SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2025: Check Final Grade C & D Cut off Marks Category-wise

Staff Selection Commission Stenographer 2025 ( SSC Stenographer )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Sep 8, 2025 12:50 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

SSC Stenographer Cut off 2025: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release SSC Stenographer cut off soon. The cutoff is released in PDF form for categories and posts. Candidates who secure equal to or more than the SSC Stenographer cut off, are selected for appointment. Besides the cut off, candidates are also required to secure the qualifying marks.  The qualifying marks are 20% for SC/ST, ESM, PwD, 25% for OBC, and 30% for general category. SSC Stenographer exam is conducted to select candidates for the posts of Stenographer Grade C and D.

Q:   What is the SSC Stenographer cutoff?
A: 

The cut off is the minimum score a candidate must achieve in the Computer Based Test (CBT) to be shortlisted for the Skill Test phase. It is category-wise (e.g. UR, OBC, SC, ST, etc.) and post-wise (Grade C or D).

Q:   Does SSC Stenographer cutoff apply to the Skill Test too?
A: 

No. The cut off applies to the SSC Stenographer written CBT only. Those who clear it move to the Skill Test, which may have its own passing criteria, but no separate cut off for each category in the CBT context.

Q:   When SSC Stenographer cut off 2025 will be released?
A: 

SSC Stenographer cut off 2025 for the CBT exam will be released soon. The cut off will be announced category-wise and post-wise in PDF form. Candidates need to secure both the qualifying marks as well as the cut off marks to get selected for the next round. 

Table of content
  • How to Check SSC Stenographer Cut off?
  • SSC Stenographer 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • SSC Stenographer Cut off Stages
  • SSC Stenographer Cut off 2025 FAQs
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How to Check SSC Stenographer Cut off?

The steps to download SSC Stenographer cut off are given below:

  • Visit the official website of SSC
  • Click the 'SSC Stenographer result write-up PDF' link on the home page
  • Clicking the click, the category-wise and post-wise cut off marks are displayed on the screen
  • Check the SSC Stenographer cut off marks and save it
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the minimum qualifying marks for SSC Stenographer exam?
A: 

The category-wise minimum qualifying marks for SSC Stenographer exam is given below.

Category Qualifying marks 
UR 30%
OBC/EWS25%
All other categories (SC, ST, PwD, ESM, etc.)20%
Q:   How and when is the SSC Stenographer cutoff determined and released?
A: 

The official SSC Stenographer cut off is released along with the result on the SSC website in PDF format. SSC Stenographer cut off is decided by SSC based on:

  • Number of vacancies

  • Number of candidates

  • Total marks

  • Difficulty level of the exam

  • Reservation norms

Q:   Is there SSC Stebographer sectional cut off in the exam?
A: 

There are no sectional cut off in SSC Stenographer 2025 exam. Candidates need to secure the overall and sectional cut off marks in the exam. Candidates securing the cut off marks are selected for the next round.

SSC Stenographer 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC Stenographer 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
27 Jan ' 23 - 10 Feb ' 23

Final answer key

25 Jan ' 23 - 08 Feb ' 23

Release of scorecard for CBT

24 Nov ' 22

SSC Stenographer answer key

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SSC Stenographer Cut off Stages

SSC Stenographer cut off is released for the following stages:

SSC Stenographer Cut off for CBT 

The Computer Based Test of SSC Stenographer comprises three subjects General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and English Language and Comprehension. The cut off for this stage is calculated out of 200 marks. On the basis of SSC Stenographer Cutoff for CBT, candidates are selected for the skill test. 

Also Read:

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SSC Stenographer Preparation Tips

SSC Stenographer Books

Previous Years’ SSC Stenographer Cut off for CBT

Candidates can check below the previous years’ SSC Stenographer cut off marks for CBT.

