SSC Stenographer Notification 2024 Out, Apply Online for 2006 Grade C, D Posts

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC Stenographer Notification PDF to fill the total 2006 vacancies (tentative ) for posts of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, NonGazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’) in various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations in India. Interested candidates who hold the required eligibility for said pots can refer to the article for complete information regarding the recruitment procedure, eligibility, age limit, selection process, updated exam pattern, and much more.

SSC Stenographer Notification 2024 Out

The SSC Stenographer Notification 2024 pdf was released on 26th July 2024 for 2006 Stenographer vacancies at www.ssc.gov.in for both Grade C and D posts. For candidates who are looking for a well-settled government job in the various in various Ministries/Departments/Organizations including their Attached offices, Subordinate offices and Statutory bodies of the Government of India located in various States and Union Territories, then SSC Stenographer is the exam to appear for. As the detailed notification pdf is now released, we have also updated the direct link to download the pdf here.

SSC Stenographer 2024 Notification- Highlights

Every year, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts a highly sought-after competitive exam namely the Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination which is a gateway to numerous prestigious government jobs with attractive salaries and benefits. SSC aspirants who have completed their 12th-grade exam and are in age between 18 and 30 years old can apply online for SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2024.

SSC Stenographer 2024 Exam- Highlights
OrganizationStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post NameStenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, NonGazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’)
Vacancies2006
CategoryGovt. Jobs
Registration Dates26th July to 17th August 2024
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Selection ProcessComputer Based Examination, Skill Test (Stenography)
Official Websitewww.ssc.gov.in

SSC Stenographer Notification 2024- Important Dates

Along with the SSC Stenographer 2024 Notification pdf, the schedule for the online registration process and tier 1 exam month are also notified by the SSC. The candidates holding the required eligibility criteria and falling in the age group to apply for the SSC Stenographer 2024 Exam, have to submit their applications online from 26th July to 17th August 2024. The SSC Stenographer 2024 Exam will be held in October- November 2024.

EventsDates
SSC Stenographer Notification 202426th July 2024
SSC Stenographer Apply Online 202426th July 2024
Last Date to Apply Online17th August 2024 (11 pm)
Last Date to Pay Application Fee18th August 2024 (11 pm)
Date of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ and online payment of Correction Charges.27th and 28th August 2024 (11 pm)
Computer Based ExamOctober- November 2024

SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2024

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative vacancy for both Grade C and Grade D posts along with SSC Stenographer Notification 2024 on 26th July 2024. This year total of 2006 vacancies has been announced and the category-wise and post-wise vacancy details will be notified shortly at www.ssc.gov.in.

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SSC Stenographer 2024 Online Application Form

SSC has activated the Online Application Link after releasing the SSC Stenographer notification pdf at www.ssc.gov.in. The Last date to apply online for SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2024 is 17th August 2024 as mentioned in the SSC Calendar. All candidates can now apply online for the SSC Stenographer 2024 Grade C and D Exam by clicking on the link provided below which has been activated at www.ssc.gov.in.

SSC Stenographer 2024 Application Fee

As mentioned in the official SSC Stenographer Notification, the application Fee for SSC Stenographer 2024 is Rs. 100/-(for General and OBC). Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/Ex-servicemen category as well as female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee for SSC Stenographer 2024.

CategoryApplication Fee
General and OBCRs. 100/-
SC/ST/PWD/Ex-servicemen and femaleNil

Steps to Apply Online for SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2024

  1.  Click on the official link for SSC Stenographer which is provided above on this page or Go to the official website of SSC (
  2. The registration link for SSC Stenographer 2024 will open up in the new window.
  3. Click on the New User/Register Now link.
  4. To begin with the SSC Stenographer Apply Online 2024, a candidate needs to provide basic details of themselves like name, parents’ name, date of birth, email ID, mobile number etc.
  5. Click on the submit button to submit your online registration form for SSC Stenographer 2024. It is advised that candidates verify their details before submitting the form. All the candidates will be issued a Registration ID for SSC Stenographer 2024 exam.
  6. Candidates are required to log in with the provided Registration ID, date of birth and password to complete registration for SSC Stenographer 2024.
  7. In the next step, candidates are required to upload photographs and signatures by following the requisites mentioned by the Staff Selection Commission of India.
  8. Log in with a registered ID and password to complete Part II of the application form for SSC Stenographer 2024.
  9. After filling out the application form, candidates must preview the entire application of SSC Stenographer 2024 once to look for any glitches in the form, if any as the application form once submitted cannot be edited again.
  10. Click on the Final Submit button after previewing the complete online SSC Stenographer 2024 application form and pay the required application fee.
  11. It is advised that Candidates download and get print copies of the submitted application form for SSC Stenographer 2024.

