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| SSC Stenographer Exam City 2026 Released, Check Grade C & D Exam Date and City Details |
SSC Stenographer Exam City 2026 Released, Check Grade C & D Exam Date and City Details
Latest Update: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the exam city details for the SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026. Candidates can check their examination city through the official SSC login portal. The examination schedule has also been revised by SSC and the exam will now be conducted from 09 September to 15 September 2026.
SSC Stenographer Exam City 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination | Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Status | Closed |
| Exam City Status | Released on 31 August 2026 |
| Revised Exam Date | 09 September to 15 September 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Standard or equivalent |
| Posts | Stenographer Grade C and Grade D |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 24 April 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 May 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 20–21 May 2026 |
| Exam City Details | 31 August 2026 – Available Now |
| Originally Announced Exam Schedule | 09–12 September 2026 |
| Revised Exam Schedule | 09–15 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | Tentatively available 2–3 days before the respective examination date |
| Result | To be announced |
Vacancy & Eligibility
The initial SSC notification mentioned approximately 731 vacancies, subject to further collection and updating. SSC later published an official tentative vacancy document dated 04 June 2026 showing 1,170 vacancies, consisting of 149 Grade C and 1,021 Grade D posts. Therefore, the earlier 731 figure should not be treated as the current vacancy figure.
| Post | Tentative Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade C | 149 | Passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University as on 01 August 2026. |
| Stenographer Grade D | 1,021 | Passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University as on 01 August 2026. |
| Total | 1,170 | 12th Pass or equivalent |
In addition to the educational qualification, candidates must possess stenography skills because shortlisted candidates are required to appear in the Stenography Skill Test.
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit as on 01 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade C | 18 to 30 years |
| Stenographer Grade D | 18 to 27 years |
Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved and other categories as per Government of India rules. For example, SSC provides 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates, subject to the conditions prescribed in the notification.
Salary / Pay Scale
The pay level depends on the post and department to which a candidate is allocated. The official SSC tentative vacancy document shows the following pay levels:
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade C | Level 6 or Level 7, depending on the department/post |
| Stenographer Grade D | Level 4 |
The exact salary received by a selected employee will depend on the allotted post, department, applicable allowances and Government rules. No unofficial in-hand salary estimate is treated as an official figure here.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS and other non-exempt candidates | ₹100/- |
| Women Candidates | Exempted |
| SC / ST Candidates | Exempted |
| PwBD Candidates | Exempted |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
SSC accepted online fee payment through BHIM UPI, Net Banking and eligible debit cards. The application fee payment deadline was 16 May 2026.
Selection Process
The SSC Stenographer Grade C & D selection process consists of the following major stages:
- Computer Based Examination (CBT)
- Stenography Skill Test
- Final allocation / selection based on merit and preferences
- Document Verification
The Stenography Skill Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature. Candidates shortlisted from the Computer Based Examination are called for the skill test.
Exam Pattern
Computer Based Examination
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| II | General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| III | English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
The Computer Based Examination has a total duration of 2 hours with sectional timing. A negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer applies.
Stenography Skill Test
| Post | Dictation Speed | Dictation | English Transcription | Hindi Transcription |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade C | 100 words per minute | 10 minutes | 40 minutes | 55 minutes |
| Grade D | 80 words per minute | 10 minutes | 50 minutes | 65 minutes |
The skill test is conducted on a computer after dictation. Candidates shortlisted for this stage must meet the qualifying standards prescribed by SSC.
How to Check SSC Stenographer Exam City 2026
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Open the candidate login section at ssc.gov.in.
- Log in using the credentials required by the SSC portal.
- Open the relevant Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026 section.
- Check the displayed examination city details.
- Download or save the information for future reference.
SSC has stated that the Admission Certificate will tentatively be available around 2–3 days before the respective examination date. Candidates should download the admit card as soon as it becomes available and carefully check the reporting time and examination centre.
Documents Required
- SSC Stenographer Admission Certificate when released
- Original valid photo identity proof as prescribed by SSC
- Recent passport-size colour photographs, wherever applicable
- Additional Date of Birth proof if required by the examination instructions
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwBD/PwD or scribe-related documents, wherever applicable
- Any other document specifically mentioned in the Admission Certificate
Candidates who have not completed Aadhaar authentication should carefully follow the identity-document requirements given by SSC for admission to the examination centre.
Important Links
| Service | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Check Exam City Details | Click Here |
| SSC Exam City Notice | Click Here |
| Revised Stenographer Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Tentative Vacancy Details | Click Here |
| SSC Official Website | Click Here |
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FAQs
1. Has SSC Stenographer Exam City 2026 been released?
Yes. SSC released the examination city information on 31 August 2026 for the Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026.
2. What is the SSC Stenographer Exam Date 2026?
As per the corrigendum issued by SSC on 31 August 2026, the examination will be conducted from 09 September to 15 September 2026.
3. Why is there a difference between 09–12 September and 09–15 September?
SSC's city-information notice initially referred to 09–12 September 2026. A separate corrigendum dated 31 August 2026 revised the Stenographer examination schedule to 09–15 September 2026. Candidates should follow the latest corrigendum.
4. How can I check my SSC Stenographer exam city?
Candidates can log in through the designated candidate login module on the official SSC website and view their examination city details.
5. What is the educational qualification for SSC Stenographer 2026?
Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University by 01 August 2026.
6. What is the age limit for SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D?
The age limit is 18–30 years for Grade C and 18–27 years for Grade D, calculated as on 01 August 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
7. How many vacancies are available in SSC Stenographer 2026?
The official SSC tentative vacancy document dated 04 June 2026 lists 1,170 vacancies: 149 for Grade C and 1,021 for Grade D.
8. Is the Stenography Skill Test mandatory?
Yes. Candidates shortlisted from the Computer Based Examination are required to appear in the Stenography Skill Test. The test is mandatory but qualifying in nature.
9. When will the SSC Stenographer Admit Card be available?
SSC has stated that the Admission Certificate will tentatively be available about 2–3 days before the respective examination date.
10. What is the application fee for SSC Stenographer 2026?
The application fee was ₹100 for candidates who were not exempted. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates were exempted from the fee.
Final Words
SSC Stenographer Exam City 2026 is now available for candidates who applied for Grade C and Grade D posts. Since SSC has revised the examination schedule, candidates should rely on the latest official corrigendum and check their city details through the SSC login portal. Before appearing in the examination, carefully verify the exam city, reporting instructions and Admission Certificate details.
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