SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2026

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2026 for recruitment to various posts under the Government of India. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online within the prescribed dates.

Total Vacancies:

731 Posts (Tentative)

Post Name:

Stenographer Grade ‘C’

Stenographer Grade ‘D’

Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026):

Grade ‘C’: 18 – 30 years

Grade ‘D’: 18 – 27 years

Age Relaxation:

OBC: 3 years

SC/ST: 5 years

PwBD: 10 years

Ex-Servicemen: As per rules

Educational Qualification:

Must have passed 12th (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized Board

Skill Requirement:

Stenography Skill (English/Hindi)Grade ‘C’: 100 wpm

Grade ‘D’: 80 wpm

Salary:

Grade ‘C’: Pay Level-4

Grade ‘D’: Pay Level-2

Application Fee:

UR / OBC / EWS: ₹100

Women / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM: Nil

Selection Process:

Computer Based Examination (Tier-I)

Stenography Skill Test (Qualifying)

Document Verification

Exam Pattern:

General Intelligence & Reasoning – 50 Questions (50 Marks)

General Awareness – 50 Questions (50 Marks)

English Language & Comprehension – 100 Questions (100 Marks)

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

UR / EWS: 30%

OBC: 25%

Others: 20%

Stenography Skill Test:

Grade ‘C’: 10 min dictation + 40 min transcription

Grade ‘D’: 10 min dictation + 50 min transcription

Important Dates:

Starting Date: 24 April 2026

Last Date: 15 May 2026 (23:00 hrs)

Fee Payment Last Date: 16 May 2026

Correction Window: 20–21 May 2026

Exam Date: July – August 2026 (Tentative)

Job Location:

All India

Last Date:

15 May 2026

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