SSC CHSL Tier-II Answer Key 2026 – Out, Direct PDF Download Link Active

Out Answer Key Posted: 21 April 2026 | By: SarkariRezults Desk | Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

The Staff Selection Commission has uploaded the Tentative Answer Key for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Tier-II Examination 2025–26 on its official portal late last night. Candidates who appeared in the descriptive-cum-objective Tier-II paper held between 11 February and 13 February 2026 can now log in to the response sheet portal, view their submitted answers alongside the official key, and raise objections against any disputed question till 27 April 2026 (06:00 PM). The Commission has fixed an objection fee of ₹100 per question, refundable in case the challenge is accepted by the subject expert committee.

📢 Important Notice The window to download the response sheet, official answer key and submit representations will close at 06:00 PM on 27 April 2026. After this deadline, no challenge — irrespective of merit — shall be entertained. Final result is expected by the second week of June 2026.

Examination Overview

SSC CHSL 2025 was notified on 8 May 2025 against 3,712 vacancies for the posts of Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO). Tier-I (Computer Based) was conducted from 8 to 18 July 2025; the result was declared on 9 December 2025 wherein 67,439 candidates were shortlisted for Tier-II. Tier-II — a single sitting of two sessions consisting of objective MCQs, a Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) and a typing test — was held over three days at 156 cities across the country.

Particular	Detail
Recruiting Authority	Staff Selection Commission, GoI
Examination Name	CHSL (10+2) Tier-II 2025
Advertisement No.	SSC/CHSL/01/2025
Total Vacancies	3,712
Tier-II Exam Date	11 – 13 February 2026
Candidates Appeared	Approx. 61,200
Answer Key Status	Released — 20 April 2026
Objection Window Closes	27 April 2026, 06:00 PM
Final Answer Key	Last week of May 2026 (tentative)
Tier-II Result	Second week of June 2026
Official Portal	ssc.gov.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Tier-I Notification Released	08 May 2025
Tier-I CBT Examination	08 – 18 July 2025
Tier-I Result Declared	09 December 2025
Tier-II Admit Card Issued	02 February 2026
Tier-II Examination Held	11 – 13 February 2026
Response Sheet Uploaded	20 April 2026 (11:30 PM)
Tentative Answer Key Out	20 April 2026
Objection Window Opens	21 April 2026, 12:00 AM
Objection Window Closes	27 April 2026, 06:00 PM
Final Answer Key (Expected)	Last week of May 2026
Tier-II Result (Expected)	2nd week of June 2026

Objection Fee Structure

Representations against the tentative key shall be entertained strictly through the online challenge portal. A non-refundable processing fee — to be returned only if the objection is upheld — has to be remitted via BHIM UPI, net banking or debit/credit card. Cash, cheque or demand draft shall not be accepted under any circumstances.

Particular	Charge
Per Question Challenge Fee	₹100/-
Mode of Payment	BHIM UPI / Net Banking / Debit / Credit Card
Refund Condition	Only if the objection is accepted by Expert Committee
Refund Mode	Original payment source within 60 days of final key

Tier-II Exam Pattern

Tier-II is a multi-session paper carrying a total of 410 marks, with sectional and overall qualifying criteria fixed by the Commission. Negative marking of one mark per wrong answer is applicable in Sections I, II and Module-I of Section III; the Skill Test (Module-II) is qualifying in nature.

Section	Module	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Section I	I	Mathematical Abilities	30	90	1 hr (PwBD: 1 hr 20 min)
Section I	II	Reasoning & General Intelligence	30	90	1 hr (PwBD: 1 hr 20 min)
Section II	I	English Language & Comprehension	40	120	1 hr (PwBD: 1 hr 20 min)
Section II	II	General Awareness	20	60	1 hr (PwBD: 1 hr 20 min)
Section III	I	Computer Knowledge Module	15	45	15 min
Section III	II	Skill Test / Typing Test (Qualifying)	—	—	15 min

Session-wise Schedule Recap

Date	Session	Reporting	Exam Time
11 Feb 2026	Session-I	08:00 AM	09:00 AM – 12:15 PM
11 Feb 2026	Session-II	02:00 PM	03:00 PM – 06:15 PM
12 Feb 2026	Session-I	08:00 AM	09:00 AM – 12:15 PM
12 Feb 2026	Session-II	02:00 PM	03:00 PM – 06:15 PM
13 Feb 2026	Session-I	08:00 AM	09:00 AM – 12:15 PM

How to Download Answer Key & Response Sheet

Visit the official Staff Selection Commission portal — ssc.gov.in.
On the home page, navigate to the Candidate Login section located at the top-right corner.
Enter your Registered ID and Password created at the time of Tier-I application; complete the captcha verification.
After signing in, click on the link titled “Tentative Answer Key & Response Sheet — CHSL (Tier-II) 2025”.
The system will display your question paper, recorded responses and the official key in a side-by-side panel.
Use the Save or Print option provided on the screen to retain a copy for future reference.
Marked questions can be challenged from the same dashboard till the closing date.

