SSC Answer Key Objection Fee Revised to INR 50, Refund Mechanism Soon

SSC Answer Key objection fee has been reduced from INR 100 to INR 50 by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). This change applies to all candidates who submit objections against the tentative SSC answer keys. The Commission is also working on a refund mechanism, ensuring that candidates will receive a refund of their fees if their objections are found to be valid.

The revised fee system has been introduced to make the process more affordable for aspirants. Till the refund mechanism becomes functional, candidates will continue to pay INR 50 per challenge while raising objections.

SSC Answer Key Objection Fee Details

The table below highlights the changes introduced in the SSC answer key objection fee structure.

This move is expected to benefit a large number of candidates who often face multiple discrepancies in answer keys and have had to pay higher amounts in the past.

SSC Steno Answer Key 2025 Released

The SSC Stenographer 2025 answer key was released on August 22, 2025, on the official website – ssc.gov.in. Candidates can now review their response sheets and raise objections to doubtful questions by paying a revised fee of INR 50 per challenge.

Steps to Submit SSC 2025 Answer Key Objections

The Commission has laid down a clear process for submitting objections. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to raise challenges against the SSC answer key 2025:

• Visit the official website – ssc.gov.in.
• Log in using registration number and password.
• Select the relevant exam answer key challenge link.
• Review the response sheet carefully.
• Click on “Challenge Question” to raise an objection.
• Enter the question number and supporting details.
• Proceed to payment and pay INR 50 per question.
• Submit the challenge online.

This structured process ensures transparency and provides candidates a fair chance to contest discrepancies.