SSC LDC Recruitment 2025-26: Apply Online for 326 Posts

Age information

There are no explicit minimum or maximum age limits published in the notice. Eligibility is based on the length of approved service in Stenographer Grade D as of the crucial date (01.07.2025).

Eligibility details

Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS)

• Regularly appointed Stenographer Grade D with not less than six years of approved service as of 01.07.2025. If appointed on results of a Competitive or Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, the result should have been announced not less than six years before the crucial date, with at least five years of approved and continuous service in that grade.
• Stenographers Grade D on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval of the competent authority and those having a lien in Grade D are eligible if otherwise fulfilling conditions.
• Relaxation for Direct Recruit Stenographer Grade D of Select List Year 2018 as per Order No. 6/2/2024-CS.II(C) dated 29.07.2025: one year relaxation in approved service; one year five months relaxation in duration between date of result and crucial date; up to one year six months relaxation in continuous service.
• Computer literacy: candidates will be required to transcribe shorthand notes on computers.

Indian Foreign Service Branch (B) Stenographers

• Not less than six years of approved service as per IFS Branch Rules; mandatory training as prescribed by the Ministry of External Affairs.
• Eligibility service continues to be five years’ approved service for persons holding Stenographer Grade D posts on regular basis before commencement of these rules.

Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers Service

• Three years of regular, approved and continuous service in Grade D as on the crucial date.
• If appointed on results of a competitive or Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, the result should have been announced not less than three years before the crucial date with at least two years of approved and continuous service in that grade.
• Stenographers Grade D on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval of competent authority and those having a lien in Grade D are eligible if otherwise fulfilling conditions.

Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service

• Regularly appointed Stenographer Grade D with at least six years of approved service as of 01.07.2025.
• If appointed on results of a competitive examination, the result should have been announced not less than six years before the crucial date with at least five years of approved and continuous service in that grade.
• Eligibility service remains three years for officials holding Grade D posts on regular basis before the rules.
• Stenographers Grade D on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval of competent authority and those having a lien in Grade D are eligible if otherwise fulfilling conditions.
• Computer literacy: shorthand notes must be transcribed on computers.

Election Commission of India Stenographers Service

• Three years of approved and continuous service in Grade D as on the crucial date.
• If appointed on result of competitive or Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, the result should have been announced not less than three years before the crucial date with at least two years of approved and continuous service in that grade.
• Stenographers Grade D on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval of competent authority and those having a lien in Grade D are eligible if otherwise fulfilling conditions.

Central Vigilance Commission

• Five years of regular service in the grade of Stenographer Grade D as on the crucial date.

General conditions

• Candidates must be regularly appointed Stenographer Grade D/Grade III in the participating cadres/services.
• Eligibility is subject to verification of service records, conduct, and fulfillment of all conditions mentioned in the notice.

Important dates

• Online submission window: 22-12-2025 to 11-01-2026
• Last date for online applications: 11-01-2026 (23:00 hours)
• Schedule of Computer Based Examination: To be intimated later
• Last date for receipt of printed online applications (SSC NR): 27-01-2026 (18:00 hours)
• Last date for receipt of printed online applications (abroad/Andaman & Nicobar/Lakshadweep): 03-02-2026 (18:00 hours)

Application fees

No specific examination fee details are provided in the document.

Other instructions

• Online applications must be submitted on the SSC website. Earlier regional portals are not used for the new system.
• The process consists of One Time Registration (OTR) and Online Application Form. Do not submit multiple applications.
• Aadhaar-based authentication is recommended; applicants with Aadhaar need not carry original documents to the exam venue for CBT.
• Photograph and signature guidelines must be followed as specified.
• Admission Certificates will be issued online. Exam centers are typically in Delhi; requests for changing centers are generally not entertained.
• PwD candidates needing scribes or extra time must provide the requisite medical certificates.
• The Commission reserves the right to cancel centers, revise schedules, and take any necessary actions. Detailed rules on reservation, time allowances, and anti-cheating measures are provided in the official notice.
• Only online applications are accepted. Forwarded printed applications must be routed through the respective Controlling Authority by the deadlines given.