SSC CHSL Tier 2 Answer Key 2026 Released at ssc.gov.in; Objection Window Open Till April 23

Check Your Scores: SSC CHSL Tier 2 Answer Key and Response Sheets Available Now

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has activated the link for the SSC CHSL Tier 2 Answer Key 2026 on its official website, ssc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the Tier 2 exam for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination 2025 on April 10, 2026, can now log in to view their marked responses and the commission's provisional answers. This release is a critical step for the 39,901 candidates vying for one of the 3,131 vacancies for posts like LDC, JSA, and DEO.

The objection window is strictly time-bound. If you find any discrepancies or believe a correct answer has been wrongly marked, you have until April 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM to file a formal challenge. The commission has explicitly stated that no representations will be entertained after this deadline.

Quick Summary of SSC CHSL Tier 2 Answer Key

How to Raise Objections

To challenge the provisional key, follow these steps on the official portal:

• Log in to the SSC website using your registration number and password.
• Access the "Answer Key" section and download your Tier 2 response sheet.
• Identify the question(s) you wish to challenge and upload valid supporting documents or references.
• Pay the required fee of ₹50 for every question challenged through the online payment gateway.
• Submit your challenge before the April 23 cutoff.

Tier 2 Marking Scheme and Score Calculation

Candidates can use the provisional key to calculate their raw scores. For Session I, which includes Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, and General Awareness, each correct answer is awarded 3 marks. However, there is a heavy negative marking penalty: 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response in these sections. Unattempted questions carry zero marks.

What’s Next After the Objection Window?

Once the challenge period ends, the SSC will review all student representations. If a challenge is found valid, the final answer key will be updated. Results will then be prepared based on this final version. Additionally, the Commission will soon activate the Option-cum-Preference window. Candidates must submit their post preferences during this period; failing to do so will result in non-consideration for the final selection, regardless of their exam score.

Conclusion

If you haven't checked your response sheet yet, head over to the official site immediately. With the objection window closing tomorrow, every minute counts if you suspect an error in the key. Ensure your challenges are backed by solid evidence to avoid losing your objection fee. Keep a close eye on ssc.gov.in for the final result announcement and the critical post-preference notification coming later this month.