The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (Notice No. HQ-C1601/2026-STENO) for the selection of eligible candidates for SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2026 Notification. Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility conditions can review the detailed breakdown of vacancies, educational qualifications, age criteria, salary package, and application procedure below.
Recruitment Fast Facts
- Conducting Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Post / Role: SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2026 Notification
- Advertisement Ref: Notice No. HQ-C1601/2026-STENO
- Total Vacancies: 2,006 Posts (Stenographer Grade C & Grade D)
- Educational Criteria: 12th Standard (10+2) Pass with Shorthand / Typing certification or proficiency
- Age Limit: Grade C: 18 to 30 Years | Grade D: 18 to 27 Years (Relaxation as per rules)
- Remuneration / Pay Scale: Grade C: Pay Level 6 (₹ 35,400 to ₹ 1,12,400) | Grade D: Pay Level 4 (₹ 25,500 to ₹ 81,100)
- Job Location: Central Government Ministries, Departments & Subordinate Offices
- Employment Type: Regular Central Civil Service
- Selection Process: Computer-Based Examination (General Intelligence, Reasoning, GA, English) and Mandatory Skill Test in Stenography
Key Deadlines and Schedule
Candidates must take note of the crucial dates below to ensure timely submission before the registration portal closes:
| Notification Release Date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 Aug 2026 (11:00 PM IST) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Examination / Selection Schedule | October–November 2026 |
Application Fee Details
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹ 100/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Nil (Women, SC, ST, PwBD, ESM exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online Net Banking, UPI, Credit / Debit Cards
Selection Procedure & Stages
The recruitment process strictly follows the official recruitment rules outlined by Staff Selection Commission (SSC):
- Stage 1 (Screening / Prelims): Computer-Based Test (CBT) or preliminary written examination to assess foundational aptitude.
- Stage 2 (Mains / Technical Examination): Subject-specific or comprehensive examination evaluating core competency.
- Stage 3 (Interview / Skill Evaluation): Personality test, document verification, and physical/skill assessment where applicable.
- Stage 4 (Final Merit & Medical): Preparation of category-wise merit list followed by mandatory medical fitness verification.
Required Documents for Application
- Valid Aadhaar Card or Government Identity Proof
- Recent Passport-Size Color Photograph and Scanned Signature
- Educational Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates (Matriculation onward)
- Category / Caste / EWS / PwD Certificate (if claiming reservation)
- Active Mobile Number and Email ID for OTP verification and correspondence
Direct Official Recruitment & Application Links
Verified Primary Source: 10 Oct 2026
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