SSSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 731 Posts

SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on 24th April 2026. This recruitment initiative aims to fill approximately 731 tentative vacancies for the Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group B Non-Gazetted) and Grade ‘D’ (Group C) positions across various government ministries and departments in India. Candidates who are between the ages of 18 to 30 years for Grade C and 18 to 27 years for Grade D, and have completed their 12th standard with stenography skills, are encouraged to apply online at www.ssc.gov.in from 24 April to 15 May 2026.

The official notification provides comprehensive details regarding the vacancies, eligibility criteria, application process, and examination standards. Interested candidates should download the detailed advertisement to stay informed about any updates regarding the vacancies and application procedures.

Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification before applying.

Note: All information is sourced from the official notification. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.

SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Govt. of India
Recruitment Name	Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2026
Posts	Stenographer Grade C (Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted)
Total Vacancies	Approx. 731 tentative (to be updated)
Age Limit	18-30 Yrs (Grade C) / 18-27 Yrs (Grade D) as on 01.08.2026
Application Mode	Online only
Official Website	www.ssc.gov.in

SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	24 April 2026
Online Application Start Date	24 April 2026
Last Date for Online Application	15 May 2026 (23:00 Hrs)
Last Date for Payment of Fee	16 May 2026 (23:00 Hrs)
Application Form Correction Window	20-21 May 2026 (23:00 Hrs)
Computer-Based Exam (CBE)	July-August 2026 (Tentative)

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Eligibility Criteria 2026

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Stenographer Grade C & D	12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board/University. Stenography skill mandatory (tested in Skill Test).

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Age Limit 2026

Category	Age Limit (Grade C)	Age Limit (Grade D)
Minimum Age	18 years	18 years
Maximum Age (UR)	30 years	27 years
OBC (NCL)	3 years of relaxation	3 years of relaxation
SC / ST	5 years of relaxation	5 years of relaxation
PwBD (UR/EWS)	10 years of relaxation	10 years of relaxation
PwBD (OBC-NCL)	13 years of relaxation	13 years of relaxation
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 years of relaxation	15 years of relaxation
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	3 years after military service deduction (Group C only)	3 years after military service deduction
Central Govt. Civilian (3+ yrs service)	Up to 40/45 (SC/ST) years	Up to 40/45 (SC/ST) years

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Application Fee 2026

Category	Fee
General / OBC (NCL) / EWS	100
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Women	0
Payment Method	Online via BHIM UPI / Net Banking / Card

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Selection Process 2026

Step	Details
Computer-Based Test (CBT)	200 marks (objective; General Intelligence & Reasoning 50, General Awareness 50, English 100); qualifying: 30% UR, 25% OBC/EWS, 20% others.
Skill Test in Stenography	Qualifying: Grade C: 100 wpm (English/Hindi); Grade D: 80 wpm (English/Hindi) (10 min dictation; 40% UR/EWS, 35% others pass marks).
Document Verification (DV)	Conducted by User Departments.
Final Merit	Based on CBT marks (category-wise); All India Service Liability.

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Documents Required

Candidates must upload/produce originals at Document Verification (DV):

Recent passport-size photo & signature.
Matric certificate (DOB proof).
12th mark sheet & certificate.
Caste/EWS/PwBD/ESM certificate (GOI format).
NOC (for Govt./PSU employees).
ID proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID, etc.).
Others (name change, scribe certificate if applicable).

How to Apply for SSC Stenographer 2026

Apply online only via www.ssc.gov.in → One Time Registration (OTR) → Stenographer 2026 section.
Capture a live photo (webcam) and upload a signature (10-20 KB JPEG).
Fill in the required details and pay the fee (if applicable).
Submit the application.
Correction window: 20-21 May 2026 (charges apply).
Print the application for your records; ensure an active email/mobile is provided.
Last date for application submission: 15 May 2026 (23:59 Hrs).

💡 Expert Tip: Ensure that all scanned documents are clear and under 500KB to avoid upload issues.

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Remuneration 2026

Pay Component	Details
Stenographer Grade C (post selection)	Pay Level-7 (₹44,900 – 1,42,400); approx. CTC ₹10-12 LPA (incl. DA, HRA, perks).
Stenographer Grade D (post selection)	Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 – 81,100); approx. CTC ₹6-8 LPA (incl. DA, HRA, perks).
Additional Benefits	DA, HRA/quarters, TA, medical, PF, gratuity, pension, leave encashment, etc., as per rules.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Carefully read the notification before applying.
Ensure eligibility (especially stenography skill, age/EQ cut-off as of 01.08.2026).
Upload a clear photo/signature; Aadhaar authentication is recommended.
For Govt/PSU employees: NOC/undertaking is required.
Keep your email/mobile active; note that no fee refund is available.
SSC reserves the right to modify/cancel the recruitment; no waiting list will be maintained.

SSC Stenographer Important Links

Particulars	Link
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
Apply Online for SSC Stenographer 2026	Click Here