SSC Stenographer Preference Form 2026: Direct Link, Deadline & Submission Guide

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) officially released the notice for the SSC Stenographer Option-Cum-Preference process on May 5, 2026. Candidates who participated in the Skill Test for Grade C and D exams are now required to submit their department and post preferences via the official candidate login portal. The online window is open until 6 PM on May 8, 2026.

 SSC Stenographer Preference Form 2026

The SSC has activated this preference window to facilitate the First Round Tentative Allocation (FRTA). Before finalizing your choices, ensure you meet all physical and medical standards required for the specific posts. Please note that failure to meet these medical or physical requirements may lead to the cancellation of your candidature by the concerned department.

Who Must Fill the SSC Steno Preference Form?

All eligible candidates who appeared for the SSC Stenographer 2025 Skill Test must complete the preference submission process by the deadline of May 8, 2026.

1. Candidates shortlisted from Paper-I and who appeared in the Skill Test.
2. Candidates seeking consideration in FRTA/Final Selection
3. PwBD candidates, with extra caution to choose only suitable posts

Failure to submit your preferences within the stipulated timeframe will result in exclusion from the FRTA. No extension or alternative opportunities will be provided by the Commission.

SSC Steno Option Cum Preference 2026 Link

Use the direct link provided below to access your Candidate Portal and successfully submit your post preferences.

SSC Stenographer Option Cum Preference Link 2026 – Direct Access

Download SSC Stenographer Official Preference Notice PDF

How to Submit SSC Steno Option-cum-Preference?

1. Visit the SSC official website and log in to your Candidate Dashboard
2. Go to My Application tab
3. Select Option-cum-Preference for Stenographer Grade C & D 2025
4. Arrange Post(s)/Department(s) in your order of preference
5. Click SUBMIT (this step is mandatory)
6. You may revise choices only within the active window; the last submitted order will be treated as final
7. If you don’t click SUBMIT, your preferences will not be recorded

Important Instructions for PwBD Candidates

PwBD candidates must exercise caution by selecting only those posts designated as suitable for their specific disability as per the official exam notice and corrigendum. Selecting an unsuitable post may lead to the rejection of your candidacy; therefore, verify all eligibility criteria carefully before locking your preferences.

What Happens If You Don’t Submit?

Candidates who fail to submit their preferences will not be considered for the FRTA or the final selection. No requests for submission via email, fax, post, or manual hand-delivery will be accepted. This is a mandatory, one-time process for all eligible candidates.

Candidates of the SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ 2025 exam are advised to treat this option-cum-preference submission as an urgent and essential requirement for final merit calculation.