SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 731 Grade C & D Posts

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 731 tentative vacancies for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group B, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group C) posts across various Ministries, Departments, and Government organizations.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have passed 12th standard and are looking for a stable government job in India.

Overview of SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026

Vacancy Details

Note: Detailed category-wise vacancy distribution will be available in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent from a recognized board.

Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)

Age Relaxation

Application Fee

• Payment Mode: Online (UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card)

How to Apply for SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Scroll down to the Important Web Links section
2. Click on the Online Application Form
3. Complete registration and login
4. Fill in personal and educational details
5. Upload required documents
6. Pay the application fee
7. Submit the application form
8. Take a printout for future use

Important Dates

Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Computer Based Examination (CBE)

Exam Pattern

Important Notes on Duration

• The total duration of the examination is 2 hours.
• The exam will have sectional timing, meaning:
  • Part I: 30 minutes
  • Part II: 30 minutes
  • Part III: 60 minutes
• For candidates eligible for a scribe, the total duration will be 2 hours and 40 minutes, distributed as:
  • Part I: 40 minutes
  • Part II: 40 minutes
  • Part III: 80 minutes

2. Skill Test in Stenography

Candidates who qualify in the Computer Based Examination will be required to appear for a Stenography Skill Test. During this test, a 10-minute dictation will be given in either English or Hindi, depending on the option selected by the candidate in the application form. The dictation speed will be 100 words per minute (w.p.m.) for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and 80 w.p.m. for Grade ‘D’.

After the dictation, candidates must transcribe the passage on a computer within the specified time limit as prescribed by the Commission.

3. Document Verification (DV)

• Conducted after final result
• Verification by respective departments

Detailed Syllabus Overview

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies, similarities, differences
• Coding-decoding, series, classification
• Problem-solving and analytical reasoning

General Awareness

• Current affairs
• History, Geography, Polity
• Economy, Science, Sports

English Language

• Grammar and vocabulary
• Sentence correction
• Comprehension passages

Exam Centres in North Eastern Region (NER)

• Itanagar
• Guwahati (Dispur)
• Dibrugarh
• Imphal
• Shillong
• Aizawl
• Kohima
• Agartala
• Jorhat
• Dimapur

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