The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2025 for Grade C and Grade D posts on August 22, 2025, at its official website, ssc.gov.in. Along with the provisional answer key, the response sheet has also been made available to candidates, enabling them to cross-check their answers and calculate their tentative scores.
This article provides a complete guide on SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2025, including how to download it, calculate marks, raise objections, and details about the final result, cut-off, and marks of SSC Stenographer 2024–25 recruitment for 2006 vacancies.
The SSC Answer Key is a crucial resource that allows candidates to:
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Stenographer Grade C & Grade D |
| Exam Dates | 6th–8th August 2025 & 11th August 2025 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 22nd August 2025 |
| Response Sheet Availability | Yes |
| Objection Window | 22nd–25th August 2025 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 (Correct), -0.25 (Wrong), 0 (Unattempted) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Candidates can easily download the official answer key and response sheet by following these steps:
The marking scheme used by SSC is simple and transparent:
Example:
If you answered 150 questions correctly and got 30 wrong, your score would be:
150 – (30 × 0.25) = 142.5 marks
👉 Remember: This is the raw score, and SSC applies normalisation to adjust differences across shifts.
Candidates who find any errors in the provisional answer key can raise objections by paying a fee of ₹100 per question.
The SSC will review all objections and release the Final Answer Key after corrections.
The SSC Stenographer Final Result 2025 for the recruitment cycle of 2006 vacancies has already been released on July 11, 2025. Alongside the result, SSC has also published the Final Marks on August 14, 2025.
| Event | Date |
| CBT Exam | 10–11 December 2024 |
| Answer Key Release | 16 December 2024 |
| CBT Result | 05 March 2025 |
| Skill Test | 16–17 April 2025 |
| Final Result | 11 July 2025 |
| Final Marks Released | 14 August 2025 |
The SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2024–25 aimed to fill a total of 2006 vacancies.
The minimum qualifying marks are:
Cut-off varies every year based on difficulty level and number of vacancies.
(Direct links are available at the official SSC portal: ssc.gov.in)
Q1. When was SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2025 released?
Ans. The SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2025 was released on August 22, 2025.
Q2. How can I download SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2025?
Ans. Candidates can download it from ssc.gov.in using Registration ID and Password.
Q3. What is the marking scheme for SSC Stenographer Exam?
Ans. +1 mark for correct answers, -0.25 for wrong answers, and no marks deducted for unattempted questions.
Q4. How much is the objection fee for SSC Answer Key?
Ans. ₹100 per question.
Q5. When were the SSC Stenographer Final Marks 2025 released?
Ans. On August 14, 2025.
Q6. How many vacancies are there in SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2024–25?
Ans. A total of 2006 vacancies (Grade C & D).
The release of the SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2025 is a significant step in the recruitment process. It not only ensures transparency but also gives candidates a clear picture of their performance before the final result. With 2006 vacancies to be filled, candidates who performed well in the CBT and skill test now stand a strong chance of securing a government job.
All aspirants are advised to regularly check the official SSC website for the final answer key, cut-off marks, and upcoming updates.
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