTS final answer key?
No. Objections are allowed only on the provisional key, within the window SSC announces. The final key is not open to challenge.
Is there negative marking in SSC MTS score calculation?
Only in Session II, where 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Session I has no penalty.
Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.