The Staff Selection Commission will hold an Open Competitive Computer-Based Examination for direct recruitment to the posts of Stenographer ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’) in various Ministries/Departments/Organizations.
The details of the essential qualification, number of vacancies, age limit, paper pattern and fee structure are given below:-
Important Dates:-
Opening Date for submission of online applications | 06-06-2025 |
Last Date for submission of online applications | 26-06-2025 |
Schedule of Computer-based Exam | 06-08-2025 to 11-08-2025 |
Total Number of Posts:- 261
Post:- Stenographer (Grade C & D)
Minimum Essential Qualification:- Candidates must have passed 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University as on or before the cut-off date i.e. 01.08.2025.
Age Limit:-
For Grade C – The age of the candidate must be 18-30 years as on 01-08-2025 (i.e., candidates born not before 02-08-1995 and not later than 01-08-2007).
For Grade D – The age of the candidate must be 18-27 years as on 01-08-2025 (i.e., candidates born not before 02-08-1998 and not later than 01-08-2007).
Selection Procedure:- 2 phases – Computer-based Examination and Skill Test.
Paper Pattern:-
Computer-based Examination
Sr. No. | Subject | No. of questions | Marks | Negative Marks | Duration |
1 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 0.25 for each wrong answer | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
2 | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | ||
3 | English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 | ||
TOTAL | 200 | 200 |
Skill Test in Stenography
Sr. No. | Post | Language of Skill Test | Time Duration |
1 | Stenographer Grade D | English | 50 |
2 | Stenographer Grade D | Hindi | 65 |
3 | Stenographer Grade C | English | 40 |
4 | Stenographer Grade C | Hindi | 55 |
Fee Structure:-
Category of Applicant | Application Fee |
Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM | NIL |
Others | 100/- |
How to apply:- Applications must be submitted only in online mode at the new website of SSC Headquarter i.e. https://ssc.gov.in or through my SSC mobile application (which can be downloaded from Google Play Store).