What documents are required to fill SSC Stenographer application form?

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

In how many cities SSC Stenographer exam is conducted?

SSC Stenographer exam is conducted at more than 100 cities. The list of exam cities is given below: Regions Exam cities Central Region (CR) Agra (3001), Prayagraj (3003), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Varanasi (3013), Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206) Eastern Region Gangtok (4001), Ranchi (4205), Kolkata (4410), Siliguri (4415), Bhubaneshwar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Sambalpur (4609), Port Blair (4802) Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR) Bengaluru (9001), Belagavi (9002), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Thiruvananthapuram (9211), Ernakulam (9213), Kannur (9202), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thrissur (9212) Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR) Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205) North Eastern Region (NER) Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati (Dispur) (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Kohima (5302), Shillong (5401), Imphal (5501), Churachandpur (5502), Ukhrul (5503), Agartala (5601), Aizwal (5701) Northern Region (NR) Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Haridwar (2005), Roorkee (2006), Delhi (2201), Ajmer (2401), Alwar (2402), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Jodhpur (2406), Kota (2407), Sriganganagar (2408), Udaipur (2409), Sikar (2411) North Western Sub-Region (NWR) Jammu (1004), Leh (1005), Srinagar (1007), Samba (1010), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jalandhar (1402), Amritsar (1404), Mohali (1406), Chandigarh (1601) Southern Region (SR) Guntur (8001), Kurnool (8003), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupati (8006), Vishakhapatnam (8007), Vijaywada (8008), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Madurai (8204), Tiruchirapalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Puducherry (8401), Hyderabad (8601), Warangal (8603) Western Region (WR) Ahmedabad (7001), Vadodara (7002), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Amravati (7201), Aurangabad (7202), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nashik (7207), Pune (7208), Panaji (7801)

How do I edit the details in SSC Stenographer application form?

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.

What is SSC Stenographer salary?

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

What is the minimum qualifying marks for SSC Stenographer exam?

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%

Is SSC Stenographer exam easy or tough?

SSC Stenograper exam is easy. Candidates need to prepare well to ace the exam. Besides, candidates must also practice previous years' question papers. To prepare for skill test, candidates must have good listening skills.

What is SSC Stenographer eligibility?

The post-wise age limit for SSC Stenographer exam is given below. Post Age limit Stenographer Grade C 18-30 Stenographer Grade D 18-27

Which post is SSC Stenographer Exam for?

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.

How to prepare for SSC Stenographer exam?

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

What are the allowances offered to SSC Stenographer?

The allowances offered to SSC Stenographer are given below: Dearness Allowances House Rent Allowances Medical Allowances Family Allowances Conveyance Allowances Telephone Allowances, and more.

How many vacancies were announced for SSC Stenographer 2023 exam?

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

What documents are required along with SSC Stenographer admit card?

Candidates need to carry any one of the following photo-identity proof along with the admit card. The photo-identity proofs that candidates can carry are given below: Aadhaar Card/Printout of E-Aadhaar Voter’s ID card Driving License PAN Card Passport School/College ID Card Employee ID Card (Govt/PSU/Private) Any other photo-bearing ID card issued by Central/State Government

How to download SSC Stenographer admit card?

The steps to download SSC Stenographer admit card are given below: Visit the official website of SSC Select the admit card tab on the home page of SSC Clicking the tab, candidates are redirected to the page that hosts the links of respective regional websites Select the region from where candidates have filled the SSC Stenographer application form On the admit card login page, candidates need to enter registration ID/roll number/candidate’s name and password SSC Stenographer admit card appears on the screen Download the admit card and take its printout

Is there any hard copy of the admit card for SSC Stenographer exam sent to the candidates?

The hard copy of SSC Stenographer admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card can be downloaded online only. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the required credentials.

What is SSC Stenographer syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning?

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

What is SSC Stenographer syllabus for Skill Test?

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

Which are the important topics for English and Comprehension section in SSC Stenographer exam?

In this section, candidates get questions from Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, and its correct usage, etc. Besides, the section tests a candidate’s writing ability.

Is there any negative marking in SSC Stenographer exam?

There are negative marking for wrong answers in the exam. 0.25 marks are deducted for wrong answers in SSC Stenographer exam. For correct answers, candidates score one mark.

Is there any sectional cutoff in SSC Stenographer exam?

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%

What is SSC Stenographer exam pattern?

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 2025: Admit Card (OUT), Exam Date, Pattern, Syllabus & Prep Tips

Q: How many vacancies were announced for SSC Stenographer 2024 exam?

A total number of 2006 Vacancies have been announced for the posts of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, Non Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’) in various Ministries/Departments/Organizations.

136 Students Q&A

Updated on Aug 22, 2025 18:22 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

SSC Stenographer 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released SSC Stenographer answer key 2025. The window to challenge the answer key is available from August 22 to 25, 2025. SSC Stenographer 2025 exam was conducted on August 6, 7 and 8, 2025.

According to students, the overall difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate. The General Knowledge section was a bit challenging. Around 7 to 8 questions were based on the Current Affairs. The reasoning section was a bit tricky and time-consuming, while the English section was easy. The SSC Stenographer answer key will be released soon.

The exam pattern of SSC Stenographer 2025 for CBT includes sections such as General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language & Comprehension.

SSC Stenographer application process closed on June 26, 2025. SSC Stenographer notification was released on June 6, 2025. SSC Stenographer application form was made available along with the notification. A total of 261 vacancies were announced for the SSC Steno exam.

SSC conducts an open, competitive computer-based exam for recruitment to the posts of SSC Stenographer Grade C (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade D (Group C) for various ministries/departments/organizations in the government of India. Candidates who have skills in Stenography are eligible to apply. Read below for more details on SSC Stenographer 2025.

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SSC Steno Final Marks Released

SSC released SSC Stenographer 2024 marks. The marks can be downloaded by logging with the required credentials. The last date to check the marks of SSC Stenographer marks is September 13, 2025.

Q: What is the selection process of SSC Stenographer?

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.

Q: How to apply for SSC Stenographer exam?

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

Q: When SSC Stenographer notification 2025 was released?

SSC Stenographer notification was released on June 6 2025. The notification was released in PDF form. It comprises details related to exam. Candidates must read the notification before applying for exam. Selection process of SSC Stenographer exam comprises CBT and Skill Test.

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What is SSC Stenographer exam?
SSC Stenographer 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Highlights
SSC Stenographer Application 2025
SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2025
SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2025
SSC Stenographer Admit Card 2025
SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2025
SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2025 FAQs

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SSC Stenographer 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

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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
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