SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Vacancy 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the much-awaited notification for the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2025, inviting applications for a total of 261 vacancies. This is a golden opportunity for candidates aspiring for a stable and respectable career in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India.
The application window for this recruitment has commenced on June 5, 2025, and will close on June 26, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates are advised to apply online well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute rush.
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Vacancy Details
A total of 261 vacancies have been announced for Stenographer Grade C and Grade D posts. The exact post-wise and category-wise breakup will be released by the Commission in due course on its official website.
Important Dates
- Application Start: 6 June 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 26 June 2025 (up to 11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 27 June 2025
- Correction Window: 1–2 July 2025
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): 6–11 August 2025
- Skill Test: Dates to be notified (post-CBT)
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University. Crucially, applicants must possess stenography skills as a skill test will be a part of the selection process
SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Vacancy 2025 Age Limit (as on 1 Aug 2025)
- Stenographer Grade ‘C’: 18 to 30 years. Candidates should have been born not before August 2, 1995, and not later than August 1, 2007.
- Stenographer Grade ‘D’: 18 to 27 years. Candidates should have been born not before August 2, 1998, and not later than August 1, 2007.
Age Relaxation: Permissible age relaxations for various categories (SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, etc.) will be applicable as per Government rules.
Salary
- The salary for SSC Stenographers is as per the 7th Pay Commission.
- Stenographer Grade ‘C’:
- Pay Scale: ₹9,300 to ₹34,800/- per month
- Grade Pay: ₹4200 (or ₹4600 in some cases)
- In-hand salary: Approximately ₹51,000 per month (including allowances)
- Stenographer Grade ‘D’:
- Pay Scale: ₹5,200 to ₹20,200/- per month
- Grade Pay: ₹2400
- In-hand salary: Approximately ₹36,000 per month (including allowances)
- In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will also receive various allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and Medical Allowance, as applicable
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex‑Servicemen / Women: Nil (exempted)
Payment via online modes (debit/credit card, net banking, UPI, or e-challan).
How to Apply SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Vacancy 2025
- Candidates must apply online through the official website of the Staff Selection Commission, ssc.gov.in. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Visit the official website: www.ssc.gov.in
- Click on the “Apply” tab and select “Stenographer C & D Examination 2025.”
- If you are a new user, complete the One-Time Registration process by providing your basic details.
- Log in using your Registration ID and Password.
- Fill out the online application form with all the required personal, educational, and other details.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph and signature as per the specified format and dimensions.
- Photograph: Clicked against a white or light-colored background. Size: More than 4 KB and less than 12 KB. Resolution: 100*120 pixels.
- Signature: In black or blue ink on white paper. Scanned copy in JPG format. Size: More than 1 KB and less than 12 KB. Resolution: 40*60 pixels.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Application Fee: ₹100/- for General/OBC/EWS male candidates.
- Fee Exemption: Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from fee payment.
- Review all the details in the application form carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.
Selection Process
The selection process for SSC Stenographer Grade C and D comprises two main stages:
- Computer Based Examination (CBE):
- This is an objective-type multiple-choice examination.
- Total Marks: 200
- Total Questions: 200
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Sections:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 50 Questions (50 Marks)
- General Awareness: 50 Questions (50 Marks)
- English Language & Comprehension: 100 Questions (100 Marks)
- Minimum qualifying marks in CBE: Unreserved – 30%, OBC/EWS – 25%, All other categories – 20%.
- Skill Test in Stenography:
- Candidates who qualify in the Computer Based Examination will be shortlisted for the Skill Test.
- This test is qualifying in nature and assesses the candidate’s proficiency in stenography.
- Candidates will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi.
- Transcription Duration:
- Stenographer Grade ‘D’: English – 50 minutes, Hindi – 65 minutes. (Dictation speed: 80 words per minute)
- Stenographer Grade ‘C’: English – 40 minutes, Hindi – 55 minutes. (Dictation speed: 100 words per minute)
- Candidates must transcribe the dictated passage on a computer. The language of the skill test (English or Hindi) must be chosen during the application process.
Conclusion
The SSC Stenographer 2025 recruitment offers a total of 261 Grade C & D posts. With a clear-cut application process, transparent fee structure, and well-defined selection stages, it’s an excellent opportunity for candidates with 12th standard qualifications to secure central government jobs with good salary packages and allowances.
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