Here are the full details for the SSC Stenographer 2025 – 261 posts (Grade C & D):
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Released: June 6, 2025
- Applications Open: June 6 – June 26, 2025 (11 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: June 27, 2025 (11 PM)
- Correction Window: July 1–2, 2025
- Computer-Based Exam (CBT): August 6–11, 2025
👥 Vacancies & Eligibility
- Total Vacancies: 261 posts across Grade C (Group B non-gazetted) and Grade D (Group C)
- Education: 12th pass or equivalent from recognized board
- Age Limit (as on August 1, 2025):
- Grade C: 18–30 years
- Grade D: 18–27 years
- Category-based relaxations apply
📝 Application Process
- Apply online via SSC official website or mobile app during window
- Registration via One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Upload photograph, signature, and educational documents
- Pay ₹100 (Gen/OBC); exempted for SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen
- Correction window available July 1–2, 2025 for updates
🧠 Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Objective exam: reasoning, general awareness, English
- Skill Test (Typing/Stenography)
- Qualifying only; required speed and transcription accuracy
- Final Merit
- Based on CBT scores with qualifying skill test
💵 Post & Pay Details
- Grade C: Pay band ₹9,300–34,800 (Grade Pay ₹4,200); estimated basic salary ~₹14,500
- Grade D: Pay band ₹5,200–20,200 (Grade Pay ₹2,400); basic salary ~₹7,600
🔍 Preparation Tips
- Study SSC-specific topics: reasoning, English comprehension, general awareness
- Practice stenography typing and shorthand daily
- Take full-length mock CBT tests (simulate negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer)
- Keep necessary documents ready (photo, signature, ID)
✅ Quick Snapshot
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 261 (Grade C & D) |
| Apply Online | June 6 – June 26, 2025 (11 PM) |
| Fee Payment | By June 27, 2025 (11 PM) |
| Correction Window | July 1–2, 2025 (11 PM) |
| CBT Exam Dates | August 6–11, 2025 |
| Education | 12th pass |
| Age Limit | 18–30 (C); 18–27 (D) as on Aug 1, 2025 |
| Fee | ₹100 (Gen/OBC); exemptions apply |