SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 731 Posts
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📊 Quick Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Stenographer Grade C & D |
| Total Vacancies | 731 (Approx) |
| Last Date | 15 May 2026 |
📅 Important Dates
The SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released for central government posts across India.
- 🟢 Application Start Date: 24 April 2026
- 🔴 Last Date to Apply: 15 May 2026 (11:00 PM)
- 💳 Last Date Fee Payment: 16 May 2026
- 🛠️ Correction Window: 20–21 May 2026
- 🧪 Exam Date: July–August 2026
👉 These dates are clearly mentioned in the official notification
📌 Candidates should apply early to avoid last-minute server issues.
📌 Vacancy Details
SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2026. SSC has announced approximately 731 vacancies for Stenographer posts.
🧾 Posts:
- Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group B)
- Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group C)
👉 As per notification, vacancies are tentative and may change
💡 These jobs are available across:
- Ministries
- Departments
- Government organizations
👉 For Detailed vacancies Click Here.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2026
📌 Educational Qualification
- Must have passed 12th standard (Intermediate)
from a recognized board
👉 As mentioned in eligibility section
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
- Grade C: 18 to 30 years
- Grade D: 18 to 27 years
👉 Age calculation is based on official cutoff date
🔻 Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
💰 Salary Structure
SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2026. SSC Stenographer offers stable central govt salary:
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Grade C | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Grade D | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
💡 Additional Benefits:
- DA + HRA
- Job security
- Promotions
🧪 Selection Process
The selection process consists of two main stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Skill Test (Stenography)
👉 Candidates must qualify both stages to get final selection
📊 Exam Pattern
🧾 CBT Exam
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| English | 100 | 100 |
- ⏱️ Duration: 2 Hours
- ❌ Negative Marking: 0.25
👉 As per official exam scheme
📚 Syllabus
📌 Reasoning:
- Analogy
- Series
- Coding-decoding
📌 General Awareness:
- Current affairs
- History
- Polity
📌 English:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
👉 Full syllabus designed to test overall aptitude
⌨️ Skill Test (VERY IMPORTANT)
Candidates who clear CBT must appear for stenography test:
- Grade C: 100 words per minute
- Grade D: 80 words per minute
👉 Dictation + transcription required
💻 How to Apply
Follow these steps:
- Visit official website: https://ssc.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Fill application form
- Upload photo & signature
- Pay fee ₹100 (if applicable)
- Submit form
👉 Last date: 15 May 2026
💰 Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹100
- SC/ST/Women/PwBD: Free
👉 Fee details mentioned in notification
🔥 WHY THIS JOB IS IMPORTANT
This is one of the best entry-level central govt jobs after 12th.
👉 No graduation required
👉 Stable government career
👉 Good salary + promotions
👉 Work in ministries
💡 Perfect for candidates looking for quick govt job entry
❓ FAQs (15 Questions)
- What is SSC Steno 2026?
➡️ Central govt stenographer recruitment - Total vacancies?
➡️ 731 approx - Last date to apply?
➡️ 15 May 2026 - Qualification required?
➡️ 12th pass - Salary?
➡️ ₹25K – ₹1.12L - Is it central govt job?
➡️ Yes - Age limit?
➡️ 18–30 years - Selection process?
➡️ CBT + Skill test - Is there negative marking?
➡️ Yes - Application fee?
➡️ ₹100 - Exam date?
➡️ July–August 2026 - Is experience required?
➡️ No - Job location?
➡️ PAN India - Is skill test mandatory?
➡️ Yes - Best preparation strategy?
➡️ Focus on English + typing
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