Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
SSC Stenographer 2024: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released SSC Stenographer answer key 2024 for CBT exam. The last date to challenge the answer key was December 18, 2024. The exam was conducted on December 10 and 11, 2024.
SSC Stenographer 2024 notification was released on July 26, 2024. The last date to fill the application form was August 24, 2024. A total of 2006 vacancies were announced for the exam.
SSC conducts an open competitive computer-based exam for recruitment to the posts of SSC Stenographer Grade C (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade D (Group C) for various ministries/departments/organizations in the government of India. Candidates who have skills in Stenography are eligible to apply. SSC Stenographer vacancies will be released in due course.
SSC Stenographer Exam Dates 2025
SSC Stenographer dates 2025 have been announced. The notification will be released on July 29, 2025. The application form will be available from July 29 to August 21, 2025. The exam will be conducted in October-November 2025.
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Q: Â What is the selection process of SSC Stenographer?
The complete selection process of SSC Stenographer is explained below:
Release of application form: SSC Stenographer application form is released online. The application fee is INR 100, Women and Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with disability (PwD) and Ex-servicemen (ESM) candidates are exempted from fee payment.
Issue of admit card: SSC Stenographer admit card is released online on the respective regional websites of the commission. Candidates can access their admit cards by logging with registration ID/roll number/candidate’s name and password.
Computer-Based Test: This is the first stage of SSC Stenographer Grade C & D. The computer-based test is conducted for all candidates who successfully register for the exam. The exam comprises three sections, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension. The total marks for the test are 200.
Declaration of result: SSC Stenographer result is declared online for different stages of exams. The result is made available in PDF format. It displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Along with the result, SSC Stenographer cut off marks for various posts and categories are also released.
Skill Test in Stenography: This stage is conducted for the shortlisted candidates of the computer-based test. Candidates are given one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi. Candidates need to type the dictation at the speed of 100 words per minute for the post of Stenographer Grade C and 80 w.p.m for the post of Grade D.
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Q: Â In how many cities SSC Stenographer exam is conducted?
SSC Stenographer exam is conducted at more than 100 cities. The list of exam cities is given below:
| Regions | Exam cities |
|---|---|
Central Region (CR) | Agra (3001), Prayagraj (3003), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Varanasi (3013), Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206) |
Eastern Region | Gangtok (4001), Ranchi (4205), Kolkata (4410), Siliguri (4415), Bhubaneshwar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Sambalpur (4609), Port Blair (4802) |
Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR) | Bengaluru (9001), Belagavi (9002), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Thiruvananthapuram (9211), Ernakulam (9213), Kannur (9202), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thrissur (9212) |
Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR) | Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205) |
North Eastern Region (NER) | Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati (Dispur) (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Kohima (5302), Shillong (5401), Imphal (5501), Churachandpur (5502), Ukhrul (5503), Agartala (5601), Aizwal (5701) |
Northern Region (NR) | Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Haridwar (2005), Roorkee (2006), Delhi (2201), Ajmer (2401), Alwar (2402), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Jodhpur (2406), Kota (2407), Sriganganagar (2408), Udaipur (2409), Sikar (2411) |
North Western Sub-Region (NWR) | Jammu (1004), Leh (1005), Srinagar (1007), Samba (1010), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jalandhar (1402), Amritsar (1404), Mohali (1406), Chandigarh (1601) |
Southern Region (SR) | Guntur (8001), Kurnool (8003), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupati (8006), Vishakhapatnam (8007), Vijaywada (8008), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Madurai (8204), Tiruchirapalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Puducherry (8401), Hyderabad (8601), Warangal (8603) |
Western Region (WR) | Ahmedabad (7001), Vadodara (7002), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Amravati (7201), Aurangabad (7202), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nashik (7207), Pune (7208), Panaji (7801) |
Upvote Q: Â When SSC Stenographer exam will be conducted?
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the SSC Stenographer 2024 dates. The notification was released on July 26, 2024 along with the application form. The last date to fill the application form was August 17, 2024. The exam is scheduled to take place between October and November 2024. The Computer Based Test of SSC Stenographer comprises three sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and English Language and Comprehension. The General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness sections carry 50 questions each while the English Language and Comprehension section comprises 100 questions. Total marks allotted to General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness sections are 50 each while the English Language and Comprehension section carry 100 marks.
Upvote Q: Â When SSC Stenographer notification 2024 was released?
SSC Stenographer notification 2024 was released on July 26, 2024. The notification was released in PDF form and it comprises the details related to the exam. Candidates must read the notification before applying for the exam. The exam dates will be announced along with the notification. The selection process of SSC Stenographer exam comprises CBT and Skill Test.
Upvote Q: Â How to apply for SSC Stenographer exam?
