SSC Stenographer 2024: Notification, Online Form, Eligibility & Vacancies

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The SSC Stenographer 2024 recruitment notification, anticipated to be released by the Staff Selection Commission on July 26, 2024, marks a significant opportunity for aspiring candidates across India. This open competitive examination aims to fill positions for Stenographer Grade C (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted) and Grade D (Group C) in various ministries, departments, and organizations under the Government of India.

Candidates proficient in Stenography with requisite skills are eligible to apply for this prestigious exam, which plays a crucial role in the administrative framework of the country. The application window for SSC Stenographer 2024 will be open until August 24, 2024, providing applicants with ample time to prepare and submit their forms online.

Scheduled to be conducted in October-November 2024, the exam will be computer-based, testing candidates on their proficiency in Stenography, along with general aptitude and language skills. Vacancy details specific to departments and ministries will be disclosed subsequently, offering candidates a clear path to explore diverse career opportunities within the government sector.

As one of the most sought-after exams for stenographers in India, SSC Stenographer 2024 not only promises job security but also opportunities for career growth and professional development. Stay tuned for detailed updates on eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and application procedures as released by the Staff Selection Commission.

 

What is SSC Stenographer Exam?

The SSC Stenographer exam is an open competitive computer-based exam conducted annually for the recruitment of Stenographer Grade C (Group B, Non-Gazetted) and Grade D (Group C) in various Ministries/Departments/Organizations of the Government of India. Candidates with skills in stenography are eligible to apply for these posts.

 

 

SSC Stenographer 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

The following table provides the complete schedule for the SSC Stenographer 2024 exam:

Dates Upcoming Exam Dates
16 Jul ’24 SSC Stenographer notification 2024
26 Jul ’24 SSC Stenographer notification 2024
26 Jul ’24 – 24 Aug ’24 SSC Stenographer application form 2024
Dates Past Exam Dates
12 Oct ’23 – 13 Oct ’23 SSC Stenographer 2023-24 exam
02 Aug ’23 SSC Stenographer notification 2023-24
02 Aug ’23 – 23 Aug ’23 SSC Stenographer application form 2023-24
26 Apr ’23 SSC Stenographer skill test for English
25 Apr ’23 SSC Stenographer skill test for Hindi
15 Feb ’23 – 16 Feb ’23 SSC Stenographer skill test
27 Jan ’23 – 10 Feb ’23 Final answer key
25 Jan ’23 – 08 Feb ’23 Release of scorecard for CBT
24 Nov ’22 SSC Stenographer answer key
24 Nov ’22 – 28 Nov ’22 Window to Challenge SSC Stenographer answer key
17 Nov ’22 – 18 Nov ’22 SSC Stenographer 2022 Exam Date
29 Sep ’22 – 01 Oct ’22 SSC Stenographer 2020 DV
07 Sep ’22 Application correction window
06 Sep ’22 Online and offline fee payment
05 Sep ’22 Generation of challan for offline fee payment
20 Aug ’22 SSC Stenographer notification 2022
20 Aug ’22 – 05 Sep ’22 SSC Stenographer application form 2022
20 Jun ’22 – 21 Jun ’22 SSC Stenographer skill test
28 Jan ’22 – 15 Feb ’22 SSC Stenographer scorecard 2020
28 Jan ’22 – 27 Feb ’22 SSC Stenographer 2020 Final Answer Key
21 Jan ’22 SSC Stenographer 2020 result for CBT
25 Nov ’21 – 28 Nov ’21 Window to raise objections against SSC Stenographer answer key 2020-21
25 Nov ’21 – 28 Nov ’21 SSC Stenographer answer key 2020-21
11 Nov ’21 – 15 Nov ’21 SSC Stenographer 2020 CBT
01 Nov ’21 SSC Stenographer 2020 admit card
21 Oct ’21 – 22 Oct ’21 SSC Stenographer skill test 2019
22 Dec ’20 – 24 Dec ’20 SSC Stenographer 2019-20 exam
10 Nov ’20 Last date of offline fee payment
08 Nov ’20 Last date to generate the offline challan
06 Nov ’20 Last date of online fee payment
10 Oct ’20 – 04 Nov ’20 Availability of SSC Stenographer 2020-21 application form
22 Oct ’19 Last date of fee payment through challan
20 Oct ’19 Last date for generation of offline challan
20 Oct ’19 Last date for online fee payment
20 Sep ’19 – 18 Oct ’19 SSC Stenographer 2019 application process
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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 and Grade D 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

