SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 731 Grade C & D Posts

Published: 4:42 am | 25 April 2026

Staff Selection Commission (SSC), a premier central government recruitment body under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, has officially released the Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2026 Notification.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with stenography skills to secure a prestigious government job across various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India. Approximately 731 vacancies have been tentatively announced for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group B, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group C) posts. Online applications open on 24 April 2026 and close on 15 May 2026. Read this article carefully to understand eligibility, vacancies, exam pattern, salary, and how to apply.

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SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 731 Vacancies

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Important Dates

⇒ Application Start Date: 24 April 2026
⇒ Last Date to Apply: 15 May 2026 (23:00 hrs)
⇒ Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 May 2026 (23:00 hrs)
⇒ Window for Application Correction: 20 May 2026 to 21 May 2026 (23:00 hrs)
⇒ Computer Based Examination: July – August 2026
⇒ Note: Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website https://ssc.gov.in for updates and schedule changes.

Application Fee

⇒ General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹100/-
⇒ SC / ST Candidates: Exempted (No Fee)
⇒ Women Candidates: Exempted (No Fee)
⇒ PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability): Exempted (No Fee)
⇒ Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Exempted (No Fee)
⇒ Fee is Non-Refundable
⇒ Payment Mode: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit Cards

Age Limit (As on 01.08.2026)

⇒ Stenographer Grade ‘C’: 18 to 30 years (Born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2008)
⇒ Stenographer Grade ‘D’: 18 to 27 years (Born between 02.08.1999 and 01.08.2008)
⇒ Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years | OBC: 3 years | PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years | PwBD (OBC): 13 years | PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years | ESM: 3 years after deduction of military service | Widows/Divorced Women (UR): Up to 35 years | Central Govt. Civilian Employees (UR): Up to 40 years

Total Posts & Selection Process

⇒ Total Vacancies: Approx. 731 Posts (Tentative)
⇒ Posts: Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group B) & Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group C)
⇒ Selection Process:

Computer Based Examination (CBE)
Skill Test in Stenography (Qualifying)
Document Verification
Final Merit & Allocation

Age Relaxation — Category-wise Detail

Code	Category	Age Relaxation
01	SC / ST	5 Years
02	OBC	3 Years
03	PwBD (Unreserved / EWS)	10 Years
04	PwBD (OBC)	13 Years
05	PwBD (SC / ST)	15 Years
06	Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	3 years after deduction of military service from actual age
08	Defence Personnel disabled in operation (UR/EWS/OBC)	3 Years
09	Defence Personnel disabled in operation (SC/ST)	8 Years
10	Central Govt. Civilian Employees with ≥3 years regular service (UR/OBC/EWS) — Group C only	Up to 40 years of age
11	Central Govt. Civilian Employees with ≥3 years regular service (SC/ST) — Group C only	Up to 45 years of age
12	Widows / Divorced Women / Women Judicially Separated (UR) — Group C only	Up to 35 years of age
13	Widows / Divorced Women / Women Judicially Separated (SC/ST) — Group C only	Up to 40 years of age

Total Vacancies — Post-wise Overview

A tentative total of 731 vacancies have been announced across two posts. Updated category-wise and post-wise vacancy details will be published on the official website (https://ssc.gov.in > For Candidates > Tentative Vacancy) in due course.

Post Name	Group	Pay Level	Nature
Stenographer Grade ‘C’	Group B	Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)	Non-Gazetted
Stenographer Grade ‘D’	Group C	Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)	–
Total	–	–	~731 (Tentative)

Note: State-wise or Zone-wise vacancy data is not collected by the Commission. Final updated figures will be made available on the SSC website. The total number of vacancies may change based on actual requirements of User Departments.

Eligibility Criteria — SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2026

⇒ Nationality: Indian Citizens, Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, or Persons of Indian Origin from specified countries (with eligibility certificate from Government of India where required)

⇒ Educational Qualification:

Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University on or before 01.08.2026
Degrees/diplomas through Open and Distance Learning mode are accepted only if approved by the Distance Education Bureau, UGC
Candidates whose results were declared on or before the cut-off date and who have been declared passed will also be considered eligible

⇒ Stenography Skill (Mandatory):

Only candidates who have skills in stenography are eligible to apply

⇒ Important Note on Age Calculation:

Date of Birth as filled in the application form must match the Matriculation/Secondary Certificate
The crucial date for age reckoning is fixed as 01.08.2026

Exam Pattern — Computer Based Examination (CBE)

Part	Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Part I	General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	30 Minutes (Sectional Timer)
Part II	General Awareness	50	50	30 Minutes (Sectional Timer)
Part III	English Language & Comprehension	100	100	60 Minutes (Sectional Timer)
Total	–	200	200	2 Hours

