SSC LDCE Recruitment 2025-26 – Apply Online for 326 Stenographer Grade-C Posts

 Name of the Post: SSC LDCE Recruitment 2025-26 – Apply Online for 326 Stenographer Grade-C Posts

Post Date: 23-12-2025

Total Vacancy: 326

Brief Information:  Staff Selection Commission (SSC)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 326 Grade C Steno (LDCE) Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official SSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 11-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the SSC Grade C Steno Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

SSC LDCE Recruitment 2025-26
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Important Dates	Application Fee
Starting Date for Apply Online: 22-12-2025 Last Date for Apply Online: 11-01-2026,Last Date for Printed Applications (via Dept.): 27 Jan 2026 (18:00 hrs) Exam Date: To be announced (tentatively CBT in Feb/March 2026)	no specific application fee mentioned

Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 30 years for Stenographer Grade C as on 01 August 2025 (born not before 02.08.1995 and not later than 01.08.2007),Note: This age range applies specifically to Stenographer Grade C posts in the LDCE notification.Age relaxations are permitted as per Government of India rules.

Qualification
Regularly appointed Stenographer Grade “D” in the respective participating services/cadres with prescribed length of approved service and other eligibility conditions.

Post Name	Total
Central Secretariat Stenographers Services	267
Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service	08
Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers Service	37
Election Commission of India Stenographers Service	01
Indian Foreign Service Branch (B) Stenographers	13
Central Vigilance Commission	(Vacancies to be intimated)

Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply online
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SSC LDCE Recruitment 2025-26 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is SSC LDCE Recruitment 2025-26?

SSC LDCE (Limited Departmental Competitive Examination) 2025-26 is a promotion-based examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit Stenographer Grade-C from existing departmental employees.

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Q2. How many vacancies are announced under SSC LDCE 2025-26?

A total of 326 vacancies have been announced for Stenographer Grade-C posts.

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Q3. Who can apply for SSC LDCE 2025-26?

Only departmental candidates who are:

• Regular Stenographer Grade-D / Grade-III

• Working in participating Central Government departments

• Having the required length of service
  are eligible to apply.

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Q4. Can fresh candidates apply for SSC LDCE Recruitment?

 No. SSC LDCE is not an open recruitment. General public and fresh candidates are not eligible.

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Q5. What is the educational qualification for SSC LDCE 2025-26?

No separate educational qualification is required.
Candidates must already meet the qualification prescribed at the time of their initial appointment as Stenographer Grade-D.

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Q6. What is the age limit for SSC LDCE 2025-26?

The age limit is 18 to 30 years (as per Grade-C rules).
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms.

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Q7. Is there any application fee for SSC LDCE 2025-26?

 No application fee is required for SSC LDCE Recruitment 2025-26.

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Q8. What is the selection process for SSC LDCE Recruitment?

The selection process includes:

1. Computer Based Examination (CBT)

2. Shorthand Skill Test (Hindi/English)

3. Evaluation of Service Record (APAR)

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Q9. Is there negative marking in SSC LDCE Exam?

Yes, negative marking of 0.25 marks is applicable for each wrong answer in the CBT.

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Q10. In which language is the SSC LDCE exam conducted?

The CBT is conducted in English, and the shorthand test can be taken in English or Hindi.

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Q11. How can I apply for SSC LDCE 2025-26?

Candidates must apply online through SSC official website and then submit the printed application through their department.

 Official Website: ssc.gov.in

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Q12. Is SSC LDCE a promotion or direct recruitment?

SSC LDCE is a promotion-based departmental recruitment, not direct recruitment.

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Q13. What is the salary after selection in SSC LDCE Grade-C?

Selected candidates will be promoted to Stenographer Grade-C with Central Government pay scale and allowances as per applicable rules.

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Q14. When will the SSC LDCE 2025-26 exam be conducted?

The exam date will be announced separately by SSC on the official website.

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Q15. Where can I download SSC LDCE Notification PDF?

The official notification PDF is available on:
ssc.gov.in