SSC has officially released the exam schedule for the Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2026, According to the notification, the Computer Based Examination (CBE) will be conducted in July–August 2026. The recruitment drive offers 1,170 vacancies (149 for Grade C and 1,021 for Grade D), making it one of the largest openings for stenographers in recent years. The application process began on April 24, 2026, and candidates were allowed to submit their forms until May 15, 2026, with the last date for fee payment being May 16, 2026. SSC also provided a correction window from May 20–21, 2026 to ensure transparency and accuracy in applications.
SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 |
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Recruitment
Body |
Staff
Selection Commission (SSC) |
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Post Name |
Stenographer Grade C (Group B, Non‑Gazetted) & Grade D
(Group C) |
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Notification
Date |
April
24, 2026 |
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Total Vacancies |
1,170 (149 Grade C, 1,021 Grade D) |
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Application
Dates |
April
24 – May 15, 2026 |
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Fee Payment Deadline |
May 16, 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
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Correction
Window |
May 20
– 21, 2026 |
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Exam Date (CBT) |
July – August 2026 |
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Skill
Test |
After
CBT results |
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Eligibility |
Passed Class 12 (Intermediate) from a recognized board |
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Age
Limit |
Grade
C: 18–30 years • Grade D: 18–27 years • Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3
yrs, PwBD – 10 yrs |
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Selection Process |
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBE) • Stage 2: Skill Test
in Stenography |
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Application
Fee |
₹100
(General/OBC/EWS Male); Exempted for Women, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex‑servicemen |
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Pay Scale |
Grade C: Level‑6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) • Grade D: Level‑4
(₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
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Reservation |
SC, ST,
OBC, EWS, PwBD, Ex‑servicemen (ESM for Grade D only) |
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Official Website |
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Helpline
Number |
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SSC STENOGRAPHER VACANCY 2026
According to the final vacancy list released by the Staff Selection Commission in April 2026, a total of 1,170 vacancies have been announced for the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2026.
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Category |
Grade
C Vacancies |
Grade
D Vacancies |
Total |
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General
(UR) |
75 |
480 |
555 |
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OBC |
40 |
270 |
310 |
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SC |
20 |
150 |
170 |
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ST |
10 |
80 |
90 |
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EWS |
4 |
41 |
45 |
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PwBD |
Reserved as per rules |
Reserved as per rules |
Included |
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Total |
149 |
1,021 |
1,170 |
Important Information About Vacancies
The Staff Selection Commission acts solely as the recruiting agency. The Commission does not determine the total number of vacancies, backlog vacancies, or reservation-wise distribution.
Vacancies are reported directly by the User Ministries, Departments, and Organizations, and SSC conducts the recruitment process accordingly.
Grade D Stenographers are further classified into two groups:
Group X: Ministries/Departments located mostly in Delhi
Group Y: Offices outside Delhi, including subordinate offices nationwide
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SSC STENOGRAPHER 2026 QUALIFICATION
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Criteria |
Details |
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Minimum
Qualification |
Passed Class
12 / Intermediate / Higher Secondary (10+2) from a recognized board
(CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, NIOS, Madrasa boards recognized by State Govt). |
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Cut‑off Date |
Must have passed 12th on or before 01 August 2026.
Candidates awaiting results after this date are not eligible. |
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Stream
Eligibility |
Any
stream
(Science, Commerce, Arts) is valid. |
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Skill Requirement |
Mandatory stenography skill: 100 words per minute
(w.p.m.) for Grade C, 80 w.p.m. for Grade D in English or Hindi. |
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Nationality |
Indian
citizen, or eligible candidates from Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees, and
Indian‑origin migrants as per SSC rules. |
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Experience |
No prior work experience required. |
SSC STENOGRAPHER GRADE C & D 2026 SELECTION PROCESS
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Stage |
Details |
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1.
Computer Based Examination (CBE) |
Conducted
online, objective type. Subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning,
General Awareness, English Language & Comprehension. Total: 200
questions, 200 marks, duration 2 hours. |
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2. Result & Shortlisting |
Candidates are shortlisted category‑wise based on CBE
performance. Cut‑offs vary for Grade C and Grade D. |
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3.
