SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 Out, Response Sheet PDF, Raise Objection till 26 Sep

SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026, along with the correct response, has been released on the official website www.ssc.gov.in. All the candidates who appeared for the Grade C & D Exam can now check and download their response sheet PDF using their Registration Number and Password on the login portal of SSC. Candidates who find any incorrect answer can raise objection till 26 September 2026 by paying Rs. 50/- per question. 

Candidates can refer to the complete article for the answer key and raise objection link, steps to download the response sheet, marking scheme, what's next after the answer key, and other details. 

SSC Stenographer Answer Key & Response Sheet Link

The answer key for SSC Stenographer Computer Based Grade C and D Examination 2026 has been made avaiable on the SSC official website along with candidates' response sheet. Candidates can directly download the response sheet from the direct link shared here using valid login details. Download the answer key and cross-check your response and estimate your probable score in the exam. 

SSC Stenographer Answer Key & Response Sheet Link

How to Download SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026?

The candidates can follow the steps to download their SSC Stenographer Answer key and response sheet from the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) at www.ssc.gov.in.

1. Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) at www.ssc.gov.in
2. On the homepage, click on the “Answer Key” section appearing at the top of the page.
3. A new page appears on the screen; click on the notice reading: “Uploading of Tentative Answer Key(s) along with Candidates' Response Sheet(s) for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2026”.
4. Now click on- “Link for candidate’s response sheet, tentative answer keys, and submission of representation”.
5. A new login page appears on the screen. Enter your Roll Number and Password as per your admission certificate.
6. The SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 appears on the screen.
7. Download and keep a copy of the SSC Steno Answer Key 2026 for future reference.

SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026- Highlights

With the help of the SSC Stenographer Answer Key, the candidates can also compare their attempted answers and analyse their performance in the examination to predict their qualifying status before the release of the results. 

Note: The raise-objection fee has been revised this year. Candidates may note that the fee for the challenge has been reduced from Rs.100/- to Rs.50/-.

SSC Stenographer Raise Objections

The candidates can raise an objection to the SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 through the raise objection facility on the official website www.ssc.gov.in. The raise objection window is open from 23 to 26 September 2026. Candidates have to attach the answer key objection application with the applicable proof or documents against the particular answer key. For each objection/challenge, the candidate has to pay a fee of Rs. 50/-. 

Steps to Raise Objections Against SSC Steno Grade C & D Answer Key

Follow the steps below to raise an objection or challenge the SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026.

1. Click on the direct login link given above, reading text "Link to Raise Objection to SSC Stenographer Answer Key".
2. Log in with your User ID and Password.
3. Find the objection link that has been activated along with the SSC Steno Answer Key and Response Sheet.
4. Enter details of those questions whose answers are incorrect, along with the reason.
5. You have to pay Rs. 50/- per challenge and then submit the form.

What is the SSC Stenographer Marking Scheme?

Candidates can match their Answers with the help of the SSC Stenographer Answer Key and calculate their probable score. As per the Marking Scheme, 01 mark is awarded for each correct answer, and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

How to Calculate Marks using SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can follow the steps provided below to calculate their estimated scores.

Step 1: Download the SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 and your response sheet from the official SSC website.

Step 2: Match every answer marked in your response sheet with the answer given in the official answer key.

Step 3: Count the total number of correct answers and incorrect answers separately.

Step 4: Use the following formula:

Estimated Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) − (Number of Incorrect Answers × 0.25)

Step 5: The marks obtained through this calculation will be your expected raw score. The final score may differ if SSC applies normalization or makes any changes through the final answer key.

Example of SSC Stenographer Marks Calculation

Suppose a candidate attempted 180 questions, out of which:

Correct answers = 145
Incorrect answers = 35
Unattempted = 20

Then:

Marks for correct answers = 145 × 1 = 145

Negative marks = 35 × 0.25 = 8.75

Estimated Score = 145 − 8.75 = 136.25 marks

What Net After SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026?

After the SSC Stenographer Answer Key is released, candidates should first check their response sheet and calculate their tentative marks. If they find any incorrect answer in the provisional answer key, they can raise an objection within the period specified by the Staff Selection Commission. 

Provisional Answer Key → Objection → Final Answer Key → Result → Skill Test → Final Selection

SSC Stenographer Provisional vs Final Answer Key