SSC Stenographer Notification 2026 Out for 1170 Vacancies, Apply Online, Check Dates & Eligibility

SSC Stenographer 2026 Notification Out

SSC Stenographer Notification 2026 Overview

The SSC Stenographer 2026 examination is a national-level recruitment. It fills Stenographer Grade C and D positions. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts this examination.

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SSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet the specific SSC Stenographer Eligibility. This includes nationality, age limits, and educational qualifications. Fulfill all requirements before applying.

Nationality

Candidates must be citizens of India, subjects of Nepal, or subjects of Bhutan. Persons of Indian origin migrating from specified countries are also eligible.

Age Limit

Age limits differ for Stenographer Grade C and Grade D. Verify your eligibility against these ranges.

SSC Stenographer 2026 Recruitment Apply online

The online registration starts from 24th April 2026 onwards. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC Stenographer Exam. Apply online through the official website. 

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SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced approximately 1170 vacancies for Stenographer Grade C and Grade D posts. The detailed category-wise and post-wise vacancy distribution will be released soon on the official SSC website

SSC Stenographer Syllabus

SSC Stenographer syllabus covers Tier 1 (CBT) and Tier 2 (Skill Test) for Grade C & D posts.

Tier 1 Syllabus Details

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies, similarities/differences, spatial visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision-making, visual memory, arithmetic reasoning, verbal/non-verbal series, coding-decoding.​

General Awareness

Current events, India/history, culture, geography, economics, scientific research, sports, polity, constitution.​

English Language & Comprehension

Reading comprehension, fill in blanks, synonyms/antonyms, spellings, idioms/phrases, one-word substitution, sentence improvement, error spotting, active/passive voice, direct/indirect speech, para jumbles.​

Tier 2: Skill Test

Steno (English/Hindi): Dictation (Grade C: 100 wpm/10 min; Grade D: 80 wpm/10 min), transcription on computer (English: 40/50 min; Hindi: 55/65 min). Qualifying only.

SSC Stenographer Application Process 2026

The Staff Selection Commission accepts only online applications for the SSC Stenographer 2026 exam. Apply through their official website, www.ssc.gov.in. Registration has started online on the official website.

Steps to Apply Online:

• Visit the official website – www.ssc.gov.in

• Locate the "SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Apply Online" link.

• Register as a new user; provide basic details.

• Submit registration; a Registration ID will be issued.

• Log in with your Registration ID and password.

• Upload photographs and signatures as per guidelines:

• Photograph size: more than 4 kb and less than 12 kb.

• Photograph resolution: 100*120 pixels.

• Signature size: more than 1 kb and less than 12 kb.

• Signature resolution: 40*60 pixels.

• Complete Part II of the application form.

• Preview the application thoroughly.

• Submit the form and pay the fee if applicable.

• Download and print the submitted form.

SSC Stenographer Selection Process 2026

The SSC Stenographer Selection Process  generally includes two main stages. These stages assess both knowledge and stenography skills. Candidates must clear both for recruitment.

1. Written Exam

2. Skill Test (Stenography)

Exam Details

• There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

• Minimum percentage of marks for qualifying in the Computer-Based Examination:

• Unreserved Category: 30%

• OBC/EWS: 25%

• All Other Categories: 20%

Skill Test Details

• Dictation for Stenographer Grade ‘C’: 10 minutes at 100 words per minute (w.p.m).

• Dictation for Stenographer Grade ‘D’: 10 minutes at 80 w.p.m.

• Transcription time for Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (English): 50 minutes.

• Transcription time for Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Hindi): 65 minutes.

• Transcription time for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (English): 40 minutes.

• Transcription time for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Hindi): 55 minutes.

SSC Stenographer Exam Date 2026

SSC Stenographer Salary & Job Profile 2026

Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and Grade ‘D’ appointees receive an attractive monthly salary. This includes basic SSC Stenographer Salary and allowances. Deductions apply for Provident Fund and Income Tax.

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