The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) released the OSSSC RI ARI Answer Key 2026 on 3rd July 2026 on its official website, osssc.gov.in. The answer key is for the Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) Prelims held for the posts of Revenue Inspector (RI), Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI), Amin, ICDS Supervisor, and Statistical Field Surveyor. Candidates who appeared in the shift-wise CBT exam conducted between 22nd May and 28th June 2026 can now log in with their application number and date of birth to download their response sheet, match answers, and estimate their probable score. Those who spot a discrepancy in the provisional key can raise an objection online until 12th July 2026.
This section gives a quick snapshot of the exam and answer key details, useful for candidates who want the key facts at a glance before going through the full process.
Candidates need to log in to the official OSSSC portal with their credentials to view and download their personalised answer key and response sheet. Here is the step-by-step process:
Visit the official OSSSC website, osssc.gov.in.
On the homepage, go to the “Recruitment News” or “Notifications” section and click “View All.”
Look for the notification related to the Provisional Answer Key for the CRE Prelims Examination for RI, ARI, Amin, ICDS Supervisor, and SFS posts.
Click on the relevant link, which will redirect you to a login page.
Enter your registered Application Number/User ID and Date of Birth (or password) to log in.
Your response sheet along with the provisional answer key will be displayed on the screen.
Download the PDF and save it for future reference.
Compare your marked responses with the official key to calculate your probable score.
Before calculating a probable score from the answer key, it helps to know exactly how marks are awarded and deducted in the OSSSC CRE Prelims exam.
Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
Each incorrect answer attracts a negative marking of 0.25 mark.
No marks are deducted for questions left unattempted.
Formula to calculate score:
Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) − (Number of Incorrect Answers × 0.25)
Steps to Calculate Your Probable Score
Download the OSSSC RI ARI Answer Key 2026 PDF.
Compare each of your marked responses with the official key.
Count the total correct answers and multiply by 1.
Count the total incorrect answers and multiply by 0.25.
Subtract the negative marks from the total correct marks to get your probable score.
How to Raise an Objection Against the OSSSC RI ARI Answer Key 2026
Candidates who believe a specific answer in the provisional key is incorrect can formally challenge it within the objection window. Below is the process to follow.
Visit the official OSSSC website and log in using your registered User ID and Password.
On your candidate dashboard, click on “View Response Sheet, Answer Keys & Filing Objection to the Answer Keys.”
Select the specific question number and the answer option you wish to challenge.
Upload valid supporting documents or reference material justifying your objection.
Review the objection form carefully before final submission.
Submit the objection and download the acknowledgement receipt for your records.
Important points regarding objections:
The objection window is open from 3rd July to 12th July 2026.
Objections can only be submitted through the online candidate portal.
Objections sent via email, post, or in person will not be accepted.
Sources indicate some variation on whether a fee applies to filing objections; candidates should verify the exact fee and document requirements on the official notification before submitting a challenge.
After the objection deadline, OSSSC will review valid challenges and release the final answer key, which will be used for preparing the result.
Details Mentioned on the OSSSC RI ARI Response Sheet
The downloaded PDF typically includes the following information for each candidate:
Exam conducting body name (OSSSC)
Exam name and post applied for
Exam date and shift timing
Application/registration number
Correct responses to all questions asked in that particular shift
