SSC Stenographer 2025: Full Details for Aspirants

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for SSC Stenographer 2025. A total of 1590 vacancies are available, including 230 posts for Grade C and 1360 posts for Grade D stenographers. This exam is a great opportunity for candidates who have passed 12th grade and want to work in various government departments.

Here is all the important information you need in a simple format.

Important Dates

Notification release: 6 June 2025
Online application starts: 6 June 2025
Last date to apply: 26 June 2025
Fee payment last date: 27 June 2025
Correction window: 1 to 2 July 2025
Application status: July 2025
Admit card release: Last week of July 2025 (expected)
Exam date: 6 to 11 August 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Candidate must have passed 12th class (10+2) from a recognized board or university.

Age Limit (as on 1 August 2025)

Grade C: 18 to 30 years
Grade D: 18 to 27 years
Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per government rules.

How to Apply

Visit the official SSC website.
Register with your basic details.
Upload your photo and signature.
Fill in your educational and other details.
Pay the application fee:
- ₹100 for General/OBC
- No fee for SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen
Submit the form and print a copy for future use.

Selection Process

There are two stages in the recruitment process:

Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Skill Test in Stenography

You must pass both stages to be selected.

Exam Pattern (Computer-Based Test)

Total Marks: 200
Total Questions: 200
Duration: 2 hours
Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50
General Awareness	50	50
English Language & Comprehension	100	100

Skill Test in Stenography

Dictation
- Grade C: 100 words per minute for 10 minutes
- Grade D: 80 words per minute for 10 minutes
Transcription Time
- English: 40 minutes (Grade C), 50 minutes (Grade D)
- Hindi: 55 minutes (Grade C), 65 minutes (Grade D)

You must choose either Hindi or English at the time of application.

Preparation Tips

Understand the syllabus and exam pattern.
Practice regular dictation and transcription.
Solve previous year question papers and mock tests.
Improve your English grammar and comprehension.
Stay updated with current affairs and general knowledge.
Follow a daily study routine.

Exam Day Checklist

Printout of your admit card
Valid photo ID (Aadhaar card, PAN card, etc.)
Two passport-sized photographs
Reach the exam center on time and follow all instructions

Previous Year Cut-Off (for reference)

Grade C: Around 148 to 150 marks (Unreserved)
Grade D: Around 130 to 132 marks (Unreserved)
Cut-offs may change depending on difficulty level, number of candidates, and available posts.