Questions will be Objective Type Multiple Choice only, set in both English and Hindi
Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Candidates eligible for scribe get 2 hours 40 minutes (Part I – 40 min, Part II – 40 min, Part III – 80 min)
Marks scored in multi-shift exams will be normalized as per the Commission’s published procedure
No re-evaluation/re-checking of scores at any stage

Skill Test in Stenography

S.No.	Post	Language	Dictation Speed	Transcription Time (Normal)	Transcription Time (with Scribe)
1	Stenographer Grade ‘D’	English	80 w.p.m.	50 minutes	70 minutes
2	Stenographer Grade ‘D’	Hindi	80 w.p.m.	65 minutes	90 minutes
3	Stenographer Grade ‘C’	English	100 w.p.m.	40 minutes	55 minutes
4	Stenographer Grade ‘C’	Hindi	100 w.p.m.	55 minutes	75 minutes

Dictation will be given for 10 minutes; candidates must transcribe on computer
Skill Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature — it does not count towards merit
Candidates who opt for Hindi medium Skill Test must learn English Stenography after appointment, and vice versa
Skill Test will be held at Commission’s Regional Offices or other designated centres

Minimum Qualifying Marks (CBE)

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR (Unreserved / General)	30%
OBC / EWS	25%
All Other Categories (SC, ST, PwBD, ESM, etc.)	20%

Tie-Breaking Rules

In case two or more candidates score equal aggregate marks in the Computer Based Examination, the tie is resolved by applying the following methods in order:

Marks in Part III (English Language and Comprehension)
Marks in Part II (General Awareness)
Date of Birth — older candidate is ranked higher
Alphabetical order of the candidates’ names

Salary / Pay Scale

Post	Pay Level (7th CPC)	Pay Scale
Stenographer Grade ‘C’	Pay Level-6	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Stenographer Grade ‘D’	Pay Level-4	₹25,500 – ₹81,100

In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will be eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other admissible central government allowances as per rules
All posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL) — candidates may be posted anywhere in India
Candidates placed on probation for two years from the date of joining, during which they must complete required training or pass prescribed examinations

Documents Required at Document Verification (DV)

Matriculation / Secondary / Equivalent Certificate (proof of Date of Birth)
Mark sheets and Provisional/Final Certificate for 12th Standard or equivalent qualification
Equivalence Certificate (if applicable)
Caste / Category Certificate in prescribed format (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) Certificate in required format
Ex-Servicemen: Discharge Certificate / Serving Defence Personnel Certificate / Undertaking as applicable
Age Relaxation Certificate (whichever is applicable)
No Objection Certificate (NOC) if already employed in Government / Government Undertakings
Documents for change of name (Marriage Certificate / Divorce Decree / Deed Poll / Gazette Notification, as applicable)
Two recent passport-size colour photographs
Original valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, etc.)
For OBC: Certificate confirming non-inclusion in Creamy Layer; For EWS: Income & Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27

Note: Candidates must retain copies of all examination-related documents for at least 3 years after result declaration.

Examination Centres

Candidates must select 3 examination centres in order of preference. Centres are available across all major regions of India:

Region	Major Exam Centres
Central Region (CR) — Bihar & Uttar Pradesh	Patna, Lucknow, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Agra, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Meerut, Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Chapra & more
Eastern Region (ER) — Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, West Bengal, A&N Islands	Kolkata, Siliguri, Ranchi, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Gangtok, Balasore & more
Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR) — Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep	Bengaluru, Mysore, Mangalore, Hubballi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kannur & more
Madhya Pradesh Region (MPR) — MP & Chhattisgarh	Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Raipur, Bilaspur, Satna, Ujjain, Sagar, Durg Bhilai
North Eastern Region (NER) — 7 North-Eastern States	Guwahati, Shillong, Itanagar, Imphal, Kohima, Aizawl, Agartala, Dibrugarh & more
Northern Region (NR) — Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand	Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
North Western Region (NWR) — Chandigarh, Haryana, HP, J&K, Ladakh, Punjab	Chandigarh/Mohali, Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Shimla, Hamirpur
Southern Region (SR) — AP, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana	Chennai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tirupathi, Warangal & more
Western Region (WR) — Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Dadra & NH, D&D	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, Panaji, Nashik, Kolhapur, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar & more

Important: No request for change of examination centre at any stage will be considered. Select centres carefully.

How to Apply — Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Generate One-Time Registration (OTR)
Visit https://ssc.gov.in and click on “Login or Register.” Complete the One-Time Registration by providing personal details, password, additional details, and declaration. Note your Registration Number. The OTR generated on the new website is valid for all future examinations on the same portal.

