Step 1: One-Time Registration (OTR)

To apply on the new SSC website, it is mandatory to register first-

• Go to the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
• Click the ‘Login or Register’ button on the homepage and select ‘Register Now’.
• Enter your personal information such as name, father’s name, date of birth, mobile number, and email.
• Enter your Aadhaar number or other identification details.
• Upon completion of registration, you will receive a registration number and password.

Step 2: Login and Filling the Application Form

Log in using your registration number and password-

• Find the link for ‘Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2026′ on the dashboard and click ‘Apply’.
• Select your educational qualifications and your choice of exam centers.
• Confirm your category and other required details.

Step 3: Live Photo and Signature Upload

This time, SSC has changed the rules, so read them carefully-

• Live Photo: You must capture your live photo using a webcam or the SSC’s official mobile app. The background should be light and well-lit.
• Signature: Upload your digital signature (size 10 to 20 KB, format JPEG/JPG).

Step 4: Payment of Application Fee

• After checking all the details, click ‘Submit’.
• You will then be redirected to the payment gateway.
• Pay the ₹100 fee via net banking, BHIM UPI, or debit/credit card (fee is zero for women, SC, ST, and differently-abled candidates).

Step 5: Take a Printout

• After making the payment, please confirm that the fee has been deposited through the ‘Payment Status’ link on your dashboard.
• Finally, take a printout of your completed application form or save it as a PDF.