{"id":22314,"date":"2026-04-25T16:42:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T11:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/ssc-stenographer-recruitment-2026-notification-out-apply-online-for-731-posts\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T17:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T11:30:58","slug":"ssc-stenographer-recruitment-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/ssc-stenographer-recruitment-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out \u2013 Apply Online for 731 Posts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC)<\/strong> has officially released the SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification<\/strong> on 24 April 2026<\/strong>. This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for 12th-pass candidates<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>aiming for a secure central government job<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A total of approximately 731 vacancies<\/strong> have been announced for Stenographer Grade C and Grade D posts<\/strong> across various ministries and departments of the Government of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidates can now apply online through the official website. In this article, you\u2019ll get complete details about eligibility, vacancy, exam pattern, salary, selection process, and how to apply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Overview<\/a><\/li>
SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Important Links<\/a><\/li>
\ud83d\udcc5 SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates<\/a><\/li>
\ud83d\udcca SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2026<\/a>
\ud83d\udccc Posts:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
\ud83c\udfaf SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility 2026<\/a>
\ud83c\udf93 Educational Qualification<\/a><\/li>
\ud83e\uddd3 Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)<\/a><\/li>
Age Relaxation:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
\ud83d\udcb0 SSC Stenographer Salary 2026<\/a>
Grade C:<\/a><\/li>
Grade D:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
\ud83d\udcdd SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2026<\/a>
\ud83d\udcbb Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
\u270d\ufe0f Skill Test in Stenography<\/a>
\u23f1\ufe0f Transcription Time:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
\ud83d\udcc8 SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process<\/a><\/li>
\ud83d\udcb8 SSC Stenographer Application Fee<\/a><\/li>
\ud83c\udf10 How to Apply for SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026<\/a><\/li>
\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Application Correction Window<\/a><\/li>
\ud83d\udcda SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026<\/a>
English:<\/a><\/li>
Reasoning:<\/a><\/li>
General Awareness:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
\ud83c\udfe2 Job Role & Responsibilities<\/a>
Grade C:<\/a><\/li>
Grade D:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
\ud83d\udccd Job Location<\/a><\/li>
\u2753 FAQs \u2013 SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026<\/a>
Q1. How many vacancies are available?<\/a><\/li>
Q2. What is the qualification required?<\/a><\/li>
Q3. Is there negative marking?<\/a><\/li>
Q4. What is skill test speed?<\/a><\/li>
Q5. Is skill test qualifying?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
\ud83d\udccc Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n
<\/span>SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/strong><\/th> Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Organization<\/strong><\/td> Staff Selection Commission (SSC)<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Name<\/strong><\/td> SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Exam 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Post Name<\/strong><\/td> Stenographer Grade \u2018C\u2019 & \u2018D\u2019<\/td><\/tr>
Total Vacancies<\/strong><\/td> Approx. 731<\/td><\/tr>
Notification Date<\/strong><\/td> 24 April 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Application Mode<\/strong><\/td> Online<\/td><\/tr>
Application Dates<\/strong><\/td> 24 April \u2013 15 May 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date for Fee Payment<\/strong><\/td> 16 May 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Correction Window<\/strong><\/td> 20 \u2013 21 May 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Date (CBT)<\/strong><\/td> July \u2013 August 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Selection Process<\/strong><\/td> CBT + Skill Test + Document Verification<\/td><\/tr>
Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/td> 12th Pass<\/td><\/tr>
Age Limit<\/strong><\/td> Grade C: 18\u201330 yrs
Grade D: 18\u201327 yrs<\/td><\/tr>
Application Fee<\/strong><\/td> \u20b9100 (Gen\/OBC)
Free for SC\/ST\/Women\/PwBD\/ESM<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Mode<\/strong><\/td> Computer-Based Test<\/td><\/tr>
Negative Marking<\/strong><\/td> 0.25 marks<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/strong><\/td> https:\/\/ssc.gov.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Important Links<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Description<\/strong><\/th> Link<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
\ud83d\udcc4 Official Notification PDF<\/td> Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
\ud83c\udf10 Official Website<\/td> https:\/\/ssc.gov.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\udcdd Apply Online Link<\/td> https:\/\/ssc.gov.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\udd10 One-Time Registration (OTR)<\/td> https:\/\/ssc.gov.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
\u270f\ufe0f Application Correction Window<\/td> 20\u201321 May 2026<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\udcb3 Fee Payment Link<\/td> Available on SSC Portal<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\udce5 Admit Card Download<\/td> Coming Soon<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\udcca Exam City \/ Status<\/td> Coming Soon<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\udce2 Result & Answer Key<\/td> Will be updated on SSC website<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>\ud83d\udcc5 SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Notification Release Date:<\/strong> 24 April 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Application Start Date:<\/strong> 24 April 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Last Date to Apply:<\/strong> 15 May 2026 (11:00 PM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Last Date for Fee Payment:<\/strong> 16 May 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Correction Window:<\/strong> 20\u201321 May 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
CBT Exam Date:<\/strong> July \u2013 August 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udcca SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Total Vacancies:<\/strong> ~731 (Tentative)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>\ud83d\udccc Posts:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Stenographer Grade \u2018C\u2019 (Group B)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Stenographer Grade \u2018D\u2019 (Group C)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These posts are available in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Central Ministries<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Government Departments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Various organizations across India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>\ud83c\udfaf SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>\ud83c\udf93 Educational Qualification<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Must have passed 12th class (Intermediate)<\/strong> from a recognized board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>\ud83e\uddd3 Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Grade C:<\/strong> 18\u201330 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Grade D:<\/strong> 18\u201327 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Age Relaxation:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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SC\/ST: 5 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
