SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 731 Grade C & D Posts

Nationality: Indian citizen / Subject of Nepal/Bhutan / Tibetan refugee (before 01.01.1962) / Person of Indian origin from specified countries (eligibility certificate required).

18-30 Yrs (Grade C) / 18-27 Yrs (Grade D) as on 01.08.2026 Crucial date: 01.08.2026 (born not before 02.08.1996 & not later than 01.08.2008 for Grade C; adjust for Grade D). | Category Age Limit (Grade C) Age Limit (Grade D) | Category Age Limit (Grade C) Age Limit (Grade D) Minimum Age 18 years 18 years Maximum Age (UR) 30 years 27 years OBC (NCL) 3 years relaxation 3 years relaxation SC / ST 5 years relaxation 5 years relaxation PwBD (UR/EWS) 10 years relaxation 10 years relaxation PwBD (OBC-NCL) 13 years relaxation 13 years relaxation PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years relaxation 15 years relaxation Ex-Servicemen (ESM) 3 years after military service deduction (Group C only) 3 years after military service deduction Central Govt. Civilian (3+ yrs service) Up to 40/45 (SC/ST) years Up to 40/45 (SC/ST) years