SSC Stenographer Notification 2025 (OUT): Download Grade C & D Official PDF

Staff Selection Commission Stenographer 2025 ( SSC Stenographer )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Jul 22, 2025 15:42 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

SSC Stenographer Notification 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released SSC Stenographer notification on June 6, 2025. SSC Stenographer Grade C & D notification was released in PDF form and carried details such as important dates, total vacancies, reservation policy, eligibility criteria, how to apply, exam centre, exam pattern, syllabus, details of admit card, mode of selection, etc. SSC Stenographer application form was available from June 6 to 26, 2025. 

SSC Stenographer exam dates were announced. The exam of SSC Stenographer 2025 was conducted from August 6 to 11, 2025. Read below for more details on the notification of the SSC Stenographer

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  • SSC Stenographer 2025 Eligibility Criteria
  • SSC Stenographer 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • SSC Stenographer Notification 2025: How to Apply?
  • SSC Stenographer Notification 2025: Exam Pattern
  • SSC Stenographer Notification: Syllabus
  • SSC Stenographer Vacancy
  • SSC Stenographer Salary
  • SSC Stenographer Notification 2025 FAQs
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SSC Stenographer 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check below SSC Stenographer eligibility criteria:

Age Limit

  • For SSC Stenographer Grade C, candidates must be between 18 and 30 years 
  • For Stenographer Grade D, the age limit is 18 and 27 years 
  • Candidates belonging to the reserved category are provided relaxation in the upper age limit

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised university.

Also Read: SSC Stenographer 2025 eligibility criteria

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SSC Stenographer 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

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06 Aug ' 25 - 08 Aug ' 25

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29 Jul ' 25

SSC Stenographer notification 2025

29 Jul ' 25 - 21 Aug ' 25

SSC Stenographer Application Form 2025

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SSC Stenographer Notification 2025: How to Apply?

SSC Stenographer application form can be filled online only from the official website of SSC. The application fee is INR 100, Women, SC, ST, PWD, Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from fee payment. The fee can be paid using BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit card, or in cash. The process of filling online application form consists of two parts.

  • One Time Registration
  • Filling of Online Application for the Examination

 

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SSC Stenographer Notification 2025: Exam Pattern

According to SSC Stenographer exam pattern, the computer-based exam comprises three parts: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension. The test paper comprises 200 questions and the total marks of the test are 200. The duration of the test is two hours. The skill test is conducted online and candidates are given one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi which candidates need to type at a speed of 100 words per minute for Stenographer Grade C and 80 w.p.m for the post of Stenographer Grade D. 

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SSC Stenographer Notification: Syllabus

The subject-wise topics prescribed under SSC Stenographer syllabus is given below.

General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Similarities, and Differences, Space Visualization, Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discriminating Observation, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal and Figure Classification, Arithmetical Number Series, Non-Verbal series etc. 

General Awareness: Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene, General Polity including Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research etc.

English Language & Comprehension: Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, and its correct usage, Vocabulary, etc.

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SSC Stenographer Vacancy

SSC Stenographer vacancy was announced along with the notification. A total of 261 vacancies were announced for the exam. The vacancies are announced category-wise and post-wise. Selection of candidates is done based on merit. 

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SSC Stenographer Salary

SSC Stenographer Grade C salary is INR 52,000, whereas it is INR 37,000 for Stenographer Grade D post. Candidates are also entitled to various perks and allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and Medical Allowance. The job profile includes speech writing, press briefings, maintaining efficient filing systems, assisting ministers and officers, and contributing to building public relations. 

 

 

 

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SSC Stenographer Notification 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below SSC Stenographer notification FAQs.

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Answered 3 weeks 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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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