Step 2: Complete Aadhaar-Based Authentication (Recommended)
Opt for Aadhaar-based authentication to avoid rejection on grounds of photograph or signature quality, and to avoid carrying printed ID cards at the examination centre.

Step 3: Capture Live Photograph
You do not need a pre-existing photograph. The application module will prompt you to capture a live photo using your webcam or mobile camera. Ensure a plain background, good lighting, and that your face is fully visible — no cap, mask, or spectacles.

Step 4: Upload Scanned Signature
Upload your scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (10–20 KB). Dimensions should be approximately 6.0 cm (width) × 2.0 cm (height). Blurred or miniature signatures will result in rejection.

Step 5: Fill Online Application Form
Log in using your Registration Number and password. Click “Apply” for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2026. Fill in educational details, ex-serviceman details (if applicable), age relaxation category, examination centre preferences (3 choices in order), post(s) applying for, and medium of Skill Test.

Step 6: Upload PwBD/PwD Certificate (if applicable)
PwBD and PwD candidates applying for scribe or reservation benefits must upload the relevant Certificate of Disability at this stage.

Step 7: Preview and Verify Application
Use the Preview option to verify all entered information carefully before final submission.

Step 8: Submit the Application
After verifying details, agree to the declaration, fill the Captcha, and click Submit.

Step 9: Pay Application Fee
Pay ₹100/- online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/Mastercard/Maestro/RuPay Debit Cards. Fee payment deadline is 16 May 2026 (23:00 hrs). SC, ST, Women, PwBD, and ESM candidates are exempted.

Step 10: Save Confirmation
Take a printout of the submitted application form and retain it for at least 3 years for future reference. Download the Admission Certificate from the SSC website approximately 2–3 days before the examination.

Important Links

Apply Online / Official SSC Website	Click Here
Download Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Tentative Vacancy Details	https://ssc.gov.in > For Candidates > Tentative Vacancy
Toll-Free Helpline	1800 309 3063
SSC Central Region (Allahabad)	0532-2406000 / 9452424060
SSC Northern Region (New Delhi)	011-24363343

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the last date to apply for SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026?
⇒ The last date for submission of online applications is 15 May 2026 (23:00 hrs). Fee payment must be completed by 16 May 2026 (23:00 hrs).

Q2. What is the total number of vacancies?
⇒ There are approximately 731 tentative vacancies. Updated and category-wise vacancy details will be published on the SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in > For Candidates > Tentative Vacancy.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for SSC Stenographer 2026?
⇒ Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University on or before 01.08.2026. Stenography skills are also mandatory.

Q4. Is there negative marking in the SSC Stenographer CBE?
⇒ Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. Unattempted questions attract no penalty.

Q5. What is the speed requirement for the Stenography Skill Test?
⇒ The dictation speed is 100 words per minute (w.p.m.) for Grade ‘C’ and 80 w.p.m. for Grade ‘D’. Candidates receive a 10-minute dictation and must transcribe it on computer within the specified time.

Q6. Is the Skill Test counted in the final merit?
⇒ No. The Skill Test in Stenography is mandatory but qualifying in nature only. Final selection is based solely on performance in the Computer Based Examination.

Q7. Can I apply for both Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and Grade ‘D’?
⇒ Yes. In the online application form, you can select both posts — Stenographer Grade ‘C’, Stenographer Grade ‘D’, or both simultaneously.

Q8. Can I correct my application after submission?
⇒ Yes, but only during the Window for Application Form Correction from 20 May 2026 to 21 May 2026. Correction charges are ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second correction. No corrections are permitted after this window closes.

Q9. What is the application fee for SSC Stenographer 2026?
⇒ The fee is ₹100/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM candidates are fully exempted from payment of fee.

Q10. Are posts under SSC Stenographer transferable across India?
⇒ Yes. All posts under this recruitment carry All India Service Liability (AISL), meaning selected candidates may be posted or transferred anywhere in India. Candidates may also be required to acquire proficiency in local language as per the allotted State/UT/Zone.

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026 — Conclusion

The SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2026 is a prime opportunity for 12th-pass candidates with stenography skills to join the Central Government and build a stable, rewarding career across prestigious Ministries, Departments, and Organizations. With approximately 731 vacancies, an attractive Pay Level-4 (Grade D) and Pay Level-6 (Grade C) salary structure under the 7th Pay Commission, plus all admissible Central Government benefits, this recruitment offers excellent long-term prospects. Eligible candidates must not miss this opportunity and should apply online at https://ssc.gov.in well before the last date of 15 May 2026.

Disclaimer: All information provided in this article is based solely on the official SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026 notification. Readers are strongly advised to refer to the official notification available at https://ssc.gov.in for the most accurate and up-to-date information before applying. This website is not responsible for any discrepancies or changes made by the Commission after publication of this article.