The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2021. The answer keys for the Stenographer Grade C and D examination 2020 are now available. The examination was conducted in a computer-based examination format across various centres in the country on November 11, 12 and 15, 2021. However, the candidates can now access the response sheets along with the tentative answer keys. They have to use their examination roll number and password to log in and check the answer keys.
It must be noted that the representations in the tentative answer keys (if any) must be submitted online by 6 PM of November 28. For that, one has to pay Rs 100 per question or answer that they want to challenge. The same duration of time will also be available for the candidates to take printouts of the response sheets and answer keys.
Negative marking in SSC Stenographer Exam
SSC Stenographer 2021 examination has been conducted for a total of 200 marks. For every correct answer, 01 mark will be awarded while there is a negative making of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. Using this marking scheme, candidates will be able to get an idea of their expected scores.
SSC Stenographer Previous Year Cut Off
Further, previous year cut-offs can help candidates get an idea of what they can expect this time. Given below is a table for the last five year cut-off for SSC Stenographer Group ‘C’ and ‘D’.
| Category | 2019 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| SC | 138.69504 | 107.50 | 113.50 | 114.50 | 103.00 |
| ST | 130.94753 | 90.25 | 94.75 | 104.75 | 88.75 |
| OBC | 152.42890 | 111.50 | 118.25 | 121.25 | 107.50 |
| EWS/OH | 149.83718 | 90.00 | 92.00 | 102.00 | 78.50 |
| UR | 153.94071 | 120.00 | 125.75 | 130.75 | 115.00 |
| VH | 70.99499 | 89.50 | 60.00 | – | – |
| Category | 2019 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| SC | 120.01819 | 94.25 | 77.00 | 81.50 | 75.00 |
| ST | 96.73246 | 75.25 | 62.25 | 70.25 | 52.50 |
| OBC | 133.10093 | 99.00 | 81.50 | 85.75 | 75.00 |
| EWS/OH | 122.91942 | 74.00 | 60.00 | 69.00 | 53.00 |
| UR | 134.53552 | 107.25 | 93.00 | 102.00 | 88.25 |
| VH | 63.65861 | 58.75 | 25.00 | 45.00 | 25.00 |
Here are the steps that one can follow to check the SSC Stenographer Answer key 2021.
Step 1- Visit the official website of SSC – ssc.nic.in
Step 2- Under the ‘Latest News’ heading, click on ‘Uploading of Tentative Answer Key(s) of Computer Based Examination of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Examination 2020
Step 3- A PDF file will open in which candidates have to scroll down and click on the candidate’s response sheet and tentative answer keys
Step 4- Now, select the examination and click on the ‘Submit’ button
Step 5- Again, press the ‘Click Here’ button
Step 6- Enter roll number and password as per the admission certificate and click on the ‘Login’ button
Direct Link to Check SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2021 – Click Here
