CGPSC SSE Answer Key 2026 Released: Download Provisional Key PDF

CGPSC SSE Answer Key 2026 Overview

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) conducts the State Service Examination (SSE) to select candidates for important Group-A and Group-B administrative posts in the state government. For the SSE 2025 cycle, the Preliminary examination was successfully held on 22 February 2026 across various centres in Chhattisgarh. The commission has now officially released the provisional Answer Key on 23 February 2026. Candidates who appeared in the exam can download the CGPSC SSE Answer Key 2026 PDF from the official website and check their responses. If any discrepancy is found, they can raise objections online within the given timeline. This transparent process helps aspirants estimate their marks before the final result is declared.

CGPSC SSE Important Dates

• Notification Released: 26 November 2025
• Online Application Start Date: 01 December 2025
• Online Application Last Date: 30 December 2025
• Last Date Fee Payment: 30 December 2025
• Correction Date: 31 Dec 2025 to 2 Jan 2026
• Exam Date: 22 February 2026
• Answer Key Release Date: 23 February 2026
• Last Date For Objection: 03 March 2026
• Result Declared: Available Soon!
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website. 

CGPSC SSE Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS Fee: Rs. 400/-
• SC / ST / PH Fee: Rs. 300/-
• Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)

CGPSC SSE Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from any university recognised by UGC.
• Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026): Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years (28 years for Deputy Superintendent of Police post).
• Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must be Indian citizens and meet the physical standards prescribed for the applied post.
• Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC-NCL of Chhattisgarh; maximum age 35 years for permanent residents of Chhattisgarh as per rules.
• Any other official conditions: As mentioned in the detailed advertisement.

CGPSC SSE Selection Process

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type – Screening)
2. Main Examination (Descriptive Papers)
3. Interview / Personality Test

How to download CGPSC SSE Answer Key 2026

1. Visit the official website – psc.cg.gov.in
2. Click on the “Model Answer” or “Answer Key” section on the homepage.
3. Look for the link “State Service (Prelims) Examination 2025 – Provisional Answer Key”.
4. Login using your registration number and password (if prompted).
5. Download the PDF file of the Answer Key.
6. Match your responses with the official key and calculate your estimated score.

CGPSC SSE Answer Key 2026 Raise Objection 2026

1. Objection start date: 23 February 2026 (along with key release)
2. Last date to submit objection: 03 March 2026
3. Objection fee: ₹50 per question
4. Mode of objection submission: Online only through candidate login portal on psc.cg.gov.in. Candidates must upload supporting documents/proof for each objection.