How to Raise an Objection

From the answer-key view page, tick the checkbox against the question you wish to dispute.
Choose your preferred answer option from the drop-down menu and upload supporting evidence — preferably a scanned page of the standard textbook or a screenshot of the official source — in PDF or JPG format (max size 2 MB).
Add a brief justification (not exceeding 500 characters) in the comments box explaining the basis of your challenge.
Click Save and proceed to Pay Fee; remit ₹100 per question through any accepted online mode.
Download and preserve the Challenge Acknowledgement Slip for record purposes.

Objections sent through email, post or any offline channel shall not be considered. Decision of the SSC Expert Committee on every challenge will be final and binding on all candidates.

Expected Cut-off & Score Estimation

Based on aspirant feedback collated from coaching networks, regional Telegram circles and our own analysis of difficulty distribution, the projected qualifying marks for various final post categories are as follows. Actual cut-off may vary subject to normalisation and vacancy fluctuation.

Category	LDC / JSA	PA / SA	DEO (Grade-A)
Unreserved (UR)	168 – 174	175 – 181	185 – 192
OBC	162 – 168	170 – 176	180 – 187
EWS	158 – 164	166 – 172	176 – 183
SC	146 – 152	152 – 158	162 – 169
ST	138 – 144	144 – 150	154 – 161
PwBD	120 – 128	128 – 134	140 – 148

Normalisation Method

Since Tier-II was conducted across multiple shifts spanning three days, raw marks of candidates will be normalised using the standard formula notified by the Commission vide Notice No. 1-1/2018-P&P-I dated 07 February 2019. The mechanism equates difficulty levels across sessions to ensure no candidate is unfairly advantaged or disadvantaged on account of paper variation.

Normalised Marks = [(M_g^t − M_q^t) / (M^t_i − M_q^t)] × (M^t_i − M_q) + M_q
Where M_g^t is average of top 0.1% candidates of session, M_q^t the sum of mean and standard deviation, and M^t_i the candidate’s actual score.

Vacancy Distribution

Post	UR	OBC	EWS	SC	ST	Total
LDC / JSA	912	596	211	318	168	2,205
PA / SA	432	276	104	148	72	1,032
DEO (Grade-A)	196	118	48	72	41	475
Total	1,540	990	363	538	281	3,712

Important Links

📥 Direct download & objection portal links

Download Answer Key Raise Objection Response Sheet Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Has SSC released the CHSL Tier-II Answer Key 2026?

Yes. The Commission released the tentative answer key along with individual response sheets on the night of 20 April 2026. Candidates may access the same through the candidate login portal at ssc.gov.in.

2. Till when can I challenge the tentative answer key?

The objection window remains open till 06:00 PM on 27 April 2026. No challenges shall be considered thereafter, regardless of justification.

3. What is the fee for raising an objection?

A processing charge of ₹100 per challenged question is to be deposited online. The amount will be refunded only if the SSC Expert Committee accepts the objection in its discretion.

4. How will I receive my refund if my challenge is accepted?

Refunds shall be credited to the original payment source within 60 days of release of the final answer key. No separate intimation will be sent; candidates may verify their bank statement.

5. Will the Commission release individual scorecards along with the result?

Yes. Once the Tier-II result is declared in June 2026, candidates may download a detailed scorecard reflecting their normalised marks, sectional breakup and category-wise rank.

6. Is the typing test / DEST score added to the final merit?

No. Module-II of Section III (Skill / Typing Test) is qualifying in nature. Final merit is prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained in Sections I and II along with Module-I of Section III.

7. What if I forget my Registered ID or Password?

Use the Forgot Registration Number or Forgot Password link on the login page. A reset link will be dispatched to your registered email and mobile number after OTP verification.

8. When will the SSC CHSL Tier-II 2026 final result be declared?

As per past trends and Commission’s tentative calendar, the Tier-II result is likely to be announced in the second week of June 2026, followed by document verification and post allocation.

Disclaimer: The contents above have been compiled from the official notice issued by the Staff Selection Commission on 20 April 2026 and inputs received from verified aspirants. Candidates are advised to refer exclusively to ssc.gov.in for any binding clarification. SarkariRezults bears no liability for inadvertent typographical inaccuracies.