OBC: 3 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
PwBD: up to 15 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ex-Servicemen: as per rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udcb0 SSC Stenographer Salary 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Grade C:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Pay Scale: \u20b99,300 \u2013 \u20b934,800<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Grade Pay: \u20b94,200<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Approx Basic: \u20b914,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Grade D:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Pay Scale: \u20b95,200 \u2013 \u20b920,200<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Grade Pay: \u20b92,400<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Approx Basic: \u20b97,600<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Additional Benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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DA (Dearness Allowance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
HRA (House Rent Allowance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
TA (Travel Allowance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Job security & promotions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udcdd SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>\ud83d\udcbb Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Section<\/th> Questions<\/th> Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
General Intelligence & Reasoning<\/td> 50<\/td> 50<\/td><\/tr>
General Awareness<\/td> 50<\/td> 50<\/td><\/tr>
English Language<\/td> 100<\/td> 100<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td> 200<\/strong><\/td> 200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u23f1\ufe0f Duration: 2 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u2757 Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>\u270d\ufe0f Skill Test in Stenography<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Candidates who clear CBT will appear for the skill test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dictation: 10 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Speed Required:\n
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Grade C:<\/strong> 100 words per minute<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Grade D:<\/strong> 80 words per minute<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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English: 40\u201350 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hindi: 55\u201365 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Skill test is qualifying in nature<\/strong> (marks not counted in final merit)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udcc8 SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The selection process includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Skill Test (Stenography)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Document Verification (DV)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Final selection is based on CBT performance + qualifying skill test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udcb8 SSC Stenographer Application Fee<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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General\/OBC: \u20b9100<\/li>\n\n\n\n
No Fee for:<\/strong>\n
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SC\/ST<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women<\/li>\n\n\n\n
PwBD<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ex-Servicemen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>\ud83c\udf10 How to Apply for SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Visit the official website \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/ssc.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Click on Apply Online<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fill the application form carefully<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Upload photo & signature<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pay the application fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Submit and download confirmation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Tip: Apply early to avoid last-minute issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Application Correction Window<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dates: 20\u201321 May 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Correction allowed: 2 times only<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fees:\n
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First correction: \u20b9200<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Second correction: \u20b9500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udcda SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>English:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Grammar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vocabulary<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Synonyms\/Antonyms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reading comprehension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Reasoning:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Coding-decoding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Analogy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Puzzles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Number series<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>General Awareness:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Current affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
History<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Geography<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Polity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>\ud83c\udfe2 Job Role & Responsibilities<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Grade C:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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High-level stenography work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Drafting & documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Administrative assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Grade D:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Typing and stenography<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Clerical tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Office support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udccd Job Location<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Posting can be anywhere in India<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
All India Service Liability applies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>\u2753 FAQs \u2013 SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q1. How many vacancies are available?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Around 731 posts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q2. What is the qualification required?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 12th pass<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q3. Is there negative marking?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Yes, 0.25 marks per wrong answer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q4. What is skill test speed?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 100 wpm (Grade C), 80 wpm (Grade D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Q5. Is skill test qualifying?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udccc Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026<\/strong> is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to enter the central government sector after 12th<\/strong>. With a good number of vacancies, structured selection process, and stable career growth, this exam is highly competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Start your preparation early and focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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English language<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Typing & shorthand speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Current affairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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