Photograph – The photograph of a candidate must be clicked in front of a white color or light-colored background. The size of the photograph must be more than 4 kb and less than 12 kb in size. The resolution of the photograph must be 100*120 pixels in width and height.

Signature – The signature provided by the candidate must be in black or blue ink on the white sheet. The scanned copy of the signature that needs to be submitted must be in jpg format and it should be more than 1 kb and less than 12 kb in size. The resolution of the image should be 40*60 pixels in width and height.

SSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria 2024

Candidates who are required to apply for SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2024 must note that they must hold the minimum eligibility criteria in terms of nationality, education qualification and age limit. The

1. Nationality

A candidate must be either:
(a) a citizen of India, or
(b) a subject of Nepal, or
(c) a subject of Bhutan, or
(d) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam to permanently settle in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment will be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India.

2. Education Qualification

The minimum Educational Qualification required by a candidate is to be at least a 12th pass from a recognized Board or University. He/She must be able to produce the required documents when asked for verification after qualifying SSC Stenographer 2024 Exam.

3. Age Limit (as on 01/08/2024)

Stenographer Grade ‘C’: Candidate must fall in the age group of 18 to 30 years. Candidates born not before 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2006 are eligible to apply.

Stenographer Grade ‘D’: The candidate must fall in the age group of 18 to 27 years. Candidates born not before 02.08.1997 and not later than 01.08.2006 are eligible to apply.

CategoryUpper Age Limit/Age Relaxation
SC/ST5 years
OBC3 years
PwD (unreserved)10 years
PwD (OBC)13 years
Pwd (SC/ST)15 years
Ex-Servicemen03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on closing date of receipt of online application
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof03 years
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST)08 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applicationsUp to 40 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications. (SC/ ST)Up to 45 years
Widows/ Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried.Up to 35 years
Widows/Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST )Up to 40 years

SSC Stenographer 2024 Selection Process

The SSC Stenographer 2024 examination will be conducted at 2 different levels. The first level is the Grade C and D exam which comprises MCQs and is conducted online. After this exam has been conducted, an exam to test your skill sets in various domains is conducted by SSC.

  • Computer Based Exam
  • Skill Test (Stenography)

SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2024

The details of the Computer Based Examination for SSC Stenographer 2024 Grade C and D are mentioned below:

  • The question paper will be of Objective Type Multiple Choice. Questions will be set in Hindi and English except for English Language and Comprehension.
  • There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the question.
  • Marks scored by candidates in the Computer Based Examinations, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized and such normalized scores will be used to determine final merit.
SSC Stenographer 2024 Exam Pattern
SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksTime Allotted
General Awareness50502 Hours
((2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe)
General Intelligence and Reasoning5050
English Language and Comprehension100100
Total200200 

SSC Stenographer Minimum Qualifying Marks

The minimum percentage of marks for qualifying in the SSC Stenographer Computer Based Examination will be as under:

  • Unreserved Category: 30%
  • OBC/EWS: 25%
  • All Other Categories: 20%

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Skill Test in Stenography

Candidates who obtain the qualifying marks in the Examination as may be prescribed by the Commission will be called for the Skill Test. The commission may also prescribe qualifying marks in each part of the Examination. The Skill Test will be of qualifying nature and the Commission will fix the qualifying standards in the Skill Test for different categories of candidates.

