The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the revised vacancy details for the SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D Examination 2026, with a total of 1,275 vacancies announced for eligible candidates.

The recruitment drive is being conducted for candidates seeking government jobs as stenographers in various departments and offices. According to the recruitment details, the online application process was conducted from April 24 to May 15, 2026. Candidates who submitted applications can now check the revised vacancy information and other recruitment details on the official SSC website.

The revised recruitment notification lists a total of 1,275 posts under the SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D recruitment process.

Candidates should note that the vacancy figures mentioned in the revised notice may be subject to further changes based on departmental requirements.

The recruitment is being conducted through a multi-stage selection process, with candidates required to qualify in the prescribed examination and skill test.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D posts were required to have passed the Class 12 or 10+2 examination from a recognised board in India.

For the stenography component, candidates are also required to meet the prescribed skill standards in transcription.

For Grade C, the transcription time is specified as 40 minutes for English and 55 minutes for Hindi.

For Grade D, candidates are required to complete transcription within 50 minutes for English and 65 minutes for Hindi.

Candidates are advised to verify the detailed skill-test requirements from the official SSC notification before appearing for the examination.

Age Limit

The minimum age prescribed for the recruitment is 18 years.

The maximum age limit varies according to the post. For Grade D, the upper age limit is 27 years, while candidates applying for Grade C can be up to 30 years of age, as calculated on August 1, 2026.

Age relaxation is applicable to candidates belonging to eligible reserved categories according to government rules.

Application Process

The online application process for SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2026 began on April 24, 2026, while the last date to submit applications was May 15, 2026.

The last date for payment of the application fee was May 16, followed by a correction window from May 20 to May 21, 2026.

Since the application window has already closed, candidates who successfully registered should keep checking the SSC portal for further examination-related announcements.

Selection Process

The selection process for SSC Stenographer Grade C and D includes a Computer-Based Examination (CBT) followed by the prescribed skill assessment.

Candidates qualifying in the computer-based examination are required to appear for the Stenography Skill Test. The final selection will be based on the applicable SSC recruitment rules and candidates' performance in the different stages of the selection process.

The examination date was not specified in the recruitment information provided and is expected to be announced separately by the Commission.

Check Official Information

Candidates should rely on the Staff Selection Commission's official website for examination dates, admit cards, results, revised vacancy notices and other recruitment-related updates.

Applicants should also carefully check the official notification for details concerning category-wise vacancies, age relaxation, examination pattern, skill-test requirements and other conditions before taking any further action.

The SSC Stenographer recruitment remains an important opportunity for candidates seeking clerical and stenography-related positions in government departments.