Short Details:
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Exam Date for Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026 for 731 posts. Candidates who applied online from 24 April 2026 to 15 May 2026 can check the exam schedule and official notification for eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, and other important details.
| Staff Selection Commission (SSC) SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D Recruitment 2026 SSC Stenographer Examination 2026: Short Details of Notification Govt Jobs Info | |||||||
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| Important Dates | Application Fee | ||||||
| • Application started: 24/04/2026 • Last date to apply: 15/05/2026 up to 11 PM • Online fee payment last date: 16/05/2026 up to 11 PM • Application correction window: 20/05/2026 to 21/05/2026 up to 11 PM • Computer-Based Examination: 09/09/2026 to 12/09/2026 • Skill Test date: To be announced | • General/OBC/EWS candidates: ₹100/- • SC/ST candidates: No fee • Eligible persons with benchmark disabilities: No fee • Female candidates: No fee • Eligible ex-servicemen: No fee • First correction submission: ₹200/- • Second correction submission: ₹500/- • Fee payment was accepted through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card. | ||||||
| Age Limit Details as on 01/08/2026 | |||||||
| • Minimum age for both grades: 18 years • Maximum age for Stenographer Grade D: 27 years • Grade D applicants must have been born between 02/08/1999 and 01/08/2008. • Maximum age for Stenographer Grade C: 30 years • Grade C applicants must have been born between 02/08/1996 and 01/08/2008. • Category-based upper-age relaxation is applicable according to the SSC examination rules. | |||||||
| Age Relaxation Details | |||||||
| Category | Upper-Age Relaxation | ||||||
| SC/ST | • Five years | ||||||
| OBC | • Three years | ||||||
| PwBD—Unreserved | • Ten years | ||||||
| PwBD—OBC | • Thirteen years | ||||||
| PwBD—SC/ST | • Fifteen years | ||||||
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | • Military service deducted from actual age plus three years, subject to SSC rules | ||||||
| Vacancy Details – Approximately 731 Posts | |||||||
| Post Name | Classification | Educational Qualification | |||||
| Stenographer Grade C | Group B, Non-Gazetted | • Passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board or university. • Candidates must possess the prescribed stenography skills. • The required qualification must be held by the cut-off date stated in the notification. | |||||
| Stenographer Grade D | Group C | • Passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board or university. • Applicants must qualify in the applicable stenography skill test. • Read the official notice for complete eligibility requirements. | |||||
| • SSC initially announced approximately 731 vacancies. • Ministry-wise, department-wise, post-wise and category-wise tentative vacancies were subsequently published by SSC. • SSC does not collect state-wise or zone-wise vacancy figures. • Vacancies may be revised before completion of the recruitment process. | |||||||
| Computer-Based Examination Pattern | |||||||
| Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks | |||||
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 | |||||
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |||||
| English Language and Comprehension | 100 | 100 | |||||
| Total | 200 | 200 | |||||
| • Duration of the Computer-Based Examination: Two hours • The question paper will contain objective multiple-choice questions. • A deduction of 0.25 marks applies to every incorrect answer. • Except for the English section, questions will be available in Hindi and English. | |||||||
| Stenography Skill Test Details | |||||||
| Grade | Dictation Speed | Transcription Time | |||||
| Grade C | 100 words per minute | • English: 40 minutes • Hindi: 55 minutes | |||||
| Grade D | 80 words per minute | • English: 50 minutes • Hindi: 65 minutes | |||||
| • Candidates will receive a ten-minute dictation in Hindi or English. • The Skill Test is qualifying in nature. • Candidates must indicate their preferred stenography language in the application. • Detailed standards and permissible errors will be determined by SSC. | |||||||
| Selection Process | |||||||
| • Computer-Based Examination • Stenography Skill Test • Document verification by the allotted ministry or department • Verification of eligibility and category certificates • Final selection and department allocation based on merit, preferences and vacancies • No interview is included in the selection process. | |||||||
| How to Fill SSC Stenographer Application Form | |||||||
| • Visit the official SSC website. • Complete One-Time Registration on the new SSC portal if not already registered. • Log in and select Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2026. • Enter personal, educational, category and communication details carefully. • Capture a live photograph through a webcam or the official mySSC mobile application. • While taking the photograph, look directly at the camera and use a plain, light-coloured background. • Upload the signature and other prescribed documents in the required format. • Select the examination centres, post preferences and skill-test language carefully. • Pay the ₹100 fee if the applicable exemption does not apply. • Review the complete form before final submission. • Download or print the submitted application for future reference. | |||||||
| Interested Candidates Should Read the Complete SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2026 Notification Before Participating in the Recruitment Process. | |||||||
| Helpful and Important Links | |||||||
| Download Exam Notice | View SSC Notice Board | ||||||
| Download Tentative Vacancy Details | Download Vacancy PDF | ||||||
| Apply Online/Candidate Login | Open SSC Login | ||||||
| SSC One-Time Registration | Register/Login | ||||||
| Download Official Notification | Download Notification PDF | ||||||
| Download Syllabus and Exam Pattern | View Official Syllabus | ||||||
| Download SSC Examination Calendar | Download Calendar | ||||||
| Check Application Status/Admit Card | SSC Candidate Portal | ||||||
| Official Website | SSC Official Website | ||||||
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