SSC Stenographer is a national level and Computer Based Examination which is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for the Recruitment of Stenographer Grade “C” (Group B- Non-Gazetted) and Grade “D” (Group C- Non-Gazetted) in a General Central Service Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ Non-Gazetted post in various Central Government Ministries/Departments, in different States & Union Territories. There are two levels of this exam which consist of all objective type MCQs in Online Test and Stenographyquestions in Skill Test. Being a Computer-based exam (CBE), the exam is held over for 3 days.
In this article, we are going to share all the relevant information related to SSC Stenographer like important dates, eligibility criteria, the application process, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, Various Posts in SSC Stenographer , Post wise salary etc.
Examination Name | SSC Stenographer Exam |
Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Exam Level | National Level Test |
Application Mode | Online |
Exam Mode | Online |
Posts Offered | Grade C & D Stenographers |
Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 board from a recognized university |
Stage of Examinations | Written Test: 2 hours Skill Test: 10 minutes |
Subjects | English, Reasoning & GK |
Events | Important Dates |
SSC Steno 2020 Notification Date | 10th Oct 2020 |
SSC Steno 2020 Online Applcation Date | 10th Oct 2020 to 4th Nov 2020 |
SSC Steno Tier I 2020 Exam Date | 29th March to 31st march 2021 |
Download of SSC Steno Tier I 2020 Admit Card | 10 Days before to the exam |
SSC Steno Tier II (Skill Test ) 2020 Exam Date | To be notified later |
SSC Steno 2020 Offical Notification | Download/View (Released on 10th Oct) |
SSC Steno 2020 Online Application Link | Click here to Apply |
SSC Official Website | ssc.nic.in |
Important Notice - Above dates for SSC Steno 2020 Exam are updated as per notice announced by the commission on 22nd Sep, 2020. Click Here for the Official Notice .
Category | Age Relaxation | Category | Age Relaxation |
ST, SC | 5 years | Widows/Divorced Women (SC/ST) | Up to age of 40 years |
OBC | 3 years | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities (General ) | 3 years |
PH/PWD | 10 years | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities (OBC) | 6 years |
PH and OBC | 13 years | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities (SC/ST) | 8 years |
PH and SC/ST | 15 years | Service Clerks in the last year of their colour service in the Armed Forces (General ) | Up to age of 45 years |
Ex-Servicemen belonging to General Category | 3 years | Service Clerks in the last year of their colour service in the Armed Forces (OBC) | Up to age of 48 years |
Ex-servicemen belonging to OBC Category | 6 years | Service Clerks in the last year of their colour service in the Armed Forces (SC/ST) | Up to age of 50 years |
Ex-servicemen belonging to SC/ST Category | 8 years | Retrenched census employees of Office of Registrar General of India (General ) | 3 years |
Jammu & Kashmir Domiciled (General Category) | 5 years | Retrenched census employees of Office of Registrar General of India (OBC) | 3 years |
Jammu & Kashmir Domiciled (OBC) | 8 years | Retrenched census employees of Office of Registrar General of India (SC/ST) | 3 years |
Jammu & Kashmir Domiciled (SC/ST) | 10 years | Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General) who have given not less than 3 years regular & continuous duty as on crucial date | Up to age of 40 years |
Widows/Divorced Women (Unreserved/General ) | Up to age of 35 years | Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC) who have given not less than 3 years regular & continuous duty as on crucial date | Up to age of 43 years |
Widows/Divorced Women (OBC) | Up to age of 38 years | Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC / ST) who have given not less than 3 years regular & continuous duty as on crucial date | Up to age of 45 years |
General Awareness, General Intelligence/Reasoning and English Language are the three major sections a candidate need to proficient in for Paper-1 of SSC Stenographer Exam.
General Awareness | English Language and Comprehension | General Intelligence and Reasoning |
Sports | Grammar | Arithmetic Computation |
Economy | Vocabulary | Number Series |
Current Affairs | Synonyms-Antonyms | Visual Memory |
Awards and Honours | Sentence Structure | Blood Relation |
Scientific Research | Reading Comprehension | Syllogism |
History | Para Jumbles | Decision making |
Important Dates | Problem Solving Skills |
The SSC Stenographer Grade C and D examination is conducted in 2 different phases. The first phase is Online Exam consisting of Multiple Choice Questions and the second phase is the Skill Test conducted by SSC.
Paper - 1: Online Multiple Choice Examination :S. No. | Subject Details | Number of Questions | Number of Marks | Time Duration |
1 | General Intelligence (Reasoning Questions) | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for VH/OH) |
2 | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
3 | English Language and Comprehension | 100 | 100 | |
Total | 200 | 200 |
Important Points:
Candidates will be shortlisted for the skill test on the basis of their performance in the Computer Based Examination. Candidates who qualify in the skill test will be recommended for appointment by the Commission on the basis of total marks in the Computer Based Examination
In this test, candidates will be given a dictation for 10 minutes in English / Hindi:
Skill Test | Stenographer Grade C | Stenographer Grade D |
Speed | 100 words per minute | 80 words per minute |
Time to transcribe the dictation | 50 min (English) | 40 min (English) |
65 min (Hindi) | 55 min (Hindi) |
Allocation of candidates will be made to User Departments depending upon their merit position and the option exercised by them. Candidates, who are appointed on the basis of this examination, shall be on probation for a period of two years and during the period of probation, the candidates would be required to undergo such training or pass such examinations as prescribed by the Controlling Authority. On successful completion of the period of probation, the candidates shall, if considered fit for permanent appointment, be confirmed to their post by the Controlling Authority.
Post | Salary |
Grade C | Pay Scale: Rs.9300 to 34800 |
Grade Pay: Rs 4200 (Pay Band 2) | |
Total pay: Rs 14,500 | |
Grade D | Pay Scale: Rs 5200 – 20200 |
Grade Pay: Rs 2400 (Pay Band 1) | |
Total Pay: Rs 7,600 |
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/ExS/Persons with disability (PWD) etc. categories is available as per extant Govt. Orders:
SSC Stenographer exam is based on the following 2 stages:
Aspirants can start filling the SSC Stenographer Application Form only from 20th September 2019 at ssc.nic.in. For your ease, we have listed down some relevant information needed while filling the application form. Let’s have a look at those points:
Aspirants can start filling the SSC Stenographer Application Form only from 20th September 2019 at ssc.nic.in. For your ease, we have listed down some relevant information needed while filling the application form. Let’s have a look at those points:
Category | Fees |
Male (General/ OBC) | Rs. 100 |
Female (All Category) | No Fees |
SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/ Persons with Disability | No Fees |