1. Introduction

Once the exam is over, the mind rarely rests. Some candidates feel confident, others are uncertain, and many are replaying questions they could not solve. This emotional churn is normal.
The release of the SSC Delhi Police Constable (Executive) Answer Key 2026 marks an important turning point-it is the first official checkpoint between the exam hall and the final result.

This phase is not about celebration or panic. It is about clarity, verification, and informed decision-making.

2. Answer Key Overview

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the provisional answer key along with:

  • Candidate response sheet
  • Question paper

This provisional key allows candidates to:

  • Match their attempted answers with SSC’s official responses
  • Estimate their probable raw score
  • Raise objections, if any genuine error is found

All three-answer key, response sheet, and question paper-are accessible only through candidate login on the official SSC portal.

3. How to Check and Use the Answer Key Properly

Correct way to proceed:

  1. Log in to the SSC portal using Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
  2. Download all three files: question paper, response sheet, and answer key.
  3. Sit with a calm mind and sufficient time-do not rush.
  4. Match each response carefully, question by question.
  5. Mark correct, incorrect, and unattempted questions separately.

Common mistakes candidates make:

  • Relying on memory instead of the response sheet
  • Checking answers in a hurry and miscounting
  • Comparing with unofficial YouTube keys and getting confused
  • Forgetting to account for negative marking

Accuracy matters more than speed at this stage.

4. How to Calculate Expected Score

SSC Delhi Police Constable CBT follows a fixed marking scheme.

  • Correct answer: +1 mark
  • Wrong answer: -0.25 mark
  • Unattempted question: 0 mark

Simple method:

  • Count total correct answers × 1
  • Count total wrong answers × 0.25
  • Subtract negative marks from total correct marks

Important reminder:
Your calculated score is a raw score, not the final merit score. Normalisation (if applied across shifts) and category-wise cut-offs can change outcomes.

5. Cut-Off Expectations (Reality Check)

Cut-offs depend on multiple variables:

  • Total number of candidates
  • Difficulty level of the paper
  • Number of vacancies (7,565 in total this cycle)
  • Category-wise reservation
  • Normalisation across exam shifts

Previous years can give context, not certainty.
Treat any cut-off prediction circulating online as speculation, not fact.

6. Objection Process - Who Should Raise It & Who Shouldn’t

You should raise an objection if:

  • The official answer is factually incorrect
  • The question has a clear error or ambiguity
  • You can support your claim with standard textbook or authoritative reference

You should NOT raise an objection if:

  • Your answer differs due to interpretation
  • You guessed the question and it went wrong
  • Coaching keys disagree but SSC’s answer is valid

Each objection involves a fee, and emotional objections often lead to wasted money. Be analytical, not impulsive.

7. What to Do After the Answer Key

If your score is comfortably high:

  • Start physical preparation seriously (running, endurance, measurements).
  • Keep documents ready in original and photocopies.

If your score is borderline:

  • Wait patiently for the final answer key and result.
  • Continue light physical training-do not stop entirely.

If your score is low:

  • Accept the outcome without self-blame.
  • Analyse weak areas and plan the next SSC cycle or similar police exams.
  • Use this experience as preparation capital, not emotional baggage.

8. Timeline Ahead - What Comes Next

Based on SSC’s usual process, candidates should expect:

  1. Closure of objection window
  2. Review of objections by SSC
  3. Release of final answer key
  4. Declaration of result
  5. Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT) for qualified candidates

Exact dates for the next stages are not available yet. Candidates should monitor the SSC website regularly.

9. Pros & Cons of the Answer Key Phase

Pros:

  • Transparency in evaluation
  • Opportunity to correct genuine errors
  • Early performance assessment

Cons:

  • Overthinking and stress
  • Obsession with unofficial predictions
  • Emotional exhaustion before results

The answer key is a tool, not a verdict.

10. Candidate Checklist

  • Download and save answer key, response sheet, question paper
  • Calculate score carefully with negative marking
  • Collect valid proof before raising objections
  • Track objection deadlines
  • Begin or continue physical preparation
  • Keep all eligibility documents organised

11. Conclusion

The SSC Delhi Police Constable Answer Key 2026 is not about instant success or failure. It is about understanding where you stand and acting responsibly.

Stay patient, avoid noise, and focus on what you can control. Selection is a process, not a moment.

12. FAQs

Q1. Is this the final answer key?
No. This is a provisional answer key. Final key will be released after objection review.

Q2. Will marks change after objections?
Yes, but only if SSC accepts valid objections.

Q3. Does clearing CBT guarantee selection?
No. PE&MT, document verification, and medical fitness are mandatory.

Q4. Should everyone raise objections?
No. Only candidates with clear, evidence-backed errors should do so.

Q5. When will the result be declared?
The exact date is not available yet. Follow SSC’s official website for updates.