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SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2026 — 1,200 Posts

Staff Selection Commission • 1,200 Vacancies • All India

Published on Digital Dwara 9 September 2026First editorial publicationLast Updated 13 September 2026Latest editorial review

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Job At A Glance • Verified Government Parameters

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Recruiting Authority

Staff Selection Commission

Advt No: F. No. HQ-PPI03/16/2026-PP_1

Total Vacancies

1,200 Posts

All India

Last Date to Apply

18 September 2026

Application Window Closed

Minimum Qualification

12th Standard pass or equivalent from recognized Board or University, Stenography Skill: 100 wpm (Grade C) / 80 wpm (Grade D)

Refer details below for post-wise norms

Age Limit

18 – 30 Years

As on crucial date

Salary / Pay Scale

Grade C: Level-6/7 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,42,400) / Grade D: Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100)

Recruitment Overview

SSC has published the notification for the Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026. Eligible 12th pass candidates with shorthand skills can register on ssc.gov.in.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

10 August 2026

Online registration opens

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Last Date to Apply

18 September 2026

Closing of online application

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Vacancy Details

Post Vacancies Qualification
Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2026 1200 12th Standard pass or equivalent from recognized Board or University

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations

Statutory Rules

Educational Qualification

  • 12th Standard pass or equivalent from recognized Board or University
  • Stenography Skill: 100 wpm (Grade C) / 80 wpm (Grade D)
Degrees/diplomas must be from a recognised university/board before the crucial date.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard Age Range18 to 30 years
Age calculation is as per the crucial date prescribed in the official advertisement.

Post-Wise Educational Criteria

Post NameVacanciesPrescribed Qualification
Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 20261,20012th Standard pass or equivalent from recognized Board or University
Verification Note: Candidate eligibility is subject to physical verification of original certificates, category credentials, and compliance with the official advertisement conditions at the time of document verification.

Application Fee

Category-wise fee & payment modes

Fee Structure

Rs. 100/-. Women, SC, ST, PwD, ESM candidates are exempted.

Payment Mode: Online via official payment gateway as prescribed by the recruiting authority.
Keep fee receipt/challan reference number safe for application submission confirmation.

Selection Process

Recruitment examination stages

  1. 1Computer Based Examination (200 marks)
  2. 2Skill Test in Stenography (Qualifying)
Merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in competitive stages as per guidelines.
Recruitment LifecycleAdvt: F. No. HQ-PPI03/16/2026-PP_1

Current Stage:Final Selection & Appointment Orders

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Official Notification Released

Awaited

Official recruitment notification (F. No. HQ-PPI03/16/2026-PP_1) published by Staff Selection Commission.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notifiedTier-1 Verified

Online Application Window

Completed

Online application portal has closed.

Timeline: 10 Aug 2026 – 18 Sept 2026

Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release

Completed

Admit cards released for download with exam city information.

Timeline: 7 Sept 2026Tier-1 Verified

Written / CBT Examination

Completed

Examination successfully concluded.

Timeline: 12 Sept 2026
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Provisional Answer Key & Objections

Awaited

Provisional keys released within 3–5 days of exam completion.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
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Final Master Answer Key

Awaited

Final key published alongside or prior to result declaration.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
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Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List

Awaited

Result calculation in progress.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
8

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Awaited

Schedule will be issued for qualified candidates.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
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Final Selection & Appointment Orders

Awaited

Final merit list and appointment orders awaited.

Timeline: Awaited
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Authority: Staff Selection Commission

Last Verified: 9 Sept 2026
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