DSSSB Stenographer Grade II 2026 application
Stenographer Grade-II (DPCC) and other steno posts under DSSSB Post Code 802/23 (Advt 05/2023): 12th + 80 w.p.m. shorthand with 40 w.p.m. English or 35 w.p.m. Hindi typing; one-tier CBT then a skill test (10-minute dictation at 80 w.p.m., transcription on computer, then a typing test), held June-July 2026. No photo/signature size in the advertisement.
Current cycle: 2026 notice Some values still to verify
Values marked “to verify” come from an older or secondary source; the page says which. Confirm them in the current notice.
Change history (1)
- — Added from the official notice.
Can I apply?
| Age | 18 to 30 years, by post on 07-02-2024 |
|---|---|
| Education | Class 12 |
| Age relaxation | SC +5, ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD +10 years |
| Final-year students | Cannot apply |
Fill the form: upload sizes
| Photo | The advertisement gives no pixel, cm or KB size for the photograph or signature; it only says: "Candidates are advised to upload recent and clear photograph. Applications with blurred/ illegible Photograph/ Signature will be rejected." (p.19, para 9(h)). |
|---|---|
| Signature | No size found in the official notification yet. Use the image resizer with the numbers from your form. |
| Photo identity proof (PAN card / Voter ID / Driving Licence / Passport) at OARS registration | JPG/JPEG, 15 KB to 60 KB; minimum resolution 300*200 px for PAN/DL, 200*300 px for Voter card, 450*350 px for Passport; not needed if Aadhaar number is given (p.25, Annexure-II paras 3 and 13) |
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Form-filling checklist
Form-filling checklist
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Gather documents: upload with the application
- Photograph (recent and clear; no size given)
- Signature (legible; no size given)
- Photo identity proof scan at OARS registration (not needed if Aadhaar number given)
- Copies of supporting documents at online calling of e-dossier (after shortlisting)
Bring to document verification
- OBC (Delhi) certificate with non-creamy layer certificate, in one of the two accepted forms
- Original E-Admit Card and original valid Government photo ID with date of birth (skill test day)
- Extra date-of-birth proof (Matriculation certificate, marks sheet, birth certificate or category certificate) if the photo ID has no date of birth (skill test day)
- PwBD: original and photocopy of documents for scribe / compensatory time; Annexure-A medical certificate (Civil Surgeon) for typing-test exemption; Annexure-B scribe undertaking
Skill test: typing
| Shorthand | 80 WPM, 10-minute dictation |
|---|---|
| Typing | 40 WPM English or 35 WPM Hindi |
| Hindi font | Kruti Dev or Mangal |
| Not stated | Transcription time for non-PwBD candidates |
Study
Questions
What is the photo size for DSSSB Stenographer Grade II?
The advertisement gives no pixel, cm or KB size for the photograph or signature; it only says: "Candidates are advised to upload recent and clear photograph. Applications with blurred/ illegible Photograph/ Signature will be rejected." (p.19, para 9(h)).
Is there a typing test in DSSSB Stenographer Grade II?
Shorthand at 80 WPM (10-minute dictation) and typing at 40 WPM English or 35 WPM Hindi; Hindi in Kruti Dev or Mangal. Practise it in the exam format
What is the age limit for DSSSB Stenographer Grade II?
between 18 and 30 years, depending on the post, on 07-02-2024. Upper age relaxation (years): SC 5, ST 5, OBC 3, PwBD 10. Check your own eligibility
Can final-year students apply for DSSSB Stenographer Grade II?
No. The notice requires the qualification to be complete by its cut-off date.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the official notice: DSSSB Vacancy Notice / Advertisement No. 05/2023 (No. F.4(199)/P&P-I/DSSSB/2023/4098 dated 22/12/2023), Combined Examination 2023, Post Code 802/23; skill test notice E-File 365009/1439 dated 11/06/2026; General Instructions for LV/Blind candidates, Skill Test (Shorthand & Typing), Post Code 802/23, dated 15/07/2026 (2026). Always confirm with the notice for your cycle before submitting.