SSC Stenographer 2026 Vacancy Out: 1170 Grade C & D Posts, Check Details Here
The SSC has released the Stenographer 2026 notification for 1170 vacancies, including 149 Grade C and 1021 Grade D posts across various ministries. The selection process includes a CBT followed by a stenography skill test with prescribed typing speeds for both grades.
Key Points
- SSC announced 1170 Stenographer Grade C & D vacancies for 2026 recruitment.
- Applications are from April 24 to May 15, 2026; CBT is July–August 2026.
- The 1170 posts include 149 for Grade C and 1021 for Grade D across departments.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the Stenographer Vacancy official notification for Grade C and Grade D posts. In this recruitment cycle the commission has announced a total of 1170 vacancies across the country. Out of these 149 posts are for Stenographer Grade C while 1021 posts are for Stenographer Grade D. These vacancies will be filled in various ministries and departments under the Central Government. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for these posts and compete for selection based on their eligibility and performance in the SSC examination.
SSC Stenographer 2026 Vacancy Notification PDF
On 4th June 2026, the SSC released the vacancy notification through an official notification for various Group C and D posts in different central government departments. The total number of vacancies in different ministries and departments have been revised in this PDF. The candidates can now download the revised vacancy list directly from the official SSC website. For your reference, we have provided the direct link to download the PDF.
SSC Steno 2026 Vacancy Official PDF
SSC Stenographer 2026 Vacancy Breakdown
The revised list also covers major departments such as the CBDT, Intelligence Bureau (IB), CBI, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Defence, EPFO, Indian Coast Guard, and several others. With an increase in vacancies in some of these departments, the overall opportunities for candidates have improved significantly.
| Post Name | Number of posts | Grade Pay / Pay Level |
| Stenographer Grade 'C' | 149 posts | Pay-Level 6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) |
| Stenographer Grade 'D' | 1021 posts | Pay-Level 4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100) |
| Total Vacancies | 1170 posts | Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted) and Group 'C' |
SSC Stenographer 2026 Important Dates
Refer to the key details related to the SSC Steno Vacancy.
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Notification Start & End Date: April 24 to May 15, 2026
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Application Correction Window: May 20 – 21, 2026
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Computer-Based Test (CBT) Date: July–August 2026 (Tentative)
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Skill Test: To be declared after the CBT results
SSC Stenographer 2026 Grade D Vacancies
As per the revised vacancy list issued by the SSC, a total of 1021 posts are available for Grade D. In addition, other ministries have also announced vacancies, though the number of seats in these departments is limited. The detailed vacancy list is given below.
| Ministry | No of Vacancies |
| CGCA | 10 |
| Enforcement Directorate | 11 |
| Archaeological Survey of India | 11 |
| Narcotics Control Bureau | 11 |
| NCLT | 15 |
| IMD | 15 |
| DGHS | 16 |
| Ministry of Labour & Employment | 22 |
| Indian Coast Guard | 23 |
| CBI | 35 |
| Border Roads Organisation (BRO) | 60 |
| Intelligence Bureau (IB) | 66 |
| Department of Revenue | 73 |
| DCMPR, IHQ Navy | 74 |
| Department of Telecommunications | 103 |
| Department of Personnel & Training | 118 |
| CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes) | 249 |
SSC Stenographer 2026 Grade C Vacancies
A total of 149 vacancies have been announced for SSC Stenographer Grade C posts. These Grade C positions offer a higher pay scale compared to Grade D posts. Check vacancy details below.
| Department | Total Posts |
| MCA | 3 |
| Central Vigilance | 4 |
| Regional Development Bank (BPRD) | 4 |
| NCLT | 5 |
| NHRC | 7 |
| Ministry of Labour & Employment | 13 |
| MEA | 24 |
| Revenue Department | 39 |
| Intelligence Bureau (IB) | 46 |
SSC Stenographer 2026 Selection Process
The selection process includes two stages. The first stage is the Computer Based Examination, which tests candidates in general intelligence & reasoning general awareness and English language. It will consist of objective type questions with a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Candidates who clear the written exam will move on to the skill test in stenography. In this stage a dictation test of 10 minutes will be conducted. The required typing speed is 100 words per minute for Grade C posts and 80 words per minute for Grade D posts.
Deepanshu Upadhayaya is an education journalist with expertise in covering recruitment examinations, government job notifications, and UPSC success stories. Over the course of his career, he has worked with leading media organizations such as Times Network Digital and is currently associated with Jagran New Media, where he covers competitive examinations, recruitment drives, admit cards, results, and exam preparation-related content. A graduate of Motilal Nehru College, University of Delhi, Deepanshu brings a strong understanding of the education sector, through his accurate, timely, and reader-friendly approach. He also holds Master's degrees in Economics and Mass Communication. Apart from covering education news, Deepanshu enjoys singing, playing cricket, and reading books. He can be reached at deepanshu.upadhayaya@jagrannewmedia.com.
