SSC JE Paper-1 Answer Key 2025 Out, Response Sheet, Raise Objections

SSC JE Paper‑1 Answer Key 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Junior Engineer (JE) Paper‑1 Exam 2025 on its official portal, allowing candidates to download their response sheets and estimated answer keys. This release helps candidates assess their performance, estimate scores, and raise objections if they find any discrepancies in the official answers.

SSC JE Answer Key 2025 Overview

About SSC JE Paper‑1 Exam 2025

The SSC JE Paper‑1 is a computer‑based objective test conducted nationwide for engineering graduates/diploma holders in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical branches. This paper functions as a screening test to shortlist candidates for Paper‑2 (Mains).

Cutoff Marks (Expected)

SSC usually releases category‑wise cutoffs along with the final results. While official cutoffs for 2025 are yet to be published, candidates can expect qualifying marks around previous benchmark levels. Cutoffs depend on:

• Number of candidates who appeared
• Difficulty level of Paper‑1
• Vacancies notified per engineering stream

Final cutoff marks will be declared with the result on the SSC website.

Objection (Challenge) Process

If candidates find any discrepancies in the provisional answer key, they can challenge it online during the objection window:

1. Visit ssc.gov.in and log in with Registration Number and Password.
2. Find the link to Raise Objections against the Provisional Answer Key.
3. Select the question number(s) you want to challenge.
4. Provide valid supporting documents or justification.
5. Pay the objection fee: ₹50 per question.
6. Submit before 22 Dec 2025 (6 PM IST).

Objections without sufficient evidence are typically rejected, and the fee is non‑refundable. After reviewing objections, SSC will release the Final Answer Key.

How to Check the SSC JE Answer Key (Step‑by‑Step)

Here’s how you can access and download your answer key and response sheet:

1. Go to the SSC official website: https://ssc.gov.in.
2. Click on the Answer Key section on the homepage.
3. Look for the link titled SSC JE Paper‑I Answer Key 2025.
4. Log in using your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password.
5. View or download the Provisional Answer Key & Response Sheet PDF.
6. Save or print the copy for score estimation and future reference.

Important Dates

Official Links

• SSC Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in

• Answer Key Section: ssc.gov.in → Answer Key