SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025 : The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Notification for 261 tentative vacancies of Stenographer Grade C and D. The online application process has started on the SSC website ssc.gov.in, and candidates can apply online till 26th June 2025.
The Computer Based Exam will be conducted from 6th to 11th August 2025.

SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Out
Candidates can download the detailed SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Notification 2025 (F. No.: E/16/2025-C-2) from the SSC website. The notification includes important details such as eligibility, selection process, age criteria, salary, exam pattern, and application process.
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SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Overview
Particulars | Details |
---|---|
Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Post Name | Stenographer Grade C & D |
Vacancies | 261 (Tentative) |
Advt. No | E/16/2025-C-2 |
Registration Process | 6th June to 26th June 2025 |
Educational Qualification | 12th Pass |
Upper Age Limit | Grade C: 30 years, Grade D: 27 years |
Application Fee | Rs. 100 (Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM) |
Selection Process | CBT + Skill Test in Stenography |
Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
Event | Date |
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Notification Release | 6th June 2025 |
Online Application Starts | 6th June 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 26th June 2025 (11:00 PM) |
Last Date for Fee Payment | 27th June 2025 (11:00 PM) |
Application Form Correction Window | 1st to 2nd July 2025 |
Computer Based Exam | 6th to 11th August 2025 |
SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2025
SSC has announced approximately 261 vacancies for Stenographer Grade C & D posts. The exact number of category-wise and post-wise vacancies will be updated on the SSC website in due course. Candidates should note that State-wise/Zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission.
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SSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria 2025
Educational Qualification
12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board/University as of 01.08.2025.
Age Limit
Post | Age Limit |
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Stenographer Grade C | 18 to 30 years |
Stenographer Grade D | 18 to 27 years |
Age Relaxation:
Category | Relaxation |
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SC/ST | 5 years |
OBC | 3 years |
PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service |
Widows/Divorced Women | Up to 35 years (SC/ST – 40 years) |
SSC Stenographer Application Fee 2025
Category | Fee |
---|---|
UR/OBC/EWS | ₹100/- |
SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM | Exempted |
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SSC Stenographer Selection Process 2025
The selection process consists of:
- Computer Based Examination (CBT)
- Skill Test in Stenography
- Document Verification (DV)
Computer Based Exam Pattern
Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours |
General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours |
English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
- Objective type multiple-choice questions.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- Questions will be set in English and Hindi, except for Part III.
Skill Test in Stenography
Candidates qualifying the CBT will appear for Skill Test:
Post | Dictation Speed | Time for Transcription (English/Hindi) |
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Stenographer Grade C | 100 w.p.m. | 40 mins (Eng) / 55 mins (Hindi) |
Stenographer Grade D | 80 w.p.m. | 50 mins (Eng) / 65 mins (Hindi) |
- The Skill Test is qualifying in nature.
- Final selection will be based on the CBT marks + Skill Test qualification.
SSC Stenographer Salary 2025
Post | Pay Level | Salary Range (Approx.) |
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Stenographer Grade C | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | ₹50,000 – ₹60,000 per month |
Stenographer Grade D | Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) | ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 per month |
In addition to basic pay, candidates will receive allowances such as DA, HRA, TA, etc., as per Government rules.
SSC Stenographer Application Process 2025
Candidates must apply online through: ssc.gov.in or mySSC mobile app.
- Register for One Time Registration (OTR) on ssc.gov.in (old OTR from ssc.nic.in not valid).
- Fill out the online application for SSC Stenographer Exam 2025.
- Upload required documents:
- Photograph (captured live)
- Signature in prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Note: Candidates opting for Aadhaar authentication are exempted from uploading a pre-existing photo.
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SSC Stenographer Exam Centres 2025
Candidates can choose three exam centres in order of preference across the SSC regions. SSC may change the centre depending on availability.
Regions: Central, Eastern, KKR, MPR, NER, Northern, NWR, Southern, Western.
SSC Stenographer Minimum Qualifying Marks
Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks (CBT) |
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UR | 30% |
OBC/EWS | 25% |
All Others | 20% |
SSC Stenographer Post Preferences & Final Selection
- Candidates must fill post preferences online before the final result.
- Allocation of posts will be done on the basis of:
- Merit in CBT
- Post Preferences
- Skill Test qualification
- Document Verification