SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Vacancy Details 2026 PDF
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) invites online applications for the recruitment of Stenographer Grade C and D positions. There are a total of 731 vacancies in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations, including Attached offices, Subordinate offices, and Statutory bodies of the Government of India across various States and Union Territories. Eligible citizens can submit their applications via the official SSC portal at ssc.gov.in.
Candidates are advised to read the complete notification details carefully before initiating the online application process.
- Application Start Date: 24-04-2026
- Application Last Date: 15-05-2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 16-05-2026
- Correction Window: 20-05-2026 to 21-05-2026
- Computer Based Exam Date: July - August 2026
- Women / SC / ST Candidates: Rs. 0/-
- PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Rs. 0/-
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 100/-
- Payment Mode: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay Card)
- Stenographer Grade C: 18 to 30 Years
- Stenographer Grade D: 18 to 27 Years
- Refer to the official notification for applicable age relaxation criteria.
Grade C & D Posts
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 12th Standard (Intermediate) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
- Stenography Skills: Candidates must possess appropriate shorthand skills. Only applicants who have skills in stenography are eligible for final selection.
The recruitment process for Stenographer Grade C and D typically consists of the following consecutive stages:
- Computer Based Examination (CBT): An objective type exam testing General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language & Comprehension.
- Skill Test in Stenography: Candidates who qualify the CBT are called for the dictation test. Candidates will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in English/Hindi at the speed of 100 w.p.m. for Grade C and 80 w.p.m. for Grade D.
- Document Verification (DV) & Final Merit List: Final allocation based on performance in CBT and preferences exercised.
- Navigate to the official portal of the Staff Selection Commission at ssc.gov.in.
- If you are a new user, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) to obtain your registration number and password.
- Log in using your registered credentials on the homepage.
- Locate the application link for "Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026" under the active applications section.
- Provide your detailed academic achievements, preferences for exam centers, and upload your recent photograph and signature according to the specified dimensions.
- Pay the categorization-based application fee (if applicable) through secure online transaction services.
- Submit the online application form and download/print the final confirmation slip for future references.
SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Important Links
1. What is the educational qualification required for SSC Stenographer 2026?
Candidates must have passed 12th standard or equivalent from a recognized Board or University, and must have skill in stenography (shorthand).
2. What is the final date for submitting applications online?
The last date for submitting online applications is 15th May 2026. The fee can be paid online until 16th May 2026.
3. What are the age limits for Grade C and Grade D Stenographer posts?
As of 01.08.2026, the age limit for Stenographer Grade C is 18-30 years, and for Stenographer Grade D, it is 18-27 years. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per government norms.
4. What is the application fee for female and SC/ST candidates?
Female candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) candidates are exempted from paying the application fee (Rs. 0/-).
5. When will the computer-based exam be held?
The Computer Based Exam (CBE) is tentatively scheduled to be conducted during July and August 2026.
