
UPSSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 has been officially released on 22 January 2026 for the written examination conducted on 20 January 2026. Candidates can now download the provisional answer key and their response sheet PDF from the UPSSSC official website, answer key section at upsssc.gov.in.
The answer key is available for recruitment under Advertisement No. 09-Exam/2023 and 13-Exam/2024 for 1224 Stenographer vacancies.
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has uploaded the UPSSSC Stenographer provisional answer key along with the candidate response sheets. Applicants can verify their marked answers, calculate tentative scores, and submit objections if required.
The answer key download facility will remain active until 28 January 2026.
| UP Stenographer Answer Key 2026 Overview | |
| Details | Information |
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
| Post | Stenographer |
| Total Vacancies | 1224 |
| Exam Date | 20 January 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 22 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Download | 28 January 2026 |
| Mode | Online |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct, –0.25 for wrong |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Candidates can access the UPSSSC Stenographer answer key 2026 PDF download link directly from the commission’s portal.
UPSSSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026 PDF Link
The PDF includes:
Question paper set
Correct answer options
Candidate response sheet
Question IDs
This helps candidates perform accurate self-assessment before the declaration of results.
To download:
Visit upsssc.gov.in
Go to News & Alerts section
Click on the notification for Stenographer Main Exam answer key
Login using registration number and date of birth
Download answer key and response sheet PDF
Follow these steps carefully:
Open the UPSSSC official website
Navigate to “News and Alert”
Click on the answer key notification for Stenographer exam
Login with credentials
Download PDF file
Match responses and save for reference
To calculate tentative marks using the UPSSC Stenographer Answer Key 2026:
Correct answer: +1 mark
Incorrect answer: –0.25 mark
Unattempted: 0 mark
Candidates who find discrepancies may submit objections through the official objection portal.
Important points:
Objections must be submitted online only
Supporting proof is mandatory
A fee may be applicable per question
No offline objections accepted
After review, the commission will release the UPSSSC Stenographer final answer key 2026.
Once objections are resolved:
Final answer key released
Written exam result declared
Shorthand & typing test conducted
Document verification
Final merit list published
The UPSSSC Stenographer result date 2026 is expected in February 2026.
The expected cut-off depends on:
Number of candidates
Difficulty level
Vacancy count
Category
Tentative range (General category): 62 – 68 marks
(Official cut-off will be released with the result.)