SSC CHSL Tier 2 Answer Key 2026 Out @ssc.gov.in, Download Mains Response Sheet PDF

Good News for the candidates who appeared for SSC CHSL 2026 Tier 2 Exam! The answer key and response sheet has been released today, 20th April 2026 on the official website at www.ssc.gov.in. Candidates who took the Tier 2 exam on 10th April 2026 can now download the official answer key and match their responses with the official answers. A direct download link is shared below for easy access.

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Answer Key 2026 Out

The SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2026 Tier 2 was conducted on 10th April 2026 to further shortlist candidates for Document verification and post-allotment. The provisional tier 2 answer key has been released on 12th April 2026, and based on candidate’s performance in Tier 2, the First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA) will be released soon. Aspirants can download the answer key and raise objection till 23rd April 2026.

SSC CHSL 2026 Tier 2 Answer Key Important Dates

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Answer key 2026 Download Link

The direct link to access the SSC CHSL 2026 Tier 2 Answer Key, Response Sheet, and Question Paper is shared below. Candidates are advised to download the answer key before 23rd April 2026, as the window will close after this deadline.

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Answer Key 2026 Link – Active

How to download the SSC CHSL Mains Answer Key 2026?

To download the official answer key for the Tier 2 exam, follow these simple steps:

1. Go to the SSC website at www.ssc.gov.in.
2. Now, go to the Candidate’s dashboard by logging into the portal. For that, click on the “Login/Register” button at the top right corner of the homepage.
3. Once you have logged in successfully, click on SSC CHSL 2026.
4. Now, click on “Uploading of Tentative Answer Key(s) along with Candidates’ Response Sheet(s) of Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2025 (Tier-II)”.
5. Log in again with Registration Number and Password.
6. View your response sheet and answer key.
7. Click on the download button to save the answer key for future use.

SSC CHSL Answer Key Objection Link 2026

The answer key objection link has also been activated by SSC on its official website at www.ssc.gov.in, and it will remain active till 23rd April 2026. In the objection/challenge module, the sequence of questions and options may appear different from the actual exam. So, candidates are advised to check the question number and match with the answer key and then raise an objection accordingly.

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Answer Key 2026 Objection Link- Active

Note: Objections can be submitted only from 20 April (01:00 PM) to 23 April 2026 (06:00 PM).

How to Raise Objections Against the Tier 2 Answer Key?

1. Go to the SSC website at www.ssc.gov.in.
2. Log in with their Registration Number and Password.
3. Click on the Answer Key and Objection Link
4. Log in again.
5. Now, select the question number you want to challenge.
6. Submit any valid documents to support your answer.
7. Pay the objection fee and submit your challenge application.

Answer Key Challenge Application Fee

Candidates who find any discrepancy in the tentative answer key can submit objections online by paying Rs. 50 per question/answer challenged.

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Marks Calculation

To calculate your Tier-II score in the SSC CHSL Exam, follow this marking scheme:

• Each question = 3 marks
• Negative marking = 1 mark for every wrong answer (Maths, Reasoning, English, GA)
• 0 Marks for unattempted questions
• No negative marking in the Computer Knowledge section
• Typing/Skill Test is qualifying only

Formula:

Total Marks = Section 1 and 2 Correct Answers ×3 − Number of Wrong Answers × 1 + (Section 3 Correct Answers × 3)

SSC Latest Update: Option-cum-Preference Before Tier 2 Result

The Commission has also informed that an Option-cum-Preference window will be opened before the declaration of the First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA)/Result.

• Candidates must submit their post preferences within the stipulated time.
• Those who fail to submit preferences will not be considered for any post in the final result.
• A separate notice regarding activation of the Option-cum-Preference window will be released shortly on the SSC website and regional websites.