SSC Allows Candidates to Access the Question Papers; Challenge Fee Revised, New Normalization Introduced

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Somdatta Roy

Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Oct 4, 2025

SSC introduced an online digital vault to store the question papers, The window for candidates to raise challenges against the answer key will subsequently open soon. The recent SSC CGL Tier-I Examination, which saw the participation of approximately 13.5 lakh candidates, was marked by technical issues at some centers.

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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has introduced a series of significant reforms, including allowing aspirants to view, store and review their own question papers, recorded responses, and the correct answers post-examination. This disclosure is designed to enable candidates to challenge answer keys with evidence and retain copies for personal reference to boost transparency and candidate welfare.

To make the challenge process more accessible, the Commission has cut the objection fee from INR 100 to INR 50 per question.

Direct Link: SSC Permits Candidates to Review Question Papers, Responses and Correct Answers (Download Official Notice)

Furthermore, SSC has adopted the equi-percentile normalization method, which compares candidates based on their percentile score rather than raw marks, ensuring fair and consistent results across multi-shift exams regardless of difficulty variations.

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Image Credit: Official Notice Released on ssc.nic.in

SSC Enhanced Security and Support

SSC integrity has been significantly strengthened through new security measures. These include:

Aadhaar-based authentication to prevent impersonation
Transmission of question papers via a secure digital vault to prevent leaks and
Engaging specialized IT agencies to curb malpractice

SSC has also launched an online feedback and grievance portal to complement its existing toll-free helpline, providing quicker redressal for candidate concerns.

To provide authentic study material, the Commission will also publish selected past question papers as official sample sets at regular intervals. The reforms were successfully piloted in the recently concluded Tier-I of the CGL 2025, with a re-exam scheduled for affected candidates on October 14, 2025.

SSC has launched its official X handle (@SSC_GoI), urging aspirants to rely only on verified, official updates.

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