In a significant development for lakhs of government job aspirants, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced an extension for the objection window against the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier-I 2025 examination answer key. This move provides candidates with additional time to review and challenge any discrepancies they may have identified in the provisional answer key.
Extended Deadline: Mark Your Calendars
The commission has granted extra breathing space to candidates who appeared for the examination. According to the latest notification, the objection window will now remain open until June 29, 2025, at 11:00 PM. This extension comes as a relief to many aspirants who needed more time to carefully analyze the answer key and prepare their objections.
How to Challenge the Answer Key: Step-by-Step Guide
Candidates wishing to raise objections against the provisional answer key must follow these steps:
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in
- Navigate to the 'Answer Key' section on the homepage
- Select the SSC CGL Tier-I 2025 examination link
- Login using your registration credentials
- Carefully review the question paper and answer key
- Select the questions you wish to challenge
- Submit supporting documents and pay the required fee per question
- Finalize and submit your objections before the deadline
Fee Structure for Raising Objections
The commission has maintained a nominal fee structure for challenging answers. Candidates are required to pay ₹100 per question they wish to dispute. However, in a candidate-friendly provision, this amount will be fully refunded if the objection is found to be valid and accepted by the commission.
Why This Extension Matters
This extension demonstrates SSC's commitment to ensuring fairness and transparency in the examination process. The additional time allows candidates to:
- Thoroughly cross-verify each question and answer
- Consult with subject matter experts if needed
- Prepare well-documented objections with proper references
- Avoid last-minute technical glitches while submitting challenges
What Happens After Objection Window Closes?
Once the objection window closes, SSC will constitute an expert committee to review all valid challenges. The committee will carefully examine each objection along with supporting evidence before finalizing the answer key. The final answer key, incorporating all accepted changes, will then be published on the official website.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the SSC official portal for updates regarding the final answer key and subsequent result declarations. This proactive approach by SSC ensures that the recruitment process maintains the highest standards of integrity while providing equal opportunity to all aspirants.
