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

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has officially published the provisional answer key for the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE)-2025. Aspirants who appeared for the mains examination can now access their response sheets and evaluate their performance. If you spot any discrepancies, the commission allows you to file objections until the stipulated deadline.

For the CGLRE-2025 cycle, advertised under Advertisement No. 5751/OSSC dated 12.12.2025, a total of 8,037 candidates were shortlisted to appear for the mains examination held from 6th to 8th July 2026. Reviewing your response sheet early is vital to calculate your expected scores using the official marking scheme.

OSSC CGL Mains Examination 2026 Overview

OSSC CGL Marking Scheme 2026

Understanding how scores are computed helps you evaluate your performance accurately out of the total 200 marks:

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

Steps to Download OSSC CGL Mains Answer Key from the official website

1. Visit the official website of Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), www.ossc.gov.in
2. Click on the link for inviting objection on Tentative answer keys of the Mathematics Test, Computer Skill Test and Main Written Examination (Paper-I & Paper-II) relating to CGLRE-2025 held on 07.07.2026 & 08.07.2026 through CBRE Mode.
3. Candidates are redirected to 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.

You can also access the response sheets directly via the OSSC CGL Answer Key 2026 Link (Active) – Click to Download. If you find errors, use this link to Click to Raise Objections Against OSSC CGL Answer Key 2026.

How to calculate marks using the Odisha CGL Answer Key 2026

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: (+1 mark for each correct answer, -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.

Next Steps & Preparation for Results

After reviewing your scores, ensure you submit any challenges by 17th July 2026. Keep your login credentials safe for checking the final results expected in August 2026. Meanwhile, you can review the OSSC CGL Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026- Click to Check or practice with OSSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers – Click to Check for future preparation.