The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is set to release the official notification for the Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2025 on July 29, 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill various stenographer positions across different government departments and ministries. Aspiring candidates can submit their applications online from July 29 to August 21, 2025.
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SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025 out Steno Grade C and D vacancy Salary syllabus details
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2025 |
| Post Names | Stenographer Grade C, Stenographer Grade D |
| Total Vacancies | To Be Announced (TBA) |
| exam date | 6th august 2025, to 11th august 2025 |
| Application Period | 5 June – 26 June 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Pass + Steno @80wpm |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years (Grade C), 18 to 27 years (Grade D) |
| Salary | Pay Level-6 (Grade C), Pay Level-4 (Grade D) Grade C is Rs. 51,000 per month whereas for Grade D it is Rs. 36,000 per month |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC Stenogrpaher vacancy 2025 Notification Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date for Online Registration | 5 June 2025 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 26 June 2025 Upto 11:00 PM |
| Correction Date | As per the Schedule |
| CBT Exam Date | 6-11 August 2025 |
| Skill Test Admit Card | As per the Schedule |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university.
- Age Limit:
- Stenographer Grade C: 18 to 30 years
- Stenographer Grade D: 18 to 27 years Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms.
- Salary:
- Stenographer Grade C: Pay Level-6
- Stenographer Grade D: Pay Level-4
- SSC Stenographer Examination 2025 (Grade C & Grade D): passed 10+2 (Intermediate Exam) in any recognized board in india.
- Stenographer Group D Transcription: English: 50 Minutes, Hindi 65 Minutes
- Stenographer Group C Transcription English: 40 Minutes, Hindi 55 Minutes
Notification Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official SSC Website | ssc.gov.in |
| SSC Stenographer 2025 Notification Details | SSC Calendar 2025 |
| syllabus | ssc stenographer syllabus |
| calendar | ssc 2025-26 revised calendar |
SSC Stenographer Salary pay scale:
| Post | Salary (Basic+ Grady=Total) |
| Stenographer Grade C | 9.3k-35K PB 4800 = 14500 * 9300- 34800/- plus 4200 Grade Pay |
| Stenographer Grade D | 5.2K-2.2K 2400 = 7600 *
|
| Salary Component | SSC Stenographer Grade C Salary in Hand | SSC Stenographer Grade D Salary in hand |
| Pay Scale | 9300-34800 Rs. 35400-114200 as per 7th cpc level 6 | 5200 – 20200 (Rs 25,500–81,1000 7th cpc level 4 |
| Pay Band | 4200 or 4600 (Pay Grade 2) | 2400 (Pay Grade 1) |
| Initial Salary | 5200 | 5200 |
| SSC Stenographer Basic Pay | 14500 | 7600 |
SSC Stenographer Grade C and D In-hand Salary
The SSC Stenographer’s salary varies as per the grades, i.e., Grade C and Grade D. The SSC Stenographer’s salary per month is decided as per the 7th pay commission. The SSC Stenographer in hand salary for Grade C is Rs 51,000, whereas for Grade D it is Rs 36,000 per month. The Stenographer pay matrix ranges between 4200 or 4600 for Grade C and 2400 for Grade D posts.
SSC Stenographer 2025 Syllabus and Exam Pattern
The SSC Stenographer 2025 examination consists of two stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT):
- Subjects:
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- General Awareness
- English Language and Comprehension
- Number of Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
- Subjects:
- Skill Test:
- Dictation: 10 minutes in English or Hindi
- Transcription Time:
- Grade C: 40 minutes (English) / 55 minutes (Hindi)
- Grade D: 50 minutes (English) / 65 minutes (Hindi)
Education qualification:
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Steno Grade ‘C’ | 12th Pass + Steno @100wpm |
| Steno Grade ‘D’ | 12th Pass + Steno @80wpm |
| Grade ‘C’ Stenographers Limited Departmental Competitive Examination | 12th pass & regularly appointed Stenographer Grade ‘D of the Service |
Age limit:
| Post | Age limit |
| Stenographer Grade C | 18-30 |
| Stenographer Grade D | 18-27 |
Selection process:
| Post | Selection process |
| Stenographer | computer-based test +Skill Test |
| Subject | Marks |
| Reasoning | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 |
| General English & Comprehension | 100 |
| Total | 200 |
- computer-based test (aptitude)
- Reasoning >> 50 Marks
- GK >> 50 marks
- English Language & Comprehension>> 100 Marks
- 200 Marks 2 hours duration.
- 0.25 negative marks
SSC Stenographer Skill test (computer proficiency/typing test)
Grade D 80 WPM (40 Mins english 55 Mins hindi)
Grade C 100 WPM (50 Mins english 65 Mins hindi)
| Post Name | Language | Time |
| Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | English | 50 Mins |
| Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | Hindi | 65 Mins |
| Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | English | 40 Mins |
| Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | Hindi | 55 Mins |
3. Document verification
4. Final results
SSC Stenographer Syllabus & exam pattern
| Subject | marks | Topics |
| GI & reasoning | 50 | problem-solving, number series, decision making, visual memory, arithmetic ability etc |
| GA (GK, Current affairs) | 50 | economy, sports, awards, dates, CA, science & tech etc |
| English(comprehension) | 100 | grammar, antonyms & synonyms, error spot, sentence, reading comprehension |
2 SSC Steno Skill Test Exam PatternGrade D 80 WPM (40 Mins english 55 Mins hindi) Grade C 100 WPM (50 Mins english 65 Mins hindi) SSC-Syllabus – Stenographer. pdf | ||
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When will the SSC Stenographer 2025 notification be released? A1: The notification is scheduled for release on July 29, 2025.
Q2: What is the application period for SSC Stenographer 2025? A2: Applications can be submitted online from July 29 to August 21, 2025.
Q3: What are the educational qualifications required for SSC Stenographer 2025? A3: Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university.
Q4: What is the age limit for applying to SSC Stenographer 2025? A4: For Stenographer Grade C, the age limit is 18 to 30 years; for Stenographer Grade D, it is 18 to 27 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms.
Q5: Where can I find detailed information about SSC Stenographer 2025? A5: Detailed information will be available on the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) .
