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SSC Exam City Details: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued an important notice regarding the Combined Hindi Translator Examination, 2026 (Tier-I) and Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2026 (Tier-I).
According to the notice dated 31 August 2026, candidates appearing for these examinations can now check their examination city details by logging into the designated login module available on the official SSC website.
The Commission has also provided an update regarding the release of the Admission Certificate (Admit Card) and issued special instructions for candidates who have opted for the Own Scribe facility.
SSC Hindi Translator Exam 2026 Date
The Combined Hindi Translator Examination, 2026 (Tier-I) is scheduled to be conducted on 8 September 2026.
Candidates appearing for the examination can check the city in which their examination has been allotted by logging into the designated candidate login module on the SSC website.
The Commission has advised candidates to check their examination-related information carefully and make the necessary arrangements for appearing in the examination.
SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Exam 2026 Date
The Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2026 (Tier-I) will be conducted from 9 September to 12 September 2026.
Candidates appearing for the Stenographer examination can also view their examination city details through the designated login module on the SSC website.
The examination city information is important for candidates because it allows them to plan their travel and other arrangements before the examination.
SSC Admit Card 2026: When Will It Be Available?
The SSC has clarified that the Admission Certificate for both examinations is tentatively expected to be available for download two to three days before the respective examination date.
Candidates will be able to access the Admission Certificate through the designated login module on the SSC website.
Therefore, candidates should regularly check the official SSC website and their respective login modules as the examination dates are approaching.
The detailed instructions regarding the examination and Admission Certificate were also published by the Commission in its earlier notices dated 23 April 2026 and 24 April 2026, respectively.
Important Update for Candidates Using Own Scribe Facility
The latest SSC notice contains a particularly important update for candidates who have opted for the Own Scribe facility.
The Commission has stated that candidates using their own scribe may need to complete fresh Scribe registration on the SSC website because registrations of scribes made before 5 November 2025 were disposed of.
This means eligible candidates should carefully check their scribe registration status and complete fresh registration wherever required.
Aadhaar Authentication Made Mandatory for Scribe Registration
SSC has also informed candidates that Scribe registration has now been integrated with Aadhaar Authentication.
Therefore, personnel who are willing to enrol or appear as a scribe must complete their fresh registration on the Commission’s website.
This requirement is particularly important for candidates planning to use the Own Scribe facility in the upcoming Hindi Translator and Stenographer examinations.
Scribe Registration Number Required for Entry Pass
Candidates who intend to use the Own Scribe facility will have to submit the Scribe’s registration number for generation of the Scribe’s Entry Pass.
The Commission has also clarified that the maximum permissible age of a person appearing as an Own Scribe will be governed by the updated policy mentioned in the notice.
Other guidelines relating to the Scribe facility will continue to remain applicable as specified in the respective examination notices.
Last Date for Scribe OTR Mapping
SSC has specified separate deadlines for candidates appearing in the two examinations.
For Combined Hindi Translator Examination 2026
Candidates who have opted for the Own Scribe facility can map their Scribe OTR up to:
6 September 2026, 11:00 PM
For Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2026
Candidates can map their Scribe OTR up to:
7 September 2026, 11:00 PM
The Commission has clearly stated that the Scribe Entry Pass will be generated only for candidates who successfully complete the mapping of their Scribe OTR.
What Should Candidates Do Now?
Candidates appearing for SSC Hindi Translator and Stenographer examinations should take the following steps:
- Log in to the designated SSC candidate login module.
- Check their examination city details.
- Keep checking the portal for the Admission Certificate.
- Download the Admit Card as soon as it becomes available.
- Candidates using Own Scribe should check whether fresh Scribe registration is required.
- Ensure that the scribe completes the required registration and Aadhaar Authentication.
- Complete Scribe OTR mapping within the prescribed deadline.
- Make sure the Scribe Entry Pass is generated successfully before the examination.
Key Dates at a Glance
| Examination / Activity | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Combined Hindi Translator Tier-I Examination | 8 September 2026 |
| Stenographer Grade C & D Tier-I Examination | 9 to 12 September 2026 |
| Hindi Translator Scribe OTR Mapping Deadline | 6 September 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Stenographer Scribe OTR Mapping Deadline | 7 September 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Admission Certificate | Tentatively 2-3 days before the respective exam |
SSC Notice 2026: Important Takeaway
The latest SSC notice is mainly focused on examination city information, upcoming Admission Certificates and the Own Scribe process for the Combined Hindi Translator and Stenographer Grade C & D examinations.
Candidates should not wait until the last moment, particularly those who are using the Own Scribe facility. The Scribe OTR mapping deadlines are only a few days before the examinations, and the Commission has made successful mapping necessary for the generation of the Scribe Entry Pass.
The notice was issued by the Staff Selection Commission (IT Section) on 31 August 2026.
Candidates are advised to rely on the official SSC website and the Commission’s instructions for the latest examination-related updates.
