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 2026
The 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 Dates
Event
Date
Exam Conducted
7–12 Jan 2026
Provisional Answer Key Released
5 Feb 2026
Objection Submission Window
5–7 Feb 2026 (till 6:00 PM)
Final Answer Key
To be released after objections
Note: All dates are per SSC official announcement.
📥 3. How to Download the Answer Key
To 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 Score
Using 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 Key
Candidates 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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