SSC Stenographer Final Result 2026 Declared - 1715 Posts

Last updated: 5 September 2026

SSC Stenographer Final Result 2026 Declared: Grade C & D Merit List, Cut Off & Department Allocation

The final result for the SSC Stenographer exam in 2026 is now available, and for those who took the Grade C or Grade D Skill Test, this is the document which determines what happens next. The Staff Selection Commission announced the result on 18 June 2026, suspended it the following day, and then released an amended version. The fact that it was announced, paused and then revised is important—so if you're only reading one article on this result, you should read the section about the revision before any other part.

In short, 1,715 candidates have been shortlisted in the first round of tentative allocation, with them being distributed between the Grade C and Grade D positions, and the next stage of the process is department-level sliding and document verification.

Overview Table

Why This Result Has Two Versions — Not a Typo

The section that most articles omit refers to the fact that on 18 June the SSC announced the SSC Stenographer Final Result 2026, including the FRTA department allocations. On the following day, 19 June, the Commission suspended the process since candidates had objected to the way their Skill Test dictation and transcription had been assessed. This led to a re-examination, after which a revised result was issued based on the updated Sliding Mechanism.

It's to be expected if you save a screenshot or PDF of the site on 18 June and it doesn't match the current version, since the amended one is the one that matters for department allocation and all the subsequent steps.

Grade C & D Selection Breakdown

Grade D has about six times as many vacancies as Grade C this cycle—something to bear in mind if you are deciding which preference to rank higher when sliding.

Understanding the Sliding Process

Sliding is not a separate examination; rather, it is the method by which the SSC decides which department each eligible candidate will enter when more than one candidate is eligible for a particular post. From 19 to 22 June 2026, candidates who were eligible had the opportunity to log in and select their preferred venue, date, and time slot for the sliding exercise — this being a compulsory step if you wanted to have any influence over the outcome of your department allocation.

If you miss that window, you'll be assigned by SSC according to its merit-and-vacancy criteria rather than your preferred order.

Department Code Guide

The SSC Stenographer posts are assigned to the various central ministries and departments, not to any one office. Previous cycles—along with this one—have included the following allocations:

• Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
• Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
• Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
• Ministry of Defence
• Ministry of Home Affairs
• Various attached and subordinate offices under different central ministries

The department code is listed next to your roll number in the result PDF; you should match it carefully since two candidates who have similar roll numbers may be assigned to completely different ministries and errors in reading the code are a common mistake which can be avoided.

How to Download the SSC Stenographer Final Result 2026 PDF

1. Visit ssc.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, click on the 'Results' section.
3. Open the "Stenographer" category.
4. Choose the 'Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' Examination — Declaration of Final Result (Revised).
5. Download the PDF.
6. Press the Ctrl and F keys and search for your roll number.
7. If you see your roll number, write your department code beside it.
8. Keep the PDF file since you'll have to verify it again during the document verification process.

SSC Steno Cut Off Marks 2026

The cut-off score for Stenographer Grade C and D is determined by combining the results from the CBT with qualification in the Skill Test, and this cut-off differs according to category and post preference. The SSC has not set a single fixed figure that applies to all candidates—the only sure way to find out where you stand is to check the cut-off figure for your specific category in the official result PDF. As a general trend observed in recent cycles, the cut-off for Grade C is considerably higher than that for Grade D, since there are fewer vacancies for Grade C.

Pre-Appointment Verification Formalities

Before your appointment is confirmed, keep these ready — department verification teams are strict about originals, not photocopies:

The ministry that has been allocated to you—whether it be MEA, CBDT, CBIC, or the one to which you have been assigned—will get in touch with you directly about the next steps. Since the dossiers have already been sent to these departments, there's no need to wait for a general announcement from the SSC; instead, you should keep an eye out for messages from your particular ministry.

Important Dates

Important Links

Closing

The SSC Stenographer Final Result 2026 marks the near-final stage for 1,715 candidates heading into central government stenographer roles across Grade C and Grade D posts. The revision after 18 June caught many candidates off guard, so treat the current PDF — not the first one — as authoritative. Keep your documents ready, watch for direct contact from your allotted ministry, and confirm every date against ssc.gov.in before making travel or joining arrangements.