SSC Stenographer Grade C & D New Recruitment 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released latest recruitment notification 2026 for Grade C and D Stenographers: Check full details

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Examination 2026. This open competitive Computer Based Examination will recruit stenographers in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India.

Important Dates

Application Start Date: 24 April 2026
Application End Date: 15 May 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 May 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Application Correction Window: 20 – 21 May 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Exam Schedule: July – August 2026
Helpline Number: 1800 309 3063 (Toll Free)

Vacancies

Tentative Vacancies: Approximately 731 posts.
Final post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be updated on SSC’s official website.

Reservation & PwBD Suitability

Reservation available for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Ex-servicemen, and PwBD categories.
Stenographer posts are suitable for candidates with benchmark disabilities such as Blindness, Low Vision, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Locomotor Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, and Mental Illness, among others.
Only male candidates are eligible for Stenographer Grade ‘D’ posts in the Border Roads Organization (BRO).

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification

Candidates must have passed 12th Standard (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized Board or University.

Mode of Selection

The selection will be through a Computer Based Examination (CBE) followed by a Skill Test in Stenography.
Candidates qualifying the CBE will be called for the Skill Test.
Final selection will be based on the combined performance in the CBE and Skill Test.

Nationality

Candidates must be:

Citizens of India, or
Subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or
Persons of Indian origin migrated from select countries intending permanent settlement in India.

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)

Stenographer Grade ‘C’: 18 to 30 years (Born between 02 August 1996 and 01 August 2008).
Stenographer Grade ‘D’: 18 to 27 years (Born between 02 August 1999 and 01 August 2008).

Age Relaxation

SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
PwBD (OBC): 13 years
PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service
Defence Personnel disabled during hostilities: 3 years (8 years for SC/ST)
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (Group C posts): Up to 40 years (45 years for SC/ST)
Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST)

Certification Requirements

Candidates seeking reservation or age relaxation must provide valid certificates in prescribed formats.
OBC candidates must ensure they are not in the creamy layer.
EWS candidates must produce valid Income & Asset certificates for FY 2026-27.
PwBD candidates must select the correct category while applying and furnish disability certificates when required.

Scribe Assistance for PwBD Candidates

Facility of scribe/assistive technology available for eligible PwBD candidates.
Candidates opting for own scribe must ensure Aadhaar authentication and registration of the scribe on SSC’s portal.
Misrepresentation or violation of scribe rules will lead to cancellation of candidature.

Key Takeaways

SSC Stenographer Exam 2026 offers a significant opportunity with over 700 vacancies.
Candidates must carefully check eligibility, age limits, and reservation rules before applying.
Applications must be submitted online between 24 April – 15 May 2026.
The Computer Based Examination will be held in July–August 2026.

For detailed information, candidates should visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in.

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How to Apply Online

Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in.
Register as a new user by providing your basic details and creating a login ID and password.
Log in using your credentials to access the application form.
Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents as per specifications.
Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes (credit/debit card, net banking, UPI).
Review the filled application form carefully before final submission.
Submit the application and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.