The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has confirmed the exam date for the Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination 2026 through an official notice dated 12 August 2026. As per this notice, the Computer Based Examination (CBE) will be held from 9 September 2026 to 12 September 2026. This recruitment, released under advertisement number E/13/2026-C-2, was announced with approximately 731 tentative vacancies. Candidates should download their admit card from the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in, once it is released, and should not wait for it to begin their final preparation.
SSC Stenographer Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
Advertisement
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Advertisement / Notification No. | E/13/2026-C-2 |
| Post Names | Stenographer Grade 'C' (Group B, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade 'D' (Group C) |
| Tentative Vacancies | Approx. 731 (see Vacancy Details section for important notes on this figure) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Examination (CBE) |
| Exam Date 2026 | 9 September 2026 to 12 September 2026 |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Examination + Skill Test in Stenography |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC Stenographer 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 24 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 24 April 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Exam Date Notice Released | 12 August 2026 |
| Computer Based Examination (CBE) | 9 September 2026 to 12 September 2026 |
Also Read: UPSC NDA 2 Exam Date 2026
How to Download SSC Stenographer 2026 Admit Card
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in
- Look for the link labelled "Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Call Letter" under the Admit Card section.
- Log in using your registration number and password/date of birth as required.
- Click "Submit."
- Your admit card will be displayed on screen.
- Download and save the admit card.
- Take a clear printout and carry it to the exam centre along with a valid photo ID.
Documents Required at the Exam Centre
- Printed copy of the admit card
- A valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, or similar)
- Recent passport-size photograph (if specified on the admit card)
Also Read: SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 Exam Date
Important Instructions
- The exam city, shift, and reporting time are communicated only through the individual admit card these details are not part of the general exam date notice.
- Candidates should not wait for the admit card to start preparation, since the exam window (9–12 September 2026) is already confirmed.
- Visit the official SSC website at regular intervals for further updates, as advised in the official notice itself.
- Application details filled during registration cannot be changed at this stage; only information present in the admit card should be treated as final for exam-day logistics.
SSC Stenographer Exam Date 2026 - Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Exam Date Notice PDF (12.08.2026) | SSC Stenographer Exam Date 2026 |
| Official Website | Check Official Website |
