SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Notification 2023 OUT

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC Stenographer Notification 2023 on its official website on 02 August 2023. The SSC Stenographers online application opens on August 2, 2023, and the last day to apply is 23 August 2023. Candidates who have completed their 12th grade and are within the age limit can apply on the SSC website.

According to the SSC notice, the SSC Stenographer 2023 Exam will be held in the month of October 2023. Through this recruitment, the selected candidate will be placed in Group C and D Non-gazetted posts in various Ministries/Departments/Organizations of the Government of India. 

Continue reading to learn more about the SSC Steno Exam, such as eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, application process etc.

SSC Stenographer Notification 2023

The stenographers take notes on senior officials' speeches, attend several press conferences, and make notes on press conferences or meetings. They must also contribute to the press releases.

Important Dates for SSC Stenographer 2023

The table below contains all the important dates for the SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2023. Knowing these dates will allow them to plan their preparation and avoid missing any significant stages of the selection process.

Important Links for SSC Stenographer 2023

SSC Stenographer Vacancies 2023

The SSC has announced tentative vacancies for SSC Steno Grade 'C' and 'D' posts. The following table shows the post-segregation by the department and SSC Steno Grade Pay:

Note: The commission will release the final vacancies in due course. Follow this process to check the updated vacancies on the Commission's website: (https://ssc.nic.in >Candidate's Corner>Tentative Vacancy).

Eligibility Criteria for SSC Stenographer 2023

Nationality

To be eligible for this post, the candidate must fulfil 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 01.08.2023) & Relaxation

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 Application Process 2023

The candidates can apply for the SSC Stenographer Exam online. To do so, the candidates can check out the direct link and the steps mentioned below:

• The candidates first need to register themselves on the SSC online portal using the link given in this article. 

• Once registered, log in to the portal using your login credentials (Registration number and password).

• Now check “Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination” under the latest notifications.

• Click on Apply at the bottom right and fill in the details asked against all the fields.

• Upload the scanned Photograph and Signature.

• Click on “I Agree” and Enter the Captcha.

• To double-check your information, click the Preview button.

• After you've finished previewing, click Submit.

• To pay the application fee, use these payment gateways.

• When you finish filing all the details required, save your final application form and keep a printout for future reference.

Note: Candidates must indicate whether they are applying for SSC Stenographer "Grade C", "Grade D", or both.

SSC Stenographer Application Fees 2023

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 2023

The SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2023 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 2023

Written Examination (Computer-Based Test)

Check out the Stage 1 exam pattern in the SSC Stenographer Selection Process.

• 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.

Note:

• 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 normalised 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 2023

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 2023

The admit cards will be issued by the Staff Selection Commission 3-7 days prior to the SSC Stenographer Exam Date 2023 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 2023" 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 Cut-Off 2022

SSC Stenographer Cut-off is the minimum qualifying marks that must be obtained by the candidates to get selected for the next stage of examination. You can also set a goal for yourself that you must achieve while preparing for SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2023.

Check the table given below for the previous year's SSC Stenographer Cut-Off for the Computer-Based Online Test (CBT) to scale up your preparation accordingly.

Candidates must note that the minimum qualifying marks in Computer Based Examination are as follows: 

(i) UR: 30% 

(ii) OBC/EWS: 25% 

(iii) All Other Categories: 20%

Also, keep in mind that the minimum qualifying marks and the cut-off marks are not the same, with the cut-off marks being higher.

SSC Stenographer Result 2023

After each phase of the exam, the commission will release the SSC Stenographer 2023 results separately. The CBT exam result will be announced first, followed by the final result (CBT + Skill Test). The final merit list will be determined based on the marks scored in the SSC CBT, as the skill test is qualifying in nature. Candidates can view the SSC Stenographer Result and Cut-Off by visiting the link provided in the important links table above.

SSC Stenographer Preparation Tips

Candidates planning to take the SSC Stenographer exam in 2023 should remember the following general guidelines: Examine previous years' questions to learn the pattern and level of difficulty of questions asked in the SSC Stenographer Exam. Examine the topic-by-topic preparation advice and take full-length tests. It is critical to effectively prepare for the SSC Stenographer 2023 Exam if you want to pass the exam on your first attempt. Give as many Mock Test Series as possible to achieve a high score on this paper. Believe in yourself and learn the following two mantras to succeed in the exam: Accuracy and speed. 

For the Skill Test, first learn shorthand (the method of typing quickly compared to normal writing pace, usually using symbols).