SSC to Hold CGL Re-Exam on October 14, Answer Key Out on October 15

The SSC CGL Tier-1 examination this year registered around 28 lakh applications, of which nearly 13.5 lakh candidates appeared. The test was held in 45 shifts over 15 days, covering 255 centres across 126 cities.

SSC has advised candidates to regularly watch the website of the Commission for updates

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will re conduct the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination on October 14, 2025 for candidates whose test was disrupted by fire incident in Mumbai on September 26. SSC will release provisional answer key for CGL 2025 on October 15.

The Commission said that apart from the fire-hit shift, some irregularities had also come to light during the conduct of the exam. Several candidates were caught producing fake benchmark disability documents and attempting to misuse the scribe facility.

“The conduct of Tier – 1 of Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2025 has been completed (except for 1 shift at a centre in Mumbai, where there was a Fire incident today). About 28 lakh candidates had applied for this exam, out of which about 13.5 lakh candidates appeared in this exam that was held at 255 centres spread over 126 cities in 45 shifts over 15 days,” reads a statement by SSC.

In addition, SSC reported attempts of remote access during the online test. While those with clear evidence of malpractice will face strict action, candidates against whom the evidence is inconclusive will be asked to appear in the re-exam on October 14 to maintain transparency.

The SSC CGL Tier-1 examination this year registered around 28 lakh applications, of which nearly 13.5 lakh candidates appeared. The test was held in 45 shifts over 15 days, covering 255 centres across 126 cities. As per the SSC, at all unaffected centres, the process concluded smoothly.

As per SSC data, the candidate feedback portal received 18,920 submissions during the exam cycle. Some candidates reported technical issues, which the Commission said were verified through digital footprints. Those affected were given another opportunity to take the test.

Meanwhile, the provisional answer key for CGL 2025 will be uploaded on October 15, along with the objection window. Candidates will be able to raise challenges on payment of a fee of ₹100 per question. The objection facility will remain open for a limited period, and the Commission has advised candidates to check its website regularly for updates.

SSC has also opened the application process for the Delhi Police and SI CPO 2025 recruitment. The application window for Constable GD 2026 will open in November. “The Tier-1 of the CHSL exam is scheduled for the fourth week of October, to be followed by the SI CPO, JE and MTS examinations. Detailed schedules will be notified in due course,” mentions SSC release.

SSC has advised candidates to regularly watch the website of the Commission for updates in these matters.

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