SSC MTS Answer Key 2026 Released: Download CBT Exam Response Sheet & Raise Objections

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the release of the SSC MTS 2026 Computer-Based Test (CBT) Answer Key on March 3, 2026. This crucial document provides the correct answers for all questions featured in the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Tier-1 examination. The SSC MTS Exam was successfully conducted from February 4th to February 19th, 2026, with a re-examination held on February 20th, 2026, an exam that saw participation from lakhs of candidates. 

SSC MTS Answer Key 2026 Out

Candidates can now access and download their SSC MTS answer key and OMR response sheet directly from the official Staff Selection Commission website at www.ssc.gov.in. This answer key is an invaluable tool for aspirants to cross-reference their marked responses, enabling them to accurately estimate their potential scores prior to the official result declaration. This year's SSC MTS 2026 recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 7948 vacancies, comprising 6810 positions for Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and 1138 for Havaldar.

SSC MTS Answer Key 2026- Overview
Organisation	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name	Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff, and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination
Vacancies	7948
Mode of Answer Key	Online
SSC MTS Exam Date	4th to 19th February 2026 Re-exam: 20th February 2026
Answer Key  Release Date	3 March 2026
Raise Objection Dates	3 to 6 March 2026
Negative Marking	Session 1- No negative marking Session 2- 1 mark
Official website	www.ssc.gov.in

SSC MTS Answer Key Official Notice

The official notification detailing the release of the SSC MTS Answer Key 2026 is provided below for your convenience.

SSC MTS Answer Key 2026 Download Link

The direct link to download the official SSC MTS Answer Key 2026 has been activated on the Staff Selection Commission's official portal, www.ssc.gov.in. To facilitate easy access for all candidates, a direct download link is conveniently provided below.

Download SSC MTS Answer Key 2026 Directly Here

How to Download SSC MTS CBT Answer Key 2026?

Candidates are required to view and download their Answer Key and OMR Response Sheet exclusively through the online mode on the official website, www.ssc.gov.in. Please follow the step-by-step instructions provided below to effectively check your SSC MTS Havaldar Answer Key 2026.

1. Visit the Staff Selection Commission's official website: www.ssc.gov.in.
2. Now, click on the “Login and Register Button” on the top right side of the home page.
3. Enter Your Username and Password, and then click on the Login Button.
4. Then select the examination “Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff, and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination” and click on “Submit”.
5. Your SSC MTS Answer Key 2026 for CBT Exam appears on the screen.
6. View the SSC MTS Answer Key or Response Sheet and match your answers.

SSC MTS Answer Key Raise Objection 

Candidates have the opportunity to submit their representations against the provisional answer key via the online portal, with a fee of Rs. 50/- per challenge. The window for submitting objections is open from March 3rd to March 6th, 2026 (until 6 PM), as per the commission's notification. All objection applications must be accompanied by relevant proof or supporting documents for the specific answer key challenge. Following this period, SSC will release the final SSC MTS Answer Key before the official result declaration. It is imperative for candidates to download and save a printout of their respective Response Sheets, as these will not be available on the official website at a later stage.

Submit Your Objection for SSC MTS Answer Key Here

SSC MTS Answer Key 2026 Marking Scheme

The released answer key contains the correct solutions to all questions from the CBT Exam. Candidates can utilize the official Marking Scheme to calculate their approximate scores. We advise all aspirants to review the marking scheme and calculate their potential scores to anticipate the upcoming result announcement.

Parameters	Session 1	Session 2
No. of Questions	40	50
Max. Marks	120	150
Negative Marking	NIL	1 mark

SSC MTS Cut Off Marks 2026: Check Here

What After the Answer Key?

Following the release of the SSC MTS Answer Key 2026, the Staff Selection Commission is expected to announce the MTS Result tentatively in April 2026. The final answer key will be published after a thorough review of all objections received.