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SSC Stenographer Exam 2026 preparation guide
Everything you need to crack SSC Stenographer
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The SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit stenographers for ministries, departments and organisations of the Government of India, including their attached and subordinate offices and statutory bodies.
Stenographer Grade 'C' is a Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted) post and Stenographer Grade 'D' is a Group 'C' post. Candidates who have passed Class 12 can apply. Selection is through a Computer Based Examination (CBE) followed by a qualifying Skill Test in stenography.
The SSC Stenographer 2026 notice was released on 24 April 2026. SSC's tentative vacancy list (as on 04-06-2026) shows 1,170 vacancies (Grade 'C': 149, Grade 'D': 1,021). The CBE was scheduled for 9 to 15 September 2026 (revised from the July–August window given in the notice). The skill test and result dates are to be notified by SSC.
SSC Stenographer 2026 at a Glance
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | Stenographer Grade 'C' (Group B, Non-Gazetted); Stenographer Grade 'D' (Group C) |
| Vacancies | 1,170 tentative (Grade C: 149, Grade D: 1,021; SSC list as on 04-06-2026) |
| Qualification | Class 12 pass |
| Age Limit | 18–30 years (Grade C); 18–27 years (Grade D), as on 01-08-2026 |
| Selection Process | CBE → Skill Test in Stenography (qualifying) → Document Verification |
| Application Fee | ₹100; women, SC, ST, PwBD and ESM candidates exempted |
| Exam Language | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC Stenographer 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 24 April 2026 |
| Online application | 24 April to 15 May 2026 (11 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 16 May 2026 (11 PM) |
| Application correction window | 20 to 21 May 2026 |
| Computer Based Examination | 9 to 15 September 2026 (revised schedule) |
| CBE result and Skill Test | To be notified |
SSC Stenographer Vacancies 2026
| Post | Vacancies (tentative) |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade 'C' | 149 |
| Stenographer Grade 'D' | 1,021 |
| Total | 1,170 |
SSC updates tentative vacancies on its website, so the final numbers can change.
SSC Stenographer Salary
Stenographer Grade 'C' is placed in Pay Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) and Stenographer Grade 'D' in Pay Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100) of the 7th Pay Commission. DA, HRA and other allowances are paid as per central government rules, so the in-hand amount depends on the city of posting.
Admit Card and Result
SSC releases the admit card on ssc.gov.in before the CBE. After the exam, tentative answer keys are published (challenges cost ₹50 per question), followed by the CBE result, which shortlists candidates category-wise for the Skill Test.
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The SSC Stenographer exam has two stages: a Computer Based Examination (CBE) and a Skill Test in Stenography. Merit is decided by the CBE; the Skill Test is qualifying.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| II | General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| III | English Language and Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
| Category | Qualifying marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| OBC / EWS | 25% |
| All other categories | 20% |
Shortlisted candidates take one dictation of 10 minutes in English or Hindi (as chosen in the application) at 100 words per minute for Grade 'C' and 80 words per minute for Grade 'D'. The dictation is transcribed on a computer.
| Post | Language | Transcription time | For scribe-eligible candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 'D' | English | 50 minutes | 70 minutes |
| Grade 'D' | Hindi | 65 minutes | 90 minutes |
| Grade 'C' | English | 40 minutes | 55 minutes |
| Grade 'C' | Hindi | 55 minutes | 75 minutes |
Candidates who take the Skill Test in Hindi must learn English stenography after appointment (and vice versa), failing which their probation may not be cleared.
Every section and topic, with a link to practise or read up on each one.
Computer Based Examination: 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours, 0.25 negative marking, followed by a qualifying Skill Test (10-minute dictation at 100 wpm for Grade C and 80 wpm for Grade D). Topics follow SSC's Stenographer 2026 notice.
Eligibility is defined by nationality, age and educational qualification as per the official SSC Stenographer 2026 notice.
Candidates must have passed the 12th standard or equivalent from a recognised Board or University on or before 01-08-2026.
| Post | Age Limit | Date of Birth |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade 'C' | 18–30 years | Born not before 02-08-1996 and not later than 01-08-2008 |
| Stenographer Grade 'D' | 18–27 years | Born not before 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008 |
| Category | Relaxation beyond upper age limit |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved / EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service rendered |
Other relaxations (for example, for certain central government employees and widowed/divorced women) are listed in the official notice.
A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or belong to the other categories permitted in the SSC notice.
How candidates are shortlisted and admitted after the SSC Stenographer results.
Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks. Based on CBE marks, SSC shortlists candidates category-wise for the Skill Test for the post(s) they applied for (Grade C, Grade D or both).
The Skill Test is mandatory but qualifying. SSC fixes category-wise qualifying standards for each post.
Candidates who qualify the Skill Test are considered for the First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA) and final selection on the basis of their CBE merit and their preferences, followed by document verification.
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