SSC Stenographer Option Cum Preference Form 2026 – Apply Online for 1590 Posts

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

SSC Stenographer Option Cum Preference Form 2026

SSC Stenographer C, D Examination 2025: Short Details

Post Date/Update: 07 May 2026 | 01:29 PM

Short Information: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Stenographer Grade C and D Option Cum Preference Form 2026 for 1590 vacancies, and candidates who qualified in the skill test stage can now submit their department and post preferences through the official SSC portal within the prescribed deadline. The Option Cum Preference Form is an important stage in the final selection process, as candidates must choose their preferred ministries, departments, and offices for appointment based on availability and merit rank.

Important Dates

Application start Date 05-06-2025
Last Date to Apply Online 26-06-2025
Last Date Online Payment 26-06-2025
Correction Date 01-07-2025 - 02-07-2025
Exam City Details 31-07-2025
Exam Date 06-08-2025 – 08-08-2025
Admit Card 04-08-2025
Result Date 28-11-2025
Skill Test Date 28-01-2026 – 29-01-2026
Skill Test Exam City Details 20-01-2026
Option-cum-Preference Form 05-05-2026 - 08-05-2026

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS ₹100/-
SC / ST / Female ₹0/-
PH (Persons with Disabilities) ₹0/-
Payment Mode: Pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or pay offline Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

SSC Stenographer C, D Notification 2025: Age Limits as on 01 August 2025

Minimum Age 18 Years
Maximum Age (Grade-D) 27 Years
Maximum Age (Grade-C) 30 Years
Age Relaxation Extra as per SSC Stenographer C, D Recruitment Rules 2025.

SSC Stenographer C, D Notification 2025: Vacancy Details: Total 1590 Posts

Post Name No. of Posts Eligibility Criteria
Stenographer Grade C 230
  • Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board in India.
  • Must qualify the transcription test.
  • Transcription time: 40 minutes for English and 55 minutes for Hindi.
Stenographer Grade D 1360
  • Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board in India.
  • Must qualify the transcription test.
  • Transcription time: 50 minutes for English and 65 minutes for Hindi.

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Important Links

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