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Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2026
SSC Stenographer 2026 recruits Grade C and Grade D stenographers for central ministries — 1,275 vacancies. The computer-based exam was held from 9 to 15 September 2026 and the answer key released on 23 September; the skill test comes next.
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Key SSC Steno dates, with each event marked against today's date.
Computer Based Exam
Provisional Answer Key
CBE Result
To be announced
To be announced
Stenography Skill Test
To be announced
For candidates who qualify the CBE; dates to be announced
Dates are as announced by SSC. Always confirm against the official notification before applying.
Everything about SSC Steno in one glance.
Revised vacancies for Grade C (Group B, non-gazetted) and Grade D (Group C).
Grade C: 18–30 years; Grade D: 18–27 years, on the crucial date given in the notification.
Citizen of India, or as otherwise specified in the notice.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (men) | ₹100 |
| Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | — |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | — |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 | — |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
Dictation for 10 minutes at 100 wpm (Grade C) or 80 wpm (Grade D), then transcription on computer.
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade C | Level 6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) |
| Stenographer Grade D | Level 4 (₹25,500–₹81,100) |
Free, exam-pattern practice for SSC Steno — same question count, marks and marking scheme as the real paper, with detailed solutions after every attempt.
Direct links published by SSC.
Free, exam-pattern practice built for this exam — no coaching fee, no registration wall.
Common questions about the SSC Stenographer 2026 notification.
From 9 to 15 September 2026. The provisional answer key was released on 23 September 2026.
100 words per minute for Grade C and 80 words per minute for Grade D, in the qualifying skill test.