
SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released SSC Stenographer 2025 vacancies on June 6, 2025. A total of 261 vacancies have been announced. Last year, a total of 1,687 vacancies were announced for the Grade 'D' exam and 239 vacancies for the Grade 'C' post. The preferences of posts are required to be filled while applying for SSC Stenographer exam. Candidates against SSC Stenographer vacancies are selected based on the selection process. Read below for more details on SSC Stenographer vacancy.
SSC Stenographer 2025 vacancies will be announced along with the notification. The vacancies are announced category-wise and post-wise. Selection of candidates against the vacancies is done as per the merit-cum-preference. The selection process of SSC Stenographer comprises CBT and skill test.
SSC Stenographer 2022 vacancy break-up is given below.
Category | Grade C Vacancy | Grade D Vacancy |
UR | 202 | 1540 |
OBC | 87 | 911 |
SC | 17 | 565 |
ST | 57 | 202 |
EWS | 26 | 353 |
Final SSC Steno Vacancy 2022 | 389 | 3571 |
In 2024, SSC Stenographer vacancies were revised to 1926. Earlier, the Commission had announced 2006 vacancies for the post of Stenographer Grade 'C' (Group 'B', Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade 'D' (Group 'C') in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations.
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 |
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Stenographer Grade 'D' | 1114 |
Stenographer Grade 'C' | 93 |
- Previous Year's SSC Stenographer Vacancies
- SSC Stenographer 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- SSC Stenographer Salary
- SSC Stenographer 2025 Vacancies FAQs
Previous Year's SSC Stenographer Vacancies
SSC Stenographer 2023 vacancy break-up is given below.
Post | Number of Vacancies |
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Stenographer Grade 'D' | 1114 |
Stenographer Grade 'C' | 93 |
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.
The SSC Stenographer Exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the posts of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’) in various government organizations. The exam is conducted in various stages such as Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Skill Test.
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.
SSC Stenographer 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC Stenographer 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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29 Jul ' 25 | SSC Stenographer notification 2025 |
29 Jul ' 25 - 21 Aug ' 25 | SSC Stenographer Application Form 2025 |
06 Aug ' 25 - 11 Aug ' 25 | SSC Stenographer exam dates 2025 |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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06 Jun ' 25 | SSC Stenographer notification 2025 |
06 Jun ' 25 - 26 Jun ' 25 | SSC Stenographer application form 2025 |
16 Apr ' 25 - 17 Apr ' 25 | SSC Stenographer exam date 2024 for skill test |
SSC Stenographer Salary
Candidates can check below the salary for SSC Stenographer.
SSC Stenographer Grade C
Pay Scale | INR 9,300-34,800 |
Pay Band | INR 4,200 or 4,600 (Pay Grade 2) |
Initial Salary | INR 5,200 |
Basic Salary | INR 14,500 |
SSC Stenographer Grade D
Pay Scale | INR 5,200-20,200 |
Pay Band | INR 2,400 (Pay grade 1) |
Initial Salary | INR 5,200 |
Basic Salary | INR 7,600 |
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Commonly asked questions
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 Stenographers Salary 2025 is categorised into Grade C and Grade D, with monthly payments determined by the 7th pay commission. Grade C Stenographers enjoy an in-hand salary of INR 51,000, while Grade D Stenographers receive INR 36,000 per month.
The pay matrix ranges from INR 4,200 or INR 4,600 for Grade C to 2,400 for Grade D. In addition to the base SSC Stenographer salary reflected in the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D salary slip, employees are eligible for various allowances associated with their positions.
The allowances offered to SSC Stenographer are given below:
- Dearness Allowances
- House Rent Allowances
- Medical Allowances
- Family Allowances
- Conveyance Allowances
- Telephone Allowances, and more.
The post of SSC Stenographer falls under the Central Government. Candidates for Stenographer Grade C can expect basic salary of INR 14,500 while SSC Stenographer Grade D can expect a basic salary of INR 7500. In addition to the basic salary, selected candidates are entitled to various allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and Medical Allowance. 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.
SSC Stenographer 2025 Vacancies FAQs
Candidates can check below SSC Stenographer vacancies FAQs.
Commonly asked questions
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
The category-wise minimum qualifying marks for SSC Stenographer exam is given below.
Category | Qualifying marks |
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UR | 30% |
OBC/EWS | 25% |
All other categories (SC, ST, PwD, ESM, etc.) | 20% |
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 |
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.
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 post-wise age limit for SSC Stenographer exam is given below.
Post | Age limit |
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Stenographer Grade C | 18-30 |
Stenographer Grade D | 18-27 |
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 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 notification 2025 has been released on June 6, 2025. The notification was released in PDF form and it comprises the details related to the exam. Candidates must read the notification before applying for the exam. The selection process of SSC Stenographer exam comprises CBT and Skill Test.
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Student Forum
Answered 5 days ago
SSC Steno final cut off 2019 is given below.
SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2019: Final Cut Off Marks of Last Selected Candidate | ||
Category | Grade C | Grade D |
UR | 165.64114 | 150.33941 |
OBC | 168.47115 | 149.09382 |
SC | 158.97266 | 141.91341 |
ST | 156.40282 | 122.05699 |
EWS | 159.68565 | 144.20662 |
OH | - | 103.33918 |
VH | 98.62872 | 106.87656 |
ESM | - | 45.76875 |
Other PWD | - | 115.39523 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
SSC Stenographer 2020 cut off for Skill Test is given below:
SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2020: skill test | ||
Category | Grade C | Grade D |
SC | 139.31554 | 128.42784 |
ST | 119.86940 | 101.42221 |
OBC | 148.42862 | 138.55078 |
EWS | 149.25265 | 127.00785 |
UR | 157.03860 | 148.17852 |
ESM | - | 45.78359 |
OH | 117.81410 | 91.17234 |
VH | 73.97151 | 61.77808 |
Others-PWD | - | 48.48484 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
SSC Stenographer cut off 2020 is given below.
SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2020: CBT | ||
Category | Grade C | Grade D |
UR | 146.79323 | 131.22759 |
OBC | 142.36071 | 126.72132 |
SC | 132.92626 | 103.89008 |
ST | 117.44372 | 84.61327 |
EWS | 138.64967 | 83.56382 |
OH | 108.68008 | 59.31560 |
VH | 55.94645 | 51.29321 |
ESM | - | 40.00000 |
Other PWD | - | 40.00000 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
The factors that determine SSC Stenographer cut off are given below.
- Number of vacancies
- Total marks
- Difficulty level
- Total number of candidates appearing in the exam
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
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 per se for each category in the CBT context.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
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
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
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).
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
The mode of selection is given below:
- Based on the marks of CBE, candidates are selected category-wise to appear for the Skill Test
- The skill test is mandatory and qualifying in nature
- Candidates who qualify the skill test are considered for final selection on the basis of their merit in the CBE
- Final s
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
10th and 12th Mark Sheets
Valid Photo ID Proof (e.g., Aadhaar, Voter ID)
Educational Certificates
Caste/Category Certificates (if applicable)
Printout of the SSC Application Form
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
SSC calculates the scores of candidates based on the normalisation procedure. This method is followed to adjust the difficulty level of question papers since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts.
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Contributor-Level 10
What was SSC Stenographer 2019 final cut off?