🚨 URGENT: Objection deadline is 4 October 2026 – TODAY. Act immediately.
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar has released the provisional (model) answer key for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level or Equivalent Recruitment Examination for Specialist Posts/Services-2025 Preliminary Examination, held on 25 September 2026 under Advertisement No. 728/OSSC dated 2 March 2026, vide Notice No. IIE-44/2025-3665/OSSC dated 1 October 2026. Candidates must log in with their Roll Number and Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY) to view the key and raise objections. The last date to register objections is 4 October 2026 – that is today.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must do RIGHT NOW. First, the objection window closes TODAY (4 October 2026). There is no time to delay. Log in immediately and compare the key with your responses. Second, if you have a valid objection, submit it now through the designated online link. Objections by email, post or any other mode will not be entertained. Third, if you do NOT raise an objection before the deadline, OSSC will treat the provisional answers as your accepted answers for those questions and you lose the right to challenge them later.
OSSC CHSL Provisional Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar – 751009 |
| Examination | CHSL (10+2) Level Recruitment Exam for Specialist Posts/Services-2025 – Preliminary Examination |
| Advertisement No. | 728/OSSC dated 2 March 2026 |
| Notice No. | IIE-44/2025-3665/OSSC dated 1 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional (Model) |
| Objection Login | User ID: Roll Number; Password: DOB in DDMMYYYY format |
| Objection Last Date | 4 October 2026 (TODAY – ACT NOW) |
| Objection Mode | Online only via designated link |
| Official Website | ossc.gov.in |
OSSC CHSL Answer Key 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 728/OSSC Issued | 2 March 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Held | 25 September 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Notice | 1 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | 4 October 2026 (TODAY) |
| Final Answer Key | To be announced on ossc.gov.in |
How to View the OSSC CHSL Provisional Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official OSSC website at ossc.gov.in.
- Go to the “What’s New” section on the homepage.
- Open the link for the Model Answer Key of the CHSL Prelims for Specialist Posts/Services-2025 (Advt. No. 728/OSSC).
- Log in using your Roll Number and Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY format – e.g., 5 March 2003 is entered as 05032003).
- Compare the key with your own responses.
- Note any question where you believe the published answer is incorrect.
How to Raise Objections Against the OSSC CHSL Answer Key 2026
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Open the objection link at the OSSC website – use the designated portal link |
| Step 2 | Enter Roll Number as User ID and Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY) as Password |
| Step 3 | Go through the provisional answer key and identify questions to challenge |
| Step 4 | Register your objection on the portal with justification/supporting evidence |
| Step 5 | Submit BEFORE the deadline of 4 October 2026 |
Critical Objection Rules
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 4 October 2026 – TODAY. No extension indicated. |
| Mode | Online only via designated portal. Email, post or any other mode not entertained. |
| Merit-based Decision | Objections are decided on merit. The number of candidates objecting to a question has NO bearing on the outcome. |
| Duplicate Objections | If another candidate has already objected with the same facts and arguments, you do NOT need to re-file the same objection. Only submit if you have new facts or arguments to add. |
| Non-objectors | By not objecting, you accept the provisional answer as final for those questions. You lose the right to challenge later. |
Important Instructions
- The objection deadline is TODAY. Do not delay even by a few hours. Submit immediately if you have a valid challenge.
- Log in with the correct credentials: Roll Number as User ID and Date of Birth in DDMMYYYY format (e.g., 05032003 for 5 March 2003).
- Support your objections with reliable reference material such as standard textbooks or official publications.
- The number of candidates objecting does not influence the decision. A single well-supported objection is as valid as one filed by thousands.
- Only objections registered on the designated portal will be considered.
- Monitor ossc.gov.in for the final answer key once objections are reviewed.
OSSC CHSL Provisional Answer Key 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| OSSC CHSL Answer Key Objection Login Link (Direct) | Click Here |
| OSSC Official Website | Click Here |
OSSC CHSL Provisional Answer Key 2026: FAQs
Q1. Has the OSSC CHSL Provisional Answer Key 2026 been released?
Yes. OSSC released the Model/Provisional Answer Key for the CHSL Prelims (Advt. 728/OSSC, exam held 25 September 2026) vide Notice No. IIE-44/2025-3665/OSSC dated 1 October 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to raise objections?
4 October 2026 – TODAY. There is no time to delay. Submit your objection immediately if you have one.
Q3. What are the login credentials for the objection portal?
User ID: Your Roll Number. Password: Your Date of Birth in DDMMYYYY format (e.g., 05032003 for 5 March 2003).
Q4. Does the number of candidates objecting to a question affect the decision?
No. OSSC explicitly states objections are decided on merit. The number of candidates filing an objection has no bearing on the outcome.
Q5. Do I need to file the same objection if another candidate has already raised it?
No, unless you have new facts or arguments to add. OSSC says there is no need to re-file the same objection if nothing new is being added.
Q6. What happens if I do not object?
You accept the provisional answer as correct for those questions and forfeit the right to challenge them later.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official OSSC Notice No. IIE-44/2025-3665/OSSC dated 1 October 2026 for the CHSL Specialist Posts/Services-2025 Preliminary Examination Provisional Answer Key, published on ossc.gov.in. The objection deadline (4 October 2026) is as stated in the official notice and must be confirmed from the official OSSC website. JobShouter is not associated with OSSC or the Government of Odisha. This article is for informational purposes only.
