SSC Stenographer salary 2026: Grade D posts in the reviewed statement are at Level 4. Grade C is Level 6 or Level 7 depending on the department. A single Grade C salary figure therefore hides an important post-wise difference.
Grade C and Grade D pay levels
| Grade / pay level | Departments in the statement |
|---|---|
| Grade D — Level 4 | Listed Grade D departments on pages 1–5, including CBI, Department of Telecommunications and CBDT |
| Grade C — Level 6 | BPRD; Ministry of Corporate Affairs; NCLT; Department of Revenue; Ministry of Labour and Employment; Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation |
| Grade C — Level 7 | Election Commission of India; Ministry of External Affairs; Intelligence Bureau; Central Vigilance Commission; National Human Rights Commission |
Classification
The recruitment notice classifies Grade C as Group B, non-gazetted, and Grade D as Group C. The posts are spread across participating ministries, departments and organizations. Pay and service conditions must be checked against the exact post offered, not just the examination name.
Basic pay, allowances and in-hand salary
A pay level is not a guaranteed monthly take-home amount. The applicable pay-matrix cell determines basic pay; admissible allowances contribute to gross pay, and deductions affect the net amount. Posting, accommodation, department and personal circumstances can change the calculation.
This page does not reuse an old dearness-allowance rate or promise a single city-wise in-hand figure. Use the appointing department’s applicable pay orders and appointment documents for an actual calculation. The vacancy statement establishes the listed pay level, not every future payroll component.
How to compare preferences
- Identify Grade C or Grade D and the exact department.
- Read the corresponding pay-level row in SSC’s vacancy statement.
- Check post suitability, qualifications, skill requirements and service conditions separately.
- Consider posting and duties alongside pay.
- Recheck later official vacancy statements before making a cycle-specific preference decision.
SSC says it does not collect State-wise/Zone-wise vacancies in this statement; candidates should contact the user department for those details. Do not infer a guaranteed city posting from a national vacancy row.
Vacancy figures are dated, not salary guarantees
The 4 June statement totals 1,021 Grade D and 149 Grade C vacancies. These are tentative figures in that specific statement. They replace neither later official revisions nor individual appointment conditions, and they are not a current invitation to apply.
Source: Grade D total, page 5 and Grade C total and pay levels, page 6.
Preparing for 2027
No Stenographer 2027 notification has been verified in this review. Do not assume that the same departments, pay-level mix, vacancies or deadlines will be repeated. Recheck the next notification and post-wise statement on SSC’s official notice board.
Frequently asked questions
Is every Grade C post at Level 6?
No. The reviewed 2026 statement lists both Level 6 and Level 7 Grade C posts.
Is Grade D at Level 4?
Yes, the Grade D rows in the reviewed statement show Level 4.
Does this guide guarantee an in-hand salary or promotion date?
No. Actual pay depends on applicable orders and individual circumstances; promotion depends on the relevant service rules and vacancies.
Are future pay revisions included?
No speculative future pay revision is assumed.