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SSC CGL answer key 2023 was released on October 30. The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL main answer key (tentative) online at the official website. The candidates are allowed to send the objections till November 1. The Commission will analyse the valid objections and modify the tentative answer to prepare the final answer key. The candidates will be required to submit a fee of INR 100 for each objection. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL Main Exam 2023 on October 26 and 27 only. It is expected that the Commission will release the SSC CGL 2023 Result in November.
The SSC CGL answer key is the only official source to know the answers to the questions asked in the SSC CGL exam 2023. The Commission also released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Cutoff 2023 for all the post groups and The Commission will release the candidates' response sheet with the answer key. The Commission will also release the SSC CGL marks and scorecard 2023 after the declaration of result. The Staff Selection Commission is expected to conduct the SSC CGL 2024 exam in August -September 2024. The Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL 2024 answer key within a week of the exam.
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Q: When did the the SSC CGL Main Answer Key 2023 (tentative) released?
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Main Answer Key 2023 (tentative) on October 30. The candidates were asked to submit their objections (with the fee of INR 100) till November 1. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2023 on October 26 and 27.
The Commission will consider the valid objections and in case of the objection found valid, the Commission will refund such collected fee.
Q: Is the SSC CGL Mains answer key 2022 (final) released?
Q: Who releases the SSC CGL Answer Key?
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.
- SSC CGL Answer Key 2023
- SSC CGL 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to Download SSC CGL Answer Key 2023?
- Negative Marking in SSC CGL Exam
- How to Calculate Scores through SSC CGL Answer Key?
- SSC CGL Answer Key 2022
- How to Challenge SSC CGL Answer Key?
- What after SSC CGL Tentative Answer Key?
- SSC Answer Keys 2023 - Other Exams
- SSC CGL Answer Key 2023 FAQs
SSC CGL Answer Key 2023
SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key (tentative) was released on August 1. The Commission also invited representation against the incorrect questions/answers given in the official answer key. The Commission released the SSC CGL 2023 final answer key on September 29, 2023. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL exam 2023 from July 14 to 27. The candidates should check their answers and calculate their marks in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam.
Q: When did SSC CGL Answer Key 2023 release?
SSC CGL 2023 answer key was released on September 29, 2023 on the official website of the Commission. SSC CGL 2023 answer key (tentative) was released on August 1. The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 answer key online only on its official website - ssc.nic.in. The candidates were required to download their answer keys and check their answers. The Commission also asked the candidates to send representation against the incorrect questions and answers. The last date to send the representation against the incorrect questions/answers was August 4.
The Commission considered the valid objections and prepare a final answer key based on which the SSC CGL Tier 1 result was declared. After the declaration of the result, the Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key (final) on September 29.
Q: When did SSC CGL Tier 1 Tentative Answer Key Released?
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Tentative answer key 2023 on August 1. The Commission provided the opportunity for the candidates to send the representation against the incorrect questions/answes mentioned in the tentative answer key. The last date to send such objections were August 4. The Commission will prepare the final answer key based on these representations.
The Staff Selection Commission conducted the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam from July 14 to 27.
SSC CGL 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC CGL 2023 exam
| Dates | Past 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 2023?
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 answer key
The candidates should check their answers and calculate their marks in the SSC CGL Tier 1 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 2023 will be available here after its official release
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.
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 secure the marks more than the SSC CGL Tier 1 cutoff of their category, they will be declared qualified for the next stage.
See Here: SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift-wise Analysis
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?
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 Answer | Marks Deducted for Wrong Answer (Negative Marking) |
|---|---|
| +2 | -0.50 |
SSC CGL Answer Key 2022
SSC CGL Mains Result 2022 was released online on May 13, 2023. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL exam (tier 2) from March 3 to 7, 2023. SSC CGL main tentative answer key was released on March 17. The last date to send objections to the Commission was March 17 (6.00 PM). SSC CGL Tier 1 final answer key 2022 was released online on February 27, 2023. The Commission released the SSC CGL final answer key online only through a notice providing the direct link to download the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key, marks and scorecard. The SSC CGL Tier 1 final answer key was available till March 13. The Commission also released the SSC CGL Tier 1 marks and scorecard. The candidates need to download the final answer key and calculate the SSC CGL Tier 1 marks from the official answer key.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2022
The Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key 2022 online on December 17, 2022. The answer key is an important component of exam preparation because it shows the official answer to the general awareness questions. These official answers are very helpful in tracing the important topics for the exam. SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key (final) will be released after the declaration of the SSC CGL results 2022.
Also Read: SSC CGL Exam Analysis
SSC CGL Tier 2 Answer Key 2022
The Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 2 answer key on March 14. The candidates will get the answer to all the questions that will be asked in the objective-type paper. The Commission accepted the objections till March 17 (6.00 PM).
