SSC Stenographer Application Form
Last verified 07 Oct 2026
📅 SSC Stenographer Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 24 Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 15 May 2026 |
| Admit Card | Released: Sep 2026 (city slip 31 Aug 2026) |
| Exam Date | CBE: 09-12 & 15 Sep 2026 |
| Answer Key | Released: 23 Sep 2026 (objections till 26 Sep 2026) |
| Result | Expected: Oct - Nov 2026 |
| Skill Test | After CBE result (date to be notified) |
Checked against official notices · updated 07 Oct 2026. Dates marked “Expected” are tentative until the conducting body announces them.
SSC Stenographer applications are submitted online at ssc.gov.in. Candidates must complete a one-time registration before applying to any SSC examination.
Important dates — Stenographer 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application window | 24 April 2026 to 15 May 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 16 May 2026 (23:00) |
| Correction window | 20 May 2026 to 21 May 2026 |
| Computer Based Examination | 9 to 12 and 15 September 2026 |
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹100 |
| Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen | Exempted |
Fee is paid online through BHIM UPI, net banking, or Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and RuPay credit or debit cards. The fee is not refundable — unlike the RRB exams, SSC does not refund it on appearing.
How to apply
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on ssc.gov.in if you have not already. The same OTR works for every SSC examination.
- Log in and open the application link for this examination.
- Fill in the details, choose your post preferences and examination centres.
- Upload your photograph and signature to the prescribed specifications.
- Pay the fee online and submit before the deadline.
Correction window
SSC opens a short correction window after the closing date, on payment of correction charges. It is the only opportunity to fix errors, and the charges rise for a second correction.