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The SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam was held from 30 September to 30 October 2026, and the tentative answer key with response sheets is expected in the first half of November 2026 on ssc.gov.in. Tier 1 carries 200 marks with 2 marks per correct answer and 0.5 deducted per wrong answer. When the answer key is out, enter your answers below to see your raw score and how it compares with the minimum qualifying marks and the 2025 Tier 1 cut-off for your category.
| SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 | Details |
| Exam dates | 30 September to 30 October 2026 |
| Answer key | Expected in the first half of November 2026 |
| Objection fee | ₹100 per question (CGL 2026 notice) |
| Questions / marks / time | 100 / 200 / 60 minutes |
| Tentative vacancies | 10,731 |
- SSC CGL Tier 1 Score Calculator 2026
- SSC CGL Tier 1 Marking Scheme
- SSC CGL Score Calculation: Worked Example
- SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
- Compare Your Score: Minimum Marks and 2025 Cut-Off
- Raw Score vs Normalised Score
- How to Calculate Your Score from the SSC CGL Response Sheet
- Related SSC CGL Pages
- FAQs on SSC CGL Score Calculator 2026
SSC CGL Tier 1 Score Calculator 2026
Enter correct and wrong answers for each of the four sections and choose your category. The calculator shows your raw marks, the minimum qualifying marks for your category and the 2025 Tier 1 cut-off for most posts, so you can see where you stand.
| Section | Correct | Wrong | Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Qs) | 0 | ||
| General Awareness (25 Qs) | 0 | ||
| Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs) | 0 | ||
| English Comprehension (25 Qs) | 0 |
Raw marks only. SSC prepares the result on normalised marks across shifts, and the 2026 cut-off will depend on this year's paper and vacancies.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Marking Scheme
| Response | Marks |
| Correct answer | +2 |
| Wrong answer | −0.5 |
| Not attempted | 0 |
SSC CGL Tier 1 score = (correct × 2) − (wrong × 0.5)
Four wrong answers cancel out one correct answer. With four options per question, a blind guess has an expected value of (1/4 × 2) − (3/4 × 0.5) = +0.125, so eliminating even one option makes a guess clearly worthwhile.
SSC CGL Score Calculation: Worked Example
| Section | Correct | Wrong | Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 4 | 40 − 2.0 = 38.0 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 6 | 30 − 3.0 = 27.0 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 18 | 4 | 36 − 2.0 = 34.0 |
| English Comprehension | 17 | 4 | 34 − 2.0 = 32.0 |
| Total | 70 | 18 | 131.0 / 200 |
For a UR candidate, 131 is above the minimum of 60 but below the 2025 cut-off of 136.40 for most posts. For an SC candidate, it is above the 2025 SC cut-off of 115.03.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
60 minutes (80 minutes for eligible candidates using a scribe).
Compare Your Score: Minimum Marks and 2025 Cut-Off
SSC applies minimum qualifying marks first, then shortlists for Tier 2 on merit. The 2025 Tier 1 cut-off for most posts gives a realistic benchmark; cut-offs for Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator Grade-II were higher.
| Category | Minimum qualifying marks | 2025 Tier 1 cut-off (all other posts) |
| UR | 60 (30%) | 136.40 |
| OBC | 50 (25%) | 130.37 |
| EWS | 50 (25%) | 127.42 |
| SC | 40 (20%) | 115.03 |
| ST | 40 (20%) | 106.39 |
2025 cut-offs are normalised marks out of 200. The 2026 cut-off will be released with the Tier 1 result. For expected 2026 ranges, see the SSC CGL answer key and expected cut-off article.
Raw Score vs Normalised Score
SSC CGL Tier 1 was held over a month in many shifts. SSC normalises scores so that candidates in tougher shifts are not disadvantaged, and the result and cut-off are based on normalised marks. Your normalised score can be a little higher or lower than your raw score, depending on your shift's difficulty compared with others.
How to Calculate Your Score from the SSC CGL Response Sheet
- Log in on ssc.gov.in when SSC uploads the tentative answer keys with candidates' response sheets.
- Count correct and wrong answers in each section of your response sheet.
- Enter them in the calculator and choose your category.
- Challenge any wrong key answer within the window, at ₹100 per question.
- Recalculate when SSC publishes the final answer key after the result.
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FAQs on SSC CGL Score Calculator 2026
How do I calculate my SSC CGL Tier 1 score?
Multiply correct answers by 2 and subtract 0.5 for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions score zero.
What is the maximum score in SSC CGL Tier 1?
200: 100 questions of 2 marks each, with 50 marks per section.
What is the negative marking in SSC CGL Tier 1?
Half a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
What was the SSC CGL Tier 1 cut-off in 2025?
For most posts, 136.40 for UR, 130.37 for OBC, 127.42 for EWS, 115.03 for SC and 106.39 for ST, out of 200.
What are the minimum qualifying marks in SSC CGL Tier 1?
60 marks (30%) for UR, 50 (25%) for OBC and EWS, and 40 (20%) for other categories.
When will the SSC CGL 2026 answer key be released?
SSC has not announced a date; it is expected in the first half of November 2026 on ssc.gov.in.
Is guessing worth it in SSC CGL?
A blind guess has an expected value of +0.125, and eliminating one option improves it further, so an educated guess usually pays.
Why will my normalised score differ from my raw score?
SSC normalises marks across the many Tier 1 shifts, so your score is adjusted for your shift's difficulty.