SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2026 notice, explained
The main rules of the official notice in plain words. Each point gives the page or para, so you can check it in the notice yourself.
In short
| Age | 18 to 30 years, depending on the post on 01-08-2026 |
|---|---|
| Education | Class 12 pass |
| Final-year students | Cannot apply (p.13, para 8.5) |
| Last date to apply | 15-05-2026 |
Important dates
| Notification | 24-04-2026 |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 24-04-2026 |
| Last date to apply | 15-05-2026 |
| Admit card | 31-08-2026 |
| Exam | 09-09-2026 – 15-09-2026 |
| Answer key | 23-09-2026 |
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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.
Who can apply
Age limit (counted on 01-08-2026)
| Stenographer Grade 'C' | 18–30 years |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade 'D' | 18–27 years |
Age relaxation (upper limit)
| SC | 5 years |
|---|---|
| ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
Education
- all (Grade C and Grade D): 12th standard or equivalent from a recognised Board/University by 01.08.2026 (p.12, para 8.1)
Final-year students: cannot apply; the qualification must already be complete (p.13, para 8.5)
Other conditions
- Only candidates with stenography skills should apply (no certificate is asked for; skill is checked in the Skill Test) (p.1, opening para)
Syllabus
- Computer Based Examination (200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours): General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language & Comprehension (p.18-20, paras 13.1 and 14)
- Skill Test in Stenography (qualifying): Stenography (p.20, para 15)
Documents
To upload with the form
- Live photograph captured in the application form (no pre-existing photo) (p.13-14, para 9)
- Scanned signature, JPEG/JPG, 10-20 KB, about 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm (p.14, para 9)
- Certificate of Disability (Annexure-I/IA/XI-XIII) for PwBD reservation or scribe (p.14, para 9)
- Only if not using Aadhaar authentication at OTR: proof of name, date of birth, address and gender, and a photo (p.30, Annexure para (d))
Plus 9 documents to bring for verification. See them as a tick list
Photo and signature sizes, with resizers
Source: SSC Notice: Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2026, F. No. E/13/2026-C-2, published 24.04.2026 (24.04.2026). Always confirm in the current notice.
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