SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026 for recruitment in various Ministries, Departments and Organizations of Government of India.
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026 |
| Post Name | Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ |
| Total Vacancy | 731 (Tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 24 April 2026 |
| Last Date | 15 May 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | July – August 2026 |
| Skill Test | Stenography Test |
| Age Limit | 18–30 (Grade C), 18–27 (Grade D) |
| Educational Qualification | 12th pass or equivalent from recognized board |
| Skill Requirement | Candidates must have stenography skills |
| Age Limit (Grade C) | 18–30 years as on 01 August 2026 |
| Age Limit (Grade D) | 18–27 years as on 01 August 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 yrs, OBC: 3 yrs, PwBD: up to 15 yrs, others as per Govt rules |
| Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Subjects | General Intelligence & Reasoning (50), General Awareness (50), English Language (100) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| Post | Speed Requirement |
| Grade C | 100 wpm |
| Grade D | 80 wpm |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Stenographer Grade C & D (Combined) | 731 (Tentative) |
| Stage 1 | Computer Based Examination |
| Stage 2 | Skill Test (Stenography) |
| Final Selection | Based on CBT + qualifying skill test |
| Post | Pay Level |
| Stenographer Grade C | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Stenographer Grade D | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is total vacancy? | 731 (tentative) |
| What is qualification? | 12th pass |
| What is exam pattern? | CBT + Skill Test |
| What is stenography speed? | 100 wpm (Grade C), 80 wpm (Grade D) |
| What is salary? | ₹25,500 – ₹1,12,400 |
