Job.info Name of exam: Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Examination, 2026
No of posts: 731 posts (Tentative)
Age Limit:
Stenographer Grade C: Candidate age must be between 18 to 30 years as on 01.08.2026, i.e., candidates born not before 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008 are eligible to apply.
Stenographer Grade D: Candidate age must be between 18 to 27 years as on 01.08.2026, i.e., candidates born not before 02.08.1999 and not later than 01.08.2008 are eligible to apply.
Age Relaxation: Category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below.
- SC/ ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ ST): 15 years
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Application Fee: Category-wise application fee is as under.
| Category | Amount |
| UR/ EWS/ OBC | Rs 100/- |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ ESM | Nil |
| Female | Nil |
Fee can be paid only by online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit cards.
How to Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy through online mode by visiting official SSC Recruitment Portal.
Important Dates:
- Starting date of submission of online application: 24th April 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 15th May 2026
- Application correction window: 20th to 21st May 2026
- Schedule of Computer Based Examination: July – August 2026