The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative answer key for the Stenographer Grade C & D Examination, 2026. This is as per Notice No. E/13/2026-C-2, dated 23 September 2026, on ssc.gov.in. The exam was a Computer-Based Examination (CBE). It was held from 9 to 12 September 2026, and again on 15 September 2026, at centres across the country.
Candidates can see the key by logging in with their registration number and password on ssc.gov.in. The response sheet is available on the same login. Objections can be raised online from 23 September 2026 to 26 September 2026, at ₹50 per question challenged. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Staff Selection Commission notice No. E/13/2026-C-2 dated 23 September 2026.
Last verified: 24 September 2026.
The Staff Selection Commission released the tentative Stenographer Grade C & D 2026 answer key on 23 September 2026 at ssc.gov.in. Candidates can log in with their registration number and password to see the key and their response sheet. Objections can be raised until 26 September 2026 (23:00 hours), at ₹50 per question.
Quick Summary of Stenographer Grade C & D 2026 Answer Key
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam | Stenographer Grade C & D Examination, 2026 (CBE) |
| Notice No. | E/13/2026-C-2 |
| Key Type | Tentative |
| Release Date | 23 September 2026 |
| Response Sheet | Available on the same login |
| Objection Window | 23 September 2026 to 26 September 2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Objection Fee | ₹50 per question or answer challenged |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
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How to download the Stenographer Grade C & D answer key
Candidates can follow these steps to see the tentative key and response sheet.
- Go to the official website, ssc.gov.in.
- Log in with the registration number and password.
- Open the tentative answer key and response sheet for the Stenographer Grade C & D Examination, 2026.
- Compare the response sheet with the tentative key.
- Save or print the response sheet, since it will not stay available after the specified time limit.
In the challenge module, the order of questions and options may differ from the exam. The order is the same for every candidate in a shift. The answers a candidate selected during the exam are shown correctly.
The saved question paper is for personal use and self-analysis only. An undertaking on the Challenge Management portal confirms this when candidates log in.
Candidates can also check the site’s Answer Keys category for other exams.
How to raise an objection
Objections on the tentative key can be raised online.
- Log in to ssc.gov.in with the registration number and password.
- Open the Challenge Management portal for the Stenographer Grade C & D Examination, 2026.
- Select the question to challenge and submit the representation.
- Pay ₹50 for each question or answer challenged.
- Submit the objection before the window closes.
Objections can be submitted online from 23 September 2026 (23:00 hours) to 26 September 2026 (23:00 hours).
The fee has been reduced from ₹100 to ₹50 per question. The Commission will not accept objections submitted after the closing time, under any circumstances.
Detailed guidelines on the Challenge and Objection Management System are in a separate SSC notice dated 10 April 2026.
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What happens after the objection window
The response sheet will not stay available after the specified time limit. Candidates should save or print it before then.
The Commission will not accept later requests for response sheets or tentative keys.
Candidates can follow the site’s Results category for the final result. Candidates preparing for other exams can also see the site’s Latest Jobs (All India) category.
Important Links for SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2026 Answer Key
| Document | Link |
|---|---|
| SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2026 tentative answer key notice (PDF) | Download notice |
| Staff Selection Commission Current Openings & Notifications | SSC Latest Jobs & Notifications |
| Login for answer key and response sheet | ssc.gov.in |
Also Read: GPSC DEO/DPEO Answer Key 2026
FAQs
Is the SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2026 answer key provisional or final?
It is a tentative answer key. The Commission released it along with the response sheet on 23 September 2026. Candidates can challenge it during the objection window. A final key follows after the Commission reviews the objections.
What is the last date to challenge the SSC Stenographer answer key?
Objections can be raised online until 26 September 2026 (23:00 hours). The window opened on 23 September 2026 (23:00 hours). Representations submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
How much does it cost to challenge the SSC Stenographer answer key?
The fee is ₹50 per question or answer challenged. The Commission reduced this fee from ₹100. Candidates pay it online while submitting their representation on the Challenge Management portal.
Where can candidates see their SSC Stenographer response sheet?
The response sheet is on the same login as the tentative key, at ssc.gov.in. Candidates need their registration number and password. It will not stay available after the specified time limit, so it should be saved now.
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