SSC Stenographer Revised Exam Date 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has formally announced the revised exam schedule for the SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' and Grade 'D' Examination 2026. Thousands of candidates who successfully submitted their online application forms between April 24 and May 15, 2026, can now plan their final preparation strategy around the official test dates. According to the latest notification issued on the official website (ssc.gov.in), the Computer-Based Examination (CBE) will be held across various examination centres nationwide.
Candidates are advised to monitor the official portal regularly for city intimation slips, hall tickets, and guidelines related to the upcoming online recruitment test.
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC Stenographer Revised Exam Date 2026 Notice on 31st August on the official website ssc.gov.in. As per the revised notice, the SSC Stenographer Exam for Grade C and D will now be conducted from 9th September to 15th September 2026. Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be conducted from 9th to 12th September. Now, the exam dates have been revised. Candidates can download the official notification PDF directly using the link below:

The Staff Selection Commission conducts this national-level exam annually to recruit qualified candidates for Stenographer Grade C (Group B, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade D (Group C) posts across various central government ministries and departments. Below is a quick summary of the examination details:
| SSC Stenograper Revised Exam Date 2026 Overview | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination 2026 |
| Revised Exam Dates (CBE) | September 9 to September 15, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Examination (CBE) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,275 (Tentative/Revised) |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test (CBT) + Shorthand Skill Test + Document Verification |
| Admit Card Release | 3 to 4 days prior to the exam date |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
The SSC Stenographer Revised Exam Date 2026 is on 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th September 2026 for Grade C & D. The Exam will be held in about 250+ examination centres in three shifts.
| SSC Stenographer Revised Exam Schedule 2026 | |
| Name of Examination | Exam Date |
| Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’Examination, 2026 | 9th to 15th September, 2026 |
As per the SSC Stenographer Exam Schedule 2026, the Computer-Based Test occurs in 3 shifts to accommodate the applicants across India. Each shift lasts for 2 hours except for PwBD candidates who receive extra time. Knowing the shift on the SSC Stenographer Exam Date helps in the travel plan & reaching the venue properly.
| SSC Stenographer Exam Shift Timing 2026 | ||
| Shift | Reporting Time | Exam Timing |
| Shift 1 | 7:30 AM | 9 AM to 11 AM |
| Shift 2 | 11:30 AM | 1 PM to 3 PM |
| Shift 3 | 3:30 PM | 5 PM to 7 PM |
Candidates can easily verify and download the exam schedule from the official SSC website by following these steps:
Visit the official Staff Selection Commission website at ssc.gov.in.
Navigate to the Notice Board section on the homepage.
Click on the link titled "Schedule of Examinations - Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination 2026".
The PDF file containing the official dates will open on your screen.
Download and save the PDF file for future reference.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC Stenographer City Intimation Slip 2026 on 31st August 2026 for candidates appearing in the Grade ‘C’ and Grade ‘D’ examination. The city intimation information has been released 8 days before the respective exam date. The city intimation slip informs candidates about their allotted examination city/location so that they can make travel arrangements before the examination.
The official Admit Card / Hall Ticket is made available 3 to 4 days prior to the individual's exam date on the regional SSC websites. Candidates must log in using their Registration Number and Password to download their hall ticket.
The Computer-Based Test consists of 200 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 200 marks. Candidates must be aware of the negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect response.
| SSC Stenographer CBT Exam Pattern 2026 | ||||
| Section / Part | Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| Part I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Part II | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Part III | English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours | |
These are standard exam-day checkpoints candidates should follow until SSC publishes the final admit card instructions. Always rely on the admit card for the exact reporting time and allowed items.
Reach the exam centre early as per the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
Carry a printed admit card and a valid photo ID.
Do not carry prohibited items like mobile phones and smart devices.
Follow instructions printed on the admit card and at the exam venue.
Recheck updates if SSC issues another notice before the exam window.
