SSC Combined Stenographer Exam 2026 Mock Test Series

• Carry a printed copy of the E-Admit Card and a valid original photo ID proof.
• Reporting time is strictly as mentioned on the admit card; late entries are prohibited.
• Prohibited items include mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and any communication devices.
• Candidates must follow the biometric registration process at the examination center.
• Rough work must be performed only on the provided digital or physical scratchpad.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Stenographer (Grade C & D) Examination. Candidates must monitor the official portal ssc.gov.in for the 2026 notification release. Eligibility requires a 12th-standard pass from a recognized board. The selection process involves a Computer Based Examination (CBE) followed by a mandatory Skill Test in shorthand. All candidates must complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website to submit applications.

Download the official notification by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website: https://ssc.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the Latest News or Candidate's Corner section.
3. Click on the link titled Notice of Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' Examination, 2026.
4. The PDF will open in a new tab; click the download icon to save the document.

The total vacancy count is determined annually by the SSC based on requisitions from various central government departments. Vacancies are categorized as follows:

• Grade C: Group B (Non-Gazetted)
• Grade D: Group C (Non-Gazetted)

Detailed category-wise (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS) breakdowns are provided exclusively within the official notification appendix for the current recruitment cycle.

The application fee for the SSC Stenographer Examination is Rs. 100.

• Exempted Categories: Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from fee payment.
• Payment Modes: Online payment via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Credit/Debit cards, or SBI Challan.

Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years for Grade C and 18 and 27 years for Grade D as of the crucial date specified in the official notification.

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC: 3 Years
• PwBD (Unreserved): 10 Years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 Years after deduction of military service from actual age

Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University. Possession of the educational qualification on or before the crucial date is mandatory.

1. Computer Based Examination (CBE)
2. Skill Test in Stenography
3. Document Verification (DV)
4. Medical Examination

Note: Negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

Basic pay ranges from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 35,400 depending on the grade. Employees receive additional allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) as per the 7th Central Pay Commission norms.

Admit cards are released on regional SSC websites. Candidates must carry:

• Printed copy of the Admit Card.
• Two passport-size recent color photographs.
• Original valid photo ID (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving License).

The tentative answer key is released on the official SSC website shortly after the exam. Candidates can submit representations against the keys within the stipulated timeline by paying a fee of Rs. 100 per question.

Results are declared based on the normalized scores of candidates in the CBE. The normalization formula accounts for variations in difficulty levels across different shifts. A final merit list is prepared based on the performance in the CBE, subject to qualifying the Skill Test.

Focus on English Comprehension as it carries 50% of the total marks. Practice daily shorthand dictation to achieve the required speed (100 wpm for Grade C, 80 wpm for Grade D). Utilize previous year question papers to understand the recurring patterns in General Intelligence and General Awareness.

The following historical cut-off data for the SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' Examination is sourced directly from official result write-ups published by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Data is presented exactly as declared in official notifications, reflecting the specific categories and stages as defined by the Commission.

SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' Examination 2023: Computer Based Examination Cut-off Marks

Stenographer Grade 'C'

Source: Official SSC Result Write-up, F. No. 3/1/2023-P&P-II, dated 09.01.2024.

Stenographer Grade 'D'

Source: Official SSC Result Write-up, F. No. 3/1/2023-P&P-II, dated 09.01.2024.

SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' Examination 2022: Computer Based Examination Cut-off Marks

Stenographer Grade 'C'

Source: Official SSC Result Write-up, F. No. 3/1/2022-P&P-II, dated 09.01.2023.

Stenographer Grade 'D'

Source: Official SSC Result Write-up, F. No. 3/1/2022-P&P-II, dated 09.01.2023.