The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CPO SI Paper‑I Answer Key 2025 for the Sub‑Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs (Central Armed Police Forces) Examination held between 09 December and 12 December 2025. This answer key is provisional and available on the official SSC portal. Candidates can download their response sheet and question paper, compare answers, estimate expected marks, and raise objections if necessary.
Key Events & Dates (SSC CPO SI Paper‑I)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 26 September 2025 |
| Application Start | 26 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 October 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 07 December 2025 |
| Paper‑I Exam Date | 09 – 12 December 2025 |
| Answer Key (Provisional) | 24 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | 27 December 2025 (6 PM) |
| Final Answer Key | After Objection Review |
| Tier‑I Result | Declared (March 2026) |
How to Download SSC CPO SI Paper‑I Answer Key 2025
Follow these steps to download the official answer key, response sheet, and question paper:
- Go to the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in
- Navigate to the Candidate’s Corner or Latest Updates section.
- Look for the link: “SSC CPO SI Paper‑I Answer Key 2025”.
- Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth/Password.
- Select your exam shift (if applicable).
- View and download the answer key & response sheet PDF.
- Save or print it for future reference.
What the Answer Key Includes
✔ Official correct answers to all questions asked in the Tier‑I exam.
✔ Your individual responses from the exam.
✔ Question paper details and set/shift information (if applicable).
✔ Option to raise objections for incorrect answers (within deadline).
The answer key is typically released in PDF format and can be viewed after logging in with your candidate credentials.
How to Raise Objections Against the Answer Key
If you find any discrepancies in the provisional answer key, you can challenge it as follows:
- Log in to the SSC objection portal using your credentials.
- Select the questions you want to challenge.
- Upload relevant proof or explanation to support your objection.
- Pay the objection fee (approx. ₹50 per question) online.
- Submit your objections before the deadline (27 Dec 2025, 6 PM).
- SSC will review all valid objections and then release the final answer key.
Make sure objections are raised before the deadline, as SSC does not accept late submissions.
How to Estimate Your Score
Use this simple formula with the official answer key and your response sheet:
Estimated Score = (Correct Answers × +1) − (Incorrect Answers × 0.25)
SSC CPO exams have a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
This gives you a fair idea of your expected marks before SSC publishes the official result.
Why Checking the Answer Key Matters
- Estimate likely marks before the official result.
- Identify mistakes or discrepancies in the key.
- Challenge incorrect answers within the given window.
- Helps with preparation for Paper‑II or subsequent stages.
- Reduces anxiety and gives clarity on result prospects.
Important Links
| Check Paper-I Result | List 1 | List 2 | List 3 |
| Check Paper-I Cutoff | Click Here |
| Check Tentative Vacancy Details | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Check Exam City Notice | Click Here |
| Check Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Self Slot Booking Link | Click Here |
| Check Self Slot Booking Notice | Click Here |
| Online Correction Link | Click Here |
| Check Correction Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Check Syllabus & Exam Pattern | Click Here |
| SSC Official Website | Click Here |
(Use your registration/password/DOB to access the answer key and response sheets.)
FAQs – SSC CPO SI Paper‑I Answer Key 2025
Q1. Has the SSC CPO SI Paper‑I Answer Key 2025 been released?
Yes, the provisional answer key was released on 24 December 2025 on the official SSC website.
Q2. Where can I download it?
From the official SSC portal ssc.gov.in in the Answer Key / Candidate’s Corner section.
Q3. Do I need login details to download the answer key?
Yes — you must log in using your Registration Number/Roll Number and DOB/Password.
Q4. Can I raise objections if there are errors?
Yes — objections could be raised till 27 December 2025 with supporting rationale and payment of objection fee.
Q5. What is the marking scheme for Paper‑I?
Each correct answer earns +1 mark and 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
Q6. When will the result be declared?
SSC has already released the Tier‑I result in March 2026 after evaluating all responses and objections.