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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Recruitment 2026

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Stenographer. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

New Delhi, Delhi

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Deadline

15th May

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Published

28th April 2026

📋Partner Notification

SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2026

The Staff Selection Commission has released the official notification for the Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2026. The recruitment will be conducted for direct appointment to the posts of Stenographer Grade C and Stenographer Grade D in various Ministries, Departments, Organizations, Attached Offices, Subordinate Offices and Statutory Bodies of the Government of India located across different States and Union Territories.

Only candidates having stenography skills are eligible to apply for this recruitment.

Organization Details

Organization Name Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India
Hindi Name कर्मचारी चयन आयोग, भारत सरकार
Exam Name Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2026
Total Vacancies Approximately 731 tentative vacancies
Official Website https://ssc.gov.in

Post Details

Post Name Hindi Name Group
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ आशुलिपिक ग्रेड ‘C’ Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted
Stenographer Grade ‘D’ आशुलिपिक ग्रेड ‘D’ Group ‘C’

Job Location and Address

Street Address Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road
City New Delhi
State Delhi
Country India
Postal Code 110003
Employment Type Full-time Government Job / Direct Recruitment
Base Salary Not specified in the notification

Important Dates

Notification Date 24 April 2026
Online Application Start Date 24 April 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 15 May 2026, up to 23:00 hrs
Last Date for Online Fee Payment 16 May 2026, up to 23:00 hrs
Application Correction Window 20 May 2026 to 21 May 2026, up to 23:00 hrs
Computer Based Examination July - August 2026

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have passed 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University on or before 01 August 2026.
  • Candidates must have stenography skills.
  • Candidate must be an Indian citizen, subject of Nepal, subject of Bhutan, or eligible person of Indian origin as mentioned in the notification.

Age Limit

Post Age Limit as on 01 August 2026 Eligible Date of Birth
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ 18 to 30 years Born not before 02 August 1996 and not later than 01 August 2008
Stenographer Grade ‘D’ 18 to 27 years Born not before 02 August 1999 and not later than 01 August 2008

Age Relaxation

SC / ST5 years
OBC3 years
PwBD Unreserved / EWS10 years
PwBD OBC13 years
PwBD SC / ST15 years
Ex-Servicemen3 years after deduction of military service from actual age
Defence Personnel disabled in operation3 years
Defence Personnel disabled in operation, SC / ST8 years

Application Fee

Fee ₹100 only
Fee Exemption Women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen
Payment Mode BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Cards
Refund Fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted.

Application Correction Charges

First Correction ₹200
Second Correction ₹500
Note Correction charges are applicable to all candidates and are non-refundable.

Application Process

  1. Visit the official SSC website https://ssc.gov.in or use the my SSC mobile application.
  2. Complete One-Time Registration on the new SSC website if not already registered.
  3. Fill the online application form for Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2026.
  4. Capture live photograph through the application module.
  5. Upload scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format, size 10 KB to 20 KB.
  6. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
  7. Submit the application before 15 May 2026, 23:00 hrs.

Selection Process

  1. Computer Based Examination
  2. Skill Test in Stenography
  3. Document Verification by User Departments / Organizations
  4. Final allocation based on merit-cum-preference

Computer Based Examination Pattern

Subject Questions Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning 50 50
General Awareness 50 50
English Language and Comprehension 100 100
Total 200 200
Exam duration is 2 hours. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Skill Test Details

Post Dictation Speed Duration
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ 100 words per minute 10 minutes
Stenographer Grade ‘D’ 80 words per minute 10 minutes

Transcription Time

Post Language Time Time for Eligible Scribe Candidates
Grade ‘D’English50 minutes70 minutes
Grade ‘D’Hindi65 minutes90 minutes
Grade ‘C’English40 minutes55 minutes
Grade ‘C’Hindi55 minutes75 minutes

Reservation Details

  • Reservation will be provided for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates as per Government rules.
  • ESM vacancies are reserved only for Group ‘C’ post, Stenographer Grade ‘D’.
  • Posts have been identified suitable for specified benchmark disabilities as mentioned in the official notification.
  • Only male candidates are eligible for Stenographer Grade ‘D’ vacancies in Border Roads Organization, if reported.

Document Verification

  • Matriculation / Secondary / Equivalent Certificate
  • Educational qualification documents
  • Caste / Category Certificate, if applicable
  • PwBD Certificate, if applicable
  • Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable
  • Age relaxation certificate, if applicable
  • No Objection Certificate, if already employed in Government / Government undertaking
  • Any other document specified in Admission Certificate

Helpline and Contact Information

SSC HQ Helpdesk1800 309 3063
SSC CR Allahabad0532-2406000, 9452424060
SSC ER Kolkata09477461228, 033 22902230, 9477461229
SSC KKR Bengaluru080 25502520
SSC MPR Raipur0771 2960440
SSC NER Guwahati9435052556, 9531456804
SSC NR New Delhi011-24363343
SSC NWR Chandigarh0172 2744366
SSC SR Chennai09445195946, 044 28251139
SSC WR Mumbai+91 7738422705, 9869730700

Important Instructions

  • Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates should regularly visit the SSC website and Regional SSC websites for updates.
  • Admission Certificates will be issued online only.
  • Exam city and centre details will be uploaded about 10 days before the examination.
  • Admission Certificate download facility will be available about 2 to 3 days before the examination.
  • No re-evaluation or re-checking of scores will be allowed.
  • Tentative answer keys will be uploaded on the SSC website, and objections may be submitted online with ₹50 per question.

Official Links

Official Website https://ssc.gov.in
Official Notification https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_of_adv_steno_2026.pdf

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