SSC Stenographer Grade C, D Exam 2026 Dates Revised: New Exam Dates & Other Updates

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced a revised schedule for the Stenographer Grade C and D Tier-I examination 2026, with the exam now slated to be held from September 9 to 12, 2026. The commission released the exam city intimation slip on August 31, 2026, on its official website, ssc.gov.in, allowing candidates to check their examination city details.

This revision shortens the examination period from the previously announced September 9 to 15, 2026. In addition, the SSC has updated its instructions regarding scribe facilities, including a new Aadhaar-linked registration process for candidates requiring assistance during the computer-based examination.

SSC Stenographer 2026: Revised Exam Dates and Key Information

The Staff Selection Commission confirmed that the Stenographer Grade C and D Tier-I examination 2026 will now conclude on September 12, 2026, instead of September 15. Candidates can access their exam city details by logging into the candidate portal on ssc.gov.in. The admit card, or admission certificate, for the examination is expected to be available for download approximately two or three days before each candidate’s respective exam date.

The Tier-I computer-based examination will assess candidates across multiple subjects through objective-type questions, as detailed below.

SSC Stenographer 2026: Scribe Facility Updates and Deadlines

The SSC has introduced important changes to the scribe registration and mapping process for the Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2026.

• Earlier scribe registrations cancelled: All scribe registrations completed before November 5, 2025, have been cancelled.
• Fresh registration required: Candidates requiring a scribe must complete a new registration on the SSC website.
• Aadhaar authentication: The revised scribe registration process is now linked with Aadhaar authentication.
• Own scribe requirement: Candidates using their own scribe must submit the scribe’s registration number to generate the examination entry pass.
• SSC Stenographer 2026 Tier-I deadline: The last date for scribe mapping is September 7, 2026, at 11:00 PM.
• Combined Hindi Translator 2026 Tier-I deadline: Scribe mapping can be completed until September 6, 2026, at 11:00 PM.
• Entry pass generation: The scribe entry pass will be generated only after the candidate successfully completes the scribe’s One-Time Registration (OTR) mapping.

How to Check SSC Stenographer 2026 Exam City Slip

Candidates can check their exam city details for the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Tier-I examination 2026 by following these steps:

1. Go to the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the ‘Admit Card’ section on the homepage.
3. Click on the link for the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Exam City Intimation Slip 2026.
4. Enter your registration number and date of birth or other required login credentials.
5. The exam city details will be displayed on the screen.
6. Review the information and note down your exam city for future reference.

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Exam 2026 Key Dates

The official notification for the SSC Stenographer 2026 examination was released on April 24, 2026. The application window closed on May 15, 2026, with the fee payment deadline on May 16, 2026. A correction window was provided from May 20-21, 2026, for candidates to make necessary amendments to their applications.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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