The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct an Open Competitive Computer-Based Examination for direct recruitment to the posts of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’). These positions under SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2026 are available in various Ministries, Departments, and Organisations, including their Attached and Subordinate offices, and Statutory bodies of the Government of India, located across different States and Union Territories. Only candidates with stenography skills are eligible to apply.
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Vacancy
There are approximately 731 vacancies that are tentatively announced for now under the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2025. However, the firm number of vacancies will be determined in due course.
Pay Scale
The selected candidates from the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2026 drive will draw a starting basic pay and allowances as follows:
| Posts | Salary (Including all allowances) |
|---|---|
| SSC Stenographer – Grade C | ₹51,000/- |
| SSC Stenographer – Grade D | ₹36,000/- |
Eligibility criteria
(i) Age
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age (Grade C): 30 years
- Candidates born not before 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008 are eligible to apply.
- Maximum age (Grade D): 27 years
- Candidates born not before 02.08.1999 and not later than 01.08.2008 are eligible to apply.
- Relaxations in the upper age limit:
- Schedule Caste/ Scheduled Tribe (SC/ ST): 5 years
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): No Relaxation
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD) + OBC: 13 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD) + SC/ST: 15 years
(ii) Educational Qualification
- Completion of class 12th examination: The candidate looking to apply for SSC Stenographer C and D Recruitment 2025 should have passed 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognised Board or University.
- Stenography Proficiency Assessment: Candidates who qualify in the Computer-Based Examination must participate in a Stenography Skill Test. During this test, candidates will receive a 10-minute dictation in either English or Hindi (based on their choices in the online Application Form) at a speed of 100 words per minute (w.p.m.) for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and 80 w.p.m. for Stenographer Grade ‘D’. The dictated matter must be transcribed on a computer.
Important Documents
- Passing certificate of the Senior Secondary (12th) Examination
- Category certificate (anywhere applicable)
- Disability Certificate (anywhere applicable)
- Aadhaar Card
- If an Aadhaar Card is not available then:
- Voter ID Card,
- PAN
- Passport
- Driving License
- School/ College ID
- Employer ID (Govt./ PSU/ Private)
- Declaration form
How to Apply?
- First of all, the applicant will have to register himself/ herself on the SSC Stenographer Recruitment Engagement Portal with their details (Scroll Down For the Link)
- Once the registration number is generated, candidates will need to log into the portal
- However, candidates registered for previous recruitment drives in the year 2026 can apply with the same Registration number without redoing the registration again
- Now, they will need to enter a few personal details, address information, and then put up the marks obtained in Class 12th
- Add all the necessary skill certificates along with all the required documents
- Lastly, upload a photo & signature, pay the application fee and submit the form for SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2026
- Also, candidates are advised to download and take a printout of the application form for future references
Application Fees
A fee of Rs. 100/- is to be paid by the applicants for all posts notified in the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2026 advertisement. However, payment of fees is exempted for all female applicants, SC/ ST applicants, PwD applicants, and applicants who have served for the country i.e. Ex-Servicemen (ESM).
SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2025: Important dates
The following are the important dates for the Stenographer Grade C and D Examination:
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Dates for submission of online applications | 24 April, 2026 to 15 May, 2026 |
| Last date and time for receipt of online applications | 15 May, 2026 |
| Last date and time for making online fee payment | 16 May, 2026 |
| Date of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ and online payment of Correction Charges | 20 May, 2026 to 21 July, 2026 |
| Schedule of Computer Based Examination | July-August, 2026 |
Important Links
| Official Website |
| Advertisement of SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2026 |
| Link for Registration |
| Link to apply |
What are the eligibility criteria regarding education and age for the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have completed their 12th standard (or equivalent) and fall within the age range of 18–30 years for Grade C or 18–27 years for Grade D as of the crucial date specified in the official notification.
What are the eligibility criteria regarding education and age for the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have completed their 12th standard (or equivalent) and fall within the age range of 18–30 years for Grade C or 18–27 years for Grade D as of the specified crucial date.
What is the examination pattern for the Computer-Based Test (CBT)?
The CBT consists of 200 objective-type questions across three sections: English Language (100), General Intelligence & Reasoning (50), and General Awareness (50), with a total duration of 2 hours.
What is the application fee for the SSC Stenographer 2026 recruitment?
The application fee is ₹100 for General and OBC male candidates, while all female candidates and those from SC, ST, and PwBD categories are exempt.
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