SSC Stenographer Notification 2025 (Out): Apply Now for 1590 Vacancies

SSC Stenographer Recruitment Notification 2025 has been released by the Staff Selection Commission on 06 June 2025. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates to fill a total of 1590 vacancies from 6 and 26 June 2025. Interested applicants can submit the application form online, through the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) within the given timeframe. Before applying, candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the SSC Steno Notification 2025 to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria, including age limit, educational qualifications, category, and other requirements mentioned in the notification. 

We have provided key details related to the SSC Stenographer that every candidate should know. Scroll down to get the latest updates on SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025.

SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025 

SSC Stenographer Recruitment Notification 2025 is out with all the recruitment-related details such as the application process, exam pattern, exam syllabus, application dates, vacancy etc. Candidates have to go through the two-layer selection process which includes Computer Based Examination and Skill Test to get selected for the SSC Stenographer position. SSC Stenographer Computer-Based Examination 2025 will be conducted between 6 to 11 August 2025 for the direct recruitment of Stenographers Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographers Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’). This examination will be used to fill Stenographer positions in various Ministries, Departments, Organizations, including their Attached offices, Subordinate offices, and Statutory bodies across different States and Union Territories of the Government of India. 

SSC Stenographer Exam 2025: Overview

The job profile of the selected candidates for the post of stenographer will include taking notes on senior officials' speeches, attending several press conferences, and making notes on press conferences or meetings. SSC Stenographer Exam Notification 2025 is out now and candidates are advised to check the official Notification PDF for complete and detailed information. For a quick overview of the SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025, check the table below:-

SSC Stenographer Important Dates 

SSC Stenographer Application Window 2025 is open now and to prevent any last-minute technical problems, candidates are advised to submit their SSC Stenographer Application Form 2025 well before the deadline. Check the table below for all the important dates related to the SSC Steno 2025:-

SSC Stenographer 2025 Recruitment: Important Links

The table below contains all the important dates for the SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025. Knowing these dates will allow candidates to plan their preparation and avoid missing any significant stages of the selection process.

SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2025

Recently, SSC has issued a notice regarding the vacancy increment of  SSC Stenographer 2025. According to the notice issued on 24 June 2025, a total of 1590 vacancies have been announced by the SSC, including 1360 vacancies for the Stenographer Grade 'D and 230​​​​​​​ vacancies for the Stenographer Grade 'C'. Earlier, 261 vacancies were announced by the Staff Selection Commission for the SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025. Updated information, including post-wise and category-wise vacancies, will be posted on the Commission's website in due course. Once the SSC Stenographer Vacancies are announced by the SSC, we will update this section accordingly.

SSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria  

Before applying for the SSC Stenographer Examination 2025, applicants must check the information regarding the age limits and educational requirements. They must meet the eligibility standards, if they do not meet the qualifications, they will not be considered for the Stenographer Grade C & D posts.

Nationality

To be eligible for this post, the candidate must fulfill either of the nationality criteria:

• a citizen of India, or
• a subject of Nepal, or
• a subject of Bhutan, or
• a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)

The age limit for Grade ‘C’ and Grade ‘D’ is mentioned in the table below:

Age Relaxation

The commission provides upper-age relaxation to various categories. Look at the table below for details:

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed the 12th standard or an examination equivalent from a recognised Board or University.

Note: SSC will disqualify candidates from the selection process if candidates fail to submit the required documents to the commission by the reference date.

SSC Stenographer Recruitment Application Process

Applications for the SSC Stenographer 2025 Recruitment can be submitted online until 26 June 2025. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Go to the Staff Selection Commission's official website.
2. On the homepage click on the Apply tab and select “Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' Examination,2025”.
3. If you haven’t generated your One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website, then first generate the OTR. 
4. Use your registration number and password to log in.
5. Look for “Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination” under the latest notifications.
6. Click on “Apply” at the bottom right and fill out all required fields.
7. Upload your scanned photograph and signature.
8. Click “I Agree” and enter the Captcha code.
9. Review your application by clicking the Preview button.
10. Once satisfied with your application, click Submit.
11. Use the provided payment gateways to pay the application fee.
12. After completing the application, save a copy and print it for your records.

Note: In the application form, please specify whether you are applying for SSC Stenographer "Grade C," "Grade D," or both.

SSC Stenographer Application Fees 2025

The board charges the following minimal application fee from candidates:

Mode of Payment:

Fees can only be paid online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using a Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay credit or debit card. Fees paid through any other mode will not be accepted by the commission.

SSC Stenographer Selection Process 2025

The SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025 selection process consists of two stages:

Stage I: Computer-Based Examination

The Computer-Based Examination (CBT) will be MCQ-based, having 200 questions for 200 marks. Except for the English language section, the CBT questions will be bilingual (Hindi and English).

Stage II: Skill Test

Candidates will get shortlisted for the skill test based on their performance in the computer-based test. The board will conduct a skill test that will only be qualifying in nature. Candidates should know that the skill test is mandatory, and those who do not take it will not be considered for the final selection.

Final Selection: The final selection and assignment to the various Ministries/Departments under SSC Stenographer Recruitment will include the CBT score and the candidate's preference of Post/Department.

SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates who are going to appear in the SSC Stenographer Exam 2025 should be familiar with the Steno Examination Pattern which will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test. Below we are detailing the SSC Steno Exam Pattern 2025:-

• A total of 2 hours will be allotted for taking the exam, with candidates eligible for scribe receiving an additional 2 hours and 40 minutes.
• This stage is crucial because the final merit list will be based solely on the CBT Exam.
• In the Computer-Based Examination, there will be a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.
• Marks scored by candidates in the Computer Based Examination will be normalized if held in multiple shifts.

Skill Test in Stenography

In the Stenography Skill Test, candidates will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi (as specified by the candidate 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'.

Candidates are required to type the matter given into a computer. The following is the transcription time:

Note: Candidates who choose to take the Stenography Test in Hindi will be required to learn English Stenography and vice versa after their appointment, or their probation may be terminated by the appointing departments/organisations.

SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2025

To qualify SSC Stenographer exam, you must be aware of the detailed syllabus, which consists of various topics from General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning and English Language & Comprehension. To topic-wise details of the SSC Stenographer CBT syllabus are given in the table below:

Note: There will be no Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data questions in the General Intelligence & Reasoning/General Awareness Paper for VH candidates with 40% or more visual disability.

SSC Stenographer Admit Card 2025

The admit cards will be issued by the Staff Selection Commission 3-7 days prior to the SSC Stenographer Exam Date 2025 on the website of the concerned Regional Office of the commission. Check out the following points to learn more about the SSC Stenographer Admit Card.

SSC Steno Admit Card can only be downloaded and printed from the official website. Candidates must have relevant information like Username/Registration Number, Password/Date of Birth etc.  Candidates should know that the SSC will not send a hard copy of their admit card to their home address.

Follow the steps below to download your SSC Stenographer Admit Card for both stages (CBT and Skill Test).

• Visit the SSC's respective regional website.
• Click on the "SSC Stenographer Admit Card 2025" link given under the Latest News Section.
• A new window will open in which you must enter your credentials (Registration Number/Password) as well as the captcha.
• Click submit to download the admit card that appears on your screen.
• Take a printout of the Admit Card as well as the candidate’s instructions page.

Candidates should also remember that the SSC Stenographer Admit Card is the most important document, as no candidate will be admitted to the exam without it.

In addition to the Admission Certificate (Admit Card), you must bring at least two passport-size recent colour photographs, as well as original valid photo-ID proof with your date of birth as it appears on the Admission Certificate, such as-

(i) Aadhaar Card/ Printout of E-Aadhaar, 

(ii) Voter’s ID Card, 

(iii) Driving License, 

(iv) PAN Card, 

(v) Passport, 

(vi) School/ College ID Card, 

(vii) Employer ID Card (Govt./PSU/Private), etc. 

(viii) Ex-serviceman Discharge Book issued by Ministry of Defence, 

(ix) Any other photo-bearing ID Card issued by the Central/State Government 

SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2025

Once the Stenographer CBE 2025 is concluded, the Staff Selection Commission will upload the SSC Stenographer Answer Key 2025 PDF on its official website. Candidates are advised to carefully review the answer key and, if required, submit their objections within the stipulated timeframe through online mode only. Candidates will be required to pay a fee of Rs. 100/- for each question they wish to challenge against any question or answer of the SSC Steno Answer Key. It will be available for download here, once it is uploaded on the official website.

SSC Stenographer 2025 Answer Key Link (Inactive)

SSC Stenographer Result 2025

The SSC Stenographer 2025 Result will be announced by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). The results will be declared in two stages: the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and the Skill Test. To qualify for the Skill Test, candidates must meet the CBT cutoff set by the Commission. After both stages are completed, the Commission will release the final SSC Stenographer Result. 

Once the SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Result is declared, we will provide a direct link for your reference below:

SSC Stenographer Result 2025 Link (Inactive)

SSC Stenographer 2025 Exam Cut-off 

The SSC Stenographer 2025 Cut-off Marks will be announced alongside the SSC Stenographer Result 2025. The category-wise Cut-off Marks will be released in a PDF format. Candidates who will appear in the SSC Stenographer 2025 Exam will be able to check the Cut-off Marks. Once the SSC Stenographer 2025 Cut-off Marks are released, we will provide a direct link for downloading the Cut-off Marks below:

SSC Stenographer 2025 Cut-off Marks Link (Inactive)

SSC Stenographer 2025 Salary

Candidates who secure positions as Stenographers will receive salaries under various grade pays, including 4600, 4200, and 2400. Below is a table with detailed salary information by Department and grade for your reference:

Note: This table is based on the previous year's notification. We will update this section once the SSC Stenographer Vacancy Notice 2025 is released.

SSC Stenographer Previous Year Questions

SSC Stenographer Previous Year Paper is one of the beneficial tools for the SSC Stenographer Exam Preparation. SSC Steno PYQ will help you to introspect your strengths and weaknesses and gain a better understanding of the examination pattern which will help you to score well in the examination. 

Below we are providing a direct link to SSC Stenographer PYQs for your reference:- 

Download SSC Stenographer PYQs