SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2026 notification on 24 April 2026. The recruitment is open to candidates who have passed Class 12 and have the required stenography skills. The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test followed by a Skill Test for various ministries and departments of the Government of India. The SSC Stenographer written exam was conducted from 9 to 15 September 2026, and the SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 was released on 23 September 2026.
Organization Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Posts Stenographer Grade C & D Vacancies 1275 Posts (Increased) Job Location All India Exam Date 09-15 September 2026 Answer Key Date 23 September 2026 Category SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 Official Website ssc.gov.in
Notification Out : 24 April 2026
Starting Date : 24 April 2026
Last Date : 15 May 2026
Fees Last Date : 16 May 2026
Correction Date : 20-21 May 2026
Exam City Release Date : 31 August 2026
Admit Card Date : 02-03 Days Before the Exam Date
Exam Date : 09-15 September 2026
Answer Key Date: 23 September 2026
Gen / OBC / EWS : ₹100/-
SC / ST / ESM / PH : ₹0/-
All Category Female : ₹0/-
Payment Mode : Online Mode
Correction Charges First Time : ₹200/-
Second Time : ₹500/-
Stenographer (Grade-C) : 18-30 Years
Stenographer (Grade-D) : 18-27 Years
Age Limit as on : 01/08/2026
Age Relaxation : Extra as per Rules
Stenographer (Grade C): 12th Class Passed
Stenography Skill Required
Dictation (English / Hindi) : 10 Minutes at 100 WPM
Transcription Time :
English : 40 Minutes
Hindi : 55 Minutes
Stenographer (Grade D): 12th Class Passed
Stenography Skill Required
Dictation (English / Hindi) : 10 Minutes at 80 WPM
Transcription Time :
English : 50 Minutes
Hindi : 65 Minutes
Post Name Vacancies Stenographer (Grade C) 146 Stenographer (Grade D) 1129
The selection will be done through multiple stages:
Online Examination
Stenography Skill Test
Medical Examination
Document Verification
Negative Marking : 1/4th
Mode of Exam : Online (CBT)
Subject Questions Marks Duration General Intelligence & Reasoning 50 50 02 Hours General Awareness 50 50 General English & Comprehension 100 100 Total 200 200 02 Hours
