SSC Stenographer Grade C & D
Live photo captured in the form (no upload); signature JPEG/JPG 10-20 KB, about 6.0 x 2.0 cm. Steno skill test: 10-min dictation at 100 wpm (C) / 80 wpm (D), transcribed on computer.
Current cycle: 2026 notice Checked in the official notice
Source: SSC Notice: Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2026, F. No. E/13/2026-C-2, published 24.04.2026 · last checked 12 Nov 2026 · dates in the tracker
Change history (1)
- — Added from the official notice.
What changed in this year’s notice
- The computer test now has sectional timers: 30 min for Reasoning, 30 min for General Awareness and 60 min for English (total still 2 hours). (p.18)
Compared with Notice of Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' Examination, 2025 (06.06.2025). Dates and vacancy numbers are not compared.
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| Photo | SSC Stenographer 2026 does not take an uploaded photo. The photo is captured live with your camera inside the application form (para 9, p.13-14). Use good light and a plain background, keep the camera at eye level, keep your face inside the marked area, and do not wear a cap, mask or glasses. Photographing an existing photo leads to rejection. |
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| Signature | 300 × 100 px · 10–20 KB · JPEG/JPG — resize your signature |
| Certificate of Disability (Annexure-I/IA/XI-XIII) | Only for PwBD/PwD candidates claiming reservation or scribe; the notice gives no format or KB size |
| Thumb impression (PwD-VH candidates, in place of signature) | Must be clear; no size given (p.50, item 18) |
Source: SSC Notice: Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2026, F. No. E/13/2026-C-2, published 24.04.2026 (2026). Last checked 12 Nov 2026. Rules change between years; confirm with the notification for your cycle.
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What is the photo size for SSC Stenographer Grade C & D?
SSC Stenographer 2026 does not take an uploaded photo. The photo is captured live with your camera inside the application form (para 9, p.13-14). Use good light and a plain background, keep the camera at eye level, keep your face inside the marked area, and do not wear a cap, mask or glasses. Photographing an existing photo leads to rejection.
What is the signature size for SSC Stenographer Grade C & D?
300 × 100 px · 10–20 KB · JPEG/JPG — resize your signature
What is the age limit for SSC Stenographer Grade C & D?
between 18 and 30 years, depending on the post, on 01-08-2026. Upper age relaxation (years): SC 5, ST 5, OBC 3, PwBD 10. Check your own eligibility
What changed in the latest SSC Stenographer Grade C & D notice?
The computer test now has sectional timers: 30 min for Reasoning, 30 min for General Awareness and 60 min for English (total still 2 hours).
Where do these numbers come from?
From the official notice: SSC Notice: Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2026, F. No. E/13/2026-C-2, published 24.04.2026 (2026). Always confirm with the notice for your cycle before submitting.