Official Context

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), under Government of India, will conduct an Open Competitive Computer Based Examination for recruitment to:

• Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group B, Non-Gazetted)
• Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group C)

Recruitment is for various Ministries, Departments, Attached/Subordinate Offices, and Statutory Bodies across India.

Eligibility Condition: Candidate must have stenography skills.

Helpline: 1800 309 3063

Complete Important Dates

• Application Start: 24 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 15 May 2026 (23:00 hrs)
• Last Date Fee Payment: 16 May 2026 (23:00 hrs)
• Correction Window: 20 May – 21 May 2026 (23:00 hrs)
• Exam: July – August 2026

Vacancy Details

• Total Vacancies: Approx. 731
• Final vacancies will be updated on SSC website
• No State-wise / Zone-wise vacancy data

Reservation Policy

• SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen
• ESM reservation only applicable to Grade D
• Reservation implemented by User Departments

Disability (PwBD) Details

Posts are suitable for multiple disability categories including:

• Blind (B), Low Vision (LV)
• Deaf (D), Hard of Hearing (HH)
• Locomotor Disabilities (OA, OL, BL, OAL, CP, etc.)
• Autism, Intellectual Disability, Mental Illness
• Multiple Disabilities

Functional Requirements:

• Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending
• Reading/Writing, Seeing, Hearing, Communication

Nationality

• Citizen of India
• OR Subject of Nepal/Bhutan
• OR Person of Indian origin from specified countries

Certificate of eligibility required in some cases.

Age Limit (As on 01-08-2026)

• Grade C: 18–30 years
• Grade D: 18–27 years

DOB Range:

• Grade C: 02-08-1996 to 01-08-2008
• Grade D: 02-08-1999 to 01-08-2008

Detailed Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD: 10–15 years
• ESM: 3 years after service deduction
• Central Govt Employees: up to 40/45 years
• Widows/Divorced Women: up to 35/40 years

Educational Qualification

• Must pass 12th or equivalent
• Cut-off Date: 01 August 2026
• Open/Distance degrees valid if UGC approved

Application Process

1. Visit SSC Website
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
3. Fill Application Form
4. Upload Live Photo + Signature
5. Pay Fee
6. Submit Application

Photo & Signature Rules

• Live photo capture required
• No cap, mask, glasses
• Clear frontal image mandatory
• Signature: 10–20 KB (JPEG)

Application Fee

• ₹100 for General/OBC
• Free for Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM

Modes: UPI / Net Banking / Cards

Application Correction Rules

• First correction: ₹200
• Second correction: ₹500
• Only 2 corrections allowed

Exam Pattern (CBT)

• Total Time: 2 Hours
• Negative Marking: 0.25
• Objective Type Questions
• Hindi & English Medium

Detailed Syllabus

• Reasoning: Analogies, Series, Visual Memory
• General Awareness: Current Affairs, Polity, History, Geography
• English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension

Skill Test (Stenography)

• Dictation: 10 minutes
• Grade C: 100 WPM
• Grade D: 80 WPM
• Transcription on computer

Scribe & Extra Time Rules

• 20 min extra per hour
• Scribe must be registered (OTR + Aadhaar)
• One scribe for one candidate only
• Wrong details → cancellation

Exam Centres

• 3 centres must be selected
• Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat included (NER)
• No change allowed later

Document Verification

• 10th Certificate
• 12th Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• PwBD Certificate
• Photo ID
• 2 Photos
• NOC (if govt employee)

FAQs

Q. Last Date? → 15 May 2026

Q. Qualification? → 12th Pass

Q. Negative Marking? → Yes (0.25)

Q. Skill Test Mandatory? → Yes