The SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Exam 2026 is conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit eligible candidates for stenography posts in various Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Organizations.
This exam is one of the most popular choices for candidates seeking a stable government job after 10+2.

In 2026, SSC is expected to release updated exam pattern points, minor syllabus adjustments, and enhanced document verification rules. This article covers the complete syllabus, exam pattern, selection process, preparation strategy, and official resource links.

🧭 2. Selection Process (SSC Stenographer 2026)

The recruitment process includes three stages:

Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
Skill Test in Stenography
Document Verification (DV)

Candidates must qualify each stage to be considered for final appointment.

📘 3. Exam Pattern (2026 Updated)

📊 3.1 Computer-Based Examination (CBE) Pattern

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	2 hours	-0.25 per wrong answer
General Awareness	50	50
English Language & Comprehension	100	100

🖊️ 3.2 Skill Test (Stenography)

The skill test is conducted for qualified candidates only.

Post	Dictation Speed	Transcription Time
Grade C	100 w.p.m	English: 40 min / Hindi: 55 min
Grade D	80 w.p.m	English: 50 min / Hindi: 65 min

📚 4. Detailed Syllabus (Section-Wise) 2026

🧠 4.1 General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies, similarities, differences
Problem-solving
Space orientation
Syllogism
Number series
Coding–decoding
Non-verbal reasoning
Decision-making
Directions, puzzles

🌏 4.2 General Awareness

History, Geography, Polity, Economy
Scientific developments
Indian Constitution
Current Affairs (National & International)
Sports, Awards, Books & Authors
Important government schemes
General knowledge & general science updated for 2026

📝 4.3 English Language & Comprehension

Reading comprehension
Vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms
Error spotting & correction
Fill in the blanks
Para jumbles
Sentence structure
Cloze test
Grammar rules
Idioms & phrases

🎯 5. Final Selection Process (with marks weightage)

Computer-Based Test: 200 marks
Skill Test (Qualifying)
Document Verification

Final merit list is prepared only based on CBE marks, provided the candidate qualifies the skill test.

💡 6. Practical Preparation Tips for SSC Stenographer 2026

Strengthen English grammar daily
Practice stenography dictation regularly (80/100 wpm as per the post)
Attempt mock tests and previous-year papers
Improve typing and transcription accuracy
Maintain current affairs notes
Focus on weak topics with a weekly revision plan
Use official SSC mock material
Give more attention to speed & accuracy (important for CBE)

🔗 7. Useful Resource Links (Official Only)

SSC Official Website (2026): https://ssc.gov.in
SSC Stenographer Notification PDF 2026 (Official – when released)
(Will be available on the official SSC website under “Latest Notifications”)
SSC CBE Syllabus PDF (Official): https://ssc.gov.in

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