SSC Stenographer

SSC · Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026 notice, sections 13–15 and 19 · Source year 2026 · Document date 2026-04-24 · Last reviewed 2026-09-28

Key rules and selection stages

• Objective multiple-choice CBT; 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. SSC may normalize scores across shifts.
• Shortlisted candidates take a mandatory qualifying stenography skill test: 10-minute dictation at 100 w.p.m. for Grade C or 80 w.p.m. for Grade D, in the selected English or Hindi medium. Transcription times depend on grade and language (notice section 15).
• The notice sets minimum CBT qualifying percentages of 30% (UR), 25% (OBC/EWS), and 20% (other categories). Actual shortlist and final selection cut-offs depend on category, post and competition.

SSC · 2026 notice, selection section 19.1 · Exam cycle 2026 · Source published 2026-04-24

These are minimum qualifying percentages, not the actual Grade C or D selection cut-offs. SSC shortlists by category and post for the qualifying skill test; final selection uses CBT merit and post preference.