SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Examination 2025

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct an open competitive Computer Based Examination in August 2025 for the recruitment of 261 vacancies for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’) positions. These positions are within various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India.
SSC invites online applications in the prescribed format for these Stenographer positions.
SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025 - Overview
- About SSC Stenographer C&D Recruitment Exam 2025
- SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Vacancies
- Application Fee
- Apply Online for SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025
- Details and Online Application Submission
About SSC Stenographer Recruitment Examination 2025
The Stenographer Group-C and Group-D Recruitment Examination 2025 is an annual recruitment exam by SSC to select candidates for the Stenographer posts. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts a Computer Based Examination for recruitment of Stenographer Grade 'C' (Group 'B', Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade 'D' (Group 'C') for various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations in the Government of India annually.
For the 2025 Stenographers recruitment examination, only candidates with the required stenography skills are eligible to apply. The minimum qualification is a 12th pass for the Stenographer post.
SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Vacancies
- Stenographers Grade 'C': Age: 18-30 years as of 01/08/2025, Age relaxations as per rules, Qualification: Must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board or University, Pay Scale: ₹4600 and ₹4200 (pre-revised)
- Stenographers Grade 'D': Age: 18-27 years as of 01/08/2025, Age relaxations as per rules, Qualification: Must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board or University, Pay Scale: ₹2400 (pre-revised)
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹100/- to be paid through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro RuPay Credit or Debit cards, or in cash at SBI Branch by generating an SBI Challan. There is no fee for SC/ ST/ PH/ Ex-Servicemen and Women candidates.
Selection Process
SSC will hold an Open Competitive Computer Based Examination for direct recruitment to the Stenographer posts from August 6th to August 11th, 2025.
Examination Scheme
The Computer Based Examination will assess candidates in the following subjects:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Awareness
- English Language & Comprehension
Candidates shortlisted in the Computer Based Examination will be required to appear for a Skill Test in Stenography. Candidates will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi (as opted by the candidates in the online Application Form) at a speed of 100 words per minute (w.p.m.) for the post of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and 80 w.p.m. for the post of Stenographer Grade ‘D’.
How to Apply for SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025?
Eligible candidates should apply online in the prescribed format on the SSC Recruitment website from 06/06/2024 to 26/06/2025 for the SSC Stenographer Recruitment Examination 2025. The application correction window is from 01/07/2025 to 02/07/2025 (23:00 hours).
Details and Online Submission of Application
For further details like the scheme of examination, syllabus, application form, etc., for SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025, visit the SSC website.