The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Stenographer Grade āCā and āDā Examination 2025. This exam offers a great opportunity for candidates with stenography skills to join various ministries, departments, and government organizations under the Government of India.
š Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 06 June 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 26 June 2025 (23:00 hrs)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 27 June 2025
- Correction Window: 01 July ā 02 July 2025
- Exam Dates: 06 August ā 11 August 2025
š Vacancies
- Total Tentative Vacancies: Approx. 261
- Vacancies are for Stenographer Grade āCā (Group B) and Grade āDā (Group C) in various ministries and departments.
š¤ Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Passed 12th Standard or equivalent by 01 August 2025
- Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025):
- Grade āCā: 18 to 30 years
- Grade āDā: 18 to 27 years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government norms (SC/ST: 5 yrs, OBC: 3 yrs, etc.)
- Nationality: Indian citizens and eligible categories from neighboring countries
š» Exam Pattern
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 2 hours (2 hrs 40 mins for scribe users)
- Subjects:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning ā 50 questions
- General Awareness ā 50 questions
- English Language & Comprehension ā 100 questions
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
āØļø Skill Test in Stenography
- Grade āCā: 100 w.p.m. for 10 minutes
- Grade āDā: 80 w.p.m. for 10 minutes
- Transcription on computer (English/Hindi) as per time provided
- Note: Skill Test is qualifying in nature
š° Application Fee
- General/OBC: ā¹100
- Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: Exempted
š How to Apply
- Apply online at: https://ssc.gov.in or via My SSC App
- One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website is mandatory
- Aadhaar authentication is recommended
ā Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Skill Test in Stenography
- Document Verification
- Final Allotment based on Merit + Preferences