The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting an Open Competitive Computer Based Examination for direct recruitment to the posts of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and Stenographer Grade ‘D’. These positions are in various Ministries/Departments/Organizations, including their attached and subordinate offices, located across India. Only candidates with stenography skills are eligible. Apply online by 26th June 2025.
Overview
Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Location: All India
Posted On: 6 June 2025
Job Type: Government | Permanent (with 2-Year Probation)
Pay Type: 7th CPC Pay Matrix – Level 6 & Level 4
Pay Rate:
- Grade ‘C’: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level 6)
- Grade ‘D’: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level 4)
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Open Positions
- Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted)
- Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’)
- Total Vacancies: Approximately 261 (tentative; final numbers to be updated on website )
- Location: All India (candidates may be posted anywhere in India)
- Note:
- Vacancies for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) are reserved only for Stenographer Grade ‘D’.
- Only male candidates are eligible for Stenographer Grade ‘D’ posts in the Border Roads Organization (BRO).
Key Responsibilities
- Transcription and typing of government correspondences
- Stenographic support in ministerial and departmental operations
- Documenting meetings, dictations, and communications
- Handling administrative and clerical duties in support roles
- Postings across India with All India Service Liability
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Passed 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board/University (as on 01.08.2025)
- Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025):
- Grade ‘C’: 18 to 30 years
- Grade ‘D’: 18 to 27 years
- Age Relaxation:
- 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 military service
- Central Govt. Civilian Employees: Up to 40 years (UR), 45 years (SC/ST)
- Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35 years (UR), 40 years (SC/ST)
Additional Qualifications (Agency/Dept.)
- Only male candidates eligible for Grade ‘D’ posts in Border Roads Organization (BRO)
- Suitable for PwBD with a wide range of disabilities (Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’)
- Functional capabilities: Sitting, Walking, Reading, Writing, Hearing, Seeing, Communication
- Must be willing to acquire working knowledge of the assigned region’s local language
Required Certifications
- 12th standard pass certificate and mark sheet
- Valid caste/category/disability certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar or government-issued ID
- Photograph (live capture, front-facing) and digital signature (scanned)
Application Procedure
- Visit the official website:
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Fill out the application form
- Upload photo and signature
- Pay fee online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit cards
Application Fee:
- ₹100 for General/OBC
- Exempted for Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM
Compensation
- Grade ‘C’: Pay Level 6 – ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 + HRA, TA, DA
- Grade ‘D’: Pay Level 4 – ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 + Allowances
- Additional Benefits: Pension, medical care, travel concession, and job stability
Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- 3 sections: General Intelligence, General Awareness, English Comprehension
- Total: 200 marks | Duration: 2 hours
- Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
- Skill Test in Stenography
- Grade ‘C’: Dictation @100 w.p.m., Transcription in 40–55 mins
- Grade ‘D’: Dictation @80 w.p.m., Transcription in 50–70 mins
- Final Selection: Based on CBE marks + qualifying Skill Test + preference order
- Document Verification: By user department before appointment
Important Dates
- Application Start: 06 June 2025
- Application Deadline: 26 June 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Fee Payment Deadline: 27 June 2025
- Correction Window: 01–02 July 2025 (with ₹200–₹500 fee)
- Computer Based Exam: 06 to 11 August 2025
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About SSC
Staff Selection Commission (SSC), a premier Government of India recruitment body, works under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions. It conducts examinations and recruitment to staff various Group B and C posts in ministries and departments. SSC champions inclusive hiring and encourages women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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