SSC Stenographer 2025: Your Comprehensive Guide
SSC Stenographer 2025: Grade C & D Exam
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Overview
SSC Stenographer 2025: Welcome to Jobwill.in! The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Examination 2025, an open competitive computer-based exam for direct recruitment to these posts in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with stenography skills to secure Govt Jobs 2025 and explore Sarkari Naukri opportunities at Jobwill.in!
Conducted by: Staff Selection Commission, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, New Delhi
Website: https://ssc.gov.in | Updates at: Jobwill.in
Key Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Application Submission | 06 June 2025 to 26 June 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Applications | 26 June 2025 (23:00 hours) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 27 June 2025 (23:00 hours) |
| Application Form Correction Window | 01 July 2025 to 02 July 2025 (23:00 hours) |
| Computer-Based Examination | 6 August to 11 August 2025 |
| Toll-Free Helpline | 18003093063 |
Vacancies
Approximately 261 tentative vacancies are available for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted) and Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’). The exact number will be updated on the SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in) under “For Candidates > Tentative Vacancy” in due course. Stay tuned to Jobwill.in for the latest Govt Job Vacancy updates!
Note: State-wise or zone-wise vacancies are not collected by SSC. Check the website or Jobwill.in for post-wise and category-wise updates for Latest Govt Jobs.
Job Details
| Post | Salary (Approx.) | Job Location |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 per month (Level 6, 7th CPC) | Various Ministries/Departments/Organizations of Govt. of India, located across States and Union Territories |
| Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 per month (Level 4, 7th CPC) | Various Ministries/Departments/Organizations of Govt. of India, located across States and Union Territories; Border Roads Organization (BRO) postings may include remote areas |
Note: Salaries are approximate, based on the 7th Central Pay Commission, and may vary with allowances (DA, HRA, etc.). Job locations are all-India transferable, subject to the needs of the appointing authority. Visit Jobwill.in for more on SSC Jobs 2025.
Eligibility
Nationality
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries with the intent to settle permanently in India.
Note: Candidates from Nepal, Bhutan, or migrant categories need a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India.
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
- Stenographer Grade ‘C’: 18 to 30 years (born between 02 August 1995 and 01 August 2007)
- Stenographer Grade ‘D’: 18 to 27 years (born between 02 August 1998 and 01 August 2007)
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deducting military service |
| Defence Personnel (Disabled in Operations) | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel (Disabled, SC/ST) | 8 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (Group ‘C’) | Up to 40 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST, Group ‘C’) | Up to 45 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women (Not Remarried) | Up to 35 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women (SC/ST, Not Remarried) | Up to 40 years |
Educational Qualification (as on 01 August 2025)
Candidates must have passed the 12th standard or equivalent from a recognized Board or University to qualify for 12th Pass Government Jobs.
Note: Degrees/diplomas from Open and Distance Learning are valid if approved by the Distance Education Bureau, UGC. Bring relevant certificates for document verification for Govt Jobs 2025. Check Jobwill.in for eligibility tips!
Reservations and Suitability
Reservations are available for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen (ESM), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per government rules for Central Government Jobs and State Government Jobs.
Suitability for PwBD
| Post | Functional Requirements | Suitable Disabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Reading & Writing, Seeing, Hearing, Communication | Blind, Low Vision, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, One Arm, One Leg, Both Legs, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Spinal Deformity, Autism, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness, Multiple Disabilities |
| Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Reading & Writing, Seeing, Hearing, Communication | Blind, Low Vision, Hard of Hearing, One Arm, One Leg, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy, Autism (Mild), Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness, Multiple Disabilities |
Note: Only male candidates are eligible for Stenographer Grade ‘D’ posts in the Border Roads Organization (BRO).
Physical Standards for BRO (Stenographer Grade ‘D’)
Physical Efficiency Test
| Activity | Requirement | Time |
|---|---|---|
| One Mile Run | Pass the test | 10 minutes |
Region-Wise Physical Standards
| Region | Minimum Height | Chest | Minimum Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Himalayan | 158 cm | Min 75 cm (unexpanded), +5 cm expansion | 47.5 kg |
| Eastern Himalayan | 152 cm | Min 75 cm (unexpanded), +5 cm expansion | 47.5 kg |
| West Plain | 162.5 cm | Min 76 cm (unexpanded), +5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Eastern Plain | 157 cm | Min 75 cm (unexpanded), +5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Central Region | 157 cm | Min 75 cm (unexpanded), +5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Southern Region | 157 cm | Min 75 cm (unexpanded), +5 cm expansion | 50 kg |
| Gorkhas (Indian Domicile) | 152 cm | Min 75 cm (unexpanded), +5 cm expansion | 47.5 kg |
Relaxations: 2 cm height, 1 cm chest, and 2 kg weight for sons of serving/ex-GREF personnel and in DD cases.
How to Apply
- Visit https://ssc.gov.in to submit your online application between 06 June 2025 and 26 June 2025 for Online Application for Govt Jobs.
- Pay the fee online by 27 June 2025 (23:00 hours).
- Correct your application, if needed, from 01 July 2025 to 02 July 2025 (23:00 hours).
- Prepare for the computer-based exam from 6 August to 11 August 2025.
- Call the toll-free helpline 18003093063 for assistance.
Note: Women candidates are encouraged to apply as the government aims for gender balance in its workforce! Explore Latest Govt Jobs and Sarkari Result 2025 updates at Jobwill.in.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: 18-30 years for Grade ‘C’, 18-27 years for Grade ‘D’ (as on 01 Aug 2025).
- Education: Must have passed 12th standard or equivalent.
- Age relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and other categories.
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