 

Selection Process of SSC Stenographer

The complete selection process of SSC Stenographer is explained below:

  1. Release of Application Form: The application form is released online. The application fee is INR 100, but women and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwD, and ESM categories are exempted from fee payment.
  2. Issue of Admit Card: The admit card is released online on the respective regional websites of the commission. Candidates can access their admit cards by logging in with their registration ID/roll number/candidate’s name and password.
  3. Computer-Based Test: This is the first stage of the SSC Stenographer exam. 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.
  4. Declaration of Result: The result is declared online for different stages of the exam. The result is made available in PDF format and displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Along with the result, SSC Stenographer cut-off marks for various posts and categories are also released.
  5. 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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SSC Stenographer Syllabus

The syllabus is divided into three subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language & Comprehension. The topics prescribed in the syllabus are of Class 10 and 12 standards.

 

 

SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern

The 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 Application Process

The application form is released online and can be filled in two parts: Part-I (One-Time Registration) and Part-II (Filling the application form). The application fees for General and OBC candidates is INR 100. SC, ST, women, and ESM candidates are exempted from fee payment.

 

 

SSC Stenographer Eligibility

Candidates need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

Nationality:

  • Citizen of India or
  • A subject of Nepal or
  • A subject of Bhutan or
  • A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of settling in India or
  • 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 with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates belonging to categories II, III, IV, and V must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Age Limit:

Post Age Limit
Stenographer Grade C 18-30
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/ST 5
OBC 3
PwD (Unreserved) 10
PwD (OBC) 13
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 recognized board or university.

 

 

SSC Stenographer Admit Card

The admit card is released region-wise for CBT and skill test. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter their registration ID/roll number/candidate’s name and date of birth.

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SSC Stenographer Answer Key

The answer key is released a few days after the exam is conducted. Along with the answer key, candidates’ response sheets and objection tracker are also made available. To download the answer key, candidates are required to enter their login credentials. Objections can be raised by paying INR 100 per question/answer.

 

 

SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2024

The number of vacancies is announced along with the notification. The vacancy break-up of the previous year is given below:

Post Number of Vacancies
Stenographer Grade C 93
Stenographer Grade D 1114

 

What is Stenographer Job?

The work profile of a stenographer includes responsibilities such as press conference briefings, speech writing, and assisting in public relations in various ministries or departments under the government.

 

 What is SSC Stenographer Salary?

The salary structure for SSC Stenographer Grade C and D is given below:

Specifications Grade C (In INR) Grade D (In INR)
Pay Scale 9300-34,800 5200-20,200
Pay Band 4200 or 4600 (Pay Grade 2) 2400 (Pay Grade 1)
Initial Salary 5200 5200
Basic Salary 14,500 7600

 

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2024 FAQs

Q1. What is the mode of the SSC Stenographer exam?
The SSC Stenographer exam is conducted online.

Q2. What is the application fee for the SSC Stenographer exam?
The application fee is INR 100 for General and OBC candidates. SC, ST, women, and ESM candidates are exempted from fee payment.

Q3. What is the age limit for the SSC Stenographer Grade C post?
The age limit for the Stenographer Grade C post is 18-30 years.

Q4. What is the selection process for the SSC Stenographer exam?
The selection process involves a Computer-Based Test and a Skill Test in stenography.

Q5. What is the syllabus for the SSC Stenographer exam?
The syllabus includes General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language & Comprehension.

Q6. How can I download the SSC Stenographer admit card?
The admit card can be downloaded from the respective regional websites of the commission by entering the registration ID/roll number/candidate’s name and date of birth.

 

Q7. When will the SSC Stenographer 2024 notification be released?
The SSC Stenographer 2024 notification will be released on July 26, 2024.

Q8. How many vacancies are there for the SSC Stenographer Grade D post?
The number of vacancies for the Stenographer Grade D post in the previous year was 1114. The vacancies for 2024 will be announced along with the notification.

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