SSC CHSL Exam Answer Key 2025 Released: Download, Check Objections and Estimate Your Score

Here’s some good news for all those who appeared in the 2025 Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Tier-1 exam — the provisional answer key for SSC CHSL 2025 is finally out!

If you were sweating over your performance — now’s your chance to check the official answers, compare them with your responses, and get an early estimate of how you fared.

Background – What is SSC CHSL and Why Answer Key Matters

SSC CHSL is a widely followed exam in India, aimed at hiring for various Group C posts like Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), among others.

Because the exam is extremely competitive — thousands (often lakhs) of candidates sit for it — knowing the correct answers helps aspirants quickly assess their performance, predict whether they might qualify for the next stage, and plan accordingly. The answer key is especially helpful given the negative-marking scheme: one wrong answer could shave off marks.

When Was the SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Held?

Exam Dates & Structure

The 2025 Tier-1 exam for CHSL was conducted from November 12 to November 30, 2025.

Given that it’s an objective-type MCQ exam (for Tier-1), the answer key release shortly after the exam is a standard procedure by SSC.

Posts and Vacancies

For 2025, SSC announced a total of 3131 vacancies under CHSL for various posts such as LDC, JSA, and DEO

That means not only are thousands of aspirants competing — but every mark counts.

Release of SSC CHSL Tier-1 Answer Key 2025

Official Release Date

The provisional answer key (with candidate response sheets) was officially released on 8 December 2025 at the SSC website: ssc.gov.in.

What’s Included

The release includes:

The official answer key for all sets/shifts, showing correct options. Individual candidate response sheets — showing what you marked during the exam. A chance to raise objections if you believe there’s an error

How to Download the SSC CHSL Answer Key 2025

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide:

Visit the official website: ssc.gov.in. Look for the “Answer Key” or “Latest News / Recruitment” section on the homepage.

Click on the link labelled “SSC CHSL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025”.

Log in using your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth (or credentials provided at the time of application). Once logged in, you’ll see your response sheet and the official answer key. Download the PDF and save or print it for future reference.

Pro tip: Download it ASAP — sometimes heavy traffic makes the website slow or the link may get deactivated after a set period.

How to Check Your Responses — Response Sheet + Answer Key

Once you have both your response sheet and the official answer key:

Match each question number.

See if your answer matches the correct answer.

Maintain a tally of correct, incorrect, and unattempted questions.

This step helps you get a realistic estimate of your performance — rather than depending on memory or guesswork.

Objection Window — Challenge the Answer Key if Needed

If you find any question or answer option incorrect in the provisional key — you have the right to challenge it. Here’s what you need to know:

Objection window is open from 8 December 2025 (time of release) to 11 December 2025, 6:00 PM.

For each question you challenge, there’s a fee of ₹50 (some earlier reports mention ₹100 — but ₹50 seems the current across many sources) per question.

Objections must be submitted online only — no offline mode is accepted.

Steps to Raise Objection

Select the question(s) you want to challenge, provide reasoning or document if required.

Pay the objection fee online, submit, and wait for SSC’s review. Once the window closes, SSC will review all challenges and may publish a final answer key based on accepted objections.

Importance of Saving Your Response Sheet & Answer Key PDF

Your response sheet along with the answer key can serve multiple purposes:

Estimating your tentative score (even before result).

Evidence if you raise objections.

Future reference if SSC releases corrected final key / result — to compare if corrections were applied.

Useful for preparation planning (analyzing strengths/weaknesses).

So don’t skip the download just because you feel confident — it’s like keeping your exam receipt.

Conclusion — What Candidates Should Do Now

With the 2025 SSC CHSL Tier-1 provisional answer key released, the ball is now in your court. Download it immediately, compare your responses, and estimate your expected score. If you spot any wrong answers, raise objections before the deadline. Meanwhile, begin planning ahead — whether that means prepping for Tier-2 or analyzing gaps for the next attempt. This answer key is more than just a PDF — it’s your roadmap for what’s next.

Good luck with your SSC journey!