Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)
HSSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026
HSSC Steno Advt. No. – 03/2026
Important Dates
| Event | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 09 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 02 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| BCA / BCB / EWS Certificate Issue Period | Issued on or after 01 April 2025 and on or before the closing date |
| DSC / OSC Certificate Issue Period | Issued after 13 November 2024 and on or before the closing date |
| ESM Eligibility Certificate | Issued/Renewed on or after 03 February 2025 and on or before the closing date |
| Admit Card Download Date | To be announced separately |
| HSSC Stenographer Exam Date 2026 | To be announced separately |
Application Fee
There is no application fee for HSSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026.
Candidates belonging to all categories can apply free of cost for any post released by Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC).
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Age Limit as on 15 February 2026
- Minimum: 18 Years
- Maximum: 42 Years
- Age relaxation as per rules
- Check age using Online Age Calculator
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5 Years |
| Backward Classes (BC) | 5 Years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Up to 10 Years (Max age 52 Years) |
| PwD + SC / ST / BC / EWS | Additional 5 Years (Max age 52 Years) |
| Wives of Disabled Military Personnel | 5 Years |
| Widowed / Legally Divorced Women | 5 Years |
| Judicially Separated Women | 5 Years |
| Unmarried Women | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military service period + 3 Years |
| Adhoc / Contract / Daily Wage Employees (Haryana Govt.) | Equal to completed service years (Max age 52 Years) |
| Police & Prison Group-C Posts (SC/BC/EWS) | 5 Years |
🔔 Important Points
Upper age limit after all relaxations shall not exceed 52 years (except Ex-Servicemen).
Age relaxation is applicable as per Haryana Govt. Instructions dated 25 March 2022.
PwD age relaxation is applicable even if the post is not reserved, provided the post is identified as suitable.
Ex-Servicemen age is calculated after deducting military service period + up to 3 years gap.
Required Educational Qualifications
Common Essential Qualification (All Posts)
HSSC Group C CET Exam Passed (Mandatory)
10+2 (Senior Secondary) – 1st Division from any recognized Board in India
Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matric or Higher Education
Age: 18–42 Years (Age relaxation as per Haryana Govt. rules)
👉 Note: Graduation is not mandatory. Candidates with 10+2 are fully eligible.
📚 Post-wise Educational Qualification & Skill Requirement
| Category | Post Type | Educational Qualification | Shorthand / Typing Skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat. 1 | Steno Typist (Hindi) | 10+2 (1st Division) / Graduation (60%) | Hindi Shorthand 64 WPM, Transcription 11 WPM, Mistakes ≤ 8% |
| Cat. 2 | Steno Typist / Executive Assistant (English) | 10+2 (1st Division) / Graduation (60%) | English Shorthand 80 WPM, Transcription 15 WPM, Mistakes ≤ 8% |
| Cat. 3 | Junior Scale Stenographer (English) | 10+2 (1st Division) / Graduation (60%) | English Shorthand 100 WPM, Transcription 20 WPM, Mistakes ≤ 8% |
| Cat. 4 | Senior Scale Stenographer (English) | 10+2 (1st Division) / Graduation (60%) | English Shorthand 100 WPM, Transcription 20 WPM, Mistakes ≤ 4% |
| Cat. 5 | Steno Typist (Both Languages) | 10+2 (1st Division) / Graduation (60%) | English 80/15 WPM + Hindi 64/11 WPM, Mistakes ≤ 8% |
| Cat. 6 | Junior Scale Stenographer (Both) | 10+2 (1st Division) / Graduation (60%) | English 100/20 WPM + Hindi 80/15 WPM, Mistakes ≤ 8% |
| Cat. 7 | Senior Scale Stenographer (Both) | 10+2 (1st Division) / Graduation (60%) | English 100/20 WPM + Hindi 80/15 WPM, Mistakes ≤ 4% |
🔔 Important Points
Passing HSSC Group C CET is compulsory for all candidates
English & Hindi Typing + Shorthand skills are mandatory as per post
10+2 (1st Division) is the minimum qualification, Graduation optional
Candidates must read the official notification carefully before applying
HSSC Stenographer Vacancy 2026
- Total Posts: 1759
- Post Type: Group-C Various Stenographer
Group-wise & Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Group | Department / Organization | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Various Deptt./Boards/Corporations/Commissions | Steno Typist (Hindi) | 208 |
| Group 2 | Various Deptt./Boards/Corporations/Commissions | Steno Typist (English) | 486 |
| Haryana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation | Executive Assistant (Steno) | 06 | |
| Various Deptt./Boards/Corporations/Commissions | Junior Scale Stenographer (English) | 05 | |
| HSIIDC | Stenographer Grade-II (English) | 71 | |
| Haryana Seeds Development Corporation Ltd. | Junior Scale Stenographer (English) | 01 | |
| Various Deptt./Boards/Corporations/Commissions | Senior Scale Stenographer (English) | 54 | |
| Group 3 | Various Deptt./Boards/Corporations/Commissions | Steno Typist (Both Languages) | 696 |
| Various Deptt./Boards/Corporations/Commissions | Junior Scale Stenographer (Both) | 173 | |
| Various Deptt./Boards/Corporations/Commissions | Senior Scale Stenographer (Both) | 59 |
🔔 Important Points
- All posts are Group-C level
- Vacancies are distributed across multiple Haryana Govt. departments & boards
- Category-wise reservation will be applicable as per Haryana Govt. rules
How to Apply for HSSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026?
Online applications are invited for direct recruitment to Group-C posts under Advt. No. 03/2026.
Only HSSC Group-C CET qualified candidates are eligible to submit the application form.
Candidates must apply online through the official portal: https://adv032026.hryssc.com
The online application process starts on 02 February 2026.
The last date to submit the application form is 15 February 2026 (up to 11:59 PM).
After the closing date and time, the application link will be disabled automatically.
Candidates are advised to fill all details carefully before final submission.
Download, print, and safely preserve the submitted application form for future reference.
Applicants must read the official notification thoroughly before applying to avoid rejection due to ineligibility or incorrect details.
Selection Process – HSSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026
- Shortlisting Based on the HSSC CET Score
- Written Examination
- Steno Skill Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Exam Pattern – HSSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026
Selection Stages
The selection process consists of two stages
Detailed syllabus will be provided through a separate PDF link.
Stage-I: Stenography Skill Test (Qualifying)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Test Type | Stenography Skill Test |
| Nature | Qualifying only |
| Syllabus | As per official syllabus (PDF link to be added) |
| Evaluation | Qualifying criteria applicable |
Stage-II: Written Examination (MCQ Based)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Written Examination |
| Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 1 Hour 45 Minutes |
| Language | Bilingual (English & Hindi) |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General Category | 50% |
| Reserved Categories (Vertical & Horizontal) | 40% |
📌 Marking Scheme
All questions are compulsory
No negative marking for wrong answers
Unattempted question penalty:
If a question is left unattempted and the fifth option is not filled, 1 mark will be deducted
Candidates must properly fill the OMR bubbles as per instructions
📎 Syllabus PDF Link: Click Here
Useful Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Download Syllabus | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp | Click Here |
| Join Telegram | Click Here |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
❓HSSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026
Q1. Who can apply for HSSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates who have qualified HSSC Group-C CET and meet the required educational qualification and skill criteria are eligible for Haryana Stenographer Recruitment 2026.
Q2. Is graduation compulsory for HSSC Stenographer Vacancy 2026?
No. Graduation is not mandatory. Candidates with 10+2 (Senior Secondary) qualification are eligible. Graduation is only an additional qualification, not a requirement.
Q3. What is the mode of examination in HSSC Steno Notification 2026?
The written examination will be conducted in offline mode (OMR based), and the question paper will be bilingual (English & Hindi).
Q4. Is there any limit on the number of attempts?
As per HSSC Stenographer Notification 2026, no attempt limit has been specified. Candidates can apply as long as they fulfill the eligibility conditions.
Q5. Is experience required for HSSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026?
No prior experience is mandatory for most posts. Selection is primarily based on CET qualification, skill test, and written examination.
Q6. How can I apply for HSSC Stenographer Online Form 2026?
Candidates can apply online only through the official portal during the application window mentioned in the HSSC Steno Notification 2026.
Q7. Is the stenography skill test qualifying in nature?
Yes. The stenography skill test is qualifying, and marks obtained in this stage are not added to the final merit.
Q8. Can candidates from outside Haryana apply?
Yes, non-Haryana candidates can apply, but reservation benefits are applicable only to Haryana domicile candidates, as per rules.
