The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released a notification for the Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' Examination 2025-2026, inviting applications from all eligible candidates all over India. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have a passion for stenography and are looking to work in prestigious government departments and ministries.

📅 Important Dates

📋 SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2025

The SSC has tentatively announced approximately 261 vacancies. The Total number of vacancies, along with post-wise details and category-wise,  will be published on SSC website: ssc.gov.in.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed XII standard or equivalent examination from a recognized/Institution board on or before 1st August 2025.

Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025):

• Stenographer Grade ‘C’: 18 to 30 years

• Stenographer Grade ‘D’: 18 to 27 years

• Relaxations apply for all reserved categories as per government rulls 

💼 Reservation and Opportunities for PwBD

• Posts are suitable for a wide range of benchmark disabilities including Blindness, Low Vision, Hearing Impairments, Locomotor disabilities, Autism, and others.

• Detailed functional suitability is defined under government notification No. 38-16/2020-DDIII.

📝 Examination Pattern

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

• Duration: 2 hours and should be  (extended to 2 hours 40 minutes for eligible candidates with benchmark disabilities)

• Negative Marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer

✍️ Skill Test in Stenography

• Candidates who will clear the Computer-Based Test (CBT) they will be shortlisted and  appear for the Stenography Skill Test.

• Speed Requirement:

  • Grade ‘C’: 100 w.p.m.

  • Grade ‘D’: 80 w.p.m.

• Dictation in Hindi or English; transcription on a computer.

💸 Application Fee

• ₹100/- (General category)

• No Fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM

🌐 How to Apply?

Candidates must be apply through new SSC portal site
👉 https://ssc.gov.in
Note: Previous SSC (ssc.nic.in) login credentials will not work.

📍 Exam Centres Across India

SSC has listed multiple cities across 9 regions. Candidates can select up to three preferences during the application.

📝 Document Verification and Final Selection

Final selection will be based on:

• CBT marks

• Qualifying the skill test

• Post preferences

• Verification of documents and eligibility

📢 Call to Action

Ready to jumpstart your government career?
👉 Don’t wait until the last minute.
Apply Now at ssc.gov.in and take the first step towards a secure future!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can 12th pass students apply for SSC Stenographer?
Yes, 12th standard is the minimum qualification.

Q2. Is any relaxation in age for SC/ST candidates?
Yes, 5 years for SC and ST  while OBC are eligible for up to 3 years,

Q3. Is the skill test compulsory?
Yes, it is a mandatory qualifying test.

Q4. Will there be negative marking?
Yes, a penalty of 0.25 marks will be applied for each incorrect answer in the Computer-Based Test (CBT).