The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2025. This is your chance to get a secure central government job with excellent career prospects, especially for candidates skilled in stenography and holding a 12th pass qualification.
📢 SSC Stenographer 2025 – Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2025 |
| Notification Date | 6th June 2025 |
| Apply Online From | 6th June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26th June 2025 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 27th June 2025 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 1st–2nd July 2025 (till 11:00 PM) |
| CBT Exam Dates | 6th to 11th August 2025 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
| Total Vacancies | Approx. 261 (final count to be confirmed later) |
📄 Posts & Vacancy Details
- Stenographer Grade ‘C’ – Group B (Non-Gazetted)
- Stenographer Grade ‘D’ – Group C
- Vacancies will be across various Ministries/Departments/Organizations of the Government of India.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Educational Qualification
- Must have passed 12th standard or equivalent as of 1st August 2025 from a recognized board or university.
- Stenography skill is mandatory.
✅ Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)
| Post | Age Range |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | 18 – 30 years |
| Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | 18 – 27 years |
- Age Relaxation applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ESM).
💻 Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Skill Test in Stenography
- Document Verification
✏️ CBT Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
- Duration: 2 hours (2 hours 40 mins for PwD candidates)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
✍️ Skill Test Details
- Grade C: Dictation at 100 wpm – Transcription in 40 mins (English) / 55 mins (Hindi)
- Grade D: Dictation at 80 wpm – Transcription in 50 mins (English) / 65 mins (Hindi)
🧾 Application Fee
- ₹100/- for General/OBC
- Free for Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM
Payment Mode: Online (UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards)
📲 How to Apply
- Visit https://ssc.gov.in
- Register via One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Login and fill the application form
- Upload documents & pay the fee
- Submit and download the confirmation
📚 Syllabus Overview
- General Intelligence: Puzzles, logic, classification
- General Awareness: Current affairs, India & neighbors
- English: Grammar, comprehension, vocabulary
🧩 Important Notes
- Aadhaar-based authentication is preferred.
- Submit the application well before the deadline.
- Only online mode of application will be accepted.
- Reserved category candidates must upload the valid certificate in the correct format.
📞 Need Help?
SSC has set up a Toll-Free Helpline:
📱 1800 309 3063
🚀 Final Words
If you are a 12th pass candidate with stenography skills, this is your opportunity to grab a government job in top departments and ministries of India. Start your preparation today and apply before the deadline.
🔗 Apply Now on https://ssc.gov.in