SSC Stenographer Notification & dates 2026
Official notification, important dates and exam calendar.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC Stenographer notification 2026
SSC issued the Stenographer 2026 notification on 24th April 2026, covering Grade 'C' and Grade 'D' posts in central ministries and departments. Online applications were accepted from 24th April to 15th May 2026, and the computer-based test is now scheduled for 9th to 15th September 2026 after a corrigendum dated 31st August 2026. About 731 tentative vacancies have been indicated.
SSC Stenographer 2026 overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | Stenographer Grade 'C' and Grade 'D' |
| Vacancies | About 731 (tentative; final category-wise figures awaited) |
| Exam level / frequency | National / annual |
| Exam stages | Computer Based Test (CBT) and skill test |
| CBT duration | 2 hours |
| Negative marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| Qualification | 12th pass or equivalent |
| Toll-free helpline | 1800 309 3063 |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC Stenographer 2026 important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 24th April 2026 |
| Online application opens | 24th April 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 15th May 2026 |
| Last date for online fee payment | 16th May 2026 |
| Application correction window | 20th–21st May 2026 |
| Exam city intimation slip | 31st August 2026 |
| Admit card | Expected around 4th September 2026 |
| CBT exam | 9th–15th September 2026 (revised; earlier 9th–12th September 2026) |
| Skill test | To be announced |
SSC Stenographer vacancy 2026
The notification indicates around 731 tentative posts across Grade C (Group B, non-gazetted) and Grade D (Group C). SSC will confirm the final post-wise and category-wise numbers later. Vacancies are spread across regions, and candidates can choose posts according to their preferred locations.
How to apply for SSC Stenographer
- Visit ssc.gov.in and register with a valid e-mail ID and mobile number.
- Log in and fill in personal, educational and other details.
- Upload a recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the fee online, if applicable.
- Review all entries, submit before the deadline and print the confirmation page with the payment receipt.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General candidates | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwD and women | Exempt |
SSC Stenographer admit card
The admit card is released on the SSC website a few days before the CBT; for 2026 it was expected around 4th September 2026, about four to five days before the exam. To download it:
- Open ssc.gov.in and go to the Admit Card section.
- Select your region.
- Enter your registration number and date of birth, or roll number.
- Submit, then download and print the admit card.
It shows your name, photograph, roll and registration number, exam date and time, centre address, category, father's name and signature. Entry to the exam centre is not allowed without it.
Answer key, result and cut-off
After the CBT, SSC publishes a provisional answer key on its website with a window for objections. The CBT result is issued as a PDF of qualified roll numbers, and those candidates move to the skill test. The cut-off is announced with the result and differs by grade (C or D) and category.
Before applying, confirm the SSC Stenographer eligibility rules, and study the SSC Stenographer exam pattern.
Frequently asked questions
When was the SSC Stenographer 2026 notification released?
SSC released it on 24th April 2026, and online applications were open until 15th May 2026.
When is the SSC Stenographer 2026 CBT?
The CBT is scheduled from 9th to 15th September 2026. A corrigendum dated 31st August 2026 extended the earlier 9th–12th September schedule.
How many vacancies are there in SSC Stenographer 2026?
About 731 tentative vacancies have been indicated. Final category-wise figures will be confirmed by SSC.
What is the SSC Stenographer application fee?
General candidates pay ₹100. SC, ST, PwD and women candidates are exempt.
When will the SSC Stenographer 2026 admit card be released?
It was expected around 4th September 2026, roughly four to five days before the CBT, after the city slip was issued on 31st August 2026.
Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.