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SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' 2026 Exam Hub

Get everything in one place - latest notification, syllabus, admit card, result, skill test standards, official links, and mock tests designed for serious preparation.

Posts
Approx 731
Vacancies
Qualification
12th Pass
As on 01.08.2026
Selection
CBE + Skill
Written + Steno
Language
Hindi / English
Bilingual prep
Quick status
Notification LiveApply by 15 MayAdmit Card July 2026

Data aligned to the official SSC notification dated 24.04.2026.

Exam overview

Core details for vacancy, qualification, selection mode, and preparation.

Total postsVacancy
731

731 vacancies, approximately, for Stenographer Grade C and Grade D.

EducationEligibility
12th Pass

Passed 12th standard or equivalent from a recognized board as of 01.08.2026.

Selection modeStages
CBE + Skill

Computer Based Examination followed by qualifying Skill Test in Stenography.

PreparationPractice
10+ Tests

10+ high-quality mock tests and topic-wise quizzes for serious preparation.

Important dates

Official SSC Stenographer 2026 recruitment timeline.

24 April 2026

Notification released

Official SSC Stenographer Grade C and D 2026 notification published.

24 April 2026

Application starts

Online application window opens on the SSC portal.

15 May 2026 (23:00 hrs)

Last date to apply

Final deadline for completing the online application form.

20 May to 21 May 2026

Correction window

Candidates can edit submitted applications during the correction period.

July - August 2026

CBT exam date

Computer Based Examination window for eligible applicants.

As per schedule

Skill test date

Skill test schedule will be published after the CBE stage.

Eligibility and fee

Age, education, and application fee requirements from the 2026 notification.

Educational qualification

Candidate must have passed 12th standard or equivalent from a recognized board.
The qualification must be possessed as of 01.08.2026.
Document proof will be required during verification or as per SSC schedule.

Age limit

Grade C: 18-30 years.
Grade D: 18-27 years.
Upper age relaxation applies as per SSC rules.

Application fee

Application fee: ₹100.
Women candidates are exempted.
SC, ST, PwBD, and eligible ESM candidates are exempted.

Skill test standards

Dictation speed and transcription time for Grade C and Grade D stenography posts.

Dictation speed

Grade C100 w.p.m.
Grade D80 w.p.m.
ModeStenography
Stage typeQualifying

Transcription time

Grade C English40 Minutes
Grade C Hindi55 Minutes
Grade D English50 Minutes
Grade D Hindi65 Minutes

Preparation focus

Speed targetDaily dictation
AccuracyLow error rate
LanguageHindi / English
Typing rhythmTimed practice

Syllabus blocks

Written exam pattern: 2-hour duration, 200 marks, and 0.25 negative marking.

General Intelligence & Reasoning (50)

Analogies
Similarities and differences
Problem solving
Decision making
Arithmetical reasoning

General Awareness (50)

Current events
India and neighbouring countries
History and culture
Geography and polity
Economics and scientific research

English Language & Comprehension (100)

Vocabulary
Grammar
Sentence structure
Synonyms and antonyms
Comprehension and writing ability

Exam Pattern

Duration: 2 hours
Total marks: 200
Total questions: 200
Negative marking: 0.25 marks
Question type: Objective