SSC Stenographer C, D Skill Test Exam City Details 2026 – Check City Slip for 1590 Posts
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SSC Stenographer C, D Skill Test Exam City Details 2026 released. Check skill test date, city slip, eligibility, and next steps online.
SSC Stenographer C, D Skill Test Exam City Details 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Skill Test Exam City Details 2026 for candidates shortlisted in the SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D examination. Candidates who qualified the written examination can now check their skill test city information ahead of the scheduled test dates.
The Skill Test is an important stage of the selection process and will be conducted on 28 and 29 January 2026.
Job Overview
The SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2025–26 is conducted to recruit candidates for stenographic roles in various central government departments and ministries. After the declaration of the written exam result, SSC provides exam city details to help candidates plan their travel and preparation in advance.
A total of 1590 vacancies are being filled under this recruitment drive.
Important Dates
- The online application process began on 05 June 2025 and ended on 26 June 2025.
- The last date for fee payment was also 26 June 2025.
- The written examination was held from 06 to 08 August 2025, and exam city details for the written exam were released on 31 July 2025.
- The admit card for the written exam was issued on 04 August 2025, followed by the result declaration on 28 November 2025.
- The Skill Test will be conducted on 28 and 29 January 2026.
- The Skill Test Exam City Details were released on 20 January 2026.
- The Skill Test Admit Card will be available soon.
Application Fee
- Candidates from General, OBC, and EWS categories paid an application fee of ₹100.
- Candidates belonging to SC, ST, Female, and PH categories were exempted from paying any application fee.
All payments were accepted through online mode only, including debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, and mobile wallet options.
Age Limit (As on 01 August 2025)
- The minimum age limit for SSC Stenographer posts is 18 years.
- For Stenographer Grade D, the maximum age limit is 27 years.
- For Stenographer Grade C, the maximum age limit is 30 years.
Age relaxation is applicable as per SSC rules for reserved categories.
Vacancy Details
- The SSC Stenographer recruitment includes 1590 total posts.
- Out of these, 230 posts are for Stenographer Grade C, while 1360 posts are for Stenographer Grade D.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates applying for Stenographer Grade C or D must have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination from a recognized board in India.
- For Grade C, candidates must complete the transcription test within 40 minutes for English or 55 minutes for Hindi.
- For Grade D, the transcription duration is 50 minutes for English or 65 minutes for Hindi.
How to Check SSC Stenographer Skill Test Exam City Details 2026
Candidates can check their exam city details by following these steps:
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Visit the official SSC website.
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Log in using your registration number and password.
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Open the Skill Test Exam City Details link.
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View your allotted exam city and test date.
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Save or print the city slip for future reference.
Candidates should regularly check the website for the Skill Test Admit Card update.
Official Notification PDF
The official SSC notification PDF contains detailed information about the skill test process, transcription rules, and document requirements. Candidates are advised to read all instructions carefully before appearing for the skill test.
FAQ Section
Q1. When is the SSC Stenographer Skill Test 2026 scheduled?
The skill test will be conducted on 28 and 29 January 2026.
Q2. When were the SSC Stenographer Skill Test exam city details released?
The exam city details were released on 20 January 2026.
Q3. How many vacancies are there in SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025–26?
There are 1590 total vacancies for Grade C and Grade D posts.
Q4. Is the SSC Stenographer Skill Test admit card released?
The admit card has not been released yet and will be available soon.
Q5. What qualification is required for SSC Stenographer posts?
Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board.