SSC Stenographer 2024 Cut off

Category

Cut-Off Marks

Candidates Qualified

SC

138.16760

1540

ST

114.72905

942

OBC

148.57526

2650

EWS

148.57526

1077

UR

148.57526

2508*

OH

108.57415

206

HH

40.17497

122

VH

77.61547

204

Others-PWD

40.21264

96

Total

-

9345

SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2024 - Grade ‘D’

Category Cut-Off Marks Candidates Qualified

SC

109.72227

5594

ST

85.13361

2430

OBC

130.63115

7892

EWS

117.84812

4052

UR

130.93746

5376**

ESM

40.04063

381

OH

86.94139

415

HH

40.21264

119

VH

62.90406

255

Others-PWD

40.21264

96

Total

-

26,610

SSC Stenographer 2023 Cut off

Category Grade C Grade D
UR 147.45086 131.32184
OBC 145.03097 125.02167
SC 136.08122 109.41004
ST 128.04746 88.71217
EWS 147.45086 126.29805
OH 103.89802 85.85777
VH 115.92474 40.04736
HH -- 40.15035
ESM  -- 40.04736
Other PWD -- 40.15035

SSC Stenographer 2022 Cut off

SSC Stenographer 2022 cut off for CBT was announced for Steno Grade C and D. The category-wise and post-wise cut off marks are given below:

SSC Stenographer Grade C Cut off

Category

Cut-off Marks

SC

114.61486

ST

105.95174

OBC

129.05339

EWS

130.70370

UR

130.70370

OH

87.90371

HH

40.00000

VH

63.59872

Others PwD

40.00000

SSC Stenographer Grade D Cut off

Category Cut-off Marks

SC

76.76512

ST

63.40226

OBC

96.40411

EWS

90.64748

UR

108.60916

ESM

40.00000

OH

40.07236

HH

40.00000

VH

40.00000

Others-PWD

40.00000

Total

 

SSC Stenographer 2020-21 Cutoff for CBT

The category-wise and post-wise cutoff marks for SSC Stenographer 2020-21 exam are given below:

SSC Stenographer 2020-21 Cutoff for Grade D

Category Cut-off Marks

SC

103.89008

ST

84.61327

OBC

126.72132

EWS

83.56382

UR

131.22759

ESM

40.00000

OH

59.31560

VH

51.29321

Others-PWD

40.00000

SSC Stenographer 2020-21 Cutoff for Grade C

Category Cut-off Marks

SC

132.92626

ST

117.44372

OBC

142.36071

EWS

138.64967

UR

146.79323

OH

108.68008

VH

55.94645

Total

 

SSC Stenographer 2019 Cutoff

SSC Stenographer 2019 Cutoff 

SSC Stenographer final cutoff 2019 was announced on May 25. Based on the final cutoff marks, a total of 499 candidates had qualified SSC Stenographer 2019 exam.  Candidates can check below SSC Stenographer final cutoff 2019.

SSC Stenographer Grade C

Department Code Category code Marks of Last Selected Candidates Part 1 CBE Marks of last Selected Candidates Part 2 CBE Marks of Last Selected Candidates

C1

9

165.64114

41.75

21.50

C2

1

158.97266

34.50

21.50

C3

0

159.68565

42.25

19.75

C3

2

156.40282

42.25

21.50

C3

6

168.47115

50.00

27.75

C3

7

154.87416

27.00

31.00

C3

9

169.80437

49.00

33.50

C4

0

167.93787

49.00

25.50

C4

1

164.06275

43.00

17.75

C4

6

172.54338

45.50

22.25

C4

7

98.62872

27.75

12.75

C4

9

172.68020

43.75

30.25

SSC Stenographer Grade D

Department Code Category code Marks of Last Selected Candidates Part 1 CBE Marks of last Selected Candidates Part 2 CBE Marks of Last Selected Candidates

