SSC Stenographer is for 12th-pass candidates who know (or want to learn) shorthand — it fills Stenographer Grade C and D posts in central-government offices. Below, in plain language: who should apply, the salary, the dates, the full process and how to apply.
Apply if you have passed Class 12, know shorthand (or are ready to learn it), and want a stable central-government job. Grade C is the higher post (18–30 years) and Grade D is entry-level (18–27). You must clear a written test and then a stenography skill test (dictation and transcription), so practise your shorthand speed.
The official notification is published on ssc.gov.in listing vacancies, eligibility and key dates.
Register on the official portal, submit the form within the application window and pay the fee.
A computer-based / written test taken at an official exam centre.
A qualifying skill / typing test — final merit is set by the main exam.
The merit list is published — your rank decides the post you are allotted, followed by joining.
Grade D stenographers start at roughly ₹30,000–₹40,000 in hand per month (Pay Level 4), and Grade C at roughly ₹45,000–₹55,000 (Pay Level 6), depending on city — basic pay + DA + HRA, rising with service.
SSC usually releases the Stenographer notification around July–August, with the computer test a couple of months later, followed by the skill test. Confirm the current schedule on ssc.gov.in.
Stenographer Grade 'C' and Grade 'D'
SSC स्टेनोग्राफर परीक्षा 12वीं पास उम्मीदवारों के लिए है जिन्हें आशुलिपि (shorthand) आती है या सीखना चाहते हैं। इससे केंद्र सरकार में स्टेनोग्राफर ग्रेड C और D के पद मिलते हैं। योग्यता: 12वीं पास; उम्र — ग्रेड C: 18–30, ग्रेड D: 18–27 साल। चयन: कंप्यूटर परीक्षा → स्टेनोग्राफी स्किल टेस्ट (डिक्टेशन)। शुरुआती सैलरी: ग्रेड D लगभग ₹30,000–₹40,000, ग्रेड C लगभग ₹45,000–₹55,000 प्रति माह। आवेदन आमतौर पर जुलाई–अगस्त में खुलते हैं। आवेदन केवल ssc.gov.in पर करें।
Yes. After the written test you must pass a stenography skill test — dictation at a set speed (about 80 wpm for Grade D, 100 wpm for Grade C) and transcription. Shorthand practice is essential.
Grade C is a higher post (Pay Level 6, higher speed requirement, age up to 30) and Grade D is entry-level (Pay Level 4, age up to 27).
Grade D roughly ₹30,000–₹40,000 in hand and Grade C roughly ₹45,000–₹55,000 per month, depending on city, plus allowances.
Grade C: 18–30 years; Grade D: 18–27 years. Reserved categories get relaxation as per rules.
Online only on ssc.gov.in during the application window (usually July–Aug). Use the Apply button on this page.
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