SSC CGL 2025 Re-Exam Set for October 14; Tentative Answer Key to Follow on October 15

SSC CGL Re-exam 2025

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced a re-examination for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2025 exam for candidates affected by the recent Mumbai fire incident. According to a public notice, the SSC CGL re-exam will be conducted on October 14, 2025.

Te Commission will release the tentative answer key for the SSC CGL 2025 examination on October 15, 2025. The official notice detailing the re-exam is now available for candidates to view on the SSC's website, ssc.gov.in.

The decision to hold a re-test comes as a relief to candidates whose initial exam on September 26, 2025, was disrupted due to a fire incident at a centre in Mumbai. The SSC has confirmed that the examination process for all other centres across the country has been successfully completed. The massive recruitment drive saw an enormous response, with approximately 28 lakh applicants. Of these, around 13.5 lakh candidates appeared for the exam, which was conducted over 15 days, 45 shifts, and across 255 centres in 126 cities.

Answer Key and Challenge Window Details

Alongside the key, the Commission will open a dedicated objection window. Candidates who wish to challenge any answer can submit their representations online during this stipulated period.

However, candidates should note the following key points:

• A fee of Rs 100 per question challenged will be applicable.
• This fee is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the challenge.

The final answer keys, which will be used to evaluate the Computer-Based Examination (CBE) results, will be uploaded to the SSC website only after the final results are declared.

How to download the SSC CGL 2025 Answer Key?

Once released, candidates can follow these simple steps to download the tentative answer key:

Step 1. Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
Step 2. On the homepage, look for and click on the ‘SSC CGL 2025 Answer Key’ link.
Step 3. You will be redirected to a new login page. Enter your required credentials, such as your Registration ID and Password.
Step 4. Click on the 'Submit' button.
Step 5. The tentative answer key will be displayed on the screen.
Step 6. Review it carefully and download the PDF for your records.
Step 7. It is advisable to keep a hard copy of the same for future reference.

This SSC CGL 2025 recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 14,582 vacancies across various government departments and ministries, making it one of the most significant recruitment opportunities of the year.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official SSC website for the latest updates and to access the direct link to the official notice regarding the re-exam.