SSC Stenographer 2026 · Salary & pay level
SSC Stenographer Salary 2026: Pay Level, Pay Scale and Post-wise Pay
SSC Stenographer pay level by post is listed below, as per the official notice published 24 April 2026.
Pay level and pay scale for each post, as printed in the official notice. Allowances are paid on top of basic pay at government rates; no in-hand figure is guessed here.
Posts and classification
Stenographer Grade 'C' is a Group 'B', non-gazetted post and Stenographer Grade 'D' is a Group 'C' post. Both are filled in various ministries, departments and organisations of the central government, including their attached offices.
The notice does not print a pay level or pay scale for either post, so none is shown here. Confirm the pay level with the user department or a later official notice before relying on any figure.
Posts in this examination
| Post | Classification | Dictation speed in skill test |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade 'C' | Group 'B', Non-Gazetted | 100 words per minute |
| Stenographer Grade 'D' | Group 'C' | 80 words per minute |
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for both Grade 'C' and Grade 'D'?
Yes. The application form lets you choose Grade 'C', Grade 'D' or both.
What is the salary of an SSC Stenographer?
The 2026 notice does not print a pay level or pay scale, so none is shown here. Grade 'C' is a Group 'B' non-gazetted post and Grade 'D' is a Group 'C' post.