SSC CGL Mains 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 |
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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.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
What after SSC CGL Tentative Answer Key?
Once the Staff Selection Commission receives all the challenges/objections, it evaluates them and then releases the final answer key along with the SSC CGL question papers. On the basis of the final answer key, SSC CGL result is announced by the commission. It may be noted that the commission uses the normalisation formula at the time of preparation of SSC CGL result. The normalisation formula is used to take into account any variation in the difficulty level of the question papers across various shifts.
SSC Answer Keys 2023 - Other Exams
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| SSC Stenographer 2023 Answer Key | SSC CPO 2023 Answer Key |
SSC CGL Answer Key 2023 FAQs
The candidates can see here the important questions for SSC CGL answer key.
Q: Is the SSC CGL Mains Answer Key 2022-23 (final) released?
A: Yes, the SSC CGL mains answer key was released online on May 29. The candidates can download the SSC CGL tier 2 answer key, check their answers and calculate their marks. The Commission also released the final SSC CGL marks and scorecard of the candidates. The SSC CGL marks and the final answer key was available till June 12, 2023. The candidates are suggested to download the answer key and scorecard because it will not be available after the said date. The Commission released the SSC CGL mains result on May 13.
Q: Who releases the SSC CGL Answer Key?
A: 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.
Q: Where can I check the SSC CGL answer key?
A: You can check the SSC CGL answer key on the official website of the commission. The candidates are required to download their SSC CGL answer key so that they can calculate their marks in the SSC CGL exam. The candidates can calculate their raw marks only. The SSC calculate their normalised score and then prepare the SSC CGL result based on that.
Q: What details are required to download the CGL answer key?
A: Candidates need to log in to their registered accounts using their user ID and password to check the answer key. The Commission has a integrated answer key platform to download the answer key and send the objections against the incorrect questions and answers within the stipulated time.
Q: Why is SSC CGL answer key important?
A: The answer key is important as it helps candidates know the correct answers for all the questions in the SSC CGL exam. It also helps in having the correct estimation of the score that candidates can score in the exam.The candidates can get the idea about the most important topics for the SSC CGL preparation after analysing the answer key of two-three years.
Q: Does SSC provide the facility for challenging the CGL answer key?
A: Yes, the Staff Selection Commission offers the facility for challenging the SSC CGL tentative answer key. The candidates an check the steps below for sending objections against the SC CGL 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
Q: What details are mentioned on SSC CGL answer key?
A: The SSC CGL answer key contains important details such as the candidate's name, candidate's roll number, exam name, paper/tier number, question numbers, correct answer options. The candidate are able to check their own answers and the correct answers mentioned by the Commission. The candidates can check send the objections against the incorrect question or answer through the integrated platform but within the stipulated time-period.
Q: Is there any fee to challenge the CGL answer key?
A: Yes, candidates need to pay INR 100 per question as the fee for challenging the answer key. This fee is refunded to the candidates, if the Commission finds that the objection is valid. The objection fee can be submitted online only because it is easy and quick to refund the fee in case of valid objections.
Q: How can I challenge the CGL answer key?
A: You can challenge the answer key in the prescribed format on the official website of SSC. The Commission has an integrated platform for the representation against the tentative answer key. The candidates need to check the steps given above to send representation against the incorrect questions/answer.
Q: Does SSC release the final answer key for the exam?
A: 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.
Q: Is SSC CGL result based on the tentative/preliminary answer key?
A: No, SSC CGL result is declared based on the final answer key for the exam. The SSC CGL final answer key is prepared after analysing the objections send by the candidates. The candidates marks are then calculated as per the answers of the final answer key. The Commission carry the normalisation process (as suggested in the official notification). The SSC CGL result and merit list is prepared based on these normalised marks.
Q: How do I find my answer key 2022?
A: The candidates can find their answers in the official SSC CGL answer key released by the Commission. The Commission releases the official answer key with candidate's response as recorded at the time of Computer-Based Exam (CBE).
Q: When did SSC CGL Answer Key 2023 release?
SSC CGL 2023 answer key was released on September 29, 2023 on the official website of the Commission. SSC CGL 2023 answer key (tentative) was released on August 1. The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 answer key online only on its official website - ssc.nic.in. The candidates were required to download their answer keys and check their answers. The Commission also asked the candidates to send representation against the incorrect questions and answers. The last date to send the representation against the incorrect questions/answers was August 4.
The Commission considered the valid objections and prepare a final answer key based on which the SSC CGL Tier 1 result was declared. After the declaration of the result, the Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key (final) on September 29.
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