The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India has released an official notification dated 08 September 2026 inviting online preferences from candidates selected through the SSC Stenographer Grade I & II Examination 2025. This process is meant for the allocation of Zones / Formations under CBIC.
🧾 Key Highlights of the Notification
- Issued by: Under Secretary (Mohammad Ashif), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
- Applicable Posts: Stenographer Grade I and Grade II under CBIC.
- Online Preference Portal: https://dghrdcbic.gov.in/allocation/userlogin
- Last Date for Submission: 15 September 2026.
- Preferences are to be submitted only once and will be considered final.
🏢 Zone / Formation Allocation Process Explained
Each candidate will be allocated to one of the Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCAs) under CBIC. The allocation will be made on a merit‑cum‑preference basis depending on available vacancies. Once allocated, the respective CCA will issue the formal appointment offer.
📍 List of Major CCAs under CBIC
| S.No. | CCA Name | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bengaluru CGST | A |
| 2 | Bhopal CGST | B |
| 3 | Chennai CGST | E |
| 4 | Delhi CGST | F |
| 5 | Mumbai CGST | M |
| 6 | Pune CGST | N |
| 7 | Kolkata CGST | K |
| 8 | Hyderabad CGST | I |
| 9 | Vadodara CGST | Q |
| 10 | Thiruvananthapuram CGST | P |
Note – Preferences are restricted to the CCAs listed in the official annexure.
💻 Steps to Submit Online Preferences
- Visit the official portal: https://dghrdcbic.gov.in/allocation/userlogin
- Login using your SSC Roll Number, Registered Email ID, and Mobile Number.
- Generate OTP and verify it to access the preference module.
- Check vacancy positions under the “Vacancy Position” tab before filling preferences.
- Select all available CCAs in order of preference and submit the form before the deadline.
📧 Updating Contact Details
If your registered email ID or mobile number has changed, send an update request to us-ad3b@gov.in at least three days before the submission deadline. Attach self‑attested copies of your SSC Admit Card and a valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, or Voter ID) along with the request.
⚠️ Important Instructions for Candidates
- Allocation will be strictly on merit‑cum‑preference basis.
- Options once submitted cannot be changed under any circumstances.
- Failure to submit preferences by 15 September 2026 will be treated as no preference given.
- CBIC reserves the right to allocate any zone / formation based on administrative requirements.
- Requests sent by hand, post, or courier will not be accepted.
📊 Vacancy Snapshot (Illustrative)
According to the official annexures, the total vacancies for Stenographer Grade I (2025) and Grade II (2025) are distributed across multiple zones. For example:
- Grade I: 76 vacancies (General – 38, SC – 8, ST – 7, OBC – 10, EWS – 13).
- Grade II: 65 vacancies (General – 33, SC – 8, ST – 2, OBC – 13, EWS – 9).
Detailed category‑wise and zone‑wise vacancy tables are available in the official notification.
✅ Final Takeaway
The CBIC Stenographer Recruitment 2025 has entered its final stage with the commencement of the online preference submission for zone allocation. Candidates must carefully review the available CCAs, fill in all preferences, and submit the form before the deadline to ensure smooth processing of their appointment. The allocation will be finalized based on merit, preferences, and administrative requirements.
Issued by: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance – Official Notice dated 08 September 2026.
