SSC Stenographer Notification 2025 (OUT): Download Grade C & D Official PDF
Staff Selection Commission Stenographer 2025 ( SSC Stenographer )
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.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the SSC Stenographer 2025 dates. The exam was conducted successfully by SSC. 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.
The complete selection process of SSC Stenographer is explained below:
Release of application form: SSC Stenographer application form is released online. The application fee is INR 100, Women and Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with disability (PwD) and Ex-servicemen (ESM) candidates are exempted from fee payment.
Issue of admit card: SSC Stenographer admit card is released online on the respective regional websites of the commission. Candidates can access their admit cards by logging with registration ID/roll number/candidate’s name and password.
Computer-Based Test: This is the first stage of SSC Stenographer Grade C & D. The computer-based test is conducted for all candidates who successfully register for the exam. The exam comprises three sections, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension. The total marks for the test are 200.
Declaration of result: SSC Stenographer result is declared online for different stages of exams. The result is made available in PDF format. It displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Along with the result, SSC Stenographer cut off marks for various posts and categories are also released.
Skill Test in Stenography: This stage is conducted for the shortlisted candidates of the computer-based test. Candidates are given one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi. Candidates need to type the dictation at the speed of 100 words per minute for the post of Stenographer Grade C and 80 w.p.m for the post of Grade D.
The steps to fill SSC Stenographer application form are given below:
- Visit the official website of SSC
- Register with SSC by entering the tequired details
- Login with the ID and password to fill the detailed application form
- Pay the application fees
- Submit the application form
- 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
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
Commonly asked questions
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC Stenographer Exam annually to select candidates for Grade C and D Stenographer positions. The selection process comprises CBT and Skill Test. The notification is released every year by SSC.
Candidates must have completed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board or university. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria Those who does not meet the eligibility are rejected from the recruitment process.
The category-wise minimum qualifying marks for SSC Stenographer exam is given below.
| Category | Qualifying marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All other categories (SC, ST, PwD, ESM, etc.) | 20% |
SSC Stenographer 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC Stenographer 2025 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 06 Aug ' 25 - 08 Aug ' 25 | SSC Stenographer exam dates 2025 |
| 29 Jul ' 25 | SSC Stenographer notification 2025 |
| 29 Jul ' 25 - 21 Aug ' 25 | SSC Stenographer Application Form 2025 |
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
Commonly asked questions
The steps for SSC Stenographer one time registration are given below:
- For one-time registration, candidates need to click on ‘Register Now’ provided in the login section
- While registering, candidates need to enter basic details, additional details & contact details and upload scanned images of photograph and signature
- Candidates need to provide information regarding Aadhaar Number/Identity Card number
- Candidates have to enter the name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, details of Class 10 exam, level of the highest educational qualification
- Provide a valid mobile number, email ID, address
- When the basic details are saved, candidates are required to confirm their mobile number and email ID
- On confirmation, registration number and password will be generated. The same will be sent to the candidate’s registered mobile number and email ID
- Candidates need to login to fill other details like category, nationality, etc.
- Upload the scanned images of photograph and signature
- Upon clicking ‘Final Submit’ different OTPs are sent to candidates registered mobile number
- Candidates need to enter the OTPs in the required field to complete the registration process
- Read the declaration carefully and click the ‘I Agree’ button
Candidates can edit/modify the application parameters through the application correction window. Candidates will be allowed to re-submit applications after making requisite corrections/changes in the one-time registration/online application data as per their requirements. The Commission will levy uniform correction charges of INR 200 for making correction and re-submitting modified/corrected application for the first time and INR 500 for making correction and re-submitting modified/ corrected application for the second time. The correction charges will be applicable to all candidates irrespective of their gender/category.
Candidates must keep the following details ready to fill the SSC Stenographer application form:
- Mobile number
- Email ID
- Aadhaar number
- Admit card and marksheet of Class 10
- Scanned images of photograph and signature
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.
Commonly asked questions
SSC Stenographer marking scheme is given below:
- Candidates will one mark for each correct answers
- For incorrect response, 0.25 marks are deducted
- Total marks of candidates are calculated based on the number of correct answers after deducting penalty for wrong answers
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.
The minimum percentage of marks for qualifying in the SSC Stenographer Computer Based Examination will be as under:
Unreserved Category: 30%
OBC/EWS: 25%
All Other Categories: 20%
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.
Commonly asked questions
SSC Stenographer syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning is given below.
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 |
SSC Stenographer syllabus is given below:
General Intelligence & Reasoning | The syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning consists of questions from Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The test also includes questions that test a candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship, arithmetical computation, and other analytical functions |
General Awareness | Questions in this section are designed to test the ability of the candidate’s General Awareness |
English Language & Comprehension | This section aims to test the candidate’s English Language skills |
SSC Stenographer syllabus for Skill Test is given below:
- The speech was given in the Parliament
- Budget Speech
- Employment/Unemployment in India
- Topics on Science and Technology
- Topics are given in the Editorial Columns of Newspapers
- President’s Speech
- Railway Speech
- Topics of National interest
- Topics on Natural Calamities
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.
Commonly asked questions
The selection process of SSC Stenographer comprises CBT and skill Test in Stenography. The CBT comprises three sections, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension. The total marks for the test are 200. Candidates are given one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi. Candidates need to type the dictation at the speed of 100 words per minute for the post of Stenographer Grade C and 80 w.p.m for the post of Grade D.
The job profile of an SSC Stenographer involves speech writings, press briefings, maintaining efficient filing systems, assisting ministers and officers, and contributing to building public relations.
In 2023, a total of 1114 vacancies were announced for Stenographer Grade D exam and 93 for Stenographer Grade 'C' exam. The vacancy break-up is given below.
| Post | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade 'D' | 1114 |
| Stenographer Grade 'C' | 93 |
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.
Commonly asked questions
SSC Stenographers Salary 2025 is categorised into Grade C and Grade D, with monthly payments determined by the 7th pay commission.
SSC Stenographer salary slip provides breakdown of in-hand salary, deductions, allowances.
The salary structure of SSC Stenographer is given below.
| Stenographer Grade D Details | SSC Stenographer Grade D Salary in Rupees |
| SSC Stenographer Pay Scale | 5,200 – 20,200 |
| Pay Band | 2,400
(Pay grade 1) |
| Initial Salary | 5,200 |
| SSC Stenographer Basic Salary Grade D | 7,600 |
SSC Stenographer Notification 2025 FAQs
Candidates can check below SSC Stenographer notification FAQs.
Commonly asked questions
The selection process of SSC Stenographer comprises CBT and skill Test in Stenography. The CBT comprises three sections, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension. The total marks for the test are 200. Candidates are given one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi. Candidates need to type the dictation at the speed of 100 words per minute for the post of Stenographer Grade C and 80 w.p.m for the post of Grade D.
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
SSC Stenographer Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?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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Contributor-Level 10
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Contributor-Level 7
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