SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 731 Posts

Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2026 notification for candidates who want to apply for stenographer posts in various ministries, departments, organisations, attached offices and subordinate offices of the Government of India. Candidates searching for a new job vacancy in government departments can apply online through the official SSC portal before the closing date. As per the latest update, the online application started on 24 April 2026, the last date is 15 May 2026 up to 11 PM, and around 731 vacancies have been announced.

This recruitment is a good opportunity for candidates looking for central government stenography jobs after passing the 10+2 level. Before applying, candidates should read the official notification carefully and check important details such as eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, skill test requirements, documents, correction window and important dates.

Particular	Details
Recruitment Name	SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission
Post Name	Stenographer Grade C and Grade D
Advertisement Number	Not specified in the provided competitor article
Total Posts	731
Form Mode	Online Form
Job Location	All India
Exam Level	National Level
Application Start Date	24 April 2026
Last Date to Apply	15 May 2026 up to 11 PM
Official Website	SSC official website
Selection Process	Computer-Based Examination, Stenography Skill Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination

Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D exam to recruit eligible candidates for stenography posts. The 2026 recruitment notification has been released, and candidates can submit their online application between 24 April 2026 and 15 May 2026.

Candidates should complete the form early instead of waiting for the last date because late submission may create issues due to heavy traffic, payment failure or document upload errors. The final application will be accepted only after successful submission and, where applicable, fee payment.

Event	Date
Starting Date	24 April 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	15 May 2026 up to 11 PM
Last Date to Pay Exam Fee	16 May 2026
Application Correction Date	20 May to 21 May 2026
CBT Exam Date	July / August 2026
Skill Test Exam Date	As per schedule

Candidates are advised to verify all dates from the official SSC website because examination dates, admit card release dates and skill test dates may be updated later. The latest online update also confirms that the Computer-Based Examination is expected between July and August 2026.

Category	Application Fee
General	₹100
OBC	₹100
EWS	₹100
SC	₹0
ST	₹0
Ex-Servicemen	₹0
All Female Candidates	₹0

Correction Attempt	Charges
First Time Correction	₹200
Second Time Correction	₹500

Candidates can pay the examination fee through debit card, credit card, net banking or offline e-challan, where available. Candidates who are required to pay the fee must complete the payment successfully. If the required application fee is not submitted, the application form may be treated as incomplete.

Age will be calculated as on 1 August 2026.

Post	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
Stenographer Grade D	18 Years	27 Years
Stenographer Grade C	18 Years	30 Years

Age relaxation will be given as per government rules for eligible categories such as SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and ex-servicemen.

Post Name	Vacancies
SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D	731

The total number of vacancies is around 731. Detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy information may be released separately on the official SSC website later.

Post Name	Qualification
SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D	Candidates must have passed 10+2 / Intermediate / Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university. Candidates must also have stenography skills as required for Grade C and Grade D posts.

The latest update mentions that candidates should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board or university by 1 August 2026. Only candidates with stenography skills are eligible for this examination.

Candidates who qualify in the Computer-Based Examination will have to appear for the stenography skill test. The transcription time is different for Grade C and Grade D posts.

Post	English Transcription Time	Hindi Transcription Time
Stenographer Grade D	50 Minutes	65 Minutes
Stenographer Grade C	40 Minutes	55 Minutes

Candidates should practice shorthand and transcription regularly because the skill test is an important stage of the selection process.

For SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026, the Computer-Based Examination will be conducted online. The paper will include objective-type multiple-choice questions from General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and General English and Comprehension.

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Intelligence and Reasoning	50	50	2 Hours
General Awareness	50	50
General English and Comprehension	100	100
Total	200	200	2 Hours

The latest exam pattern update also confirms that the CBT is conducted online, questions are objective type, the paper is available in English and Hindi except the English section, and there is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

The selection process for SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:

The latest update for SSC Stenographer Recruitment confirms that the selection process includes a Computer-Based Test followed by a stenography skill test. After the final result, document verification will be conducted by the concerned departments, and candidates must produce original certificates, mark sheets and educational qualification proof when required.

Candidates must complete One-Time Registration on the new SSC website before filling out the SSC Stenographer Recruitment application form. Earlier registrations created on the old SSC platform will not be valid for new applications on the new portal. For SSC Stenographer Recruitment, SSC has also advised candidates to use Aadhaar-based authentication to make verification easier during the examination process.

For SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026, SSC has introduced live photograph capture in the application module. Instead of uploading an old pre-captured photograph, candidates may need to capture a live photo through a webcam, computer/laptop camera, or Android device.

Candidates should follow these photo instructions:

These live photo instructions are based on SSC’s official OTR notice for the new website and application module.

Candidates should keep the following details and documents ready before filling out the SSC Stenographer online form:

Keeping all documents ready before starting the form helps avoid mistakes and delays during the application process.

Candidates can follow these steps to apply online for SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2026:

Candidates should apply before 15 May 2026 to avoid last-minute issues. Candidates facing problems during the application process can contact the SSC toll-free helpline number 1800 309 3063, as mentioned in the latest online update.

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