SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination 2025
Recruitment for Stenographer Posts in Various Ministries/Departments
Brief Description
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will hold an open competitive Computer Based Examination for recruitment to the posts of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’) for various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations in the Government of India. The selection process involves a Computer Based Examination followed by a Skill Test in Stenography.
Important Dates
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Cards.
Vacancy & Pay Scale Details
Vacancies are tentative and will be determined in due course. Updated details will be available on the SSC website under Candidate's Corner > Tentative Vacancy.
Eligibility Criteria (as on 01/01/2026)
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Age Limit
- Stenographer Grade ‘C’: 18 to 30 years.
- Stenographer Grade ‘D’: 18 to 27 years.
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Selection Process & Syllabus
Two-Stage Selection
- Computer Based Examination: An objective type paper with 200 questions for 200 marks, with a duration of 2 hours. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- Skill Test in Stenography: Candidates who qualify the computer-based exam will be called for a skill test. This includes a dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi, which the candidates will have to transcribe on a computer.
Exam Syllabus
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Marks): Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, including analogies, similarities, problem-solving, judgment, visual memory, etc.
- General Awareness (50 Marks): Current events, India and its neighboring countries (History, Culture, Geography, Economy, General Polity, Scientific Research).
- English Language & Comprehension (100 Marks): Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, and writing ability.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online only at the new SSC website: **https://ssc.gov.in**.
- Candidates must complete a One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website before filling the application.
- The application requires a live photograph of the candidate captured via webcam or mobile.
- Upload a scanned signature.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Review all details carefully before final submission. A correction window is available with a fee.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the selection process for the SSC Stenographer exam?
The selection process involves a Computer Based Examination followed by a Skill Test in Stenography for qualified candidates. The final merit is based on the performance in the Computer Based Examination.
2. Is there negative marking in the computer-based exam?
Yes, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
3. I have registered on the old SSC website. Do I need to register again?
Yes, all candidates must perform a fresh One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website (https://ssc.gov.in) as the old OTR is not valid for applications on the new portal.
4. What is the required speed for the stenography skill test?
For Stenographer Grade ‘C’, the speed is 100 words per minute (w.p.m.). For Stenographer Grade ‘D’, the speed is 80 w.p.m. The dictation will be for 10 minutes.
5. Can I make corrections to my application after submitting it?
Yes, a 'Window for Application Form Correction' will be available from 1st July to 2nd July 2025. You can make corrections by paying a correction charge.