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SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) · SSC Steno
Exam Overview
Recruitment of Stenographers Grade C & D in ministries, departments and statutory bodies of the central government.
Eligibility Criteria
10th / 12th pass as per post (Grade C: 12th; Grade D: 10th). Age 18-27 years.
Exam Pattern & Stages
Stage 1 — CBT (Written)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
- Mode
- Computer Based
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Total Questions
- 200
- Total Marks
- 200
- Negative Marking
- 0.25 per wrong answer
Stage 2 — Skill Test (Shorthand)
- Mode
- Skill
- Negative Marking
- No
- Note
- Dictation at 100 wpm (Grade C) / 80 wpm (Grade D) for 10 minutes
Full Syllabus & Preparation
Shorthand is the final differentiator — practise 10-minute dictation daily at the required speed and transcribe within 50 minutes. Focus on English language section in CBT.
Frequently Asked Questions
SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2026 ke liye eligibility criteria kya hai?
10th / 12th pass as per post (Grade C: 12th; Grade D: 10th). Age 18-27 years.
Exam pattern kya hai?
2 stage(s): CBT (Written), Skill Test (Shorthand).
Apply karne ki last date kab hai?
Please check the official notification for application dates. Visit the conducting body's website for the latest updates.