SSC Grade C Stenographers (LDCE) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 326 Posts

SSC Grade C Stenographers (LDCE) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 326 Posts

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

Vacancy Details

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.