The steps to fill SSC Stenographer application form are given below:
- Visit the official website of SSC
- Register with SSC by entering the tequired details
- Login with the ID and password to fill the detailed application form
- Pay the application fees
- Submit the application form
Upvote - What is SSC Stenographer exam?
- SSC Stenographer 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
- SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Highlights
- SSC Stenographer Application Process
- SSC Stenographer Syllabus
- SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern
- SSC Stenographer Preparation Tips
- SSC Stenographer Admit Card
- SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2024
- SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2024 FAQs
What is SSC Stenographer exam?
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts SSC Stenographer exam every year for recruitment of Stenographer Grade C (Group B Non-Gazetted) and Grade D (Group C) for various Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations.Â
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SSC Stenographer 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC Stenographer 2024 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
29 Jul '25 | SSC Stenographer notification 2025 |
29 Jul '25 - 21 Aug '25 | SSC Stenographer Application Form 2025 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
10 Dec '24 | SSC Stenographer exam date 2024 |
26 Jul '24 | SSC Stenographer notification 2024 |
26 Jul '24 - 17 Aug '24 | SSC Stenographer 2024 application form |
SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Highlights
Some important highlights of SSC Stenographer Grade C & D exam are given below.
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
SSC Stenographer |
| Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Level |
National level |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Mode of Exam |
Online |
| Exam Purpose |
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 |
| Exam Fees |
INR 100 for General and OBC candidates. SC, ST, women, and ESM candidates are exempted from fee payment |
| Exam Duration |
Computer Based Test: Two hours Skill Test: 10 minutes |
| No. of Papers and Total Marks |
CBT carries three sections and total marks allotted are 200 |
| Total Questions |
200 |
| Marking Scheme |
0.25 marks deducted for wrong answers |
| Language/Medium of Exam |
English and Hindi |
| No. of Test Cities |
100 |
| Official Website |
ssc.nic.in |
SSC Stenographer Application Process
SSC Stenographer application form is released online. The application fee can be paid online only. SSC Stenographer application form can be filled in two parts: Part-I (One-Time Registration) and Part-II (Filling the application form). The application fees of SSC Stenographer are INR 100 for General and OBC candidates. SC, ST, women, and ESM candidates are exempted from fee payment.
Also Read: SSC Stenographer notification
SSC Stenographer EligibilityÂ
Candidates need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
NationalityÂ
Candidates must be either
(I) Citizen of India or
(II) A subject of Nepal orÂ
(III) Citizen of Bhutan orÂ
(IV) Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of settling in India or
(V) Indian origin person 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 with the intention of permanently settling in India.Â
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories II,III, IV and V in whose favour a certificate of eligibility is issued by the Indian Government.Â
SSC Stenographer Age LimitÂ
The post-wise age limit for the SSC Stenographer exam is given below.
| Post | Age limit |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade C |
18-30Â |
| Stenographer Grade D |
18-27 |
Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to candidates belonging to the following categories.
| Category | Relaxation in age (In years) |
|---|---|
| SC/ STÂ | 5Â |
| OBC | 3 |
| PwD (Unreserved) | 10Â |
| PwD (OBC)Â | 13Â |
| PwD (SC/ ST) | 15 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 (after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on closing date of receipt of online application) |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board or university.
Also Read: SSC Stenographer eligibility criteria
SSC Stenographer Syllabus
SSC Stenographer syllabus is divided into three subjects-General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language & Comprehension. The topics prescribed in the SSC Stenographer syllabus are of Class 10 and 12 standards.Â
SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern
SSC Stenographer exam pattern is such that it is divided into CBT and skill test. The test comprises three sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and English Language and Comprehension. The test paper carries a total of 200 questions. The total marks of the test are 200. The duration of the test is two hours.
SSC Stenographer Preparation Tips
Candidates must begin their preparation by understanding the exam pattern and syllabus. After completion of the syllabus, candidates must proceed toward solving the sample papers, question papers and mock tests. Candidates must make it a habit of practicing previous years’ paper as part of SSC Stenographer Preparation Tips. Candidates must attempt mock tests to improve speed and accuracy. It is important to refer to good SSC Stenographer Books to clear the concepts of the topics given in the syllabus.
SSC Stenographer Admit Card
SSC Stenographer admit card is released region-wise for CBT and skill test. To download SSC Stenographer admit card, candidates need to enter registration ID/roll number/candidate's name and date of birth.
SSC Stenographer Exam Day Guidelines
Few important guidelines for the exam are given below:
- Candidates need to carry Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, PAN Card, Voter’s ID Card along with the admit card
- Electronic items like mobile phones, calculator, pagers, etc are not allowed inside the exam centre
- Candidates are advised to reach the exam centre one hour early to complete the verification process
- Candidates will not be allowed to leave the exam hall till the completion of test
SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2024
SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2024 FAQs
Candidates can check below SSC Stenographer exam FAQs.