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SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Exam City: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2026 Notification on 24 April 2026. This recruitment is a strong opportunity for candidates who have passed the 12th class and possess stenography skills. The selection will be done through a Computer-Based Test, followed by a Skill Test for multiple ministries and departments under the Government of India. The SSC Stenographer Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 has been released on 31 August 2026, and the written exam will be held from 9 to 15 September 2026.
The online application process started on 24 April 2026 and will continue till 15 May 2026, so candidates should apply well before the last date to avoid any server issues. The SSC has released the tentative vacancies on 4 June 2026. The total vacancies are 1170, including 1021 Grade-D and 149 Grade-C vacancies.
SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2026 |
| Posts | Stenographer Grade C & D |
| Total Vacancies | 1170 (Grade-D: 1021, Grade-C: 149) |
| Exam Date | 9-15 September 2026 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 24 April 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 24 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 May 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 16 May 2026 |
| Exam City Release Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 2-3 Days Before the Exam Date |
| Exam Date | 9-15 September 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD / ESM | Free |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit to apply for the SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2026 is 18-27 Years for Grade-D, and 18-30 Years for Grade-C posts. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.08.2026. The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade C & D | 1170 | 12th Pass + Stenography Skill |
Candidates must have passed 12th (Intermediate) from a recognized board on or before 01 August 2026.
SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection process consists of two stages. First is the Computer-Based Examination, which includes General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language. The exam will have objective-type questions with negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
Candidates who qualify in the written exam will be called for the Skill Test in Stenography, where dictation will be given for 10 minutes. The required speed is 100 words per minute for Grade C and 80 words per minute for Grade D.
Important Links
| SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Revised Exam Date Notice | Date Notice |
| SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Exam City Notice PDF | Notice PDF |
| SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Exam City Slip Download Link | Exam City |
| SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification | Notification |
| SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details | Vacancy |
| SSC Official Website | SSC |
