SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Recruitment 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially triggered the electronic registration framework for the competitive SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Recruitment 2026. Applications are invited from eligible candidates to join premium central ministries, departments, and subordinate offices across India.
Quick Steno Eligibility Verification Node:
Academic Standards: 12th Pass (Intermediate) or Equivalent from a recognized board | Core Prerequisite: Shorthand / Stenography Skill (Can be polished before the Skill Test) | Exam Advantage: Completely No Mathematics (Maths) section in the written test
Active Central & State Portals Open on RojgarPao:
1. SSC Stenographer 2026: Official Operational Timelines
| Selection Milestone Profile |
Official Commission Timelines |
| Official Detailed Notification PDF Release | Released & Live Now |
| Online Registration Portal Gateway | Application Link Active Now |
| General / OBC Application Processing Fee | Rs. 100/- Only (SC/ST/Women/ESM Exempted) |
| CBT Written Examination Schedule | To be notified shortly by SSC Central Board |
2. Age Boundaries & Shorthand Skill Rules
Aspirants must check the specific age bars and shorthand criteria applied to separate grades before locking records on ssc.gov.in:
- Stenographer Grade 'C' Age Limit: Minimum requirement is 18 Years, and upper boundary is capped at 30 Years.
- Stenographer Grade 'D' Age Limit: Minimum is 18 Years, and the maximum ceiling is capped at 27 Years. Standard relaxation metrics apply for reserved categories.
- Shorthand Speed Metrics (Grade C): Candidates will face a dictation lap of 10 minutes at a speed restriction of 100 Words Per Minute (WPM).
- Shorthand Speed Metrics (Grade D): Dictation segment requires a processing baseline speed of 80 Words Per Minute (WPM) for 10 minutes.
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3. Scheme of CBT Written Examination (No Maths)
The primary filter is a single 2-hour multi-choice computer-based layout tracking three core scoring areas:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Features 50 Questions worth 50 Marks to test analytical mindset configurations.
- General Awareness: Features 50 Questions worth 50 Marks mapping static GK and national current metrics.
- English Language & Comprehension: Features a massive weightage of 100 Questions worth 100 Marks checking grammar and understanding.
- Negative Marking: An analytical penalty deduction rules over wrong answers as per the latest revised board layout regulations.