SSC CGL Tier 1 2017 exam was held from 5th August 2017 to 24th August 2017. The exam was held in different shifts (shift wise). The question paper will have four sets namely SET A,B,C,D for each shift. In this article, you can find answer keys available for each paper/ set. SSC CGL 2017 Answer key will help candidates to get an idea of the marks that they are likely to score in the exam. SSC will release the answer key in two stages – Provisional and Final answer key. The provisional answer key will be released and after the submission of representation, final answer key will be released. Candidates need to file representation or objections with valid proof. Based on the representations received, final answer key will be released.
Important Dates for SSC CGL Answer Key 2017
| Events | Important Dates |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Dates | 5th August to 24th August 2017 |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key | 7th September 2017 |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Result | October 2017 |
SSC CGL tier 1 exam pattern and marking scheme:
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
SSC CGL 2017 Calculation of Scores:
SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key is released. Candidates can find the correct answer key solutions for General Intelligence and reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension section of CGL examination. The SSC CGL Tier I question paper was of 100 marks & time allotted was 60 minutes to solve the paper. There is negative marking scheme and for every wrong attempt 0.50 marks will be deducted. The correct answer will give 2 marks.
How to Download SSC CGL 2017 Answer Key
- Candidates can visit the respective regional website of SSC or they can also visit the website ssc.nic.in
- Click on the Answer Key Tab
- Get the Answer key link for SSC CGL 2017 Tier 1 exam.
- Enter the Roll Number/Registration Number and Password
- Select your question paper set.
- Click on the Submit button.
- Answer key for SSC CGL tier 1 2017 will be available in PDF format.
- Download the answer key in PDF format.
Download Answer Key here
How to Challenge SSC CGL 2017 Answer Key:
The tentative Answer Keys for SSC CGL Tier 1 have been uploaded on the website of the Commission. The candidates may login using their same User ID and Password which were used during the Examination and submit representations, if any, from 07.09.2017 (5.00 P.M.) to 12.09.2017 (5.00 P.M.) through on-line method only, on payment of Rs.100/- per answer.Representation received after the due date will not be entertained under any circumstances.
SSC CGL Final Answer Key 2017
The above answer key is tentative. After considering all the representations received, the commission will release the final answer key.
Click here for - SSC CGL 2017 cut offs for Tier 1
The cut off marks will depend on a number of factors. It will vary according to the exam difficulty, number of candidates appeared etc. We can get an idea of SSC CGL 2017 cut off based on the previous year’s cut off given below:
| Category | Cut-off marks (out of 200) | ||||
| 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |
| SC | 114 | 80.25 | 77 | 77 | 64 |
| ST | 103 | 74.25 | 69.5 | 69 | 62 |
| OBC | 125.50 | 89.50 | 82 | 85 | 70 |
| Ex-Service | 92 | 67.75 | 62 | 25 | 25 |
| OH | 97 | 69.00 | 68.75 | 67 | 60 |
| HH | 20 | 20.00 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| VH | 68 | 51.00 | 40 | 61 | 25 |
| GEN | 137 | 102.25 | 96.5 | 102 | 82 |
Check SSC CGL 2017 Expected Cut off marks
Number of Candidates qualified for Tier 2 in SSC CGL:
| SSC CGL Exam Year | No. of Candidates appeared in Tier 1 | No. of Candidate Qualified For Tier 2 |
| 2016 | 14,25,234 | 1,50,642 |
| 2015 | 1,786,047 | 1,50,642 |
| 2014 | 13,01,391 | 1,42,642 |
| 2013 | 12,12,429 | 1,31,348 |
| 2012 | 9,67,474 | 1,21,30 |
