The
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the
provisional answer key for the
Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check, download, and raise objections on the tentative answer key through the
official SSC website.
📌 1. Overview of delhi Police HC Answer Key 2026The SSC conducted the
Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) Exam from
7th to 12th january 2026. The
provisional answer key, along with the
response sheet and
question papers, was released on
5th february 2026 on the official SSC portal
ssc.gov.in.This answer key allows candidates to match their attempted answers with the official answers and estimate their
probable scores before the final results are declared.
📄 2. Important DatesEventDateExam Conducted7–12 Jan 2026Provisional Answer Key Released5 Feb 2026Objection Submission Window5–7 Feb 2026 (till 6:00 PM)Final Answer KeyTo be released after objections
Note: All dates are per SSC official announcement.
📥 3. How to Download the Answer KeyTo download the delhi Police HC Answer Key 2026:Visit the SSC official website:
ssc.gov.in.Go to the
“Answer Key” or
“Recruitment” section.Find the link for
Head Constable (Ministerial) in delhi Police – Provisional Answer Key & Response Sheet.
Login using your
Registration Number/Roll Number and
Date of Birth/Password.View and download the
answer key PDF for future reference.
📊 4. How to Calculate Your ScoreUsing the answer key, candidates can estimate their scores with this marking scheme:
- ✔️ Correct Answer: +1 mark
- ❌ Wrong Answer: -0.25 marks (negative marking)
- ➖ Unattempted: 0 marks
Estimated Score Formula:Total Score = (Correct Answers × 1) – (Wrong Answers × 0.25)📝 5. Objections Against the Answer KeyCandidates who identify discrepancies in the provisional answer key can challenge specific answers within the
objection window.
🔹 Objection Submission Process:Log in to the SSC candidate portal.Go to the
“Answer Key Challenge” or
Objection section.Select the question(s) you want to challenge.Upload
supporting documents/references (if needed).Pay a
fee of ₹50 per question (refundable if the objection is accepted).Submit
before the deadline:
7th february 2026, 6:00 PM.⚠️
Important: Objections submitted after the deadline will
not be considered.
📍 6. What’s Next After Answer Key?- After the objection window closes, SSC will review all challenges.
- A final answer key will be prepared and published.
- Based on the final key, SSC will compute results and announce the merit list.
📌 7. Key Points to Remember- The answer key is provisional and may change after objections.
- The answer key helps you estimate your marks before results.
- Objections must be submitted within the prescribed timeline with proper justification and fee.
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