SSC Exam Schedule 2026 Out: Hindi Translator & Stenographer Exam Dates Announced

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released an important examination schedule for two major recruitment examinations in September 2026. According to the official notice issued on 12 August 2026, SSC has confirmed the examination dates for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 and the Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2026.

Candidates who have applied for these examinations should now intensify their preparation and regularly check the official SSC website for city information, admission certificates and any further instructions.

SSC Exam Schedule 2026: Latest Update

SSC has announced the following approved examination dates:

Examination Stage/Mode Exam Date Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 Paper-I – Computer Based Examination 8 September 2026 Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2026 Computer Based Examination 9–12 September 2026

The Commission has also advised candidates to visit its official website regularly for further updates.

SSC Combined Hindi Translators Exam Date 2026

The Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 Paper-I will be conducted on:

Exam Date: 8 September 2026

Mode: Computer Based Examination (CBE)

The examination is conducted for recruitment to posts including Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator and Senior Translation Officer in various ministries, departments and organisations of the Government of India.

SSC Hindi Translator 2026 Important Details

The application process for the examination was conducted from 23 April to 14 May 2026. The original notification reported 84 tentative vacancies, while SSC stated that updated post-wise and category-wise vacancy information could be published later.

Combined Hindi Translators Paper-I Exam Pattern

Paper-I is an objective Computer Based Examination consisting of:

Subject Questions Marks General Hindi 100 100 General English 100 100 Total 200 200

The total examination duration is 2 hours, with a sectional timer of 1 hour for each part. There is a negative marking of 0.25 mark for every incorrect answer.

Candidates who qualify Paper-I are shortlisted for Paper-II, which is a descriptive examination covering Translation and Essay and carries 200 marks.

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Exam Date 2026

SSC has also confirmed the Computer Based Examination dates for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Examination 2026.

Exam Dates: 9 September to 12 September 2026

Mode: Computer Based Examination

The examination is conducted for recruitment to Stenographer Grade C and Grade D posts in various ministries, departments and organisations of the Government of India.

Educational Qualification

Candidates appearing for SSC Stenographer 2026 must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised Board or University by 1 August 2026, as specified in the official notification.

SSC Stenographer 2026 Exam Pattern

The Computer Based Examination contains three sections:

Subject Questions Marks General Intelligence & Reasoning 50 50 General Awareness 50 50 English Language & Comprehension 100 100 Total 200 200

The examination duration is 2 hours, with sectional timing of 30 minutes each for General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness, and 60 minutes for English Language & Comprehension.

There is a negative marking of 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer in the Computer Based Examination.

SSC Stenographer Skill Test

Candidates shortlisted through the Computer Based Examination will have to appear for a Stenography Skill Test.

The dictation is given for 10 minutes at:

Grade C: 100 words per minute Grade D: 80 words per minute

Candidates can take the dictation in English or Hindi according to the option selected in their application.

When Will SSC Stenographer City Intimation Be Released?

According to the SSC Stenographer 2026 notification, information regarding the exam timetable and examination city/centre is expected to be uploaded around 10 days before the examination.

Since the examination begins on 9 September 2026, candidates should begin checking their SSC account and regional SSC updates well before the end of August.

SSC Stenographer Admission Certificate 2026

SSC states that the facility to download the Admission Certificate will normally become available around 2–3 days before the examination. Candidates must carry a printout of the Admission Certificate to the examination centre.

Candidates should therefore not panic if the Admission Certificate is not available several weeks before the examination.

Documents to Carry to the Examination Centre

Candidates should carefully follow the instructions printed on their Admission Certificate.

For SSC Stenographer, the official notice specifies that required documents can include the Admission Certificate, recent passport-size photographs and an acceptable original photo ID. Candidates whose photo ID does not contain their date of birth may also need an additional original document proving their date of birth.

Candidates should read their individual Admission Certificate carefully because SSC may provide additional examination-day instructions.

Is SSC CGL 2026 Exam Date Also Announced in This Notice?

No.

Candidates should note that the 12 August 2026 “Important Notice – Schedule of Examinations” announces dates only for two examinations:

Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026

The notice does not announce an exact SSC CGL Tier-I date, SSC CHSL date or SSC MTS date. Candidates should avoid confusing this latest schedule notice with the broader SSC examination calendar.

What Should Candidates Do Now?

With the examination dates confirmed, candidates should move from general preparation to focused revision.

For Combined Hindi Translators Examination, candidates should concentrate on General Hindi, General English, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, language usage and translation-oriented preparation.

For SSC Stenographer, candidates should revise Reasoning, General Awareness and English regularly while simultaneously practising stenography speed. The Skill Test requires 100 w.p.m. for Grade C and 80 w.p.m. for Grade D, so stenography practice should not be postponed until after the CBT.

Candidates should also keep checking the SSC website for examination-city information, Admission Certificates, instructions and any subsequent changes.

How to Check the SSC Exam Schedule 2026

Candidates can check the official schedule by:

Visiting the official Staff Selection Commission website. Opening the Notice Board / Latest Notices section. Finding “Important Notice – Schedule of Examinations” dated 12 August 2026. Opening the official notice. Checking the approved examination dates. Saving the notice for future reference.

The notice is issued under File No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC.

SSC Exam Schedule 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions When is SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026?

The Paper-I Computer Based Examination will be held on 8 September 2026.

When is SSC Stenographer 2026?

The SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Computer Based Examination will be conducted from 9 September to 12 September 2026.

Is SSC Stenographer exam online or offline?

The first-stage examination will be conducted as a Computer Based Examination (CBE).

Is there negative marking in SSC Stenographer 2026?

Yes. 0.25 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the Computer Based Examination.

When will the SSC Stenographer Admission Certificate be released?

SSC's examination notification states that the Admission Certificate download facility is generally made available around 2–3 days before the examination.

Has SSC CGL 2026 exact exam date been announced through this notice?

No. The 12 August schedule notice contains only the Combined Hindi Translators and Stenographer Grade C & D examinations.

Final Words

The release of the SSC September examination schedule gives candidates a clear deadline for final preparation. Combined Hindi Translators Paper-I will be conducted on 8 September 2026, followed by SSC Stenographer Grade C & D from 9 to 12 September 2026.

Candidates should use the remaining preparation period for revision, mock tests, previous-year questions and accuracy improvement while keeping an eye on official SSC updates for city information and Admission Certificates.

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