SSC CGL Tier 2 2025 Answer Key: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CGL 2025 Tier-II Tentative Answer Key along with candidates’ Response Sheets on 30 January 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 – Tier-II, conducted on 18 and 19 January 2026, can now log in to the official website ssc.gov.in to download their answer key and response sheet.
Along with the answer key, SSC has also opened the objection window, allowing candidates to challenge any question or answer by paying a prescribed fee.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Answer Key 2025 – Official Notice Highlights
- Exam Name: SSC CGL Examination 2025
- Stage: Tier-II
- Exam Dates: 18 & 19 January 2026
- Answer Key Release Date: 30 January 2026
- Objection Window: 30 Jan 2026 (8:00 PM) to 03 Feb 2026 (8:00 PM)
- Objection Fee: ₹50 per question/answer
- Official Website: ssc.gov.in
SSC CGL Tier 2 Answer Key 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Tier-II Exam Conducted | 18 & 19 January 2026 |
| Answer Key & Response Sheet Released | 30 January 2026 |
| Objection Window Opens | 30 Jan 2026 (08:00 PM) |
| Objection Window Closes | 03 Feb 2026 (08:00 PM) |
⚠️ Note: Objections submitted after 8:00 PM on 3 February 2026 will not be accepted under any circumstances.
How to Download SSC CGL Tier 2 Answer Key 2025
Follow these steps to check and download your answer key and response sheet:
- Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in
- Log in using your Registration Number and Password
- Click on the link for SSC CGL 2025 Tier-II Answer Key
- View your question paper, response sheet, and tentative answer key
- Download and save the PDF/response sheet for future reference
📌 Important: Candidates are advised to take a printout or save a copy, as the response sheet will not be available after the objection window closes.
How to Raise Objection Against SSC CGL Tier 2 Answer Key
If you find any discrepancy in the tentative answer key, you can challenge it online:
- Login to SSC portal
- Select the question you want to challenge
- Upload supporting documents (if required)
- Pay ₹50 per question/answer
- Submit the objection before the deadline
Only valid objections will be reviewed by SSC subject experts before finalizing the result.
Option-cum-Preference Window – Important Update
SSC has also informed candidates that Option-cum-Preference will be obtained before declaration of the final result.
🔔 A separate notice will be released shortly regarding the activation of the post preference window.
SSC MTS City Intimation Slip 2026 Released Check Tier-I Exam City @ ssc.gov.in
⚠️ Very Important:
If a candidate fails to submit post preferences within the stipulated time, they will NOT be considered for any post in the final result, even if they qualify the exam.
What Happens After SSC CGL Tier 2 Answer Key?
- Review of objections by SSC
- Release of Final Answer Key
- Declaration of SSC CGL 2025 Final Result
- Document Verification & Allocation of Posts
Important Advice for Candidates
- Download your response sheet before 3 Feb 2026
- Raise objections only with proper justification
- Keep checking ssc.gov.in for preference window and final result updates
- Do not rely on unofficial sources
Disclaimer
This article is based on the official SSC notice dated 30 January 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to visit ssc.gov.in and their respective regional SSC websites for the latest and most accurate updates.