SSC Stenographer 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and Selection Process Guide

The Staff Selection Commission has announced the recruitment drive for 2026, aiming to fill 731 vacancies for Stenographer Grade C and D positions. This SSC Stenographer 2026 examination serves as a gateway for candidates seeking a stable career in the government sector. With the SSC Stenographer Exam Date 2026 scheduled for July/August 2026, applicants must begin their preparation immediately to succeed.

SSC Stenographer 2026 Overview

Candidates can check their official notifications and updates on the official website. Those who have appeared in previous cycles can also check the SSC Stenographer Final Result 2025-26 Out - Click to Check for recent trends.

Category	Details
Organization	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name	SSC Stenographer 2026
Posts	Grade C & D Stenographers
Exam Level	National
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test
Exam Date	July/August 2026
Negative Marking	0.25 per incorrect answer

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The selection process is divided into two primary stages: a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a Skill Test. The CBT is a scoring round, whereas the Skill Test is qualifying in nature.

Subjects	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Awareness	50	50	30 mins
Reasoning	50	50	30 mins
English Language	100	100	60 mins

Syllabus Breakdown

General Awareness Topics

• Static Awareness, Current Affairs, Science & Technology
• History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene
• General polity, Scientific research, Indian constitution, Sports

For more in-depth preparation, refer to our dedicated GK resources.

English Language & Comprehension Topics

• Reading Comprehension, Synonyms & Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks
• Spellings, Phrases & Idiom Meaning, Active & Passive Voice
• Direct & Indirect Speech, Para Jumble, Error Spotting

General Intelligence & Reasoning Topics

• Similarities & Differences, Space Visualization, Problem-Solving
• Coding-Decoding, Puzzle, Venn Diagram, Direction & Distance
• Blood Relation, Order & Ranking, Number Series

Skill Test Requirements

Grade	Speed	Duration
Stenographer C	100 w.p.m	10 minutes
Stenographer D	80 w.p.m	10 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is there negative marking in the SSC Stenographer 2026 exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the CBT.

What is the minimum qualifying mark for the CBT?

The qualifying marks are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS, and 20% for all other categories.

Is the SSC Stenographer a national-level exam?

Yes, it is a national-level recruitment examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission across India.