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

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)

   • Objective exam: reasoning, general awareness, English

2. Skill Test (Typing/Stenography)

   • Qualifying only; required speed and transcription accuracy

3. 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