Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is recruiting for 2006 (Tentative) vacancies for the post of Stenographer Grade. The recruitment was released on 26/07/2024. This job posting location is for all over India. The start date to apply is 26/07/2024 and the last date to apply is 17/08/2024
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Staff Selection Commission |
| Post Name | Stenographer Grade âÂÂC' & 'Dâ |
| Advt No. | E/7/2024-C-2 SECTION (E-9267) |
| Nature of job | Regular |
| Vacancies | 2006 (tentative) |
| Salary | Not Mentioned |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Category | General, OBC, SC, ST, PwD, EWS, ESM |
Post Details
| S.No. | Post Name |
| 1 | Stenographer Grade 'Câ |
| 2 | Stenographer Grade 'Dâ |
Age Eligibility
| Post Name | Age Criteria |
| Stenographer Grade âÂÂCâ | Between 18 to 30 years as on 01/08/2024 |
| Stenographer Grade 'Dâ | Between 18 to 27 years as on 01/08/2024 |
| Category | Age-relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwD (Unreserved) | 10 Years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 03 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 thereof | 03 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 applications. | Up to 40 years of age |
| 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 of age |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
Exam Fee
| Category | Exam Fee |
| General | Rs.100 |
| Women candidates | No fee |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | No fee |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | No fee |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | No fee |
| Ex-servicemen (ESM) | No fee |
Essential Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
| Stenographer Grade âÂÂC' & 'Dâ | Candidates must have passed 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University as on or before 17/08/2024 |
Selection Process
| Selection Process | Details | ||
| Phase-I | Computer Based Examination | ||
| Exam Duration | 2 hours, (2 hours and 40 minutes for candidates eligible for scribe) | ||
| Nature of exam | Objective type multiple choice questions, bilingual | ||
| Negative Marking | 0.25 for each incorrect answer | ||
| Subjects | General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language & Comprehension | ||
| Phase-II | Skill Test in Stenography | ||
| Post Name | Speed | Dictation time | Transcription time |
| Stenographer Grade âÂÂCâ | 100 w.p.m | 10 minutes | 40 minutes for english and 55 minutes for Hindi |
| Stenographer Grade âÂÂDâ | 80 w.p.m. | 10 minutes | 50 minutes for english and 65 minutes for Hindi |
| Nature of Exam | qualifying |
How to Apply
Candidates need to visit the website https://ssc.gov.in
Candidates need to first register themselves through One-Time Registration (OTR)
After Registration , candidates are required to fill the Application Form
Take the printout of Application Form for their records.
Important Dates
| Important Dates | Date/ Time |
| Online registration start date | 26/07/2024 |
| Online registration last date | 17/08/2024 (23:00) |
| Payment date of application fees | 18/08/2024 (23:00) |
| Download of call letters | Will be notified later on the website |
| Conduct of exam date | October/ November 2024 |
| Result of Exam | Will be declared by SSC after completion of Exam |
Important Links
| Apply online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies?
Approximately 2006 vacancies are available.
Q2. What is the last date to apply ?
Last date to apply is 17/08/2024 (23:00)
Q3. What is the Selection Process ?
The selection process involves two phases: Computer based Exam and Skill Test in stenography. Computer Based Exam is of objective type with negative marking and skill test in stenography is of qualifying nature
Q4. Is there any relaxation in age criteria?
Yes , Relaxation is given as per norms of the government in age criteria for SC/ST, OBC, PwD, EWS, and ESM category candidates