SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2026
Conducted by: Staff Selection Commission
Last Date to Apply: 15 May 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
15 May 2026
Closed
Salary
₹25,500 - ₹1,42,400
Age limit
Grade C: 18-30, Grade D: 18-27 years
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/Female/PwD: Nil
About This Exam
Recruitment for Stenographer Grade C and Grade D posts in central government. Application closed; CBE exam scheduled Jul-Aug 2026.
Conducting Body
Staff Selection Commission
Total Vacancies
1,170
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Released
24 April 2026
Application End Date
15 May 2026
CBE Exam Date
01 August 2026
Eligibility Criteria
12th Standard pass from a recognized Board
Age limit
Grade C: 18-30, Grade D: 18-27 years
18-30 years
OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years
Educational Qualification
12th pass with stenography skills
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/Female/PwD: Nil
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
CBT → Skill Test (Stenography) → Document Verification
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹25,500 - ₹1,42,400
Range: ₹25,500 - ₹1,42,400
Pay Level 4 (Grade D) to Pay Level 7 (Grade C)
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Medical, Pension
Job Role & Responsibilities
Stenographer Grade C (Group B) and Grade D (Group C) in central government
Career Growth & Promotions
Stenographer Grade D → Grade C → PA → PS → PPS through promotions.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/Female/PwD: Nil
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