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SSC Stenographer 2026: Syllabus, Cut Off, Salary & Dates

SSC Stenographer recruits 12th-pass candidates as Stenographer Grade 'C' (Group B, non-gazetted) and Grade 'D' (Group C) in central ministries, departments and their attached and subordinate offices. The selection has two stages: a 200-mark computer based test, then a qualifying stenography skill test.

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SSC Stenographer 2026 at a glance

Latest update: SSC Stenographer 2026: CBT held 9-12 and 15 Sept 2026; the answer key objection window closed on 26 Sept 2026, and the CBT result (skill test shortlist) is awaited.

Conducted bySSC
Exam level12th
Latest cycleSSC Stenographer 2026
Vacancies1,275 (2026)
Selection stagesComputer Based Test (CBT) → Skill test in stenography (qualifying) → Document verification
Official websitessc.gov.in

SSC Stenographer 2026 important dates

EventDateNote
Notification & online application start24 Apr 20262026 cycle
Last date to apply15 May 2026Up to 11 PM
Last date for fee payment16 May 2026Up to 11 PM
Application correction window20 May 2026 to 21 May 2026
Revised vacancies publishedAug 2026Raised to 1,275 (from about 731 in the notice)
CBT9 Sep 2026 to 12 Sep 2026 and 15 Sep 2026Notice had given July-August 2026 as tentative
Tentative answer key & objections23 Sep 2026 to 26 Sep 2026Rs 50 per question challenged
CBT result & skill testAwaited

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How selection works

Candidates are shortlisted for the skill test category-wise on the basis of normalised CBT marks. The skill test is only qualifying, so final merit is prepared from CBT marks alone among those who clear it, and departments are allotted by merit and preference through SSC's First Round Tentative Allocation (sliding) process. Ties are broken by English section marks, then General Awareness marks, then the older candidate, then alphabetical order of name. In the 2025 cycle the skill test allowed up to 5% mistakes (UR) and 7% (reserved) for Grade C, and 7% (UR) and 10% (reserved) for Grade D.

Frequently asked questions

What is the qualification for SSC Stenographer?
You need to have passed Class 12 from a recognised board by 1 August 2026 (for the 2026 cycle). Stenography skill is tested later in the skill test.
What is the age limit for SSC Stenographer 2026?
18-30 years for Grade C and 18-27 years for Grade D, as on 1 August 2026, with the usual relaxations (SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years).
What speed is needed in the SSC Stenographer skill test?
100 words per minute for Grade C and 80 words per minute for Grade D, with a 10-minute dictation to be transcribed on computer.
Are skill test marks added to the final merit?
No. The skill test is only qualifying; final merit depends on CBT marks.
Is there negative marking in SSC Stenographer?
Yes, 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in the CBT.
How many vacancies are there in SSC Stenographer 2026?
1,275 revised tentative vacancies: 146 for Grade C and 1,129 for Grade D.
Can I take the skill test in Hindi?
Yes, you can choose Hindi or English. If you pick Hindi you will have to learn English stenography after appointment, and vice versa.
What is the salary of SSC Stenographer Grade C and D?
Grade C is in Pay Level 6 (basic Rs 35,400) and Grade D in Pay Level 4 (basic Rs 25,500), plus allowances.

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Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice. Information here is compiled by the RBE team from official notices; last updated 27 Sep 2026.