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Staff Selection Commission Stenographer 2025 ( SSC Stenographer )

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Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Jan 5, 2026 19:13 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D answer key 2025 (final) on January 2, 2026. The Commission released the SSC Stenographer 2025 answer key on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The candidates can login with their credentials to download it. The final answer key is prepared based on the objections received from the candidates.

The Staff Selection Commission conducted the SSC Stenographer exam online as a Computer-Based Exam (CBE) from August 6 to 8, 2025. The candidates can calculate their marks with the help of final answer key. After arriving at the score, the candidates should compare it with their category cutoff. The candidates should note that the tentative answer key was released online on August 22, 2025.

Table of contents
  • How to download SSC Stenographer Answer Key?
  • SSC Stenographer 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • How To Raise Objections Against the SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2025?
  • SSC Stenographer Answer Key PDF Direct Link
  • SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern
  • SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2025 FAQs
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How to download SSC Stenographer Answer Key?

The Staff Selection Commission releases the SSC Stenographer answer key only on - ssc.gov.in. The candidates are required to login with their SSC OTR and password. The candidates can download their SSC Stenographer answer key in the following manner:

  • Visit at ssc.gov.in
  • Click the answer key link on the home page
  • Enter user ID and password
  • SSC Stenographer answer key appears on the screen
  • Download the answer key and take its printout

Download here SSC Stenographer 2025 answer key-https://sscexam.cbexams.com/Stenofinalkeylandingpage/LoginNew.aspx

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How to Calculate Scores Using SSC Stenographer Answer Key?

Candidates can follow the marking scheme given below for the calculation of the probable score:

  • For the correct answer, one mark is awarded
  • For the wrong response, 0.25 marks are deducted
  • The scores are calculated based on correct and incorrect responses

How to Raise Objections Against Answer Key?

Candidates must go through SSC Stenographer answer keys and submit representations, if any, within the time limit given by the examination authority. They need to pay INR 50 to raise an objection against per question and answers. The review panel examines the objections submitted by candidates. If the objections are found to correct, they revise the answers and publish the final answer key.

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Q:   Is the SSC Stenographer Final Answer Key 2025 released?
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Yes, the Staff Selection Commission released the SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D exam final answer key on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission prepared the final answer key based on the objection received from the candidates.

Q:   Is SSC Stenographer exam easy or tough?
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SSC Stenograper exam is easy. Candidates need to prepare well to ace the exam. Besides, candidates must also practice previous years' question papers. To prepare for skill test, candidates must have good listening skills.

 

Q:   Why is SSC Stenographer exam conducted?
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The SSC Stenographer Exam is conducted to recruit candidates for posts of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’) in government organizations. Exam is conducted in stages including Computer-Based Test and Skill Test.

SSC Stenographer 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC Stenographer 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
02 Jan ' 26 - 01 Feb ' 26

SSC Stenographer 2025 Final Answer Key

ONGOING
DatesPast Exam Dates
27 Jan ' 23 - 10 Feb ' 23

Final answer key

25 Jan ' 23 - 08 Feb ' 23

Release of scorecard for CBT

24 Nov ' 22

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How To Raise Objections Against the SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2025?

The Staff Selection Commission released the tentative answer key on August 22, 2025. The Commission releases the answer key under the candidates login. The Commission provided around three days for sending the objections against the incorrect answers. The candidates were required to pay a refundable fee of INR 50. The last date to send the objections was August 25, 2025. In case the objection found valid by the Commission, this fee were refunded to the candidate.

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Q:   How to raise objection against SSC Stenographer answer key?
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Candidates can submit their responses within the definite time frame. To submit representions, candidates need to pay INR 50. 

 

Q:   What is the minimum qualifying marks for SSC Stenographer exam?
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The category-wise minimum qualifying marks for SSC Stenographer exam is given below.

Category Qualifying marks 
UR 30%
OBC/EWS25%
All other categories (SC, ST, PwD, ESM, etc.)20%
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SSC Stenographer Answer Key PDF Direct Link

The Staff Selection Commission release the SSC Stenographer Answer Key on its dedicated platform - ssc.gov.in/digialm. The Commission releases the SSC Steno Answer Key with the question paper PDF of the candidates. They get the question paper and answer key both after logging in with their Login credentials.

Direct Link to Download SSC Stenographer Answer Key - https://ssc.gov.in/home

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Q:   How to download SSC Stenographer answer key?
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The process to download the SSC Stenographer answer key is given below. 
Click the answer key link
Enter the user ID and password
SSC Stenographer answer key appears on the screen
Download and save it

Q:   In how many stages SSC Stenographer exam is conducted?
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The selection process of SSC Stenographer comprises CBT and skill Test in Stenography. The CBT comprises three sections, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension. The total marks for the test are 200. Candidates are given one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi. Candidates need to type the dictation at the speed of 100 words per minute for the post of Stenographer Grade C and 80 w.p.m for the post of Grade D.

