SSC Stenographer 2026 Recruitment- Apply Online for 731 Posts

SSC Stenographer 2026 Recruitment out. SSC has announced a significant opportunity for the lateral recruitment of 731 posts of Stenographer. Interested Indian citizens who meet the eligibility criteria can begin their online application process from 24th April 2026, and must complete their submission (Last Date to Apply Online is 15th May, 2026) and fee payment by the final deadline of 16th May, 2026. The minimum age is 18 years and maximum age for group D and group C is 27 and 30 respectively. To help you apply quickly and easily, we have provided the direct link for apply Online Form.

Name of the Post:- SSC Stenographer 2026 Recruitment- Apply Online for 731 Posts

Total Vacancy:- 731 Posts

Application Fee

Categories	Exam Fee
For General/ OBC/ EWS	₹ 100/-
For SC/ ST/ Pwd	₹0/-
For Female	₹0/-
Payment Mode:	Online

Important Dates

Online Application Start Date	24 April 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	15th May, 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment	16th May, 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Date of “Window for Application Form Correction” and online payment of Correction charges	20-05-2026 to 21-05-2026 (23:00 hrs)
Admit Card  Release Date	7 to 10 days before exam
Exam Date	July – August 2026
Result	Updated soon

Overview

Item	Overview
Exam name	SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Examination, 2026
Post(s)	Stenographer Grade C (Group B, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade D (Group C)
Tentative vacancies	Approximately 731 vacancies (updated post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be posted later)
Online application dates	24-04-2026 to 15-05-2026
Last date to apply	15-05-2026 (23:00 hrs)
Last date for fee payment	16-05-2026 (23:00 hrs)
Correction window	20-05-2026 to 21-05-2026 (23:00 hrs)
CBT exam schedule	July–August 2026
Age limit	Grade C: 18–30 years; Grade D: 18–27 years as on 01-08-2026
Educational qualification	Must have passed 12th standard or equivalent from a recognized Board/University by 01-08-2026
Application fee	₹100
Fee exemption	Women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempted from fee payment
Mode of fee payment	Online only: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay debit cards
CBT pattern	3 parts: Reasoning (50 Q, 50 marks), General Awareness (50 Q, 50 marks), English Language & Comprehension (100 Q, 100 marks); total time 2 hours
Negative marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Selection process	CBT → Skill Test in Stenography → final selection; Skill Test is qualifying in nature
Skill test speed	Grade C: 100 w.p.m.; Grade D: 80 w.p.m. in dictation for 10 minutes, followed by transcription on computer

SSC Stenographer 2026 Recruitment Age Limit

Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 27 Years. (Grade-D) Maximum Age: 30 Years. (Grade-D) Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

Vacancy Details

Post	Total Vacancies
Stenographer Grade C , D	731
Total	731

Education Qualification

Post	Educational Qualification	Cut-off Date	Note
Stenographer Grade C (Group B, Non-Gazetted)	Must have passed 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University	On or before 01.08.2026	Candidates must also have stenography skills.
Stenographer Grade D (Group C)	Must have passed 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University	On or before 01.08.2026	Candidates must also have stenography skills.

SSC Stenographer 2026 Recruitment Selection Process

CBT : Objective Type Multiple Choice only Descriptive Skill Test in Stenography

SSC Stenographer 2026 Recruitment Important Links

Description	Link
Join Us	WhatsApp (Click here)
Apply Online	Click here for Apply (Direct Link)
Official Notification PDF	Click here
Official Website	Click here
Admit Card	7 to 10 days before exam
Result	Updated soon

Note:- Please read the official notification carefully before filling out the exam form.

How to apply for SSC Stenographer 2026 Recruitment

Step	What to do
1	Apply only in online mode through the SSC new website or the my SSC mobile app.
2	If you have not created OTR on the new SSC website, complete One-Time Registration first. The old OTR from the previous website will not work here.
3	The notice advises candidates to choose Aadhaar-based authentication while completing OTR.
4	Fill in the application form carefully, capture your live photograph, upload your signature, and upload required certificates if applicable.
5	Before submitting, check the preview carefully and make sure all details are correct.
6	Submit the application after verifying the details.
7	Pay the fee online if you are not exempted. The fee is ₹100, and the last date for fee payment is 16-05-2026.
8	If you need corrections, use the correction window from 20-05-2026 to 21-05-2026.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

FAQ	Answer
Who can apply for SSC Stenographer 2026 Recruitment?	Candidates must have passed 12th standard or equivalent from a recognized Board or University on or before 01.08.2026 and must have stenography skills.
What is the age limit for SSC Stenographer 2026 Recruitment?	Grade C: 18 to 30 years; Grade D: 18 to 27 years, as on 01.08.2026.
Can I apply for both Grade C and Grade D?	Yes. The application form allows you to choose Grade C, Grade D, or both.
What is the application fee?	The fee is ₹100. Women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, and eligible ESM candidates are exempted.
Is the skill test compulsory?	Yes. The skill test is mandatory, but it is qualifying in nature. Final selection is based on CBT merit after qualifying it.
Is there a correction window?	Yes. Candidates can correct the form from 20-05-2026 to 21-05-2026, and the notice allows re-submission during that window.
When is the CBT expected?	The Computer Based Examination is scheduled for July–August 2026.