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.
SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification Overview
Organization
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Posts
Stenographer Grade C & D
Vacancies
1275Â 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
Important Dates
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
Application Fees
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/-
Age Limit Details
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
Qualification Details
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
Vacancy Total : 1275Â Posts (Increased)
Post Name
Vacancies
Stenographer (Grade C)
146
Stenographer (Grade D)
1129
Selection Process
The selection will be done through multiple stages:
Online Examination
Stenography Skill Test
Medical Examination
Document Verification
Exam Pattern
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
SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Download Answer Key Link
