Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D 2026 Answer Key. Candidates who appeared in the Computer Based Test held from 09 to 15 September 2026 can download it now.
The answer key is available on the official SSC website. Use it to check your responses and raise objections if needed during the window.
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Download the answer key and notice from the links below. Act before the objection window closes.
Overview & Crucial Dates
| Field | Information |
| Notification Notice | File No. E/13/2026-C-2 SECTION (Uploaded 24-04-2026) |
| Issuing Authority | Staff Selection Commission (HQ), New Delhi |
| Recruitment Posts | • Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted) • Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’) |
| Application Window | 24-04-2026 to 15-05-2026 (until 23:00 hrs) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 16-05-2026 (until 23:00 hrs) |
| Correction Window | 20-05-2026 to 21-05-2026 (until 23:00 hrs) |
| Tentative CBE Schedule | July – August 2026 |
| Approximate Vacancies | Approx. 731 tentative vacancies (state/zone-wise data not compiled) |
Eligibility & Fees
| Field | Information |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board/University as on or before 01.08.2026 |
| Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026) | • Grade ‘C’: 18–30 years (born 02-08-1996 to 01-08-2008) • Grade ‘D’: 18–27 years (born 02-08-1999 to 01-08-2008) |
| Upper Age Relaxations | • SC/ST: 5 years • OBC: 3 years • PwBD: 10–15 years (depending on category) • Ex-Servicemen, Central Govt Civilian Employees, and Widows/Divorcees as per rules |
| Nationality | Citizen of India, subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or eligible Tibetan/PIO migrant with relevant eligibility certificates |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (Exempted for Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and eligible ESM candidates) |
| Correction Charges | ₹200 for the first modification; ₹500 for the second modification |
Computer Based Examination (CBE) Pattern
| Section / Subject | Questions | Marks | Sectional Duration |
| Part I: General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Part II: General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Part III: English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours (2h 40m for eligible scribe candidates) |
| Marking Scheme | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong response | ||
| Min. Qualifying Score | UR: 30% | OBC/EWS: 25% | All other categories: 20% |
Skill Test in Stenography (Qualifying)
| Post | Medium | Dictation Speed & Time | Transcription Duration |
| Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | English | 80 w.p.m. for 10 minutes | 50 minutes (70 min for scribe users) |
| Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | Hindi | 80 w.p.m. for 10 minutes | 65 minutes (90 min for scribe users) |
| Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | English | 100 w.p.m. for 10 minutes | 40 minutes (55 min for scribe users) |
| Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | Hindi | 100 w.p.m. for 10 minutes | 55 minutes (75 min for scribe users) |
Answer Key Release
SSC published the answer key and related notice on its portal. Candidates must log in with their registration details to access the document.
Administrative Information
| Parameter | Details |
| Notice Reference | No. E/13/2026-C-2 SECTION-Part(1) |
| Issuing Authority | C-2 Section, Staff Selection Commission (HQ), New Delhi |
| Notice Date | 23.09.2026 |
| Exam Conduct Dates | 09.09.2026 to 12.09.2026 and 15.09.2026 |
How to Download Answer Key
- Visit the official SSC website and click the login option.
- Enter your registration number and password.
- Navigate to the answer key section for Stenographer 2026.
- Download the PDF for your set and compare responses.
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Tip: Save the answer key PDF for future reference and result calculation.
Objection Process
The source pages do not specify the objection window dates or process. Check the official notice for details on raising objections and any applicable fees.
Challenge Module & Candidate Directives
| Parameter | Details |
| Challenge Submission Window | 23.09.2026 (23:00 hrs) to 26.09.2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Representation Fee | ₹50 per question/answer challenged (reduced from earlier ₹100) |
| Portal Access | Log in via Registration Number and Password on [https://ssc.gov.in](https://ssc.gov.in) |
| Sequence Standardization | Question and option numbers are uniformly fixed per shift in the challenge module, while individual candidate choices remain mapped correctly. |
| Document Retention | Candidates must save and print response sheets during the window; requests after 26.09.2026 (23:00 hrs) are not entertained. Question papers are restricted to personal use/self-analysis only |
Expected Result Timeline
The source pages do not provide an expected result date. Monitor the SSC portal for updates on the final result after objections are reviewed.
Important Links
| Link Name | URL |
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| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key Notice | Download Notice |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Verify all details on the official SSC portal and prepare for the next stage.
