SSC LDCE Recruitment 2025-26 - Apply Online for 326 Posts
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released an official notification for 326 vacancies of Grade ‘C’ Stenographers through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025. This recruitment is exclusively for regularly appointed Stenographer Grade ‘D’ officials working in participating Central Government services and cadres. The selection process includes a Computer Based Examination, Shorthand Skill Test, and Evaluation of Service Records (APARs). Applications must be submitted online through the new SSC website within the prescribed dates. Eligible candidates must ensure that their printed application is forwarded by the Cadre Controlling Authority within the stipulated deadline.
Authority - Central Government
Application Mode - Online
Job Type - Regular
Advertisement - 4/2/2025-CONF-5
Posted On
23 Dec 2025, 03:49 pm
Total Posts
326
Organization
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
🗓️ Important Dates
Application Start Date: 22-12-2025
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Application Last Date: 11-01-2026 (23:00 Hrs)
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CBT Exam Date: To be notified
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Last Date for Receipt of Printed Application (SSC NR): 27-01-2026 (18:00 Hrs)
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For Abroad/A&N/Lakshadweep Candidates: 03-02-2026 (18:00 Hrs)
💰 Application Fee
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Not Mentioned in Notification
🎯 Age Limit
Age Limit: Not Prescribed
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Eligibility is based solely on length of approved service
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Crucial Date: 01-07-2025
🎓 Qualification
Must be regularly appointed Stenographer Grade ‘D’ / Grade-III
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Required approved service period as per respective cadre/service rules
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Computer literacy mandatory (for transcription on computer)
📋 Vacancy Details
| Sl. No | Service/Cadre Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS) | 267 |
| 2 | Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service | 08 |
| 3 | Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers Service | 37 |
| 4 | Election Commission of India Stenographers Service | 01 |
| 5 | Indian Foreign Service (B) Stenographers | 13 |
| 6 | Central Vigilance Commission | To be intimated |
| Total | 326 |
🖊 How to Apply
Visit https://ssc.gov.in
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Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on new SSC website
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Apply under “Grade ‘C’ Stenographers LDCE 2025”
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Upload live photograph & scanned signature
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Submit online application and take printout
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Forward printed application through Cadre Controlling Authority to SSC (NR)
Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!
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