GSSSB Stenographer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

GSSSB English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) for 1 vacancy of English Stenographer, Grade-2, Class-3 under the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), which functions under the Ports and Transport Department. Online applications can be submitted through the OJAS website from 15 July 2026 (2:00 PM) to 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM). This article covers the important dates, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, pay scale, application fee, selection process and the step-by-step online application procedure for this recruitment.

A bachelor's degree from any university established or incorporated by or under a Central or State Act in India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government. | Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. | Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both.

Selected candidates will be appointed on a fixed monthly pay of Rs. 40,800/- for the first five years, along with other benefits admissible under the relevant Finance Department resolutions. On satisfactory completion of five years of service, the candidate becomes eligible for regular appointment in the 7th Pay Commission pay scale of Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/- (Level-6), subject to the outcome of SLP No. 14124/2012 and SLP No. 14125/2012 pending before the Supreme Court.

1. Dictation of an English passage in shorthand at a speed of 80 words per minute for two minutes, followed by transcription at a speed of 7 words per minute (in legible handwriting, not typing).
2. This test checks the candidate's shorthand-writing ability; only candidates who meet the required skill level are declared eligible for the Main Examination.
3. Dictation of 2 passages of 4 minutes each (8 minutes total) at a shorthand speed of 100 words per minute in English.
4. Transcription/typing time: 50 minutes, done on a computer.
5. For every 3 errors in transcription, 1 mark will be deducted from the allotted marks.
6. Minimum qualifying marks for Paper-2 is 50; marks below 50 are treated as zero.