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

Staff Selection Commission Stenographer 2025 ( SSC Stenographer )

Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Dec 15, 2025 23:41 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

Overview

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC Stenographer notification on June 6, 2025 on its Central Portal - ssc.gov.in. The Commission notified the exam dates, eligibility, vacancies, syllabus, exam pattern, selection process and other rules and regulations that governed the conduct of exam. The SSC Stenographer applications were also activated with the release of notification. 

The canddiates must refer to the instructions given in the notification before filling the applications. The last date to apply online for the SSC Stenographer exam was June 26, 2025. The candidates should note that the Commission released the exam result on its portal only. The Commission conducted the SSC Stenographer 2025 from August 6 to 11, 2025. Read below for more details on the notification of the SSC Stenographer. 

Table of contents
  • SSC Stenographer Notification PDF Download
  • SSC Stenographer 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • SSC Stenographer Notification 2025: How to Apply?
  • SSC Stenographer Notification: Syllabus
  • SSC Stenographer Vacancy
  • SSC Stenographer Notification 2025 FAQs
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SSC Stenographer Notification PDF Download

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC Stenographer notification 2025 PDF on its Central portal - ssc.gov.in on June 6, 2025. The Commission notified all the details of the SSC Stenographer exam such as the vacancies, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern and the selection process. The exam is conducted based on the rules mentioned in the notification pdf. The candidates can get below the SSC Stenographer notification PDF.

Download Here : SSC Stenographer Notification PDF

SSC Stenographer 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
28 Jan ' 26 - 29 Jan ' 26

SSC Stenographer 2025 Skill Test Dates

02 Jan ' 26 - 01 Feb ' 26

SSC Stenographer 2025 Final Answer Key

06 Aug ' 25 - 08 Aug ' 25

SSC Stenographer exam dates 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: 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 Notification 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below SSC Stenographer notification FAQs.

Q:   How to prepare for SSC Stenographer exam?
A: 

The prep plan for SSC Stenographer exam are as given below. Go through the exam pattern Check the syllabus Understand the concept of the topics Make notes after going through different chapters Focus on revision Attempt mock test

Q:   In how many stages SSC Stenographer exam is conducted?
A: 

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.

Q:   Which post is SSC Stenographer Exam for?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the minimum qualifying marks for SSC Stenographer exam?
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The category-wise minimum qualifying marks for SSC Stenographer exam is given below.

Category Qualifying marks 
UR 30%
OBC/EWS25%
All other categories (SC, ST, PwD, ESM, etc.)20%
Q:   What is SSC Stenographer eligibility?
A: 

The post-wise age limit for SSC Stenographer exam is given below.

PostAge limit

Stenographer Grade C

18-30 

Stenographer Grade D

18-27

Q:   What is SSC Stenographer job profile?
A: 

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.

Q:   How to apply for SSC Stenographer exam?
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The process to fill the SSC Stenographer application form cmprises-Register with SSC by entering the tequired details, login to fill the detailed application form, pay the fees and submit the form. Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of the application form.

Q:   What is the selection process of SSC Stenographer?
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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.

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