The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct an Open Competitive Computer Based Examination for direct recruitment to the posts of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’). These positions under SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2025 are available in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations, including their Attached and Subordinate offices, and Statutory bodies of the Government of India, located across different States and Union Territories. Only candidates who possess skills in stenography are eligible to apply.
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Vacancy
There are approx. 261 vacancies which are tentaively announced for now under SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2025. However, firm number of vacancies will be determined in due course.
Pay Scale
The selected candidates from the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2025 drive will draw a starting basic pay and allowances as follows:
| Posts | Salary (Including all allowances) |
|---|---|
| SSC Stenographer – Grade C | ₹51,000/- |
| SSC Stenographer – Grade D | ₹36,000/- |
Eligibility criteria
(i) Age
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age (Grade C): 30 years
- Candidates born not before 02.08.1995 and not later than 01.08.2007 are eligible to apply.
- Maximum age (Grade D): 27 years
- Candidates born not before 02.08.1998 and not later than 01.08.2007 are eligible to apply.
- Relaxations in upper age limit:
- Schedule Caste/ Scheduled Tribe (SC/ ST): 5 years
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): No Relaxation
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD) + OBC: 13 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD) + SC/ST: 15 years
(ii) Educational Qualification
- Completion of class 12th examination: The candidate looking to apply for SSC Stenographer C and D Recruitment 2025 should have passed 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
- Stenography Proficiency Assessment: Those candidates who qualify in the Computer Based Examination will need to participate in a Stenography Skill Test. During this test, candidates will receive a 10-minute dictation in either English or Hindi (based on their choices in the online Application Form) at a speed of 100 words per minute (w.p.m.) for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and 80 w.p.m. for Stenographer Grade ‘D’. The dictated matter must be transcribed on a computer.
Important Documents
- Passing certificate of the Senior Secondary (12th) Examination
- Category certificate (anywhere applicable)
- Disability Certificate (anywhere applicable)
- Aadhaar Card
- If an Aadhaar Card is not available then:
- Voter ID Card,
- PAN
- Passport
- Driving License
- School/ College ID
- Employer ID (Govt./ PSU/ Private)
- Declaration form
How to Apply?
- First of all, the applicant will have to register himself/ herself on the SSC Stenographer Recruitment Engagement Portal with their details (Scroll Down For the Link)
- Once the registration number is generated, candidates will need to log into the portal
- However, candidates registered for previous recruitment drives in the year 2025 can apply with the same Registration number without redoing the registration again
- Now, they will need to enter a few personal details, address information, and then put up the marks obtained in Class 12th
- Add all the necessary skill certificates along with all the required documents
- Lastly, upload a photo & signature, pay the application fee and submit the form for SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2025
- Also, candidates are advised to download and take a printout of the application form for future references
Application Fees
A fee of Rs. 100/- is to be paid by the applicants for all posts notified in the advertisement of SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2025. However, payment of fees is exempted for all female applicants, SC/ ST applicants, PwD applicants, and applicants who have served for the country i.e. Ex-Servicemen (ESM).
SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2025: Important dates
The following are the important dates for the Stenographer Grade C and D Examination:
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Dates for submission of online applications | 06 June, 2025 to 26 June, 2025 |
| Last date and time for receipt of online applications | 26 June, 2025 |
| Last date and time for making online fee payment | 27 June, 2025 |
| Date of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ and online payment of Correction Charges | 01 July, 2025 to 02 July, 2025 |
| Schedule of Computer Based Examination | 06 August 2025 to 11 August, 2025 |
Important Links
| Official Website |
| Advertisement of SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Recruitment 2025 |
| Link for Registration |
| Link to apply |
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