The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced recruitment for Stenographer positions across multiple government departments including the Central Secretariat, Armed Forces Headquarters, Central Vigilance Commission, Indian Foreign Service (B), Railway Board Secretariat, and the Election Commission of India. A total of 326 vacancies are available for eligible candidates. Interested candidates can apply online through the official SSC website ssc.gov.in. The last date for hard copy submission of applications is 27 January 2026.

Vacancy Details

• Central Secretariat Stenographer Service: 267 posts
• Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographer Service: 37 posts
• Indian Foreign Service (B) Stenographer: 13 posts
• Railway Board Secretariat Stenographer Service: 8 posts
• Election Commission Stenographer Service: 1 post
• Total Vacancies: 326

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have 3 to 6 years of experience as a stenographer in the relevant field. A minimum of 12th pass is required along with relevant shorthand and typing skills.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 35 years
• Age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories

Salary

Selected candidates will receive salary as per government rules along with applicable allowances.

Selection Process

• Written Examination
• Computer Based Examination
• Skill Test
• Interview

Required Documents

• 10th Marksheet
• Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Permanent Residence Certificate
• Passport size photo with signature
• Mobile number and Email ID

Exam Pattern

• Total Questions: 200
• Total Marks: 200
• General Awareness: 100 questions (100 marks)
• English Language: 100 questions (100 marks)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Exam Syllabus

• General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Science & Technology
• English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, Comprehension Passages, Synonyms & Antonyms

How to Apply

1. Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
3. Login using credentials
4. Open the Stenographer Examination 2026 application link
5. Upload scanned signature and photograph
6. Pay the application fee
7. Submit the form and take a printout for reference

FAQs

• Q1: What is the minimum qualification required?
  12th pass with relevant stenography experience.
• Q2: How many vacancies are available?
  Total 326 posts across multiple government departments.
• Q3: What is the last date to apply?
  Hard copy submission deadline is 27 January 2026.
• Q4: What is the age limit for this recruitment?
  18 to 35 years with age relaxation for reserved categories.
• Q5: Where can I apply online?
  Applications can be submitted through ssc.gov.in.