The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Tentative Answer Key and Candidate Response Sheet for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination (Tier-I) – 2025.
๐ Key Dates and Status
| Event | Status | Date |
| Tier-I Exam Date | Concluded | November 12 to 30, 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | Released | December 8, 2025 |
| Objection Window Period | Closed | December 8, 2025 (6:00 PM) to December 11, 2025 (6:00 PM) |
| Final Answer Key & Result | Expected | January 2026 |
Since today is December 16, 2025, the Answer Key has been released, and the window to raise objections has closed.
๐ฅ How to Download the Answer Key/Response Sheet
The Answer Key and your individual Response Sheet are still typically available on the SSC website for a limited period, even after the objection window closes. You can check it by following these steps:
- Visit the official SSC website:
ssc.gov.in - Click on the “Answer Key” tab on the homepage.
- Find and click on the link titled “Uploading of Tentative Answer Keys along with Candidates’ Response Sheets… of Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination (Tier-I) โ 2025”.
- On the document, click on the direct login link provided at the bottom.
- Log in using your credentials:
- Roll Number/User ID
- Password (usually your Date of Birth or the password set during registration)
- Your response sheet and the tentative answer key will be displayed. You can download and print the PDF for your reference.
๐ฏ Mark Calculation
You can calculate your estimated Tier-I score using the following marking scheme:
- For every correct answer: Add +2 marks.
- For every incorrect answer: Deduct -0.50 marks (Negative Marking).
- For unattempted questions: 0 marks.
