SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2026 has been released with a total of 1,170 vacancies for Grade C and Grade D posts. Candidates appearing for the SSC Stenographer Exam 2026 can check the complete vacancy details to understand the recruitment opportunities available across various Ministries, Departments, and Government Offices. The vacancy details have been provided category-wise, post-wise, and department-wise in this article. This article includes post-wise, category-wise, and department-wise vacancies for both Grade C and Grade D Stenographer posts.
How many SSC Stenographer Vacancies are released in 2026?
As per the official SSC Stenographer 2026 notification, the Commission initially announced 731 tentative vacancies for Grade C and Grade D posts. However, after collecting vacancy details from various departments, SSC has updated the vacancy count to 1,170 posts for both Grade C and Grade D. Candidates can check the latest post-wise and category-wise vacancy details on the official SSC website. SSC does not release state-wise or zone-wise vacancies for the Stenographer examination.
From where can I download SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2026 PDF?
The detailed post‑wise SSC Stenographer 2026 vacancy list PDF can be downloaded from direct link provided below.
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SSC Stenographer 2026 Number of Vacancies
SSC has announced 1,170 tentative vacancies for the SSC Stenographer Exam 2026. These vacancies are available for Grade C and Grade D posts in various Ministries, Departments, and Government Offices under the Central Government. The detailed grade-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is given below.
| Category | Grade C Vacancies | Grade D Vacancies | Total |
|---|
| UR | 91 | 468 | 559 |
| SC | 20 | 133 | 153 |
| ST | 3 | 78 | 81 |
| OBC | 24 | 233 | 257 |
| EWS | 11 | 109 | 120 |
| ESM | - | 82 | 82 |
| OH | 1 | 15 | 16 |
| HH | 2 | 15 | 17 |
| VH | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| Total | 149 | 1021 | 1,170 |
SSC Stenographer Grade C Post-wise Vacancy 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has shared the detailed post-wise vacancy list for the SSC Stenographer Grade C posts for the 2026 exam. These vacancies are spread across various ministries and departments under the Government of India, giving candidates a clear idea of the vacancy details.
| S. No. | Office/Department | Total Vacancies |
|---|
| 1 | Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) | 4 |
| 2 | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | 3 |
| 3 | National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) | 5 |
| 4 | Election Commission of India | 2 |
| 5 | Department of Revenue | 39 |
| 6 | Ministry of External Affairs | 24 |
| 7 | Intelligence Bureau (IB) | 46 |
| 8 | Ministry of Labour & Employment | 13 |
| 9 | Central Vigilance Commission | 4 |
| 10 | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | 7 |
| 11 | Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation | 2 |
| Total | All Departments | 149 |
SSC Stenographer Grade D Post-wise Vacancy 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has shared the detailed post-wise vacancy list for the SSC Stenographer Grade D posts for the 2026 exam. These vacancies are distributed across various ministries and departments under the Government of India, giving candidates a clear idea of the vacancy details.
| S. No. | Office/Department | Total Vacancies |
|---|
| 1 | Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | 35 |
| 2 | Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs | 2 |
| 3 | Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) | 1 |
| 4 | Department of Defence Production | 1 |
| 5 | Department of Telecommunications | 103 |
| 6 | Ministry of Tourism | 3 |
| 7 | Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) | 2 |
| 8 | National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) | 15 |
| 9 | National Commission for Scheduled Tribes | 1 |
| 10 | Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) | 11 |
| 11 | Election Commission of India | 3 |
| 12 | Department of Revenue | 73 |
| 13 | Railway Board | 5 |
| 14 | Ministry of External Affairs | 5 |
| 15 | Department of Posts, Postal Accounts Wing | 3 |
| 16 | Central Administrative Tribunal | 1 |
| 17 | Department of Science and Technology | 3 |
| 18 | Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) | 118 |
| 19 | Intelligence Bureau (IB) | 66 |
| 20 | Ministry of Labour & Employment | 22 |
| 21 | Central Vigilance Commission | 1 |
| 22 | Indian Coast Guard | 23 |
| 23 | Department of Consumer Affairs | 4 |
| 24 | Department of Financial Services | 7 |
| 25 | Department of Fisheries | 1 |
| 26 | Director General Defence Estates (DGDE) | 7 |
| 27 | Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) | 11 |
| 28 | Ministry of Textiles | 1 |
| 29 | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 4 |
| 30 | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | 3 |
| 31 | Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare | 5 |
| 32 | Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) | 11 |
| 33 | Department of Youth Affairs | 8 |
| 34 | Ministry of Power | 2 |
| 35 | Border Roads Organisation (BRO) | 60 |
| 36 | Ministry of Home Affairs | 1 |
| 37 | Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs | 8 |
| 38 | Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA) | 10 |
| 39 | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) | 2 |
| 40 | Enforcement Directorate (ED) | 11 |
| 41 | Ministry of Civil Aviation | 4 |
| 42 | Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India | 1 |
| 43 | Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation | 5 |
| 44 | Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 4 |
| 45 | India Meteorological Department (IMD) | 15 |
| 46 | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | 249 |
| 47 | Directorate of Civilian Manpower & Planning (Navy) | 74 |
| 48 | Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) | 16 |
| Total | All Departments | 1,021 |
SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2026 Overview
The SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2026 details are released along with the official notification by the Staff Selection Commission. Candidates can check the overview of expected vacancy details, post distribution, and selection process below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Total Vacancies | 1170 |
| Grade C Vacancies | 149 |
| Grade D Vacancies | 1021 |
| Departments | Various Central Government Ministries |
| Category-wise Distribution | Released |
| Job Category | Group B (Grade C), Group C (Grade D) |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test (CBT), Skill Test |
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How to Download the SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2026 List?
Follow the below steps to donwload the vacancy list:
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in
- Click on the "For Candidates" section
- Select "Tentative Vacancies"
- Look for "Stenographer Grade C and D Examination, 2026"
- Click to download the PDF
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What is included in SSC Stenographer Vacancy PDF?
Following things are included in the SSC Stenographer Vacancy PDF:
- Department/Ministry Name
- Post (Grade C or Grade D)
- Category-wise vacancies (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS)
- Horizontal reservations for Ex-Servicemen & PwD
- Total number of posts
- Office/Zone of posting (if applicable)
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SSC Stenographer Vacancy Trends (Last 8 Years)
To help candidates understand the recruitment pattern, candidates can have a quick look at the SSC Stenographer vacancy trends over the last eight years.
| Year | Vacancy |
|---|
| 2019 | 457 |
| 2020 | 842 |
| 2022 | 3,960 |
| 2023 | 1,232 |
| 2024 | 2,006 |
| 2025 | 1,715 |
| 2026 | 731 |
| 2026 | 1170 |
Key Takeaways:
Below are the key takeaways:
- SSC has revised the SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2026 from the initially announced 731 vacancies to 1,170 vacancies.
- Out of the total vacancies, 149 vacancies are for Grade C and 1,021 vacancies are for Grade D posts.
- The vacancy details have been released category-wise, grade-wise, and department-wise.
- The highest number of Grade D vacancies have been reported by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) with 249 posts.
- SSC Stenographer vacancies are available across various Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Offices.
- State-wise and zone-wise vacancy details are not released by SSC.
- The selection process consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a Skill Test.
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