SSC CGL Tier 2 Final Answer Key 2026 is now available for download at ssc.gov.in. The Staff Selection Commission released the final answer key on 17/06/2026, along with individual scorecards and response sheets for candidates who appeared in the Tier 2 exam held on 18/01/2026 and 19/01/2026. You can access your personalized answer key, marks, and response sheet until 16/07/2026 (9:00 PM) by logging in with your Registration ID and password. This article is based on the official notification released by the Staff Selection Commission.
Answer Key – Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level Examination 2025-26 (Tier II) |
| Exam Dates | 18/01/2026 – 19/01/2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Final Answer Key |
| Release Date | 17/06/2026 |
| Documents Released | Final Answer Key, Scorecard, Response Sheet |
| Last Date to Download | 16/07/2026 (9:00 PM) |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
How to Download the SSC CGL Tier 2 Final Answer Key 2026
The final answer key is tied to your individual candidate record, so you must log in with your own credentials rather than accessing a single public link. Follow these steps:
- Visit https://ssc.gov.in
- Locate the notification for the Tier 2 scorecard and final answer key release for CGL 2025-26
- Click the candidate login link provided in the notification
- Enter your Registration ID and Password
- Your scorecard, final answer key, and response sheet will display on screen
- Download and save the PDF files before the access window closes on 16/07/2026
Since this is a login-gated system, each candidate must use their registered credentials to retrieve their personalized documents.
Calculate Your Score Using the Final Answer Key
The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam used different marking schemes for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Understanding these rules allows you to verify your scorecard calculation independently.
Marking Scheme:
| Paper | Correct Answer | Wrong Answer | Unattempted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Sections I, II, Computer Module I) | +3 marks | −1 mark | 0 marks |
| Paper 2 (Statistics) | +2 marks | −0.50 marks | 0 marks |
Example calculation for Paper 1: If you attempted 100 questions with 75 correct and 15 wrong: Score = (75 × 3) − (15 × 1) = 225 − 15 = 210 marks
Paper 2 applied only to candidates who applied for Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator Grade II positions. Your scorecard displays both raw marks and normalized marks (since the exam was held across multiple shifts on two days).
What Your Scorecard Contains
Your released scorecard includes section-wise raw marks, normalized marks across all shifts, your total score in Tier 2, and your qualifying status. Reviewing this alongside the final answer key lets you verify exactly how your final score was derived from the officially finalized answers.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Selection Status: What Happens Now
The final answer key is released purely as a transparency and verification tool. The final result and merit list were already declared on 08/04/2026, when the Commission provisionally selected 15,118 candidates for Group B and Group C posts. The sliding process for post allocation across regional offices was completed between 13/04/2026 and 22/04/2026.
This final answer key release allows every candidate, whether selected or not, to independently verify the accuracy of their marks and understand their section-wise performance. No further changes to the result or merit list will occur based on this release.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Tier 2 Exam Held | 18/01/2026 – 19/01/2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 30/01/2026 |
| Objection Window Closed | 03/02/2026 (8:00 PM) |
| Tier 2 Final Result Declared | 08/04/2026 |
| Sliding Process Completed | 13/04/2026 – 22/04/2026 |
| Final Answer Key Released | 17/06/2026 |
| Download Access Closes | 16/07/2026 (9:00 PM) |
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Final Answer Key & Scorecard | Candidate Login |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Why is the final answer key released after the result has already been announced?
Ans. The final answer key serves as a transparency measure. It shows the conclusively reviewed set of correct answers after all objections against the provisional key have been evaluated. This allows every candidate to independently verify how their marks were calculated, even though the result and merit list were finalized on 08/04/2026.
Q2. What is the difference between the provisional answer key released on 30/01/2026 and this final answer key?
Ans. The provisional answer key was released immediately after the exam and allowed candidates to raise objections if they believed an answer was incorrect. The final answer key reflects all accepted objections reviewed by subject experts and represents the officially conclusive set of correct answers used to calculate your final score.
Q3. Can I download the final answer key after 16/07/2026?
Ans. No. The download facility closes on 16/07/2026 at 9:00 PM. After this date, the final answer key, scorecard, and response sheet will no longer be accessible. Download and save your documents before this deadline.
Q4. I was not selected in the merit list. Can I use the final answer key to understand my performance?
Ans. Yes. The final answer key alongside your scorecard, shows your section-wise raw marks and normalized marks. This helps you identify weaker sections and plan more effectively for your next SSC exam attempt.
Q5. What do I need to download the SSC CGL Tier 2 Final Answer Key 2026?
Ans. You need your Registration ID and Password to log in to the SSC candidate portal. The answer key, scorecard, and response sheet are personalized to each candidate and are not available as a single public download link.
Q6. Can the final answer key be challenged or objected to?
Ans. No. The final answer key cannot be challenged further. All objections were accepted during the provisional answer key objection window, which closed on 03/02/2026. The final answer key is the conclusively reviewed version used to calculate your marks.
Q7. Does the SSC CGL Tier 2 scorecard show normalized marks?
Ans. Yes. Since the Tier 2 exam was conducted across two days (18/01/2026 and 19/01/2026), your scorecard displays both raw marks and normalized marks. Normalized marks account for variations in difficulty across different shifts and ensure fair comparison across all candidates.
Q8. What was the total number of candidates selected in the Tier 2 merit list?
Ans. A total of 15,118 candidates were provisionally selected for Group B and Group C posts based on the Tier 2 final result declared on 08/04/2026. The sliding process for final post allocation was completed by 22/04/2026.
What Comes Next
Check the final answer key against your response sheet to verify your score and understand your section-wise performance, even though the selection outcome was finalized in April. Keep a copy of your scorecard and final answer key for your records, as download access closes on 16/07/2026. Stay informed about upcoming stages-follow official SSC notifications on ssc.gov.in for announcements on document verification, skill tests, or interviews if you were selected, or prepare for your next SSC exam attempt if you were not.
