SSC GD Answer Key 2026 Out: Download Link, Raise Objection, Expected Cut Off

SSC GD Answer Key 2026 — Release Date, Raise Objection, Expected Cut Off & Next Steps

You have waited through the entire exam season — 27 April to 30 May 2026 — and now the moment of truth is here. The SSC GD Answer Key 2026 (provisional) is out since 15 June, along with your response sheet, for the 25,487-post Constable GD drive. The objection window closed on 20 June, so what remains is simple: calculate your score honestly, face the cut-off reality, and start preparing for what comes next — including a medical rule that changed this cycle.

This guide covers everything about the SSC GD Answer Key 2026: how to download it, how to calculate your score, the revised medical guidelines that changed this cycle’s selection rules, and what comes next in the selection process. The next cycle’s notification (SSC GD 2027) is expected in September 2026, so candidates who missed this window have a defined next opportunity.

SSC GD 2026 Answer Key — Snapshot

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	SSC GD Constable 2026
Total Vacancies	25,487
Exam Dates	27 April – 30 May 2026
Provisional Answer Key	15 June 2026
Objection Window	Upto 20 June 2026
Selection Stages	CBT → PET/PST → Medical Examination → Document Verification
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

How to Download the SSC GD Answer Key 2026

1. Visit the official website ssc.gov.in.
2. Log in with your registration number and password on the candidate portal.
3. Open the Answer Key / Response Sheet link for the GD Constable 2026 examination.
4. Download the answer key PDF along with your marked response sheet.
5. Compare your responses with the official key to calculate your estimated score.

For future stages, keep the same login credentials ready — the PET/PST admit card, medical schedule and final result all release through the candidate portal only.

How to Calculate Your Estimated Score

The SSC GD Constable CBT carries 160 questions for 160 marks across four sections, with a negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer:

Section	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	40	40
General Knowledge & General Awareness	40	40
Elementary Mathematics	40	40
English / Hindi	40	40
Total	160	160

Estimated Score = (Correct answers × 1) − (Wrong answers × 0.25). Match each question against the key, count your corrects and wrongs, and apply the formula. Candidates scoring above the expected cut-off band for their category should start PET preparation immediately — the physical stage follows the CBT result quickly.

Force-wise Vacancy Distribution

The 25,487 vacancies are distributed across the seven Central Armed Police Forces and organisations. Based on recent cycles, the largest shares go to the BSF and CISF, followed by the CRPF and SSB. The exact force-wise and category-wise breakdown is published with the official notification PDF on ssc.gov.in — candidates should verify the distribution for their preferred force before the document verification stage, because the final posting depends on both merit order and the force-wise vacancy list.

Selected candidates serve as Constables (General Duty) with an all-India service liability — the posting can be in any state or border sector of the allotted force.

Raising Objections — How It Worked

The objection window allowed candidates to challenge any question or answer they believed was incorrect, by paying a nominal fee per challenge (₹100 per question, as per SSC’s standard structure) with supporting evidence. The Commission reviewed all valid objections and released the final answer key accordingly — the result is prepared on the final key, not the provisional one. If you missed the objection window, note that SSC does not reopen it; the remaining opportunity is only to verify your score against the final key when the result releases.

Revised Medical Guidelines — the Big Change This Cycle

SSC revised the medical examination guidelines for GD Constable 2026 based on the Ministry of Home Affairs’ latest clarification — a change that affects every candidate going to the physical stages:

• Weight is no longer a rejection ground at the PST stage — the Physical Standard Test board cannot reject a candidate based on weight.
• Weight assessment now happens during the Medical Examination (MET) instead.
• A BMI range of 18–25 has been set as the eligibility standard.
• Candidates outside the BMI range may face disqualification at the medical stage.

Practical takeaway: If your BMI is outside 18–25, use the weeks between the CBT result and the medical schedule to bring it into range — it is now a decisive factor, even though it no longer affects the PST. A blunt word from our side: candidates losing 3-4 BMI points in a month is realistic with a strict plan; losing 6+ is not. Start today, not after the result.

