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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 326 Grade C Steno (LDCE) Posts. This recruitment is strictly for regularly appointed Stenographer Grade "D" employees in various Central Government services/cadres. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official SSC website until 11th January 2026.
SSC Grade C Stenographers Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Grade “C” Stenographers (Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025) |
| No of Posts | 326 (Tentative) |
| Salary | As per service/cadre rules |
| Apply Start Date | 22.12.2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11.01.2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Sr. No. | Post Name / Service/Cadre | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Secretariat Stenographers Services | 267 |
| 2 | Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service | 08 |
| 3 | Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers Service | 37 |
| 4 | Election Commission of India Stenographers Service | 01 |
| 5 | Indian Foreign Service Branch (B) Stenographers | 13 |
| 6 | Central Vigilance Commission | To be intimated later |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS)
- Essential: Regularly appointed Stenographer Grade “D” with not less than six years’ approved service as Stenographer Grade “D” as on 01.07.2025.
- Condition: If appointed via Competitive/LDCE, result announced not less than six years before the crucial date, with at least five years’ approved continuous service.
- Computer Literacy: Required to transcribe shorthand notes on computers.
- Relaxation: Specific relaxations apply for Direct Recruit Steno Grade D of Select List Year 2018.
Eligibility for Indian Foreign Service Branch (B) Stenographers
- Essential: Rendered not less than six years’ approved service per IFS Branch “B” Rules, 2017.
- Training: Must have undergone and successfully completed mandatory training programme(s) prescribed by Ministry of External Affairs.
Eligibility for Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers Service
- Essential: Not less than three years’ approved and continuous service in Grade “D” as on the crucial date.
- Condition: If appointed via examination, result announced not less than three years before the crucial date with at least two years’ approved continuous service.
Eligibility for Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service
- Essential: Regularly appointed Stenographer Grade “D” with not less than six years’ approved service as on 01.07.2025.
- Condition: If appointed via competitive examination, result announced not less than six years before the crucial date with at least five years’ approved continuous service.
- Computer Literacy: Required to transcribe shorthand notes on computers.
Eligibility for Election Commission of India Stenographers Service
- Essential: Not less than three years’ approved and continuous service in Grade “D” as on the crucial date.
- Condition: If appointed via examination, result announced not less than three years before the crucial date with at least two years’ approved continuous service.
Eligibility for Central Vigilance Commission
- Essential: Five years of regular service in the grade of Stenographer Grade “D” in the Commission as on the crucial date.
Selection Process
- Part-A (Computer Based Examination): 200 Marks (General Awareness & English Language).
- Part-B (Short Hand Skill Test): 200 Marks (10 minutes dictation at 100 w.p.m.).
- Part-C (Evaluation of Record of Service): 100 Marks (APARs).
Important Links
Important Links:
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here
FAQs
1. What is the last date to apply for SSC Grade C Steno (LDCE) 2025?
Ans: The last date for receipt of online applications is 11.01.2026 (23:00 hours).
2. What is the qualification required?
Ans: Candidates must be regularly appointed Stenographer Grade “D”/Grade-III in the respective participating cadres/services with the prescribed length of approved service.
3. Is there an age limit?
Ans: No specific age limit is prescribed; eligibility is based on the length of approved service in Stenographer Grade “D” as on 01.07.2025.
4. Where will the exam be conducted?
Ans: The examination will be conducted at Delhi only.
5. How is final selection made?
Ans: Final selection is based on merit in the Computer Based Examination, Stenography Skill Test, and APAR evaluation.