The Staff Selection Commission has released the official notification for SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 in Grade C & D. This is a golden opportunity for candidates preparing for SSC and central government jobs.
A total of 731 vacancies have been announced for Stenographer Grade C and Grade D posts in various ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India.
📊 Important Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Name | SSC Stenographer 2026 |
| Posts | Grade C & Grade D |
| Total Vacancies | 731 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Start Date | 24 April 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Computer Based Examination | July – August 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed 12th standard from a recognized board.
Skill Requirement (Stenography):
- Grade C: 100 words per minute (wpm)
- Grade D: 80 words per minute (wpm)
Salary Structure
- Grade C: Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
- Grade D: Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
👉 Additional benefits include DA, HRA, TA, and other central government allowances.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of two stages:
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Subjects included:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Awareness
- English Language & Comprehension
2. Skill Test (Stenography)
- Dictation + transcription test
- Qualifying in nature
📝 Exam Pattern (CBT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| English Language | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks
Skill Test in Stenography
| S.No. | Post | Language of Skill Test | Time Duration (mins.) | Time Duration (mins.) for disabled candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | English | 50 | 70 |
| 2. | Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | Hindi | 65 | 90 |
| 3. | Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | English | 40 | 55 |
| 4. | Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | Hindi | 55 | 75 |
📝 How to Apply
- Click on the Apply Online link below or visit the official SSC website
- Register using email & mobile number
- Fill the application form carefully
- Upload photo and signature
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and download confirmation
Some Important Useful Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |