The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct the SSC Stenographer Exam 2025 Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Exam 2025 very soon to recruit eligible candidates for stenographer positions in central government departments and ministries. This national-level examination is a compilation of Computer-Based Test (CBT) and a Skill Test in stenography. Interested Candidates are advised to mark their calendars for this Sarkari job exam. Check details below for more information.
Notification Date: July 29, 2025
Application Period: July 29 to August 21, 2025
Exam Dates (CBT): October–November 2025
Eligibility: 12th pass with stenography skills
Age Limit: 18–30 years (Grade ‘C’), 18–27 years (Grade ‘D’)
SSC Stenographer Exam 2025 Overview
| Feature | Details |
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| Exam Name | SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2025 |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts Offered | Grade ‘C’ (Group B) and Grade ‘D’ (Group C) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Selection Process | CBT + Skill Test |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | July 29, 2025 |
| Application Window | July 29 to August 21, 2025 |
| CBT Exam Date | October–November 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | Mid-October 2025 (Tentative) |
| Skill Test | April 2026 (Tentative) |
| CBT Result | December 2025 |
| Final Result | Mid-2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
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Nationality: Indian citizen or equivalent (as per SSC guidelines)
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Educational Qualification: 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board by August 21, 2025
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Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025):
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Grade ‘C’: 18 to 30 years
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Grade ‘D’: 18 to 27 years
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Age Relaxation:
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SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwD: 10–15 years, Ex-servicemen: as per rules
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Skills: Stenography proficiency required (no shorthand certificate needed to apply)
Application Process
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Apply Online: ssc.gov.in or ssc.nic.in
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Fee:
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General/OBC: ₹100
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SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Women: Exempted
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Mode of Payment: Net banking, UPI, cards, or SBI e-challan
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Documents Required:
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Scanned photo and signature
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Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
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Valid photo ID (Aadhar, PAN, etc.)
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Exam Pattern
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 hours |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
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Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer
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Qualifying Marks:
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UR: 30%, OBC/EWS: 25%, SC/ST/PwD: 20%
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Language: Bilingual (except English section)
Skill Test in Stenography
| Post | Dictation Speed | Transcription Time (Eng/Hindi) |
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| Grade ‘C’ | 100 w.p.m. | 40/55 mins |
| Grade ‘D’ | 80 w.p.m. | 50/65 mins |
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Nature: Qualifying only; transcription accuracy required
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Medium: English or Hindi (select during application)
Syllabus
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Reasoning: Analogies, coding-decoding, puzzles, blood relations
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General Awareness: History, polity, science, current affairs
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English: Vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, error spotting
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Skill Test: Transcription of dictated passages on general/national topics
Expected Vacancies
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Vacancies will be announced with the official notification
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Reference: SSC Stenographer 2024 had approx. 1926 posts (Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’)
Salary Structure
| Grade | Pay Scale | In-Hand Salary (Approx.) |
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| Grade ‘C’ | ₹9300–34800 (Level 6/7) | ₹35,000–50,000/month |
| Grade ‘D’ | ₹5200–20200 (Level 4) | ₹25,000–35,000/month |
Benefits: DA, HRA, transport allowance, pension, medical facilities
Selection Process
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CBT test
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Skill Test in Stenography
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Document Verification
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Final Merit List (based on CBT scores)
Admit Card & Results
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Admit Card: Available mid-October 2025 at ssc.gov.in
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CBT Result: December 2025
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Final Result: Mid-2026