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Staff Selection Commission (SSC)Answer Key Released
SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 : Download PDF
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Vacancies
2006 Posts
Closing Date
01 August 2026
Qualification
12th Standard or Equivalent with Stenography Skill
Salary / Pay
Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 1,42,400 (Pay Level 4 to Level 7)
Important Schedule & Dates
| Online Application Starts | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 01 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 01 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Available before exam |
| Written Exam / CBT Date | October 2026 (Completed) |
Application Fee
Challenge Fee: Rs. 100 per question challenged
Payment Mode: Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
Age Limit & Criteria
18 to 30 Years (Grade C) / 18 to 27 Years (Grade D)
Age relaxation provided for SC, ST, OBC, PwD as per Government norms.
Official Important Links
Access the authorized board portals and download official gazettes.
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Full Notification Details
Staff Selection Commission released the tentative answer key and response sheets for Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2026 on its official portal ssc.gov.in.
SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Answer Key Notice
The Computer Based Examination for Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2026 took place across designated test centres nationwide. Candidates can now access their individual response sheets alongside the tentative answer keys.
Candidates should log in with their registered examination roll number and password to compare their marked answers with the commission's master key. Representations against disputed questions can be submitted online within the designated objection window.
Important Dates and Official Schedule
CBT Exam Dates: October 2026
Tentative Answer Key Release: 19 October 2026
Objection Submission Window: 19 October to 23 October 2026 (06:00 PM)
Skill Test in Stenography: Announced Soon
Online Objection Rules and Challenge Fee Structure
A candidate may challenge any question or provisional answer key option by paying a non-refundable administrative fee of Rs. 100 per challenged question.
Representations received after the specified closing hour of 06:00 PM will not be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates must upload valid documentary evidence supporting their objection.
Subject matter experts will review all candidate challenges before releasing the final answer key and CBT scorecards. Marks calculated through normalized formulas will determine eligibility for the mandatory skill test.
How to Download SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026
1. Visit the official commission portal at ssc.gov.in.
2. Click on the Notice link for Stenographer Grade C & D 2026 Tentative Answer Key.
3. Open the notification PDF and click on the direct candidate login link.
4. Enter your Roll Number and Password as printed on your admission certificate.
5. Click on Generate Response Sheet and view your attempted questions.
6. Download and save the response sheet PDF for calculating expected raw marks.
Official Direct Links and Portal Verification
Candidates must access the verified portal links below to download official gazette PDFs, check roll numbers, or submit online representations without relying on third-party mirrors.
How to Download Answer Key & Submit Challenges
1
Visit the official website or click the verified Answer Key link above.
2
Log in with your Roll Number / Registration ID and Password.
3
Download the provisional answer key along with your candidate response sheet.
4
Cross-check your recorded responses against the official answer keys to calculate tentative marks.
5
If any answer is disputed, submit an online representation with valid supporting proof before the closing date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common candidate queries for SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026
How do I challenge an answer in SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026?
Log in to the candidate dashboard on ssc.gov.in using your roll number and password, select the question number, upload supporting documentary proof, and pay Rs. 100 per challenge.
What is the objection submission fee for SSC Stenographer 2026?
Candidates must pay an online fee of Rs. 100 for each question or answer key challenged. The fee is non-refundable regardless of the expert panel outcome.
How can I calculate my raw score from the SSC response sheet?
Award 1 mark for each correct answer and deduct 0.25 marks for every incorrect response. Add your positive marks and subtract total penalties to find your raw score.
What is the next selection stage after the CBT answer key?
Candidates qualifying the computer-based test will take the Stenography Skill Test, requiring 100 wpm dictation speed for Grade C and 80 wpm for Grade D.
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