SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 326 Posts

SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – The Vacancy notification has been issued by The Staff Selection Commission (SSC). If you are looking for a government job, then you can apply for Grade C Stenographer positions. The application process has started. Fill your application form before the last date to apply through online medium.

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SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Quick Knowledge

Organization:  The Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

PositionGrade C Stenographer (LDCE)
Vacancies326
LocationAcross India
Age Limit
Starting Date22nd December 2025
Closing Date11th January 2026
Mode of Applicationonline
Selection ProcessComputer Based Examination, Short Hand Skill Test (Stenography Test), Evaluation of Record of Service
Official Websitessc.gov.in

Vacancy Details

As Per Rule.

Sr. No.Name of Service/CadreVacancy
1Central Secretariat Stenographers Services267
2Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service08
3Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers Service37
4Election Commission of India Stenographers Service01
5Indian Foreign Service Branch (B) Stenographers13
6Central Vigilance Commission

Education Qualification

To apply this post Candidates should have

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QualificationRegularly appointed Stenographer Grade “D” in the respective participating services/cadres with prescribed length of approved service and other eligibility conditions
Service / CadreEligibility Conditions
Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS)Regularly appointed Stenographer Grade “D” with not less than six years’ approved service as Stenographer Grade “D” as on 01.07.2025.If appointed to Grade “D” on the results of a Competitive or Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, the result should have been announced not less than six years before the crucial date and at least five years’ approved and continuous service in that grade is required.Stenographers Grade “D” on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval of competent authority and those having lien in Grade “D” of the service are eligible if otherwise fulfilling conditions.Relaxation for Direct Recruit Steno Grade D of Select List Year 2018 as per Order No. 6/2/2024-CS.II(C) dated 29.07.2025: one year relaxation in approved service; one year five months relaxation in duration between date of result and crucial date; up to one year six months relaxation in continuous service.Computer Literacy: candidates will be required to transcribe shorthand notes on computers.
Indian Foreign Service Branch (B) StenographersShould have rendered not less than six years’ approved service as per IFS Branch “B” Rules, 2017 and have undergone and successfully completed mandatory training programme(s) as prescribed by Ministry of External Affairs.Eligibility service continues to be five years’ approved service for persons holding Stenographer Grade “D” posts on regular basis before commencement of these rules.
Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers ServiceOn the crucial date, should have rendered not less than three years’ approved and continuous service in Grade “D” of the service.If appointed on the result of a competitive or Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, the result should have been announced not less than three years before the crucial date and at least two years’ approved and continuous service in that grade is required.Stenographers Grade “D” on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval of competent authority and those having lien in Grade “D” are eligible if otherwise fulfilling conditions.
Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers ServiceRegularly appointed Stenographer Grade “D” with not less than six years’ approved service as on 01.07.2025.If appointed on results of a competitive examination, the result should have been announced not less than six years before the crucial date and at least five years’ approved and continuous service in that grade is required.Eligibility service continues to be three years’ approved service for officials holding Grade “D” posts on regular basis before commencement of the rules.Stenographers Grade “D” on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval of competent authority and those having lien in Grade “D” are eligible if otherwise fulfilling conditions.Computer Literacy: candidates will be required to transcribe shorthand notes on computers.
Election Commission of India Stenographers ServiceOn the crucial date, should have rendered not less than three years’ approved and continuous service in Grade “D” of the service.If appointed on result of competitive or Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, the result should have been announced not less than three years before the crucial date and at least two years’ approved and continuous service in that grade is required.Stenographers Grade “D” on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval of competent authority and those having lien in Grade “D” are eligible if otherwise fulfilling conditions.
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)Five years of regular service in the grade of Stenographer Grade “D” in the Commission after appointment thereto as on the crucial date.

