SSC Stenographer C, D Admit Card 2025

Important Dates

• Notification Released : 06/06/2025
• Application Begin : 06/06/2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 26/06/2025 upto 05 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 27/06/2025
• Application Correction : 01/07/2025 to 02/07/2025
• CBT Exam Date : 06/08/2025, 07/08/2025 & 08/08/2025
• Admit Card Available : 3 days before exam
• Skill Test Date : To be announced
• Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

• General / OBC : ₹100/-
• EWS : ₹100/-
• SC / ST / PwD : No Fee
• Women Candidates : No Fee
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or Offline E Challan Fee Mode Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit for Grade C: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 30 years as on 01 August 2025
• Age Limit for Grade D: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 27 years as on 01 August 2025
• Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Skill Test in Stenography

Recruitment Details - Total Vacancies - 1590

• 12th Pass from recognized Board/University
• Knowledge of Stenography
• Typing speed: 80 words per minute for Hindi, 100 words per minute for English

• 12th Pass from recognized Board/University
• Knowledge of Stenography
• Typing speed: 65 words per minute for Hindi, 80 words per minute for English

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Stenographer Grade C Pay Scale: Level 6 - ₹35,400 - 1,12,400/- (7th Pay Commission)
• Stenographer Grade D Pay Scale: Level 4 - ₹25,500 - 81,100/- (7th Pay Commission)
• Grade C Basic Pay: ₹35,400/- with Grade Pay ₹4,600/-
• Grade D Basic Pay: ₹25,500/- with Grade Pay ₹2,400/-
• In-Hand Salary: Grade C: ₹51,000/- per month, Grade D: ₹36,000/- per month
• Additional Benefits: DA (50%), HRA (10-30%), TA, Medical, CGHS, NPS, CGEGIS
• Job Security: Central Government Employee Benefits with Pension
• Career Growth: Promotion opportunities in various Ministries/Departments

Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis

• Difficulty Level: High - Requires excellent stenography and typing skills
• Expected Applications: 8-10 lakh candidates for 1590 posts
• Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:500 to 1:600 (Very High Competition)
• Previous Cut-off Range: Grade C: 120-140 marks, Grade D: 110-130 marks out of 200
• Preparation Time: 4-6 months recommended with focus on stenography practice
• Success Rate: Less than 0.2% selection rate - Requires intensive shorthand practice
• Key Challenge: Skill Test eliminates 60-70% of CBT qualified candidates

Exam Center Details

• All India Centers: CBT examination conducted at various centers across India
• Major Cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune
• Regional Centers: Chandigarh, Bhopal, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Patna, Jaipur
• State Capitals: Available in all state capitals and major district headquarters
• Preference: Candidates can choose exam center preference during application
• Final exam center allocation will be mentioned in the admit card

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