Official-source audit · 2026 active cycle
SSC Stenographer 2026: 9–12 September Exam Dates and 1,170 Vacancies
SSC’s 12 August schedule fixes the CBE for 9–12 September 2026, replacing the earlier July–August window in the main notice.
Applications are closed; prepare for the 9–12 September CBE.
The main notice was issued on 24 April. An updated 4 June vacancy PDF totals 1,170 tentative posts—1,021 Grade D and 149 Grade C.
Verified status and key facts
| Notification date | 24 April 2026 |
| Application period | 24 April–15 May 2026 |
| Qualification | 12th standard or equivalent by 1 August 2026; stenography skill required |
| Age limit and cut-off | Grade C: 18–30; Grade D: 18–27 as on 1 August 2026, with notified relaxations |
| Tentative vacancies | 1,170 as on 4 June: 149 Grade C + 1,021 Grade D |
| CBE dates | 9–12 September 2026 |
| Selection process | Computer-based examination → mandatory qualifying skill test → merit/preference allocation |
| CBE pattern | General Intelligence/Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language/Comprehension; 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours, negative marking as notified |
| Skill test | Dictation/transcription standards differ for Grade C and D and chosen language |
| Admission certificate | No 2026 admission-certificate notice found by verification time |
| Answer key | Not released |
| Result | Not declared |
Grade C and Grade D are not interchangeable
Age
Grade C allows up to 30 years; Grade D up to 27 years, measured on 1 August 2026 before relaxations.
Skill-test speed
The notice assigns different dictation/transcription requirements by grade and language.
Pay level
Grade C vacancies include Level 6/7 posts; Grade D is Level 4 in the current vacancy list.
Merit
The skill test is qualifying; final merit is based on CBE performance among candidates who qualify it.
Frequently asked questions
When is SSC Stenographer 2026?
The CBE is scheduled from 9 to 12 September 2026.
How many vacancies are current?
The 4 June official PDF totals 1,170 tentative vacancies.
Has the admit card been released?
No 2026 admission-certificate notice was found by the verification time.
Continue through SSC Stenographer Grade C and D
Source audit: SSCExam.in Research Desk
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