SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Online Form Recruitment 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
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Advt. No.
SSC/Steno/2026
Total Posts
731
Application Start
25 Apr 2026
Last Date
15 May 2026 (19 days left)
Job Description
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released an official
notification for the recruitment of Stenographer Grade C and
Grade D posts in various Central Government Ministries,
Departments, and Offices across India.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Online Application Start Date: 24 April 2026
- Online Application Last Date: 15 May 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 16 May 2026
- Application Correction Window: 20 – 21 May 2026
- Exam Date: To be notified later
- Admit Card: Will be released before the exam date
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Total Vacancies: 731 Posts
- Post: Stenographer Grade C and Grade D
- Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Job Location: All India
- Application Mode: Online only via ssc.gov.in
- Minimum Age: 18 Years (as on 01 August 2026)
- Maximum Age: 27 Years (Grade D) / 30 Years (Grade C)
- Educational Qualification: 12th Pass with Stenography skills
- Application Fee: Rs. 100 for General/OBC/EWS; Free for SC/ST/Female/PH
ABOUT SSC STENOGRAPHER RECRUITMENT:
The SSC Stenographer examination is a national-level recruitment
drive conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission to fill
Grade C and Grade D stenographer vacancies in central government
offices. This is a prestigious opportunity for candidates who have
cleared their 12th board examination and possess the required
shorthand and typing skills.
This year, a total of 731 posts are available for eligible
candidates from across India. The recruitment process involves
a Computer Based Test (CBT), a descriptive paper, and a
stenography skill test. Candidates who qualify all three stages
will be placed on the merit list and allotted postings based
on their rank and preference.
The SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D are Central Government
posts that offer job security, good pay as per the 7th Pay
Commission, and various other government benefits including
medical allowance, house rent allowance, and transport allowance.
Candidates are strongly advised to read the complete official
notification carefully before applying to ensure they meet all
eligibility criteria including age limit, educational qualification,
and stenography speed requirements.
notification for the recruitment of Stenographer Grade C and
Grade D posts in various Central Government Ministries,
Departments, and Offices across India.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Online Application Start Date: 24 April 2026
- Online Application Last Date: 15 May 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 16 May 2026
- Application Correction Window: 20 – 21 May 2026
- Exam Date: To be notified later
- Admit Card: Will be released before the exam date
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Total Vacancies: 731 Posts
- Post: Stenographer Grade C and Grade D
- Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Job Location: All India
- Application Mode: Online only via ssc.gov.in
- Minimum Age: 18 Years (as on 01 August 2026)
- Maximum Age: 27 Years (Grade D) / 30 Years (Grade C)
- Educational Qualification: 12th Pass with Stenography skills
- Application Fee: Rs. 100 for General/OBC/EWS; Free for SC/ST/Female/PH
ABOUT SSC STENOGRAPHER RECRUITMENT:
The SSC Stenographer examination is a national-level recruitment
drive conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission to fill
Grade C and Grade D stenographer vacancies in central government
offices. This is a prestigious opportunity for candidates who have
cleared their 12th board examination and possess the required
shorthand and typing skills.
This year, a total of 731 posts are available for eligible
candidates from across India. The recruitment process involves
a Computer Based Test (CBT), a descriptive paper, and a
stenography skill test. Candidates who qualify all three stages
will be placed on the merit list and allotted postings based
on their rank and preference.
The SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D are Central Government
posts that offer job security, good pay as per the 7th Pay
Commission, and various other government benefits including
medical allowance, house rent allowance, and transport allowance.
Candidates are strongly advised to read the complete official
notification carefully before applying to ensure they meet all
eligibility criteria including age limit, educational qualification,
and stenography speed requirements.
Important Dates
| Application Start Date: | 25 Apr 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply: | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment: | 16 May 2026 |
| Exam Date: | Notify Later |
| Admit Card Release: | Before Exam |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST: No Fee (Exempted) |
| Female Candidates: No Fee (Exempted) |
| PH (Divyang) Candidates: No Fee (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode: Online only – Debit Card, Credit Card, |
| Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet |
| Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit/Net Banking) |
Age Limit (as on 15 May 2026)
| Minimum Age: 18 Years |
| Maximum Age: 27 Years (for Grade D) as on 01 August 2026 |
| Maximum Age: 30 Years (for Grade C) as on 01 August 2026 |
| Age Relaxation (as per SSC norms): |
| - OBC: 3 Years |
| - SC/ST: 5 Years |
| - PwBD (General/EWS): 10 Years |
| - PwBD (OBC): 13 Years |
| - PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years |
| - Ex-Servicemen: As per government rules |
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12th (Intermediate) from a recognized board.
- Additionally, they must possess stenography skills as per the required
- speed standards. Skill Test will be conducted to verify this.
Vacancy Details (Category Wise)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Total Posts | 731 |
| Post Name | 0 |
| Note | 0 |
| breakup will be available in the official notification | 0 |
| published on the SSC official website at ssc.gov.in. | 0 |
| Candidates are advised to check the official notification | 0 |
| for complete vacancy details before applying. | 0 |
| Total | 731 |
Selection Process
- Stage 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Stage 2 – Descriptive Paper
- Stage 3 – Skill Test (Stenography Test)
- Final selection will be based on the merit list prepared
- after successful completion of all three stages. Candidates
- must qualify each stage to proceed to the next.
How to Apply
- 1. Visit the SSC official website at ssc.gov.in
- 2. Register or login to your SSC One-Time Registration (OTR) account
- 3. Click on the SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2026 online application link
- 4. Fill in all required personal, educational, and other details
- 5. Upload scanned photograph and signature as per prescribed specifications
- 6. Pay the application fee online (if applicable)
- 7. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
- 8. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference
- 9. Application last date: 15 May 2026
- 10. Fee payment last date: 16 May 2026
- 11. Correction window: 20 – 21 May 2026
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Job Overview
- Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Location: Across India
- Category: SSC
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 12th (Intermediate) from a recognized board.
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