For lakhs of government job aspirants across India, the SSC CGL calendar is no less dramatic than a sports final; every extension, every update, every change becomes headline news. And this week, there is a fresh twist. The Staff Selection Commission has officially extended the window to view and challenge the SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 answer key, giving candidates additional time to double-check their responses before results are locked.
The extension has triggered renewed buzz on social media and exam forums as aspirants rush back to re-evaluate questions they had marked for objection. With intense competition and cut-offs soaring year after year, this extra time is nothing short of a lifeline.
New Last Date To Raise Objections
Candidates can now submit objections up to October 21, 2025 (11:00 AM). Each challenge requires a fee of ₹50 per question, which must be paid online through the SSC portal.
Unlike most exams where candidates only see the final key, SSC has released the tentative answer key along with each candidate’s response sheet, giving them complete visibility into:
- Roll Number and Candidate Details
- Examination Date and Shift
- Post Applied For
- Attempted Questions and Marked Responses
This transparency is exactly why objection windows matter; a single corrected question can change rank, cut-off, and even destiny.
How To Download the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key and Response Sheet (Step-By-Step)
- Go to the official SSC site: ssc.gov.in
- Scroll to the Notice Board section on the homepage
- Click on 'Uploading of Tentative Answer Keys…' link
- The file with the answer key and response sheet will download automatically
- Save it for records and comparison
How To Raise Objections Against SSC CGL Tier 1 2025 Answer Key
- Visit ssc.gov.in and log in using registration details
- Go to 'My Applications'
- Click on 'Answer Key Challenge - CGL Tier-1 Examination'
- Select a question to challenge and choose a complaint type
- Upload supporting proof or screenshot, or logic in PDF or image format
- Pay the fee online and submit
- Use 'View Grievance Question' to re-check already submitted objections
SSC CGL 2025 - One Of The Biggest Recruitment Exams Of The Year
This year’s Tier-1 exam was conducted across 126 cities, covering 255 centres over 15 days. Out of 28 lakh registered candidates, nearly 13.5 lakh appeared, making it one of the largest recruitment drives in the country.
Every update in such a mass-level exam directly affects cut-offs, category-wise merit lists, Tier-2 strategy planning, and in many cases, the mental breathing space aspirants need while preparing further.
What Happens After The Objection Window Closes?
Once the deadline is over:
- SSC will verify all challenges
- A revised final answer key will be issued
- Tier-1 marks will be recalculated
- Results and cut-offs will be declared based on the final key
- Qualified students move to Tier-2, the real eliminator round
Even a single marked correction can:
- Push someone above the cut-off line
- Rescue a candidate from elimination
- Affect final ranks and lifetime career outcomes
In a competition where a 0.5-mark difference can change job postings, this extension is not just a notification; it is a second chance.
