Q2. What is the objection fee per challenged question?

The prescribed fee is ₹100 per question challenged. It is non-refundable and must be paid online while submitting the representation.

Q3. What is the SSC Stenographer answer key objection window?

The objection window starts with the tentative answer key upload on 23 September 2026 and closes on the date specified in the official answer key notice. Submit online before the deadline.

Q4. How can I download the SSC Stenographer answer key?

Log in at ssc.gov.in using your registration number and password, open the Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ answer key link, and download the key and response sheet.

Staff Selection Commission SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Answer Key 2026 for 1275 Post

Author: Sarkari Exam Pro Team|Last Updated at: September 24, 2026 11:07 AM (ताज़ा अपडेट)

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has made the tentative answer key available for the Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Examination 2026, covering 1275 advertised Post. The online application window ran from 24 April 2026 to 15 May 2026, and the CBT was scheduled from 09 to 15 September 2026. Candidates can now log in at ssc.gov.in to download the answer key, examine the response sheet, and submit objections strictly within the official window. A representation fee is payable per question challenged, usually ₹100 per question, subject to the answer key notice. The age band is 18 to 27 years for Grade ‘D’ and 18 to 30 years for Grade ‘C’, with standard relaxations. Applicants must verify the revised vacancy notice and final answer key on SarkariExam.pro and the SSC portal.

Important Dates (महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां)

Online Application Start Date : 24 April 2026
Online Application Last Date : 15 May 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment : 16 May 2026
Application Correction Window : 20 – 21 May 2026
Computer Based Examination : 09 – 15 September 2026
Exam City Details : 31 August 2026
Admit Card : 06 September 2026
Tentative Answer Key : 23 September 2026
Answer Key Objection Window : Starts 23 September 2026; closing date as notified in the official answer key notice
Final Answer Key : After result declaration / as notified by SSC
Result Date : Will be updated on SarkariExam.pro

Application Fee (आवेदन शुल्क)

General / OBC / EWS : ₹100/-
SC / ST / Female : ₹0/-
PwD / PH Candidates : ₹0/-
Payment Mode : Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card or Mobile Wallet.
Answer Key Objection Fee : ₹100 per question challenged (non-refundable; confirm exact amount in the official answer key notice).

Staff Selection Commission SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit as on 01 August 2026 (आयु सीमा)

Minimum Age : 18 Years
Maximum Age for Grade ‘D’ : 27 Years
Maximum Age for Grade ‘C’ : 30 Years
Age Relaxation : OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, PwD 10–15 years and other categories as per SSC rules.
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Total Post (कुल पद)

1275 Posts

Staff Selection Commission SSC Stenographer Vacancy Details 2026 : Total 1275 Posts

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Stenographer Grade ‘C’	Included in 1275*	10+2 (Intermediate) passed from a recognised board; stenography skill with dictation at 100 wpm and transcription time of 40 minutes in English or 55 minutes in Hindi.
Stenographer Grade ‘D’	Included in 1275*	10+2 (Intermediate) passed from a recognised board; stenography skill with dictation at 80 wpm and transcription time of 50 minutes in English or 65 minutes in Hindi.
Vacancy Note : The original notice data shows 1275 Post. SSC’s revised tentative vacancy notice may update the count; live updates indicate a tentative figure around 731. Candidates must download the revised vacancy PDF and verify the final post-wise and category-wise breakup before relying on any provisional number.

UR / General	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total

Selection Process & Examination Pattern
Stage 1 (Computer Based Examination): 200 objective questions, 200 marks, 2 hours; General Intelligence & Reasoning 50 questions/50 marks, General Awareness 50 questions/50 marks, English Language & Comprehension 100 questions/100 marks; negative marking 0.25. Stage 2 (Stenography Skill Test): Grade ‘C’ dictation 10 minutes at 100 wpm with transcription 40 minutes English / 55 minutes Hindi; Grade ‘D’ dictation 10 minutes at 80 wpm with transcription 50 minutes English / 65 minutes Hindi. Stage 3 (Document Verification): Verification of original educational, category, identity and eligibility certificates; final merit subject to qualifying the skill test and verification.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

Stage 1 (Computer Based Examination): 200 objective questions, 200 marks, 2 hours; General Intelligence & Reasoning 50 questions/50 marks, General Awareness 50 questions/50 marks, English Language & Comprehension 100 questions/100 marks; negative marking 0.25.
Stage 2 (Stenography Skill Test): Grade ‘C’ dictation 10 minutes at 100 wpm with transcription 40 minutes English / 55 minutes Hindi; Grade ‘D’ dictation 10 minutes at 80 wpm with transcription 50 minutes English / 65 minutes Hindi.
Stage 3 (Document Verification): Verification of original educational, category, identity and eligibility certificates; final merit subject to qualifying the skill test and verification.

SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 : Download & Objection Process
Tentative answer key and candidate response sheet : Available through ssc.gov.in login from 23 September 2026. Objection window : Submit online representations only during the official window; the closing date is specified in the answer key notice. Objections sent by post or email are not accepted. Fee per challenged question : ₹100 per question, non-refundable; pay online while submitting each representation. Final answer key : Uploaded after result declaration; candidates should download and retain the final key, response sheet and marks/scorecard for records.

SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 : Download & Objection Process

Tentative answer key and candidate response sheet : Available through ssc.gov.in login from 23 September 2026.
Objection window : Submit online representations only during the official window; the closing date is specified in the answer key notice. Objections sent by post or email are not accepted.
Fee per challenged question : ₹100 per question, non-refundable; pay online while submitting each representation.
Final answer key : Uploaded after result declaration; candidates should download and retain the final key, response sheet and marks/scorecard for records.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for Application & Verification
High School (Class 10th) marksheet and certificate for Date of Birth proof. 10+2 (Intermediate) marksheet and passing certificate from a recognised board. Recent colour passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the prescribed format. Valid Caste / Category / EWS / PwD certificate issued by a competent authority, if applicable. Valid government-issued Photo Identity Proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID or Passport.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for Application & Verification

High School (Class 10th) marksheet and certificate for Date of Birth proof.
10+2 (Intermediate) marksheet and passing certificate from a recognised board.
Recent colour passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the prescribed format.
Valid Caste / Category / EWS / PwD certificate issued by a competent authority, if applicable.
Valid government-issued Photo Identity Proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID or Passport.

How the SSC Stenographer Online Form Was Filled (Application Stage)
Visit the official SSC recruitment portal or click the direct Apply Online link below on SarkariExam.pro. Read the official Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ notice carefully before starting registration. Register with an active mobile number and valid email ID. Fill personal details, educational qualifications and communication address accurately. Upload scanned photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format. Preview all columns before submitting the final application. Pay the applicable application fee online, if required. Print and preserve the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.

How the SSC Stenographer Online Form Was Filled (Application Stage)

Visit the official SSC recruitment portal or click the direct Apply Online link below on SarkariExam.pro.
Read the official Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ notice carefully before starting registration.
Register with an active mobile number and valid email ID.
Fill personal details, educational qualifications and communication address accurately.
Upload scanned photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
Preview all columns before submitting the final application.
Pay the applicable application fee online, if required.
Print and preserve the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.

How to Check & Download SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Answer Key 2026
Open the official SSC website and go to the login section. Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password. Find the Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2026 answer key link. Open the tentative answer key and candidate response sheet. Match your responses and identify questions for objection, if any. Submit objections online within the official window and pay the prescribed fee per question. Download and save the answer key, response sheet and acknowledgement for future reference.

How to Check & Download SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Answer Key 2026

Open the official SSC website and go to the login section.
Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password.
Find the Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2026 answer key link.
Open the tentative answer key and candidate response sheet.
Match your responses and identify questions for objection, if any.
Submit objections online within the official window and pay the prescribed fee per question.
Download and save the answer key, response sheet and acknowledgement for future reference.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix
Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority. Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016. Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority.
Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies.
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

How to Fill Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Online Application Form 2026
Visit the official recruitment web portal or click the direct Apply Online link available on SarkariExam.pro. Carefully review the official recruitment notification PDF to confirm post-wise eligibility, vacancies, and important deadlines. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing an active mobile number, valid email address, and personal basic details to generate login credentials. Log in with your registration credentials and accurately enter personal details, father's/mother's name, communication address, and educational qualifications. Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph, running signature, and mandatory eligibility certificates in the prescribed file formats and sizes. Thoroughly preview all entered information in the application form before final submission to eliminate errors or omissions. Pay the applicable examination application fee using secure online payment gateways (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or QR code). Submit the final application form, download the generated PDF confirmation receipt, and keep printed copies safe for document verification and interview stages.

How to Fill Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Online Application Form 2026

Visit the official recruitment web portal or click the direct Apply Online link available on SarkariExam.pro.
Carefully review the official recruitment notification PDF to confirm post-wise eligibility, vacancies, and important deadlines.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing an active mobile number, valid email address, and personal basic details to generate login credentials.
Log in with your registration credentials and accurately enter personal details, father's/mother's name, communication address, and educational qualifications.
Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph, running signature, and mandatory eligibility certificates in the prescribed file formats and sizes.
Thoroughly preview all entered information in the application form before final submission to eliminate errors or omissions.
Pay the applicable examination application fee using secure online payment gateways (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or QR code).
Submit the final application form, download the generated PDF confirmation receipt, and keep printed copies safe for document verification and interview stages.

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Official answers regarding eligibility, age criteria, fees, and schedule (पात्रता, तिथियां एवं चयन प्रक्रिया)

Yes. The tentative answer key and candidate response sheet are available from 23 September 2026 through the SSC login portal.

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Staff Selection Commission SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Answer Key 2026 for 1275 Post

Author: Sarkari Exam Pro Team|Last Updated at: September 24, 2026 11:07 AM (ताज़ा अपडेट)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Stenographer Grade ‘C’	Included in 1275*	10+2 (Intermediate) passed from a recognised board; stenography skill with dictation at 100 wpm and transcription time of 40 minutes in English or 55 minutes in Hindi.
Stenographer Grade ‘D’	Included in 1275*	10+2 (Intermediate) passed from a recognised board; stenography skill with dictation at 80 wpm and transcription time of 50 minutes in English or 65 minutes in Hindi.
Vacancy Note : The original notice data shows 1275 Post. SSC’s revised tentative vacancy notice may update the count; live updates indicate a tentative figure around 731. Candidates must download the revised vacancy PDF and verify the final post-wise and category-wise breakup before relying on any provisional number.

Post Name

Total Post

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Stenographer Grade ‘C’

Included in 1275*

10+2 (Intermediate) passed from a recognised board; stenography skill with dictation at 100 wpm and transcription time of 40 minutes in English or 55 minutes in Hindi.

Stenographer Grade ‘D’