Q:   Is SSC Stenographer exam easy or tough?
A: 

SSC Stenograper exam is easy. Candidates need to prepare well to ace the exam. Besides, candidates must also practice previous years' question papers. To prepare for skill test, candidates must have good listening skills.

 

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SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern

The computer-based test of SSC Stenographer comprises three sections, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension. A total of 200 objective type questions will be asked which candidates need to answer within two hours. The total marks allotted to the test are 200.

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Q:   What is SSC Stenographer exam pattern?
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The Computer Based Test of SSC Stenographer comprises three sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and English Language and Comprehension. The General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness sections carry 50 questions each while the English Language and Comprehension section comprises 100 questions. Total marks allotted to General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness sections are 50 each while the English Language and Comprehension section carry 100 marks. Candidates will be given two hours to complete the exam.

In the skill test, candidates will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi which they need to type at the speed of 100 words per minute (w.p.m) for the post of Stenographer Grade C and 80 w.p.m for Stenographer Grade D post.

Q:   What is SSC Stenographer marking scheme?
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SSC Stenographer marking scheme is given below: Candidates will one mark for each correct answers, for incorrect response, 0.25 marks are deducted. Total marks of candidates are calculated based on number of correct answers after deducting penalty for wrong answers

Q:   Is there any sectional cutoff in SSC Stenographer exam?
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The minimum percentage of marks for qualifying in the SSC Stenographer Computer Based Examination will be as under:

Unreserved Category: 30%

OBC/EWS: 25%

All Other Categories: 20%

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SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below SSC Stenographer answer key FAQs.

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Q:   How to prepare for SSC Stenographer exam?
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The prep plan for SSC Stenographer exam are as given below. Go through the exam pattern Check the syllabus Understand the concept of the topics Make notes after going through different chapters Focus on revision Attempt mock test

Q:   What is SSC Stenographer eligibility?
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The post-wise age limit for SSC Stenographer exam is given below.

PostAge limit

Stenographer Grade C

18-30 

Stenographer Grade D

18-27

Q:   What is SSC Stenographer syllabus?
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SSC Stenographer syllabus is given below:

General Intelligence & Reasoning

The syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning consists of questions from Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The test also includes questions that test a candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship, arithmetical computation, and other analytical functions

General Awareness

Questions in this section are designed to test the ability of the candidate’s General Awareness

English Language & Comprehension

This section aims to test the candidate’s English Language skills

Q:   How to apply for SSC Stenographer exam?
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The process to fill the SSC Stenographer application form cmprises-Register with SSC by entering the tequired details, login to fill the detailed application form, pay the fees and submit the form. Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of the application form.

Q:   What is the educational qualification prescribed for SSC Stenographer exam?
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The educational qualification prerscribed for the exam is Class 12 pass. It is necessary to fulfill the eligibility.
Q:   When SSC Stenographer notification 2025 was released?
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SSC Stenographer notification was released on June 6 2025. The notification was released in PDF form. It comprises details related to exam. Candidates must read the notification before applying for exam. Selection process of SSC Stenographer exam comprises CBT and Skill Test.

Q:   When SSC Stenographer exam will be conducted?
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducted the SSC Stenographer 2025 exam from August 6 to 8. The Computer Based Test of SSC Stenographer comprises three sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and English Language and Comprehension. The General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness sections carry 50 questions each while the English Language and Comprehension section comprises 100 questions. Total marks allotted to General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness sections are 50 each while the English Language and Comprehension section carry 100 marks. 

Q:   What is SSC Stenographer job profile?
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The post of SSC Stenographer falls under the Central Government. Candidates for Stenographer Grade C can expect basic salary of INR 14,500 while SSC Stenographer Grade D can expect a basic salary of INR 7500.

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Answered a week ago

Yes, the Staff Selection Commission released the SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D exam final answer key on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission prepared the final answer key based on the objection received from the candidates.

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Nitesh Singh

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Answered a month ago

The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC Stenographer Skill Test 2025 on January 28 & 29, 2026. The Commission earlier scheduled it for the the first week of March 2026. 

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Aashi Tiwari

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC Stenographer 2026 notification in May 2026. The Commission will release the notification and applications will also start with the notification. 

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

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Answered a month ago

The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC Stenographer result 2025 on its portal - ssc.gov.in. The Commission also released the SSC Stenographer Cutoff with the result. The Commission selected 8,624 candidates for the post of Stenographer Grade 'C' and 22456 candidates for Stenographer Gra

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