Expected Cut Off — What the Trends Suggest

With 25,487 vacancies, the largest GD drive in years, the cut-off dynamics favour candidates — larger intakes generally moderate the cut-off compared to lean years. Category-wise expectations based on recent cycles: UR candidates typically need 140+ out of 160 in a large-vacancy year, with OBC close behind, and SC/ST bands lower. However, the actual cut-off depends on normalisation across shifts (the exam ran across a full month), so treat any single number as an estimate until SSC publishes the official CBT result with category cut-offs.

For reference and trend analysis, see our SSC GD previous cut off coverage and the GD final result analysis.

What Comes After the Answer Key

1. Final Answer Key release — after objection review.
2. CBT Result — with category-wise cut-offs on ssc.gov.in.
3. PET/PST — race, long jump and physical standards for CBT qualifiers (the 5 km race in 24 minutes for males and 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes for females, as per GD standards).
4. Medical Examination — now including the BMI 18–25 assessment.
5. Document Verification — before the final merit list.

Candidates preparing for other forces’ exams should also track the Police Jobs section for parallel openings.

PET/PST Standards — Prepare Before the Result

Candidates who clear the CBT cut-off move to the Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test. The GD standards are demanding, and the window between result and PET is short — so preparation must start now:

Event	Male	Female
Race	5 km in 24 minutes	1.6 km in 8.5 minutes
Long Jump	11 feet (3 chances)	9 feet (3 chances)
High Jump	3.5 feet (3 chances)	3 feet (3 chances)
Height (PST)	170 cm	157 cm
Chest (PST)	80 cm with +5 cm expansion	—

Relaxed physical standards apply for Garhwali, Gorkha, ST and other notified categories as per the advertisement’s annexure. The 5 km race in 24 minutes requires a genuine running base — candidates who start only after the result typically struggle.

How to Use the Answer Key Result Productively

1. Calculate your score honestly — apply the 0.25 negative marking strictly while estimating.
2. Compare against last year’s category cut-off — a 10+ mark cushion above the previous year’s cut-off is a comfortable zone.
3. Start race training immediately — irrespective of your estimated score, the physical base takes weeks to build.
4. Check your BMI against 18-25 — the new medical standard can disqualify even after clearing every physical event.
5. Keep documents ready — category certificates, domicile and education marksheets for the document verification stage.

SSC GD Answer Key 2026 Important Links

SSC GD Answer Key 2026 Download – Click Here

SSC GD Response Sheet Login – Click Here

SSC Official Website – Click Here

More SSC Jobs Notifications – Click Here

Home Page – Click Here

Questions Aspirants Are Asking

When was the SSC GD Answer Key 2026 released?

The provisional answer key was released on 15 June 2026, with the objection window open until 20 June 2026.

How many vacancies are there in SSC GD 2026?

25,487 Constable GD vacancies across the BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR and SSF.

Is there negative marking in SSC GD?

Yes — 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in the 160-question CBT.

Can I still raise an objection?

No. The objection window closed on 20 June 2026 and SSC does not reopen it. The final answer key and result will follow after the review of accepted objections.

What is the new medical guideline for SSC GD 2026?

Weight is no longer a rejection ground at PST. Instead, a BMI of 18–25 is checked during the medical examination, and candidates outside the range may be disqualified.

When will the SSC GD 2026 CBT result release?

SSC announces the result on ssc.gov.in after the final answer key. Track the candidate portal for the exact date.

When is the SSC GD 2027 notification expected?

September 2026, as per current indications — candidates who missed this cycle should prepare for that window.

What score is safe for SSC GD 2026?

With 25,487 vacancies, UR candidates should target 140+ out of 160 based on recent large-vacancy cycles — but the official cut-off after normalisation is the final authority.

Editor’s note: We published the answer key details on 15 June 2026 and re-verified the BMI medical guideline change on 5 September 2026. The objection window is closed — no further challenges are possible.

Conclusion

The SSC GD Answer Key 2026 stage has set the score-estimation season in motion for one of the largest Constable drives in recent years. Match your responses against the final key, start your race training alongside the wait, and — critically — check your BMI against the new 18–25 medical standard before the physical stages arrive. For the SSC GD result, PET/PST schedule, admit card and every next update, keep following JobsAlertsIndia.