SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Recruitment 2025 – Notification, Eligibility, Exam Dates, Apply Online
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Examination, 2025. This is a great opportunity for 12th pass candidates possessing stenography skills to secure a central government job in various Ministries/Departments.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date of Application | 6 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 June 2025 (up to 23:00 hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 27 June 2025 (up to 23:00 hrs) |
| Correction Window | 1 July to 2 July 2025 (up to 23:00 hrs) |
| Computer Based Examination | 6 August to 11 August 2025 |
Total Vacancies
Tentative Total Vacancies: Approx. 261
Note: Final number of vacancies (Post-wise/Category-wise) will be updated on the SSC website later.
Posts & Pay Level
| Post | Group | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) | Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) |
| Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | Group ‘C’ | Level 4 (₹25,500–81,100) |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality -must be a citizen of India OR
Subject of Nepal/Bhutan OR
A Tibetan refugee OR
Person of Indian origin migrated from select countries
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualification | 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized board |
| Cut-off Date | On or before 01 August 2025 |
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Steno Grade ‘C’ | 18 to 30 years |
| Steno Grade ‘D’ | 18 to 27 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service |
Reservation for PwBD
Posts identified as suitable for various disabilities. Refer to notification for detailed list of benchmark disabilities accepted for Grade C & D.
Application Process
| Mode | Online Only |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
| Fee | ₹100/- (Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM) |
| Payment Mode | BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card |
Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| II | General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| III | English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| Total Duration | 2 Hours (2 hrs 40 min for PwD candidates) |
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Medium: English & Hindi (except English section)
Skill Test in Stenography
| Post | Language | Dictation Speed | Transcription Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade ‘C’ | English | 100 wpm | 40 mins (55 mins for PwD) |
| Grade ‘C’ | Hindi | 100 wpm | 55 mins (75 mins for PwD) |
| Grade ‘D’ | English | 80 wpm | 50 mins (70 mins for PwD) |
| Grade ‘D’ | Hindi | 80 wpm | 65 mins (90 mins for PwD) |
Selection Process
Computer-Based Exam (CBE)
Skill Test in Stenography
Document Verification
Exam Centres
Available across 9 SSC Regions (e.g., Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, etc.).
How to Apply?
Visit https://ssc.gov.in
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
Fill Online Application
Upload Documents
Pay Fee and Submit
Key Notes
Aadhaar Authentication recommended for simplified verification.
Only 12th pass candidates with stenography skills eligible.
Preference of posts and departments will be taken online before result.
No waiting list will be maintained.
Helpline
| Toll-Free Helpline | 1800 309 3063 |
Important Links
Apply Online: ssc.gov.in
Official Notification PDF: Available on SSC website
Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Detailed in the notification
Important Links
Apply Online: ssc.gov.in
Official Notification PDF: Click here
