SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 Out; Download Response Sheet & Raise Objections

Sep 24, 2026

SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 has been released on September 23, 2026, for the Grade C and D Computer-Based Exam. The exam was conducted from September 9 to 15, 2026. Candidates can download the provisional answer key and response sheet and raise objections until September 26, 2026, up to 11 PM, by paying Rs. 50 per question. SSC Stenographer 2026 Result is expected to be declared in October–November 2026, followed closely by the release of the final answer key and the scheduling of the Stenography Skill Test for qualified candidates.

Download SSC Stenographer Garde C & D Answer Key 2026 Notification PDF

Table of Content

SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026
SSC Steno 2026 Objection Process
SSC Steno 2026 Score Calculation
SSC Steno 2026 Final Result

SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 Direct Link

SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 for Grades C and D has been released on the official site. Candidates can download their response sheet and provisional answer key and estimate their expected score. Candidates can log in using their registration number and password. The objection window is now Active.

Download SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Answer Key 2026 (Link Active)

Steps to Download SSC Stenographer Provisional Answer Key 2026

Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
Click on the Answer Key section on the homepage.
Select Stenographer Grade C and Dexam 2026.
Click on the link to download the answer key and response sheet.
Enter your registration number/roll number and password.
Submit the login details.
SSCStenographer Answer Key and response sheet will appear on the screen.
Download and save the response sheet and answer key for future reference.

SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 Highlights

SSC Stenographer CBT exam for this cycle was extended through a corrigendum, so the answer key timeline that follows depends on which exam date a candidate actually sat. The table below covers the current status.

Particulars	Details
Provisional Answer Key	September 23, 2026
Objection Window	September 23 to September 26, 2026 (up to 11:00 PM)
Objection Fee	Rs 50 per question (reduced from Rs 100)
Final Answer Key	October 2026 (Expected)
Result	October 2026 (Expected)
Stenography Skill Test	November/December 2026 (Expected)
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

SSC Stenographer 2026 Answer Key Score Calculation

SSC Stenographer 2026 CBT carries 200 marks in total, and English Language and Comprehension alone accounts for 100 of those marks. A wrong answer costs a candidate marks, so working out a probable score needs both parts of the rule.

Match each response against the final answer key once it is out.
Add 1 mark for every correct answer.
Subtract 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer, and nothing for a question left blank.

A candidate should use the final key, not the provisional one, for this calculation, since SSC can still revise individual answers after reviewing objections raised during the challenge window that follows the provisional release

SSC Stenographer Minimum Qualifying Marks

SSC Stenographer candidates need to secure the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by SSC in the computer-based exam. The qualifying percentage varies according to the candidate's category.

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR	30%
OBC/EWS	25%
SC/ST/PwBD/ESM	20%

Steps to Raise Objection Against SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026

Visit ssc.gov.in and log in using the registered user ID and password.
OpenSSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 objection link.
Select the question against which the objection is to be raised.
Enter the required details and submit the objection.
Pay the objection fee through the available online payment mode.
Submit the objection

SSC Stenographer 2026 Answer Key Vs Response Sheet

Candidates sometimes treat these two documents as the same thing, but SSC releases them together for a reason. Each one shows something different, and a candidate needs both to work out a probable score.

Document	What It Shows
Answer Key	The correct option SSC has set for every question, the same for every candidate in a given set
Response Sheet	The specific options a candidate personally selected during their own CBT session

SSC has typically released both together on the same portal in past cycles, accessed with the same login. The answer key alone cannot tell a candidate their own score without the response sheet to compare it against. A candidate who only checks the answer key without pulling up their own response sheet is comparing the correct answers against nothing at all, which makes any self-calculated score unreliable.

SSC Stenographer 2026 Selection Process After Answer Key

SSC Stenographer 2026 next stages include the final answer key, CBT result, and skill test. Candidates who qualify the CBT cutoff will be shortlisted for the Stenography Skill Test, followed by document verification and final selection.

CBE
Stenography Skill Test
Document Verification
Final Selection

SSC Stenographer candidates can use the answer key and response sheet to review their performance and estimate their scores. Candidates should keep checking the official SSC website for further updates on the final answer key and result.

Relevant Links
SSC Stenographer Admit Card	SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern
SSC Stenographer Cutoff	SSC Stenographer Previous Year Paper

SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 FAQs

Ques. Can candidates challenge more than one question in SSC Stenographer Answer Key?

Ans. Yes, candidates can raise objections against multiple questions. The prescribed fee is applicable separately for each question challenged.

Ques. Will SSC release the response sheet after the objection window closes?

Ans. The response sheet is provided with the provisional answer key, allowing candidates to review their recorded responses during the objection period.

Ques. Can candidates withdraw an objection after submitting it?

Ans. Objections should be reviewed carefully before final submission, as changes or withdrawals are subject to the facility and instructions provided by SSC.

Ques. Does SSC consider objections while preparing the result?

Ans. Yes, objections submitted within the prescribed window are examined by SSC before the final answer key is prepared and the CBT evaluation is finalised.

Ques. Is SSC Stenographer Answer Key available separately for different exam shifts?

Ans. The answer key and response sheet are provided according to the candidate’s examination session and question paper/answer-key set