D5

2

123.32789

28.00

8.75

D5

6

152.42890

34.75

16.00

D5

9

156.47221

41.25

19.00

D6

0

144.20662

43.75

16.00

D6

1

141.91341

26.00

12.75

D6

2

122.05699

35.50

19.00

D6

6

149.09382

38.75

11.75

D6

9

150.33941

42.75

30.00

D7

1

144.84797

30.00

21.50

D7

2

126.34152

30.75

13.75

D7

3

-

-

-

D7

7

106.87656

38.75

7.75

D8

0

145.53983

43.75

17.00

D8

1

145.80648

36.75

17.75

D8

2

124.13674

38.50

9.75

D8

3

-

-

-

D8

6

151.47859

45.75

15.25

D8

7

143.40669

45.00

20.50

D8

9

153.19929

35.00

22.25

D9

0

145.63075

31.00

23.50

D9

1

146.87305

43.25

21.75

D9

2

125.21607

36.25

13.00

D9

3

84.10144

26.75

10.00

D9

4

103.33918

37.25

11.50

D9

7

111.10058

33.00

3.25

D9

9

154.05181

37.50

21.25

D10

6

151.95348

42.00

22.25

D10

9

156.89290

31.50

18.50

D11

0

146.82792

41.50

10.75

D11

4

110.16972

31.75

5.25

D11

9

153.27249

40.00

25.50

D12

1

145.00655

42.75

12.50

D12

9

155.67228

45.00

23.25

D13

0

145.12038

40.75

17.75

D13

1

144.35483

41.75

17.50

D13

2

122.40906

35.50

6.00

D13

4

106.06384

21.50

17.75

D13

6

150.87270

42.25

22.50

D13

9

152.29929

43.50

13.50

D14

9

154.14072

43.75

21.00

D15

0

151.45071

31.50

30.75

D15

1

148.19576

33.75

14.25

D15

2

134.77579

34.00

20.50

D15

3

60.48064

34.00

6.75

D15

4

116.74236

37.50

10.00

D15

6

152.52070

44.25

14.00

D15

7

128.70791

29.00

16.25

D15

9

158.07207

45.75

26.25

D16

1

156.34164

43.75

16.25

D16

3

-

-

-

D17

0

145.00655

48.75

22.00

D17

1

144.20662

45.00

22.75

D17

6

150.38431

40.50

11.75

D17

9

152.99336

42.50

12.50

D18

9

154.63489

34.25

24.00

D19

0

150.98960

35.00

23.25

D19

1

147.64863

37.50

10.00

D19

2

134.33248

30.75

5.75

D19

3

-

-

-

D19

6

152.26552

34.50

31.50

D19

9

156.78829

36.25

21.25

D20

9

156.20556

46.75

15.75

D21

9

156.07049

36.50

22.00

D22

0

149.83718

40.50

18.75

D23

0

162.29141

42.25

24.75

D23

1

171.65946

42.75

46.50

D23

3

63.38947

25.25

14.75

D23

6

-

-

-

D23

8

115.39523

18.00

21.25

D23

9

172.23110

41.75

20.25

D24

0

154.05181

39.50

24.25

D24

1

147.67298

41.50

15.50

D24

2

143.81866

38.50

23.25

D24

4

129.75120

37.50

22.50

D24

6

155.11891

37.75

14.50

D24

7

110.36694

31.25

16.75

D24

9

160.27251

37.75

26.75

D25

2

126.01790

32.00

19.25

D26

9

154.87235

50.00

16.25

D27

0

158.05346

37.75

23.75

D27

3

45.76875

4.00

13.25

D27

4

110.37064

23.50

19.75

D27

9

161.45213

43.50

21.25

D28

1

144.63937

35.50

14.25

D28

9

157.11401

34.50

26.00

D29

6

152.24223

36.75

21.75

D29

9

156.12926

42.25

11.50

D30

0

150.13369

39.25

18.00

D30

8

-

-

-

D31

0

151.43354

39.25

13.75

D31

4

107.18784

23.00

11.75

D31

6

-

-

-

D31

9

155.58212

47.00

9.25

SSC Stenographer Grade C Cut off

Category Cut off marks
UR 153.94071
EWS 149.83718
OBC 152.42890 
ST 130.94753
SC 138.69504 
VH 70.99499

SSC Stenographer Grade D Cut off

Category Cutoff marks
UR 134.53552
ESM 40.00000
OH 77.84229
VH 63.65861
Others-PWD 46.54037
SC 120.01819 
ST 96.73246 
OBC 133.10093
EWS 122.91942

Check here SSC Stenographer 2018 revised final cutoff

SSC Stenographer 2018 Cut off

Category SSC Stenographer Cut off for Grade C SSC Stenographer Cut off for Grade D

UR

138

134

OBC

133

130

SC

119

113

ST

105

97

ESM

-

40

OH

90

90

VH

88

56

Others

40

40

SSC Stenographer Cut off 2017

Category

Grade C

Grade D

UR

141.00

134.50

OBC

138.00

124.50

SC

127.00

123.50

ST

101.00

106.00

Ex.S

-

40.00

OH

100.00

106.00

VH

100.00

66.00

SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Cut off 2016

Category Grade C Grade D

UR

120.00

107.25

OH

90.00

74.00

OBC

111.50

99.90

SC

107.50

94.25

ST

90.25

75.25

VT

89.50

-

EXS

-

20.00

SSC Stenographer Cut off for Skill Test 

The skill test is mandatory but qualifying in nature. SSC decides the category-wise qualifying standard for each post in skill test. Candidates who qualify the skill test are considered for final selection on the basis of their merit in the computer-based examination. On the basis of the SSC Stenographer cut off for Skill Test, candidates are called for document verification. The previous years' SSC Stenographer cut off for skill test is given below.

