SSC Stenographer 2026 Recruitment - 731 Posts Grade C/D, Apply Till 15 May, Exam July-Aug

SSC Stenographer 2026 - 731 Posts Grade C/D, Apply Till 15 May

Bhaiyon, Staff Selection Commission (SSC) ne Stenographer Examination 2026 notification 24 April 2026 ko release kar diya. Total 731 vacancies: Grade C + Grade D combined posts. Apply 24 April - 15 May 2026 at ssc.gov.in. 12th pass + shorthand skill (Grade C 100 wpm / Grade D 80 wpm) walon ke liye central govt clerical job with Rs 35,400-1,12,400 (Grade C) / Rs 25,500-81,100 (Grade D) salary. Is guide me vacancy details, eligibility, exam pattern, salary, apply steps - sab clear hai.

Jaldi Karo! Last date 15 May 2026. Selection: CBT (200 marks, 0.25 negative) > Skill Test (10-min dictation). Grade C ya D dono apply kar sakte ho - merit list separate.

SSC Stenographer 2026 - Quick Info

10 September 2026 ki janch: SSC ne 31 August 2026 ko corrigendum nikala hai - Stenographer Grade C aur D ka CBT ab 9 se 15 September 2026 tak chal raha hai, pehle jo 9 se 12 September ghoshit tha wo badal gaya. Admit card, shift aur centre ki poori baat SSC Stenographer admit card page par hai.

Grade-Wise Eligibility + Salary

Common Eligibility:

• 12th pass (any stream) from recognized board/equivalent
• Indian citizenship
• Age relaxation: SC/ST +5Y, OBC +3Y, PwBD +10-15Y, Ex-Servicemen as per rules

Exam Pattern - 2 Stages

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)

• Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
• Mode: Online (CBT - Computer Based Test)
• Language: English + Hindi (English section English-only)

Stage 2: Skill Test - Stenography

• Format: 10-minute dictation in English OR Hindi (candidate choice)
• Transcription on computer:
  • Grade C: 40 min (English) / 55 min (Hindi) - dictation 100 wpm
  • Grade D: 50 min (English) / 65 min (Hindi) - dictation 80 wpm
• Mistake limit: Mistakes >5% of dictation = disqualification
• Qualifying: Yes (mandatory pass) - merit based on CBT marks only
• Speed: Grade C 100 wpm | Grade D 80 wpm

Important: Skill Test qualifying nature ka hai - final merit CBT marks pe banta hai. But skill fail = disqualification.

Application Fee + Payment

Payment mode: SBI Challan / Net Banking / Debit / Credit / UPI.

SSC Stenographer 2026 FAQs

Q: SSC Stenographer 2026 apply last date? A: 15 May 2026 online application + fee. Apply 24 April se start hua. Correction window 20-21 May. Last day rush avoid karo - ssc.gov.in slow hoti hai.

Q: SSC Stenographer me Grade C vs Grade D kya fark? A: Grade C = Pay Level 6 (Rs 35,400+ basic), 100 wpm shorthand, age 18-30. Grade D = Pay Level 4 (Rs 25,500+ basic), 80 wpm, age 18-27. Posting central ministries (C) vs subordinate offices (D).

Q: Stenography seekhe bina apply kar sakte hain? A: Nahi - shorthand speed mandatory hai (Grade C 100 wpm / D 80 wpm). 12th pass = eligible to apply but skill test me fail = disqualified. Pehle steno seekho/practise karo.

Q: SSC Stenographer salary 2026 kitni? A: Grade C: Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400 (Pay Level 6, gross ~Rs 55-65K). Grade D: Rs 25,500 - 81,100 (Pay Level 4, gross ~Rs 38-45K). Plus DA + HRA + TA + medical.

Q: Female ko fee FREE hai SSC Steno me? A: Haan - all female candidates (Gen/OBC/SC/ST) ko fee EXEMPT hai. Plus SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen ko bhi FREE. Sirf Gen/OBC male candidates Rs 100 pay karte hain.

Q: SSC Steno exam pattern 2026? A: CBT 200 marks (50 Reasoning + 50 GA + 100 English), 2 hours, 0.25 negative. Fir 10-min Skill Test dictation (qualifying). Merit CBT marks pe.

Q: Posting kahan milti hai SSC Steno me? A: Central govt ministries (Home, Defence, Finance etc.), subordinate offices, CSSS cadre (Grade C). Pan-India transferable. Delhi NCR posting common for fresh joinees.

Q: 12th + shorthand without certificate eligible? A: Haan - SSC me shorthand certificate mandatory nahi (skill test me prove karna hai). Self-learners apply kar sakte hain. But shorthand institute training recommended for speed.

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Source: ssc.gov.in notification 24 April 2026 + Testbook + Career Power + Adda247 cross-verified. Verified 27 April 2026.