SARKARI SEWAYOJAN

•The official name of this recruitment is the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2026.

•The organization in charge of this hiring process is the Staff Selection Commission.

•There are a total of 731 openings available for interested students.

•Candidates can start submitting their online applications from 24 April 2026.

•The window for online applications will close on 15 May 2026 at 11:00 PM.

•You must finish paying your examination fees by 16 May 2026.

•If you make any mistakes in your form, you can fix them during the correction period on 20 and 21 May 2026.

•The online computer-based exam is planned to take place in July or August 2026.

•The schedule for the shorthand or skill test will be shared by the commission at a later date.

•Male applicants from General, OBC, and EWS categories need to pay a fee of 100 rupees.

•Students belonging to SC and ST categories do not have to pay any application fee.

•Female candidates from all categories are completely exempt from paying the fee.

•If you need to edit your form for the first time, a charge of 200 rupees applies.

•A second attempt at correcting your application will cost 500 rupees.

•Fees can be paid using online methods like Net Banking, Debit Cards, or Credit Cards.

•The minimum age required to apply for any post is 18 years.

•For Grade D positions, candidates should not be older than 27 years.

•For Grade C positions, the upper age limit is set at 30 years.

•These age limits are calculated based on the candidate's age on 1 August 2026.

•Some candidates may get extra age relaxation based on official commission rules.

•Applicants must have completed their Class 12 (Intermediate) exams from any recognized board in India.

•You must possess shorthand skills as there is a mandatory transcription test.

•For Grade D English stenography, you get 50 minutes for the transcription part.

•For Grade D Hindi stenography, you are allowed 65 minutes.

•Grade C English stenography candidates have a 40-minute limit.

•Grade C Hindi stenography candidates are given 55 minutes.

•The Staff Selection Commission has announced a total of 731 tentative vacancies.

•These seats are spread across Grade C and Grade D categories.

•The final number of vacancies may change according to government requirements.

•You must first finish the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new official portal, ssc.gov.in.

•A significant change this year is that you must upload a live photo using a webcam or the official mobile app.

•When taking your live photo, ensure you look straight at the camera and use a light or white background.

•Carefully read the official recruitment notification before you begin the process.

•Keep your educational certificates, identity proofs, and address details ready for reference.

•You will need to upload a scanned copy of your signature and other required documents.

•Always check the preview of your application to ensure there are no spelling or data errors before hitting submit.

•Remember that your application is only complete once the fee is paid (unless you are exempt).

•It is a good idea to print out the final confirmation page for your own records.

•The selection starts with a competitive computer-based examination.

•Candidates who pass the written test are invited for the shorthand skill test.

•The final merit list is prepared based on performance in these tests.

•You can find the detailed exam syllabus on the official website or through the links provided in the notification.

•You can apply online through the main Staff Selection Commission portal.

•The OTR registration link is mandatory for all new and old users on the new site.

•To understand every rule, you should download the full PDF notification.

•Detailed vacancy charts are also available for download to see department-wise seats.