Previous Years’ SSC Stenographer Cut off for Skill Test

SSC Steno 2019 Cutoff for Skill Test

SSC Stenographer Grade C

Category Cutoff Marks (In Per cent)

EWS, SC, ST, OBC, VH, Other-PwD

7

UR

5

SSC Stenographer Grade D

Category Cutoff Marks (In Per cent)

EWS, SC, ST, OBC, VH, Other-PwD

10

UR

7

Grade C

Category  Cut off marks (In Per Cent)
SC/ST/OBC/OH/VI/PwD-Others  7
UR  5

Grade D

Category  Cut off marks (In Per Cent)
SC/ST/OBC/OH/VI/PwD-Others  10
UR  7

SSC Stenographer Cut off 2017 for Grade C

Category Cut off (In Per Cent)

SC/ST/OBC/OH/VH

7

UR

5

SSC Stenographer Cut off 2017 for Grade C

Category Cut off (In Per Cent)

SC/ST/OBC/OH/VH

10

UR

7

SSC Stenographer Final Cut off 

The final cut off of SSC Stenographer is the total marks secured by the last selected candidates. The previous years' SSC Stenographer cutoff is given below.

Previous Years’ SSC Stenographer Final Cut off

SSC Stenographer 2016 Final Cutoff for Grade C

Department Code Category Total Marks of last selected candidate

A

6

124

A

9

122.25

B

1

126.25

B

6

120.75

B

9

133.25

C

1

132

C

2

95

C

6

127

C

7

0

C

9

135.75

D

1

113

D

2

0

D

4

0

D

6

111.5

D

7

0

D

9

120

E

1

111.5

E

2

0

E

4

0

E

6

118.25

E

9

122

SSC Stenographer 2016 Final Cutoff of Grade D

Department Code Category Total Marks of last selected candidate

1

6

125.25

1

9

119.25

2

1

114

2

6

117

2

9

119.75

3

9

125.5

4

9

123.5

5

4

111

5

6

128.75

5

9

130.75

6

1

113.25

6

2

84.5

6

4

0

6

6

116

6

7

0

6

9

124

A

1

113

A

2

84.75

A

3

0

A

4

103.75

A

6

122.5

A

7

0

A

9

124

B

1

105.25

B

2

75.25

B

3

0

B

4

77

B

7

0

B

9

107.25

C

1

105.75

C

2

88.75

C

3

0

C

4

101.5

C

6

112.75

C

7

0

C

9

112.25

D

1

116.25

D

2

0

D

6

119.25

D

9

119.5

F

1

115.25

F

9

119.75

G

9

128.75

H

1

111.75

H

6

120.5

H

9

117.75

 

1

119.25

 

2

79

 

3

0

 

4

93

 

6

127.75

 

7

94.25

 

9

129.25

J

4

78.5

J

6

112.75

J

9

114.75

K

6

132

K

9

118.75

L

9

117.5

M

1

118

M

6

116.25

M

9

120

N

1

113

N

6

115

N

9

115.75

O

1

112.75

O

3

0

O

6

112.5

O

9

113

P

6

125.5

P

9

134

Q

6

124.25

Q (Hindi)

9

125.5

Q (English)

9

120

R

9

127.25

S

1

110.5

S

2

0

S

3

0

S

4

74

S

6

112.25

S

9

113

T

1

115.25

T

2

0

T

6

116

T

9

116

U

1

135

U

3

51.25

U

6

133.25

U

7

127

U

9

138.25

V

1

113.25

V

2

0

V

3

0

V

6

113.5

V

9

114.5

W

3

0

W

9

112.75

X

1

119

X

2

108.75

X

6

122.5

X

7

97.75

X

9

127.25

Y

9

147

Z

1

113.25

Z

3

0

Z

4

0

Z

6

113

Z

9

115.75

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What was SSC Stenographer 2020 cut off for skill test?
A: 

SSC Stenographer 2020 cut off for Skill Test is given below:

SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2020: skill test
CategoryGrade CGrade D
SC139.31554128.42784
ST119.86940101.42221
OBC148.42862138.55078
EWS149.25265127.00785
UR157.03860148.17852
ESM-45.78359
OH117.8141091.17234
VH73.9715161.77808
Others-PWD-48.48484
Q:   What was SSC Stenographer 2020 cut off for CBT?
A: 

SSC Stenographer cut off 2020 is given below.

SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2020: CBT
CategoryGrade CGrade D
UR146.79323131.22759
OBC142.36071126.72132
SC132.92626103.89008
ST117.4437284.61327
EWS138.6496783.56382
OH108.6800859.31560
VH55.9464551.29321
ESM -40.00000
Other PWD-40.00000
Q:   What was SSC Stenographer 2019 final cut off?
A: 

SSC Steno final cut off 2019 is given below.

SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2019: Final Cut Off Marks of Last Selected Candidate
CategoryGrade CGrade D
UR165.64114150.33941
OBC168.47115149.09382
SC158.97266141.91341
ST156.40282122.05699
EWS159.68565144.20662
OH-103.33918
VH98.62872106.87656
ESM -45.76875
Other PWD-115.39523
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SSC Stenographer Cut off 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below SSC Stenographer cut off 2025 FAQs.

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Q:   What is SSC Stenographer salary?
A: 

SSC Stenographers Salary 2025 is categorised into Grade C and Grade D, with monthly payments determined by the 7th pay commission. 

Q:   What is SSC Stenographer exam pattern?
A: 

The Computer Based Test of SSC Stenographer comprises three sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and English Language and Comprehension. The General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness sections carry 50 questions each while the English Language and Comprehension section comprises 100 questions. Total marks allotted to General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness sections are 50 each while the English Language and Comprehension section carry 100 marks. Candidates will be given two hours to complete the exam.

In the skill test, candidates will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi which they need to type at the speed of 100 words per minute (w.p.m) for the post of Stenographer Grade C and 80 w.p.m for Stenographer Grade D post.

Q:   How to prepare for SSC Stenographer exam?
A: 

The tips and tricks to prepare for SSC Stenographer exam are given below:

  • Candidates must go through the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly
  • Go through each and  every topics given in the syllabus
  • Make notes after going through different chapters. This will help in easy revision
  • Candidates must attempt mock tests to improve speed and accuracy
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Answered a month ago

There are no sectional cut off in SSC Stenographer 2025 exam. Candidates need to secure the overall and sectional cut off marks in the exam. Candidates securing the cut off marks are selected for the next round.

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Anangsha Patra

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Answered a month ago

SSC Stenographer cut off varies for posts Grade C and D. The variation in the cut off marks is due to the nature of the posts. SSC Steno cut off marks are calculated based on the difficulty level of the exam. 

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Chanchal Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

SSC Stenographer cut off 2025 for the CBT exam will be released soon. The cut off will be announced category-wise and post-wise in PDF form. Candidates need to secure both the qualifying marks as well as the cut off marks to get selected for the next round. 

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Jasleen Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

Preference for various posts and departments will be taken from the candidates through the Online Option Form on the website of the Commission before the declaration of the final result. A candidate will not be considered for a Post and Ministry / Department/ Organization, if he has not indicated hi

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Jasleen Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

There is no facility to recheck the SSC Stenographer result. The result announced by the examination authority is considered final. SSC Steno result is prepared based on the final answer key.

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Chanchal Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

SSC Stenographer result 2025 for CBT is expected to be announced soon. The result will be made available in PDF form. SSC Steno result PDF comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Based on the CBT result, candidates are shortlisted for the Skill Test.

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Sumridhi Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Along with SSC Stenographer books, candidates must solve previous year question papers:

  • Familiarize with exam pattern and difficulty level

  • Understand recurring topics

  • Refine strategy and timing

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Bhumika Arora

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates can select the SSC Stenographer books that have cover all the sections in depth. They should choose the books that are up-to-date with current syllabus and question trends. Candidates must choose books that have included practice material and previous-year questions.

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

To practice SSC Stenographer skill test, candidates can refer to the following books:

  • Pitman Shorthand New Course (classic for Pitman method)

  • Speed Writing Modern Shorthand by Heather Baker

  • Shorthand Dictations by Vishnu Still

  • Kailash Chandra Transcription magazine is a popular choice for practice in In

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Mani Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

The best books for SSC Stenographer English are given below:

  • Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi

  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis (for vocabulary)

  • English for General Competitions by Neetu Singh, Wren & Martin's English Grammar books

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Ishita Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

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