About SSC Steno Answer Key 2025-26
The SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2025-26 answer key and score calculator on RankGuruji helps candidates estimate their Paper I marks, compare with the official answer key, and predict their category-wise rank. The Staff Selection Commission conducts the Stenographer Grade C & D examination annually for recruitment to stenographer posts in various central government departments and ministries.
SSC Steno 2025-26 Exam Pattern (Paper I)
Paper I is a Computer Based Examination (CBE) with 200 objective questions for 200 marks:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 50 questions — 50 marks
- English Language & Comprehension: 100 questions — 100 marks
- General Awareness: 50 questions — 50 marks
Duration: 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for PwD candidates with scribe).
Marking Scheme
Understanding the official marking format is essential for score calculation:
- Correct Answer: +1 mark
- Wrong Answer: -0.25 mark (¼ negative marking)
- Unattempted: 0 marks
How to Use RankGuruji SSC Steno Calculator
Our free SSC Steno final answer key calculator helps you estimate your score instantly:
- Visit the official SSC portal (sscexam.digialm.com or cbexams.com) and copy your SSC Steno 2025-26 response sheet URL
- Paste the URL into the calculator above
- Select your category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) and horizontal reservation if applicable
- The +1 and -0.25 marking is applied automatically section-wise
- View your section-wise score and move to the rank predictor for estimated rank
SSC Steno 2025-26 Selection Process
- Stage 1 — Paper I (CBE): Objective written test (used for shortlisting)
- Stage 2 — Paper II (Skill Test): Stenography test — dictation at required speed (Grade C or D), transcription on computer
- Stage 3: Document Verification as per the official SSC notification
Expected Cut-Off Marks 2025-26
Cut-offs depend on grade (C or D), category, total vacancies, and exam difficulty. Use the calculator to estimate your after-negative-marking score and compare it with previous year cut-off trends.
Note: Cut-offs are indicative. Final merit list and cut-offs are declared by SSC after the skill test and document verification.
Why Choose RankGuruji?
- Accurate Calculations: Uses official SSC Steno marking scheme (+1 / -0.25)
- Section-wise Analysis: Separate scores for Reasoning, English, and GK
- Category-wise Rank: Estimate rank across UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS categories
- Free to Use: No registration required
- Mobile Friendly: Works on all devices
Important Links
Paper I has 200 questions for 200 marks: General Intelligence & Reasoning (50Q/50M), English Language & Comprehension (100Q/100M), and General Awareness (50Q/50M). Duration is 2 hours.
PwD candidates with scribe get additional time as per notification.Final cut-offs are declared by SSC after skill test and document verification.