The Staff Selection Commission has released the tentative answer key and candidates’ response sheets for the SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared in the Computer-Based Examination can now access their answer key and recorded responses through the Commission’s website using their Registration Number and Password.
SSC conducted the Stenographer Grade C & D Computer-Based Examination on September 9, 10, 11, 12, and 15, 2026, at examination centers across the country. Candidates who find a discrepancy in the tentative answer key can submit an online objection until September 26, 2026, at 11:00 PM. The objection fee has been reduced to ₹50 per challenged question or answer.
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SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Examination |
| Exam Dates | September 9 to 12 and September 15, 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Released |
| Response Sheet | Available |
| Objection Window Opens | September 23, 2026, at 11:00 PM |
| Objection Deadline | September 26, 2026, at 11:00 PM |
| Objection Fee | ₹50 per question/answer challenged |
| Login Details Required | Registration Number and Password |
Candidates should download and preserve their response sheets during the available window. SSC has specifically stated that the response sheets will not remain accessible after the prescribed deadline, and individual requests for copies will not be entertained later.
The tentative answer key should also be checked carefully before submitting any challenge, particularly because the sequence of questions and options displayed in the challenge module may differ from what candidates saw during their examination.
Tentative Answer Key and Response Sheet Released
SSC has uploaded both the tentative answer keys and the individual response sheets of candidates who appeared in the Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026.
Candidates can access these records by logging in with their Registration Number and Password during the specified availability period. The response sheet shows the candidate’s marked answers, while the tentative answer key allows candidates to compare their responses with those currently accepted by SSC.
The release of the tentative key also gives candidates an opportunity to report an answer they believe is incorrect before SSC finalizes the examination key.
Answer Key Objection Dates
The objection facility became available on September 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM and will remain open until September 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM.
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Objection facility begins | September 23, 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Last date to submit objections | September 26, 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Challenge fee | ₹50 per question/answer |
SSC has made it clear that objections received after the deadline will not be considered under any circumstances. Candidates intending to challenge an answer should therefore complete the process well before the portal closes.
SSC Reduces Answer Key Objection Fee to ₹50
One notable change announced with the SSC Stenographer answer key is the reduction in the challenge fee.
Candidates are required to pay ₹50 for each question or answer they challenge. SSC has stated that the fee has been reduced from ₹100 to ₹50 per challenge.
Candidates should therefore review the tentative key first and raise objections only against questions for which they have a genuine basis for disputing the tentative answer.
Why Question Order May Look Different in the Challenge Module
Candidates should not be concerned if the question sequence or option sequence shown in the objection portal differs from the sequence they remember seeing during the examination.
According to SSC, questions and answer options are standardized in the challenge module so that all candidates who appear in a particular shift see the same sequence. During the actual examination, the sequence could differ from one candidate to another.
SSC has clarified that the answers candidates actually selected during the examination will still be accurately reflected in the challenge module.
How to Check SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to access the tentative answer key and response sheet:
- Visit the official Staff Selection Commission website.
- Open the SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026 answer key notice or login facility.
- Enter the Registration Number and Password.
- Access the tentative answer key and candidate response sheet.
- Compare the recorded responses with the tentative answers.
- Save or print the response sheet for personal reference.
- Use the challenge facility if an objection needs to be submitted.
- Pay ₹50 for each question or answer challenged.
- Submit the objection before September 26, 2026, at 11:00 PM.
Download and Save the Response Sheet Before the Deadline
Candidates should not merely check their response sheet online. SSC has advised candidates to take a printout or save a copy, as the response sheets will not be available after the specified time limit.
The Commission has also stated that it will not entertain individual requests for providing response sheets or tentative answer keys after the availability period ends.
Saving the response sheet can also be useful when candidates later compare their responses with the final answer key or result.
What Happens After the Objection Window Closes?
The PDF confirms the release of the tentative answer key and the objection window, but it does not specify a date for publication of the final answer key or declaration of the result.
After the objection process closes, SSC will examine the representations received from candidates. Any subsequent update regarding the final answer key or result will require a separate notice from the Commission.
For now, candidates should focus on carefully checking their responses, raising any valid objections before September 26 at 11:00 PM, and downloading their response sheets before access closes.
