Short Detail:
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Tier-I answer key for SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2026 covering 1,170 posts. Candidates who took the computer-based test can check their response sheet and submit an objection, if needed, by 26/09/2026 at 11:00 PM. Log in with your SSC registration number and password.
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2026
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 24/04/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 15/05/2026 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 16/05/2026 (11:00 PM)
- Form Correction Date: 20/05/2026 to 21/05/2026
- Tier I Admit Card Date: 06/09/2026
- Tier I Exam Date: 09/09/2026 to 12/09/2026 and 15/09/2026
- Tier-I Answer Key: 23/09/2026
- Answer Key Objection: 23/09/2026 (11:00 PM) to 26/09/2026 (11:00 PM)
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST / PwD / Female: ₹0
- Online payment by debit card, credit card or net banking. Correction charges: ₹200 first time; ₹500 second time.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/08/2026
- Min Age: 18 Years
- Max Age: 27 years (Grade D) / 30 years (Grade C)
- Age relaxation is available under SSC rules.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 1,170
| Post | Posts |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade C | 149 |
| Stenographer Grade D | 1,021 |
| Total | 1,170 |
Eligibility Details
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognized board by 01/08/2026. Grade C and Grade D have different stenography skill-test speeds.
SSC Stenographer Grade C & D: Salary Details
| Post | Pay scale listed by source |
|---|---|
| Grade C | ₹9,300–34,800 |
| Grade D | ₹5,200–20,200 |
Important Links
| Check Tier-I Answer Key / Response Sheet | Click Here |
| Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Skill Test Addendum | Click Here |
| Exam City Corrigendum | Click Here |
| Exam City Notice | Click Here |
| Tentative Vacancy List | Click Here |
| Candidate Registration | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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| Latest Update | Sarkari Result |
SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection stages
SSC uses a computer-based examination followed by a stenography skill test for candidates shortlisted from the exam.
Computer-based exam
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
The test lasts 2 hours with section timers of 30, 30 and 60 minutes. Eligible scribe users receive 2 hours 40 minutes. Each wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks.
Stenography skill test
| Post | Dictation speed | English transcription | Hindi transcription |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade C | 100 wpm | 40 minutes | 55 minutes |
| Grade D | 80 wpm | 50 minutes | 65 minutes |
Dictation runs for 10 minutes. For Hindi transcription, SSC’s 23 September addendum requires Mangal font.
SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2026: Important Questions
When was the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D 2026 answer key released?
The tentative Tier-I answer key was released on 23/09/2026. Candidates can check it along with their response sheets by logging in to SSC.
How can I check the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D 2026 response sheet?
Use the SSC login link in Important Links. Enter your registration number and password. Save the response sheet while it is available.
What is the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D 2026 objection deadline?
The online objection facility closes on 26/09/2026 at 11:00 PM. SSC will not accept objections sent after this deadline.
What is the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D 2026 objection fee?
The charge is ₹50 for each question or answer challenged. Submit objections through SSC’s online challenge facility.
How many SSC Stenographer Grade C and D 2026 posts are listed?
The source lists 149 Grade C posts and 1,021 Grade D posts, making a total of 1,170.
What follows the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D 2026 CBT?
Candidates shortlisted in the computer-based examination must take the stenography skill test. The dictation speed differs between the two grades.