SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification for 326 Posts | Online Form

2025-12-24

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SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification for 326 Posts | Online Form: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2026 (LDCE) notification for 326 stenographer posts in various central government departments. Eligible candidates can apply online from 22nd December 2025 to 11th January 2026 through the official SSC website ssc.gov.in.

The SSC Stenographer Notification 2026 selection process involves a Computer Based Examination, Short Hand Skill Test (Stenography Test), Evaluation of Record of Service. Check the eligibility criteria before applying. Interested candidates can apply online through the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.

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SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Latest SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2026
Organization Name	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Name	Grade C Stenographer (LDCE)
No. of Posts	326
Mode of Application	Online/Offline
Category	SSC Recruitment
Job Location	Across India
Selection Process	Computer Based Examination, Short Hand Skill Test (Stenography Test), Evaluation of Record of Service
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

Important Dates – SSC Steno Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Start Date to Apply Online/Offline	22nd December 2025
Last Date to Apply Online	11th January 2026
Last Date of Hard Copy Submission	27th January 2026

SSC Grade C Stenographers Vacancy 2026 Details

Sr. No.	Name of Service/Cadre	Total
1	Central Secretariat Stenographers Services	267
2	Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service	08
3	Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers Service	37
4	Election Commission of India Stenographers Service	01
5	Indian Foreign Service Branch (B) Stenographers	13
6	Central Vigilance Commission	–

SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Service / Cadre	Eligibility Conditions
Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS)	Regularly appointed Stenographer Grade “D” with not less than six years’ approved service as Stenographer Grade “D” as on 01.07.2025. If appointed to Grade “D” on the results of a Competitive or Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, the result should have been announced not less than six years before the crucial date and at least five years’ approved and continuous service in that grade is required. Stenographers Grade “D” on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval of competent authority and those having lien in Grade “D” of the service are eligible if otherwise fulfilling conditions. Relaxation for Direct Recruit Steno Grade D of Select List Year 2018 as per Order No. 6/2/2024-CS.II(C) dated 29.07.2025: one year relaxation in approved service; one year five months relaxation in duration between date of result and crucial date; up to one year six months relaxation in continuous service. Computer Literacy: candidates will be required to transcribe shorthand notes on computers.
Indian Foreign Service Branch (B) Stenographers	Should have rendered not less than six years’ approved service as per IFS Branch “B” Rules, 2017 and have undergone and successfully completed mandatory training programme(s) as prescribed by Ministry of External Affairs. Eligibility service continues to be five years’ approved service for persons holding Stenographer Grade “D” posts on regular basis before commencement of these rules.
Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers Service	On the crucial date, should have rendered not less than three years’ approved and continuous service in Grade “D” of the service. If appointed on the result of a competitive or Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, the result should have been announced not less than three years before the crucial date and at least two years’ approved and continuous service in that grade is required. Stenographers Grade “D” on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval of competent authority and those having lien in Grade “D” are eligible if otherwise fulfilling conditions.
Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service	Regularly appointed Stenographer Grade “D” with not less than six years’ approved service as on 01.07.2025. If appointed on results of a competitive examination, the result should have been announced not less than six years before the crucial date and at least five years’ approved and continuous service in that grade is required. Eligibility service continues to be three years’ approved service for officials holding Grade “D” posts on regular basis before commencement of the rules. Stenographers Grade “D” on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval of competent authority and those having lien in Grade “D” are eligible if otherwise fulfilling conditions. Computer Literacy: candidates will be required to transcribe shorthand notes on computers.
Election Commission of India Stenographers Service	On the crucial date, should have rendered not less than three years’ approved and continuous service in Grade “D” of the service. If appointed on result of competitive or Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, the result should have been announced not less than three years before the crucial date and at least two years’ approved and continuous service in that grade is required. Stenographers Grade “D” on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval of competent authority and those having lien in Grade “D” are eligible if otherwise fulfilling conditions.
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)	Five years of regular service in the grade of Stenographer Grade “D” in the Commission after appointment thereto as on the crucial date.

SSC Grade C Stenographer Jobs 2026 – Age Limit

The notice does not prescribe explicit minimum or maximum age limits; eligibility is based on length of approved service in Stenographer Grade “D” as on crucial date 01.07.2025.
Crucial date for counting approved service for all participating services/cadres is 01.07.2025.

Staff Selection Commission Salary Details

The notice refers to Grade “C” Stenographers of various Central Government services/cadres; specific pay scales/salary details are governed by respective service rules and are not detailed in this notification.

SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

The selection process for the posts mentioned above is based on the Computer Based Examination, Short Hand Skill Test (Stenography Test), Evaluation of Record of Service.

How to Apply Online for SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
Go to the “Recruitment” or “Careers” section.
Click the link for SSC Grade C Stenographer Notification 2026.
Download the detailed notification for future reference.
Pay the application fee if applicable.
Submit the application form before 11th January 2026, and print the submission page for reference.

SSC Grade C Stenographer 2026 Apply Online

SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
To Download the SSC Grade C Stenographer Notification 2026	Check Notification
To Apply for the SSC Grade C Stenographer Notification 2026	Apply Link
Address to send the Application Form	The Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (Northern Region), Block No.12, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.

SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 is a departmental examination conducted by SSC for promotion to Grade C Stenographer posts.

How many vacancies are there in SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

There are 326 vacancies announced under SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026.

Who can apply for SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

Only regular Stenographer Grade D departmental candidates are eligible.

What is the last date to apply online?

The last date to apply online is 11 January 2026.

Is SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 for 12th pass candidates?

No. This recruitment is not for direct 12th pass applicants.