Skill Test in Stenography |
Qualifying
in nature. Candidates must meet minimum speed: 100 w.p.m. for Grade C
and 80 w.p.m. for Grade D in English or Hindi. Transcription time: 50
minutes (English, Grade C), 65 minutes (Hindi, Grade C), 40 minutes (English,
Grade D), 55 minutes (Hindi, Grade D). |
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4. Document Verification (DV) |
Verification of educational qualification (Class 12
certificate), identity, category certificates, and other eligibility
documents. |
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5.
Final Merit List |
Prepared
based on CBE scores only (Skill Test is qualifying). Candidates are
allotted ministries/departments according to merit, preference, and vacancy
availability. |
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SSC STENOGRAPHER SYLLABUS 2026
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Section |
Topics
Covered |
Q.
NO. |
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General
Intelligence & Reasoning |
Analogies,
Similarities & Differences, Space Visualization, Problem Solving,
Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discriminating
Observation, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal &
Figure Classification, Arithmetic Number Series, Non‑Verbal Series, Coding‑Decoding,
Statement Conclusion, Syllogism |
50 |
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General Awareness |
Current Events, India & Neighboring Countries,
History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Constitution,
Scientific Research, Sports, Awards, Important Days, Static GK |
50 |
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English
Language & Comprehension |
Vocabulary,
Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Correct Usage, Spotting
Errors, Fill in the Blanks, Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles,
Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech |
100 |
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Total |
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200 |
SSC STENOGHAPHER SALARY DETAILS
The salary structure for SSC Stenographers follows the 7th Pay Commission guidelines, offering attractive remuneration with periodic revisions.
Grade C Stenographer Salary (Pay Level 6)
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Component |
Details |
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Pay
Level |
Level 6 |
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Pay Scale |
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
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Grade
Pay |
₹4,200
/ ₹4,600 |
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Initial Basic Pay |
₹35,400 |
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Dearness
Allowance (DA) |
~₹17,700
(assuming 50% DA) |
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House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
X Cities: ₹9,558 • Y Cities: ₹6,372 • Z Cities: ₹3,186 |
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Transport
Allowance (TA) |
X
Cities: ~₹5,400 • Y/Z Cities: ~₹2,700 |
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Gross Salary |
₹50,000 – ₹65,000 (city dependent) |
|
In‑Hand
Salary |
₹45,000
– ₹55,000 (after deductions) |
Grade D Stenographer Salary (Pay Level 4)
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Component |
Details |
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Pay
Level |
Level 4 |
|
Pay Scale |
₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
|
Grade
Pay |
₹2,400 |
|
Initial Basic Pay |
₹25,500 |
|
Gross
Salary |
₹37,000
– ₹52,000 |
|
In‑Hand Salary |
₹35,000 – ₹45,000 |
Allowances Applicable to Both Grades
Deductions from Salary
|
Deduction
Type |
Calculation |
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National
Pension System (NPS) |
10% of
(Basic Pay + DA) |
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CGEGIS (Insurance) |
₹30 – ₹60 (fixed) |
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CGHS
(Health Scheme) |
₹250 –
₹650 (based on Pay Level) |
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Income Tax |
As per applicable slabs |
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SSC STENOGRAPHER EXAM DATE 2026
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Event |
Date |
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Online
Application Start |
April
24, 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply Online |
May 15, 2026 |
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Last
Date for Fee Payment |
May 16,
2026 (till 11:00 PM) |
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Application Correction Window |
May 20 – May 21, 2026 |
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Computer
Based Examination (CBE) |
July –
August 2026 |
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Result Declaration (Tentative) |
September 2026 |
HOW TO APPLY—SSC STENOGRAPHER RECRUITMENT 2026
Follow these steps to submit your SSC Stenographer 2026 application:
SC/ST/Female/Ex‑Servicemen/PwBD: Exempted (Nil)
Important Points to Remember
