SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially triggered the nationwide online application server for the Stenographer Grade 'C' (Group 'B' Non-Gazetted) and Grade 'D' (Group 'C') Examination 2026. This central recruitment pathway targets proficient individuals with stenographic skills to occupy essential secretarial layouts within various Union Ministries, Departments, and attached central institutions.

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🎓 Academic Standard Node: Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard / Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board or University.
🎂 Age Allocation Windows:
• Stenographer Grade C: 18 to 30 Years as per institutional verification rules.
• Stenographer Grade D: 18 to 27 Years (Standard statutory upper limit relaxations apply fully for OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD candidate cycles).

1. Computer-Based Exam Pattern & Skill Test Framework

The selection process bypasses standard mathematics entirely, evaluating aspirants via a unique tracking blueprint:

  • Written Evaluation Node: Comprises 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) testing General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Qs), General Awareness (50 Qs), and English Language & Comprehension (100 Qs). Penalty tracking factor of 0.25 marks applies to incorrect nodes.
  • Shorthand Skill Parameter: Shortlisted candidates face an intensive dictation test for 10 minutes in either English or Hindi:
  • • Grade C Mandate: Dictation speed tracking at 100 words per minute (wpm).
  • • Grade D Mandate: Dictation speed tracking at 80 words per minute (wpm). Transcription is completely executed on automated computer systems.
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2. Registration Processing Fee Parameters

  • General / OBC / EWS Standard Token: Rs. 100/- through integrated multi-option online processing channels.
  • Fee Waivers Node: Rs. 0/- (Completely Free for all Female aspirants, SC, ST, and PwBD classification pools).
🚀 Regional Domicile & Direct No-Exam Schemes: Lock local administrative choices within the active Jharkhand High Court Assistant Portal or review non-technical entries inside the SSC MTS & Havaldar Frame.

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