SSC Stenographer 2026 Exam City, Group C & D Exam & Admit Card
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026 for eligible candidates seeking government job opportunities as Stenographers. The recruitment is being conducted for Grade C and Grade D posts, with 731 tentative vacancies mentioned in the recruitment notification. Candidates who have completed their required educational qualification can check the examination details, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, skill test and other important information. Applicants are advised to check the latest updates regarding Exam City, Admit Card and Examination Date through the official SSC website before appearing in the examination.
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
SSC Stenographer 2026 Exam City, Group C & D Admit Card
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2026
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates : Rs. 100/-
- Women Candidates : Exempted
- SC / ST / PwBD / ESM Candidates : Exempted
- Payment Mode: Fee can be paid through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or Debit Card.
- Correction Charge: Rs. 200/- for first correction and Rs. 500/- for second correction.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 24 April 2026
- Online Application Starts From: 24 April 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 15 May 2026 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 16 May 2026 (11:00 PM)
- Application Correction: 20 to 21 May 2026
- Computer Based Examination: 09 – 12 September 2026
- Exam City Available: 31 August 2026
- Skill Test: As per SSC Schedule
- Result: Notify Later
Age Limit as on 01-08-2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Stenographer Grade ‘C’ Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Stenographer Grade ‘D’ Maximum Age: 27 Years
- Grade ‘C’ Eligible Date of Birth: 02-08-1996 to 01-08-2008
- Grade ‘D’ Eligible Date of Birth: 02-08-1999 to 01-08-2008
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years relaxation in upper age limit.
- OBC Candidates: 3 Years relaxation in upper age limit.
- PwBD Candidates: 10 to 15 Years relaxation as applicable.
- Other age relaxation is applicable as per SSC and Government of India rules.
SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification & Skill Requirement |
|---|---|
|
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted |
• Candidates must have passed
12th Standard or equivalent examination
from a recognized Board or University.
• The required qualification must have been acquired on or before 01 August 2026. • Candidates must also have the required Stenography Skill for appearing in the Skill Test. • In the Skill Test, Grade ‘C’ candidates are given a 10-minute dictation at 100 words per minute in English or Hindi. |
|
Stenographer Grade ‘D’ Group ‘C’ |
• Candidates must have passed
12th Standard or equivalent examination
from a recognized Board or University.
• The required qualification must have been acquired on or before 01 August 2026. • Candidates must have the required Stenography Skill for the Skill Test. • In the Skill Test, Grade ‘D’ candidates are given a 10-minute dictation at 80 words per minute in English or Hindi. |
SSC Stenographer 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Eligibility
- The candidate must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board or University.
- The candidate must have acquired the required educational qualification by 01 August 2026.
- Candidates with an equivalent qualification may need to produce the relevant equivalence certificate during Document Verification.
Nationality / Citizenship
- A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from the countries mentioned in the official notification with the intention of permanently settling in India.
- Candidates who require an eligibility certificate from the Government of India must produce the required certificate before appointment.
Stenography Skill Requirement
- Grade ‘C’: 10-minute dictation at 100 w.p.m. in English or Hindi.
- Grade ‘D’: 10-minute dictation at 80 w.p.m. in English or Hindi.
- The dictated matter has to be transcribed on a computer within the prescribed time.
SSC Stenographer Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Group | Pay Level | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade ‘C’ |
Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted |
Level 6 / Level 7 | 149 |
| Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | Group ‘C’ | Level 4 | 1,021 |
| Total Updated Tentative Vacancy | 1,170 | ||
SSC Stenographer 2026 Exam Pattern
The Computer Based Examination will contain objective type multiple-choice questions. The examination will have three parts covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and English Language & Comprehension.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| Part II | General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Part III | English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Candidates eligible for a scribe will get compensatory time as per SSC rules.
- There will be 0.25 marks negative marking for every wrong answer.
- Questions are generally set in English and Hindi, except the English Language & Comprehension section.
SSC Stenographer Skill Test 2026
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the Computer Based Examination will be called for the Stenography Skill Test. The Skill Test is conducted on computer and the dictation speed depends on the grade applied for.
| Post | Dictation | Language | Transcription Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade ‘D’ |
10 Minutes 80 w.p.m. |
English | 50 Minutes |
| Grade ‘D’ |
10 Minutes 80 w.p.m. |
Hindi | 65 Minutes |
| Grade ‘C’ |
10 Minutes 100 w.p.m. |
English | 40 Minutes |
| Grade ‘C’ |
10 Minutes 100 w.p.m. |
Hindi | 55 Minutes |
The Skill Test will be held at SSC Regional Offices or other centres decided by the Commission. Detailed instructions will be provided to candidates called for the Skill Test.
SSC Stenographer 2026 Pay Scale & Selection Process
- Grade ‘C’ Pay Level: The post is generally placed at Pay Level 6 / Level 7 depending on the concerned department and post.
- Grade ‘D’ Pay Level: Stenographer Grade ‘D’ posts are placed at Pay Level 4.
- Selection Process: The selection process includes the Computer Based Examination followed by the Stenography Skill Test. Document Verification is carried out by the concerned User Departments.
- Final Merit: Candidates are considered for selection according to the applicable SSC rules and examination performance. The Skill Test is conducted as a required qualifying stage.
How to Apply Online SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026
1. Visit the official Staff Selection Commission website ssc.gov.in to access the online application system.
2. New candidates should complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website before filling the examination application form.
3. Open the notification for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2026 and read all instructions carefully.
4. Log in to your SSC account and enter your personal, educational and other required information correctly.
5. Select the applicable Stenographer Grade and complete the application form according to the instructions given by SSC.
6. Upload the required documents and complete the required authentication or verification process as applicable.
7. Pay the application fee, if applicable. The online fee payment facility was available up to 16 May 2026 (11:00 PM).
8. Before final submission, carefully check all information entered in the form and save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
IMPORTANT LINKS
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| Download Exam Notice | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Download Tentative Vacancy Notice | Click Here |
| SSC Stenographer Exam Scheme | Click Here |
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