SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2025: Check Grade C & D Total Vacamcies
Staff Selection Commission Stenographer 2025 ( SSC Stenographer )
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 was 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.
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 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 |
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade 'D' | 1114 |
| Stenographer Grade 'C' | 93 |
Commonly asked questions
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 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 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.
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 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 |
Also Read: SSC Stenographer Salary
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 |
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.
SSC Stenographers Salary 2025 is categorised into Grade C and Grade D, with monthly payments determined by the 7th pay commission.
SSC Stenographer 2025 Vacancies FAQs
Candidates can check below SSC Stenographer vacancies FAQs.
Commonly asked questions
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 notification 2025 was 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.
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.
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 2 months 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 2 months 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
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