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

ABy Abhishek · Bihar Sarkari Naukri Expert

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Updated: 27 April 2026

👥 731 PostsRs 35,400 - Rs 1,12,400 (Grade C, Pay Level 6) | Rs 25,500 - Rs 81,100 (Grade D, Pay Level 4)⏰ Last: 15 May 2026🎓 12th pass + Stenography skills (...

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

⚡ 30-SECOND SUMMARY

SSC Stenographer 2026 - 731 vacancies (Grade C + Grade D). Apply 24 April - 15 May at ssc.gov.in. Exam July-August 2026. 12th pass + shorthand 100/80 wpm, CBT + Skill Test.

Important Dates

Notification Released

2026-04-24

Application Start

2026-04-24

Application Last Date

2026-05-15

Correction Window

2026-05-20

CBT Exam (Tentative)

2026-07-15

Application Fee

General / BC / EBC₹100

SC / ST₹0

Female (Bihar)₹0

Payment: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI

🎓 Eligibility & Overview▾

Organization

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

Last Date

15 May 2026

Qualification

12th pass + Stenography skills (Grade C: 100 wpm, Grade D: 80 wpm)

Age Limit

18-30 years (Grade C) | 18-27 years (Grade D) - as on 1 Aug 2026

📝 Kaise Apply Karein (8 steps)▾

How to Apply

1ssc.gov.in pe jaao > 'New Registration' (one-time)
2Login > 'Apply' section me 'Stenographer Examination 2026' click karo
3Personal + educational + category details fill karo
4Photo + signature upload (specifications per notification)
5Grade preference (C / D / Both) select karo
6Exam city preference set karo (3 choices)
7Fee pay karo (Rs 100 Gen/OBC, FREE for Female/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen)
8Submit + confirmation page printout save

Required Documents

12th Pass Marksheet/Certificate (cutoff 1 Aug 2026)

Stenography Skill Certificate (if available)

10th Marksheet (DOB proof)

Aadhaar Card + PAN Card

Caste Certificate (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS) if applicable

PwBD Certificate (if applicable)

Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)

Passport Photo + Signature (scanned)

📄 Complete Details▾

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

Detail	Information
Organization	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Total Posts	731 (Grade C + Grade D combined)
Notification Date	24 April 2026
Apply Window	24 April - 15 May 2026
Correction Window	20-21 May 2026
CBT Exam	July-August 2026 (tentative)
Posting	Central Govt Ministries / Departments / Subordinate Offices
Official Portal	ssc.gov.in

Grade-Wise Eligibility + Salary

Detail	Grade C	Grade D
Age Limit	18-30 years	18-27 years
Pay Level	Pay Level 6	Pay Level 4
Pay Scale	Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400	Rs 25,500 - 81,100
Shorthand Speed	100 wpm	80 wpm
Transcription Time	40 min English / 55 min Hindi	50 min English / 65 min Hindi
Cutoff Date	1 Aug 2026	1 Aug 2026

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)

Section	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence + Reasoning	50	50
General Awareness	50	50
English Language + Comprehension	100	100
Total	200	200

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

Category	Fee
General / OBC-NCL / EWS / Male	Rs 100
Female (all categories)	FREE
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen	FREE

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.