SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out Last Date: 15-05-2026

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) — Ministry of Personnel, Govt. of India 🏛️ Central Govt. / SSC
📝 Central Govt. / Stenography / 12th Pass
SSC Stenographer
Grade C & D Recruitment 2026
F. No. E1/32/026-C-2 | Group B & Group C | Apply at ssc.gov.in | PAN India Posting
731 Tentative Posts
12th Pass Qualification
18–30 Yrs Age (Grade C)
₹100 Application Fee
📅 Last Date to Apply Online 15 May 2026 — 23:00 Hrs
🟢 Apply Open — 24 Apr 2026
About
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination 2026 notification (F. No. E1/32/026-C-2) on 24 April 2026 for approximately 731 tentative vacancies across various Ministries/Departments/Organizations of Govt. of India. Candidates who have passed 12th Standard from a recognised Board with mandatory stenography skill can apply online at ssc.gov.in from 24 April to 15 May 2026. Exam tentatively scheduled for July–August 2026.
⚠️ Vacancies are tentative (731). Exact category-wise and post-wise details will be updated on ssc.gov.in. State/Zone-wise vacancies are NOT collected by SSC — candidates will be posted All India Service Liability (AISL).
Important Dates
Official Notification Released 24 April 2026
Online Application Opens 24 April 2026 🟢
Last Date to Apply Online 15 May 2026 — 23:00 Hrs ⏰
Last Date for Fee Payment 16 May 2026 — 23:00 Hrs
Application Form Correction Window 20–21 May 2026 — 23:00 Hrs
Computer Based Examination (CBE) July – August 2026 (Tentative)
Grade C vs Grade D — At a Glance
📋 Stenographer Grade C
Group 'B' Non-Gazetted
Higher Grade
Age Limit18 – 30 Years
Pay LevelLevel-7
Pay Scale₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Speed (Steno)100 WPM
Approx. CTC₹10–12 LPA
ESM VacancyNot Reserved
📋 Stenographer Grade D
Group 'C'
Entry Grade
Age Limit18 – 27 Years
Pay LevelLevel-4
Pay Scale₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Speed (Steno)80 WPM
Approx. CTC₹6–8 LPA
ESM VacancyReserved (Group C)
Eligibility Criteria
🎓 Educational Qualification 12th Standard Pass
Passed 12th Standard (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognised Board or University. Stenography skill is mandatory — tested in the Skill Test round.
📅 Eligibility Cut-off Date 01 August 2026
✍️ Stenography Skill Mandatory — Tested in Skill Test
🇮🇳 Nationality Indian Citizen (or eligible equivalent)
Stenography Speed Requirement (Skill Test)
100 WPM — Grade C English or Hindi | 10 min dictation
Transcription: 40 min (Eng) / 55 min (Hindi)
80 WPM — Grade D English or Hindi | 10 min dictation
Transcription: 50 min (Eng) / 65 min (Hindi)
Skill Test Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS — 40% | OBC/Others — 35%. Skill Test is qualifying in nature — marks not counted in final merit. Candidates who opt for Hindi Stenography can transcribe on computer only. VH candidates get additional time.
Computer Based Exam (CBE) Pattern
Subject Questions Marks Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning50502 Hours
(2 Hr 40 Min for VH)
General Awareness5050
English Language & Comprehension100100
Total200200Objective MCQ
Qualifying Marks (CBE): UR — 30% | OBC/EWS — 25% | Others (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM) — 20%. Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer. English section is of higher difficulty (100 marks) — prepare thoroughly.
Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 01.08.2026)
Category Grade C (Max Age) Grade D (Max Age)
UR / General30 Years27 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)33 Years (+3)30 Years (+3)
SC / ST35 Years (+5)32 Years (+5)
PwBD (UR/EWS)40 Years (+10)37 Years (+10)
PwBD (OBC)43 Years (+13)40 Years (+13)
PwBD (SC/ST)45 Years (+15)42 Years (+15)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)After deducting military service + 3 YrsAfter deducting military service + 3 Yrs
Central Govt. Employee (3+ yrs service)Up to 40 Yrs (45 for SC/ST)Up to 40 Yrs (45 for SC/ST)
Application Fee
₹100 General / OBC / EWS
Pay via BHIM UPI / Net Banking / Card
FREE SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / All Women
Completely Exempted
Correction Window: Candidates can edit their application during 20–21 May 2026 with applicable correction charges. After correction window closes, no changes will be allowed under any circumstances.
Salary & Pay Scale (Post Selection)
Stenographer Grade C
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Pay Level-7 (7th CPC) | Group B
Approx. ₹10–12 LPA (incl. DA, HRA & perks)
Stenographer Grade D
₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Pay Level-4 (7th CPC) | Group C
Approx. ₹6–8 LPA (incl. DA, HRA & perks)
Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA / Govt. Quarters, Transport Allowance (TA), Medical Facilities, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension (NPS), Leave Encashment as per Central Govt. rules. All India Service Liability (AISL) — can be posted anywhere in India.
Selection Process
①
Computer Based Examination (CBE) — 200 Marks 3 sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning (50), General Awareness (50), English (100). Negative marking: -0.25 per wrong answer. Qualifying: 30% UR / 25% OBC-EWS / 20% Others.
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Skill Test in Stenography — Qualifying Grade C: 100 WPM | Grade D: 80 WPM. 10-minute dictation passage. Transcription in English or Hindi on computer. Pass marks: 40% (UR/EWS) | 35% (Others). Marks not counted in final merit.
③
Document Verification (DV) Conducted by User Departments after final shortlisting. All original certificates must be produced. Any discrepancy leads to cancellation of candidature.
④
Pre-Employment Medical Exam Especially applicable for BRO (Border Roads Organisation) Grade D posts. Males only for BRO; Physical Efficiency Test (PET) also required for BRO posts.
Final Merit: Based only on CBE marks (category-wise). No interview. Skill Test is purely qualifying. Sliding mechanism applies for FRTA cases — no separate waiting list maintained by SSC.
How to Apply
1 ssc.gov.in
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2 OTR Login
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3 Fill Form
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4 Live Photo (Webcam)
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5 Pay ₹100 Fee
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6 Submit & Print
Important: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) first on ssc.gov.in before applying. Capture live photograph via webcam — no uploaded photo. Upload signature (10–20 KB, JPEG). Govt./PSU employees need NOC. Keep email and mobile active — all communications via registered contact. Helpline: 1800-309-3063.
🖊️ Apply Online — ssc.gov.in Apply: 24 Apr – 15 May 2026 | Fee: by 16 May 2026 📄 Official Notification PDF F. No. E1/32/026-C-2 🌐 Official Website ssc.gov.in ✈️ Join Telegram Get all job alerts — Join Now
Source: ssc.gov.in | F. No. E1/32/026-C-2  ·  Updated: April 2026
⚠️ Vacancies are tentative (731). Always verify from the Official SSC Website. This post is for information purposes only.

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