Age Limit

To apply, the Minimum and Maximum age of the candidate should be

  • Minimum Age : — Years
  • Maximum Age : — Years
  • The notice does not prescribe explicit minimum or maximum age limits; eligibility is based on length of approved service in Stenographer Grade “D” as on crucial date 01.07.2025.
  • Crucial date for counting approved service for all participating services/cadres is 01.07.2025.

Salary

As per offical Website the Monthly Salary is Rs. — – —- /- Per Month.

SalaryAs per service/cadre rules (not specified in the notice)

Selection Process

Selection ProcessComputer Based Examination, Short Hand Skill Test (Stenography Test), Evaluation of Record of Service

Exam Pattern (Computer Based Examination)

  • Each Question = 1 Mark
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer

Total = 200 Questions | 200 Marks

SubjectNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
General Awareness5050
Quantitative Aptitude1515
General Intelligence (Reasoning)2525
English Language7575
Computer Fundamentals353590 Minutes

Syllabus (Subject-wise)

1. General Awareness

  • Current Events (National & International)
  • History, Geography, Polity, Economy
  • General Science & Scientific Research
  • Awards, Sports, Books & Authors
  • Static GK (Important Days, Capitals, Currency, Organizations, etc.)

2. Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number System, Decimals & Fractions
  • Simplification, Ratio & Proportion
  • Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work
  • Mensuration, Geometry, Data Interpretation

3. General Intelligence (Reasoning)

  • Analogies, Similarities & Differences
  • Coding-Decoding, Series (Number & Alphabet)
  • Syllogism, Statement & Conclusion
  • Puzzles, Seating Arrangement
  • Blood Relation, Direction Sense
  • Venn Diagram, Non-Verbal Reasoning

4. English Language

  • Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution)
  • Grammar (Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Correction)
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Cloze Test
  • Para Jumbles

5. Computer Fundamentals

  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Internet, Email, Networking Basics
  • Operating System, Computer Hardware & Software
  • Shortcut Keys
  • Basics of Cyber Security

Application Fee

As per offical Website the Application Fee is

  • All Other Candidates: 
  • SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen: Rs. Nill

How to Apply for SSC Recruitment 2026

If you want to apply for these posts, then you have to apply through online. Complete information about how to apply is given below. Follow the information given below and you can apply easily.

You can use the online medium to apply for this post.

To apply, first go to the official website – ssc.gov.in

At the top you will see a button of SSC Recruitment 2026. SSC Notification which has to be clicked

An application form will appear in front of you from which you have to fill fill your personal details and register

After filling the form, pay the application fee through online mode and click on the submit button.

Take a print out of the failed application form which will be useful for future use.

In this way you can easily fill up the form.

Address to send the Application FormThe Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (Northern Region), Block No.12, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.

Important Date

The important dates for the SSC Recruitment 2026 are here –

Dates for submission of online applications22.12.2025 to 11.01.2026
Last date and time for receipt of online applications11.01.2026 (23:00 hours)
Schedule of Computer Based ExaminationTo be intimated later
Last date and time for receipt of printed online applications with documents in SSC (NR)27.01.2026 (18:00 hours)
Last date and time for receipt of printed online applications with documents for candidates abroad / A&N / Lakshadweep03.02.2026 (18:00 hours)

Important Link Check Here

You can get all the information by clicking on the notification link apply link and official website link given below.

Notification Link – CLICK HERE

Apply LINK – CLICK HERE

Official Website – CHECK HERE

Address to send the Application FormThe Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (Northern Region), Block No.12, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.
FAQs about SSC Recruitment 2026

If you have any questions based on the above information then their answers are as follows

How can I apply for SSC Recruitment 2026?
Applications are to be sent via email only. Send your application ssc.gov.in along with the required documents.

What is the age limit for SSC Recruitment 2026?
The Minimum and Maximum age limit is 18 years.

What is the salary for the SSC Recruitment 2026?
The monthly salary for the position Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/- Per Month.

What is the last date to apply for SSC Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 11th January 2026.

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