The candidates will have to appear for the Skill Test in Stenography. The candidates will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in English/ Hindi at the 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’. The matter will have to be transcribed on a computer. The transcription time is as follows:

SSC Stenographer 2024 Skill Test
PostLanguage of Skill TestTime Duration (in minutes) Time Duration (in minutes) for the candidates who are allowed use of scribe in the CBE (Para-7)
Stenographer Grade ‘D’English5070
Stenographer Grade ‘D’English6590
Stenographer Grade ‘C’English 40 55
Stenographer Grade ‘C’Hindi 55 75

Important Points:

  • Candidates who opt to take the Stenography Test in Hindi will be required to learn English Stenography and vice versa after their appointment, failing which their probation may not be cleared by appointing departments. Candidates have to work as English/ Hindi stenographers as per the functional requirement of the User Office irrespective of the medium of Skill Test of the candidate during the examination.
  • The skill test will be held at the Commission’s Regional/ Sub Regional Offices or at other Centre(s) as may be decided by the Commission.
  • Detailed instructions regarding Skill Test will be sent by the concerned Regional/ Sub Regional Offices of the Commission to the candidates called for the Skill Test.

SSC Stenographer Salary 2024

All the provisionally appointed candidates for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, NonGazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’) posts will be paid an attractive monthly salary. Along with basic salary, various allowances (including Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance), and deductions (such as Provident Fund and Income Tax) will also be provided.

SalarySSC Stenographer Grade CSSC Stenographer Grade D
Pay Scale9300-348005200 – 20200
Pay Band4200 or 4600 (Pay Grade 2)2400 (Pay Grade 1)
Initial Salary52005200
Basic Salary145007600

SSC Stenographer 2024 Exam Centre

Candidates have an option to select Exam Centres for the SSC Stenographer 2024 Exam. However the centres might be changed by SSC if there is an unavailability of seats in the selected location. Let’s have a look at the Exam Centres mentioned by SSC for SSC Stenographer 2024 Exam:

SSC Stenographer 2024 Exam Centre
Agra (3001)Allahabad (3003)Kanpur (3009)Guna(6004)
Lucknow (3010)Varanasi (3013)BhagalpurRaipur(6204)
Bhagalpur(3201)Patna(3206)Mumbai(7204)Jalandhar(1402)
Gangtok (4001)Ranchi(4205)Jalpaiguri (4408)Kolkata (4410)
Sambalpur (4609)Port Blair (4802)Surat(7007)Leh(1005)
Bengaluru (9001)Thiruvananthapuram(9211)Kochi(9204)Thrissur(9212)
Delhi(2201)Aurangabad(7202)Ambikapur(6201)Chandigarh(1601)
Guwahati (Dispur)(5105)Jaipur(2405)Jodhpur(2406)Kota(2407)
Imphal(5501)Kolhapur(7203)Chindwara(6003)Nagpur(7205)
Hyderabad (8002)Itanagar(5001)Dibrugarh(5102)Jorhat(5107)
Chennai(8201)Shillong(5401)Aizwal(5701)Kohima(5302)
Almora(2001)Guntur (8001)ChennaiRajkot(7006)
Srinagar(2004) (Uttarakhand)Madurai (8204)Visakhapatnam (8007)Indore(6006)
Rewa(6012)Hamirpur (1202)Alwar(2402)Dehradun(2002)
Bhatinda (1401)Kozhikode (Calicut) (9206)Ajmer(2401)Haldwani(2003)
Raipur (6204)Dharwad (9004)Sriganganagar(2408)Jammu(1004)
Jagdalpur(6203)Shimla(1203)Khandwa(6009)Churachandpur-5502
Mangaluru (9008)Udaipur(2409)Bilaspur (6202)Ahmedabad(7001)

What is included in SSC Stenographer Notification 2024?

The commission will be releasing SSC Stenographer Notification 2024 online in PDF format which will include all the necessary information regarding the exam. To be precise, the following details are to be shared by the officials through the notification pdf.

  1. Important Dates like Registration dates, application fee submission dates, form correction dates, and tentative exam dates.
  2. Details of the posts to be filled for the respective year.
  3. Pay Scale and benefits
  4. Vacancies and Reservation details
  5. Education Qualification
  6. Age Limit and category-wise age relaxation
  7. How to apply and pay the application fee
  8. Exam Centre details
  9. Scheme of Examination including Exam Pattern and Syllabus

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