SSC Stenographer 2026: 1,170 Posts, Skill Test Next

Table of Contents

• Job Overview & Vacancy Details
• Eligibility Criteria
• Important Dates
• Typing Test Requirement
• Salary & Pay Scale
• How to Apply
• Selection Process
• FAQ

Job Overview & Vacancy Details

SSC Stenographer 2026 (Grade C and Grade D) has already moved past the application stage — the Computer Based Test was held from 9 to 15 September 2026 — and the skill (shorthand) test is the next milestone every shortlisted candidate needs to track. Applications are closed, so this article is for candidates who already applied and are now preparing for the skill test.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational qualification: Class 12 pass from a recognised board/university, on or before 1 August 2026.
• Age limit (as on 1 August 2026): Grade C — 18 to 30 years; Grade D — 18 to 27 years.
• Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10–15 years for PwBD, and further relaxation for other categories as per government rules.

Important Dates

Typing Test Requirement

SSC Stenographer's skill test is a shorthand dictation followed by transcription, with the time allowed varying by post and language:

पहले सीखो, फिर दौड़ो — build your shorthand foundation first, then work on matching these transcription windows. Since the skill test is qualifying rather than speed-ranked beyond the dictation speed itself, focus on error-free transcription within the allowed time rather than rushing.

Practise your computer transcription speed at the English typing test or the Hindi typing test, depending on which language you're appearing in. If your transcription uses the Kruti Dev keyboard, download it here: Kruti Dev font download.

Salary & Pay Scale

Pay level and matrix details were not confirmed from the sources checked for this article — check the official SSC notification on ssc.gov.in for the confirmed pay scale for Grade C and Grade D Stenographer posts.

How to Apply

Applications for SSC Stenographer 2026 closed on 15 May 2026 and cannot be submitted now. If you already applied, track your status and download your skill-test admit card, when released, from the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in

Selection Process

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) — completed 9–15 September 2026
2. Skill Test (shorthand dictation + computer transcription) — date awaited
3. Document verification

FAQ

Q1. Can I still apply for SSC Stenographer 2026?
No. The application window closed on 15 May 2026. This article covers the current skill-test stage for candidates who already applied.

Q2. How many vacancies are there?
1,170 in total — 1,021 for Grade C and 149 for Grade D.

Q3. Has the CBT happened?
Yes, it was held from 9 to 15 September 2026. The skill test date has not yet been announced.

Q4. What is the skill test format?
A shorthand dictation followed by a timed transcription on computer, in English or Hindi, with the transcription time varying by grade and language (see the table above).

Q5. What is the age limit?
18–30 years for Grade C and 18–27 years for Grade D, as on 1 August 2026, with standard category-wise relaxations.

Q6. Where will the skill test date be announced?
On the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in — keep checking the notice board for your region.