The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the Computer-Based Examination (CBE) Admit Card and Hall Ticket for the Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' Examination 2026 today, Monday, September 7, 2026. Candidates appearing for the nationwide examination scheduled from September 9 to September 15, 2026, can now download their hall tickets through the official portal at ssc.gov.in by logging in with their One-Time Registration (OTR) credentials.
SSC Stenographer 2026 Examination Highlights & Key Dates
Aspirants can review the essential schedule and parameters of the recruitment drive below:
- Conducting Authority: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Official Website: ssc.gov.in
- Posts Offered: Stenographer Grade 'C' (Group 'B' Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade 'D' (Group 'C' Non-Technical)
- Admit Card Release Date: September 7, 2026
- Computer-Based Examination (CBE) Dates: September 9 to September 15, 2026
- Examination Mode: Online Computer-Based Test (Objective Type)
- Credentials Required: Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth
Shift Timings, Reporting Hours & Centre Entry Guidelines
The Commission will conduct the examination across multiple daily shifts. Candidates must strictly follow the reporting schedule printed on their call letters:
- Shift 1 (Morning): Reporting Time: 07:30 AM | Gate Closure: 08:30 AM | Exam Duration: 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Shift 2 (Afternoon): Reporting Time: 11:30 AM | Gate Closure: 12:30 PM | Exam Duration: 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
- Shift 3 (Evening): Reporting Time: 03:30 PM | Gate Closure: 04:30 PM | Exam Duration: 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
- Strict Gate Closure Policy: No candidate will be permitted entry under any circumstances after the gate closing time. Candidates are strongly advised to visit their designated examination venue a day prior to avoid last-minute transit delays.
Comprehensive Exam Pattern & Sectional Marking Scheme
The Tier 1 online examination evaluates candidates across three subjects for a total of 200 marks over a duration of two hours (120 minutes):
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 50 Questions carrying 50 Marks. Tests analogies, spatial visualization, series, coding-decoding, and verbal/non-verbal logic.
- General Awareness: 50 Questions carrying 50 Marks. Evaluates knowledge of current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, scientific research, and sports.
- English Language & Comprehension: 100 Questions carrying 100 Marks. Focuses on vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension passages, sentence correction, idioms, and voice/narration.
- Negative Marking: Each correct response awards +1 mark. A penalty of 0.25 marks is deducted for every wrong response. Unattempted questions carry zero penalty.
Subsequent Selection Stage: Stenography Skill Test
Candidates qualifying in the computer-based written test will be called for the mandatory Skill Test in Stenography:
- Dictation: Candidates will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi (as chosen during application).
- Speed Benchmark: 100 words per minute (w.p.m.) for Stenographer Grade 'C' and 80 words per minute (w.p.m.) for Stenographer Grade 'D'.
- Transcription on Computer: Dictated text must be transcribed on a computer within the stipulated time limit (50 minutes for English / 65 minutes for Hindi for Grade D; 40 minutes for English / 55 minutes for Hindi for Grade C).
Step-by-Step Guide to Download SSC Stenographer Hall Ticket
Follow these steps to access and download your admit card from the Commission's portal:
- Visit the official Staff Selection Commission website at ssc.gov.in.
- Click on the 'Login or Register' button on the top-right corner of the homepage.
- Enter your Registration Number and Password, followed by the security Captcha.
- Navigate to the 'Admit Card' tab on your candidate dashboard.
- Click on 'Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026 Admit Card'.
- Your admit card displaying venue address, shift, reporting time, and roll number will appear on the screen.
- Download the PDF and print at least two clear colour copies for examination day.
Mandatory Document Checklist for Examination Day
Entry into the examination centre is strictly contingent upon presenting the following items:
- Printed clear copy of the SSC Stenographer 2026 Admit Card.
- Two recent passport-sized colour photographs (matching the photograph uploaded in the application form).
- Original valid Government Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, or PAN Card).
- Proof of Date of Birth (such as Class 10 Passing Certificate), if the photo ID proof does not mention the complete date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
- Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, electronic watches, Bluetooth devices, earphones, bags, books, notes, and loose paper are strictly banned inside the examination premises.