OSSC CGL Mains Answer Key 2026 Released: Download Response Sheet & Raise Objections

The OSSC CGL Answer Key 2026 was released on 14th July 2026 for the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE)-2025. Eligible candidates can access their response sheets by logging in with their Roll Number and Date of Birth at www.ossc.gov.in. The window to raise objections against incorrect answers remains open until 17th July 2026. 

OSSC CGL Mains Answer Key 2026 Out

The OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Mains Examination 2025-26 took place from 6th to 8th July 2026, with 8,037 candidates shortlisted for the test. The official answer key for the Mains paper is now live at https://www.ossc.gov.in/.

By utilizing the official answer key, candidates can verify their responses and estimate their final scores. Please apply the official marking criteria: 1 mark is awarded for every correct answer, while a penalty of 0.25 marks applies to each incorrect response.

OSSC CGL Answer Key 2026 (Official PDF)

Candidates who appeared for the OSSC CGL Mains examination can download the official Odisha CGL Answer Key directly from https://www.ossc.gov.in/. This key contains the verified answers to all exam questions, enabling students to calculate their tentative scores and gauge their performance before the final results are announced.

OSSC CGL Answer Key 2026 Link (Active) – Click to Download

How to Download OSSC CGL Mains Answer Key from the official website?

Candidates are advised to carefully review all instructions and credentials required to download their OSSC CGL Answer Key for the current session.

1. Visit the official website of Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), www.ossc.gov.in
2. Link for inviting objection on Tentative answer keys of the Mathematics Test, Computer Skill Test and Main Written Examination(Paper-I (Language Odia & English) & Paper-II (GS)), relating to Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE)-2025 held on 07.07.2026 & 08.07.2026 through CBRE Mode. (Advertisement No.5751/OSSC dated 12.12.2025)
3. Candidates are redirected a new login page.
4. Enter your login details i.e. Roll Number and Date of Birth.
5. Fill in the captcha code as shown in the image and click on the Login tab.
6. Download the answer key PDF and cross-check the answers asked in the examination.

Raise Objection Process

If you identify any discrepancies in the Mains answer key, you may submit your objections with supporting evidence by 17th July 2026. The Commission has provided a dedicated portal at www.ossc.gov.in for this purpose. Please note that any challenges submitted after the deadline will not be processed.

Click to Raise Objections Against OSSC CGL Answer Key 2026

What is OSSC CGL Marking Scheme 2026?

To accurately calculate your tentative score for the OSSC CGL Exam 2026, it is essential to follow the official marking scheme as detailed by the Commission.

• Correct Answer: +1 Mark
• Incorrect Answer: -0.25 Mark
• Unattempted Questions: 0 Marks
• Total Marks: 200 mark

How to calculate marks using the Odisha CGL Answer Key 2026?

To compute your marks using the Odisha CGL Answer Key 2026, download the official document and compare each of your selected responses against the provided correct keys.

1. Download the answer key.
2. Match your responses with the answers given in the answer key.
3. Count the total number of correct answers.
4. Count the total number of incorrect answers.
5. Use the marking scheme:
   (i) +1 mark for each correct answer
   (ii) -0.25 mark for each wrong answer
6. Apply the formula:
   Final Score = (Correct Answers × 1) – (Wrong Answers × 0.25)
7. Do not include unattempted questions, as there is no negative marking for them.
8. The final calculated score will be your expected marks in the exam.

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