Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the SSC Grade C Stenographer Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025 under SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2026. A total of 326 vacancies have been announced for this recruitment. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official SSC website within the specified application period.
The online application process for SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2026 commenced on 22 December 2025 and will remain open until 11 January 2026. No application fee is required to be paid by candidates for this recruitment.
| SSC Grade C Stenographers LDCE 2026 |
| Staff Selection Commission (SSC) : Short Details of Notification No. 4/2/2025-CONF-5 | Short Details of Notification https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Notification Date : 22 December 2025 • Application Start : 22 December 2025 • Last Date for Apply Online : 11 January 2026 (11:00 PM) • Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy (Through Department) : 27 January 2026 • For Candidates Residing Abroad / A&N / Lakshadweep : 03 February 2026 • CBT Exam Date : To be intimated later • Admit Card : Before Exam • Result : Notify Soon |
| Application Fees |
| • Application Fee : 00/- • No fee is required to be paid by any category of candidates |
| Age Limit |
| • No specific age limit mentioned. • Eligibility is based on length of approved service as on 01 July 2025. |
| No. of Post |
| 326 Posts |
| Vacancy Details | |
| Post Name | No. Of Posts |
| Central Secretariat Stenographers Service | 267 |
| Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service | 08 |
| Armed Forces HQ Stenographers Service | 37 |
| Election Commission of India Stenographers Service | 01 |
| IFS (B) Stenographers | 13 |
| Central Vigilance Commission | To be intimated |
| Total (Tentative) | 326 |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| • CSSS: Minimum 6 years approved service as Steno Grade ‘D’ (relaxations applicable as per rules). • IFS (B): Minimum 6 years approved service (5 years for pre-rule incumbents). • AFHQ: Minimum 3 years approved & continuous service in Grade ‘D’. • Railway Board Secretariat: Minimum 6 years approved service (relaxations as per rules). • ECI: Minimum 3 years approved & continuous service in Grade ‘D’. • CVC: Minimum 5 years regular service as Steno Grade ‘D’. • For More Details Read the Official Notification. |
| Salary |
| Pay Scale : As per service/cadre rules (not specified in the notice). |
| Selection Process |
| • Computer Based Examination • Short Hand Skill Test (Stenography Test) • Meri List |
| Exam Details |
| • Part A: Computer Based Test (200 Marks) • General Awareness – 100 Questions (100 Marks) • English Language – 100 Questions (100 Marks) • Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks • Part B: Stenography Skill Test (English/Hindi) • Part C: Evaluation of Service Records (APAR) – 100 Marks |
| SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2026: How to Apply |
| 1. Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) at https://ssc.gov.in/. Candidates can apply between 22 December 2025 to 11 January 2026. 2. Read the official notification for “SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2026” carefully before applying. 3. Check and collect all required documents such as eligibility details, ID proof, address details, and basic information. 4. Keep scanned copies of necessary documents ready, including photograph, signature, and ID proof, as per the prescribed format. 5. Before submitting the application form, review the preview and verify all details carefully. 6. Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference. |
| Some Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |