SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) Salary 2026
SSC Stenographer recruits shorthand stenographers for central government ministries and departments. Grade C sits at Pay Level 6 and Grade D at Pay Level 4 of the 7th CPC. Pay follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; in-hand pay across posts ranges from ₹36,000 – ₹60,000 per month depending on the post, pay level and city.
SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) post-wise salary
Entry basic pay and approximate in-hand salary for each SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) post. In-hand figures include typical allowances and assume a metro / higher-HRA city; smaller-city pay is a little lower.
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | In-hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade CGroup B Non-Gazetted; range ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹50,000–60,000 |
| Stenographer Grade DGroup C; range ₹25,500–₹81,100 | Level 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹36,000–43,000 |
Allowances & benefits
The in-hand salary is basic pay plus these allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Medical benefits / CGHS
Career growth & perks
- Central government job security
- NPS pension and Group Insurance
- Promotion from Grade D to Grade C and to PA/PS cadre
- Postings in ministries and attached offices
SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) salary — FAQs
What is the in-hand salary for SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 2026?
The in-hand salary for SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) ranges from ₹36,000 – ₹60,000 per month depending on the post, pay level and city (which sets the HRA slab). SSC Stenographer recruits shorthand stenographers for central government ministries and departments. Grade C sits at Pay Level 6 and Grade D at Pay Level 4 of the 7th CPC.
What is the pay scale / pay level for SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D)?
SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) posts are paid under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The post-wise pay levels and entry basic pay are listed in the table above.
What allowances are paid in SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) jobs?
On top of basic pay, SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class), Transport Allowance (TA), Leave Travel Concession (LTC) and more. These allowances are what make the in-hand salary higher than the basic pay.
Figures are indicative at the current DA slab for a higher-HRA (X-class) city; the old-scale ₹9,300/₹5,200 figures seen on some sites are the pre-7th-CPC pay band, not entry basic. Actual in-hand varies by city class and deductions (NPS, income tax). Confirm against the official SSC notification.
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