The SSC GD answer key lets every Constable (GD) candidate see their own response sheet: each question, the option they chose and the answer SSC treats as correct. SSC first releases it as a tentative key and gives a few days to challenge answers. The final key comes later.
Because the CBE runs over many days and shifts, every candidate gets a different set of questions. That is why you check your own response sheet rather than a common PDF. Copies shared on unofficial portals cannot show your answers.
How to check the SSC GD answer key
- Open ssc.gov.in and find the notice on the tentative answer key for Constable (GD).
- Click the link given in the notice.
- Log in with the details asked, usually your roll number or registration number and password.
- View your response sheet, with question IDs, your answers and the correct answers.
- Download or screenshot it before the link closes. SSC keeps it live only for a short period.
Where the answer key fits in the GD process
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| CBE ends | All shifts finish across the country |
| Tentative key | Response sheets go live with a short objection window |
| CBE result | Shortlist for PET/PST with cut-offs |
| Final key | Usually uploaded after the result |
| PET/PST and medical | Run by the nodal force |
Reading the response sheet
Your sheet is split into the four parts of the paper. For each question it shows a question ID, the option you saved and the option SSC treats as correct. Count each part separately: right answers, wrong answers and questions left. This also tells you which subject pulled your score down, which helps if you need to try again next year.
Keep a list of question IDs where you think SSC's answer is wrong, with a line on why. You will need those IDs if you object.
Calculate your marks
Each question is worth 2 marks, and each wrong answer costs 0.25 mark.
| Example | Calculation | Raw score |
|---|---|---|
| 70 right, 6 wrong, 4 left | 140 minus 1.5 | 138.5 |
| 60 right, 12 wrong, 8 left | 120 minus 3 | 117 |
| 55 right, 20 wrong, 5 left | 110 minus 5 | 105 |
Your final score may move up or down after normalisation across shifts, and NCC bonus marks are added later for eligible candidates. Use your raw score to judge whether to start PET practice now. Do not wait for the result to begin running.
Why your final marks may differ
The GD exam is spread over many shifts, and some papers turn out harder than others. SSC normalises the scores so that candidates in a tough shift are not at a loss. After normalisation your marks can move a little above or below your raw score. NCC bonus marks, if you are eligible, are added on top of that.
How to raise an objection
- Log in through the same link while the objection window is open.
- Choose the question by its question ID.
- Enter the answer you think is correct and give a short reason.
- Pay the fee online for each question you challenge.
- Submit and save the acknowledgement.
SSC cut its challenge fee from Rs 100 to Rs 50 per question in 2025, and Rs 50 has been charged on its later answer keys. Check the GD notice for your cycle to confirm the fee before you pay.
Is an objection worth it?
Each challenge costs a fee, so be selective. Object when you can show the answer is wrong from a standard textbook or official source, when a question has two correct options, or when the Hindi and English versions do not match. Do not object only because the answer surprised you. If SSC accepts a challenge, the change applies to every candidate who got that question, not just you.
Prepare while you wait
- Start running practice for the 5 km or 1.6 km race if your estimate looks reasonable.
- Check that your caste, domicile and NCC certificates are valid and in the format the notice asks for.
- Keep your registration number and password handy for the PET/PST admit card.
Common doubts and problems
- Different question numbers than a friend: normal. Every shift has its own paper and question order.
- Answer marked but shown as not answered: the response sheet records only saved answers. You can raise it, but the sheet is the official record.
- Forgot password: reset it from the login page with your registered mobile or email.
- Language mistake in a question: a translation error between Hindi and English is a valid reason to object. Mention both versions.
- Missed the window: SSC does not usually reopen it. Wait for the final key.
- Link not opening on a phone: try a computer or a different browser, and avoid the last hours before the deadline when traffic is highest.
What happens next
Subject experts look at every challenge before the key is finalised, and any change applies to all candidates who got that question. After reviewing objections, SSC declares the CBE result as lists of candidates shortlisted for the PET and PST, with cut-offs. The final answer key is usually put up after the result. Read the SSC GD Constable results guide for how to find your roll number and what follows. Go back to the GD exam pattern and PET standards to prepare for the physical stage.
The SSC GD Constable hub explains the full process. For other exams, our answer keys page lists guides including the CGL answer key .
HindiScope is not an official site; check your response sheet only on ssc.gov.in.