Staff Selection Commission — Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
The Staff Selection Commission has issued an official recruitment notification for Stenographer Grade C and Grade D, announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in All India. To be eligible, applicants must hold 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized board or university. and be within the prescribed age limit of Generally 18-30 years for Grade C and 18-27 years for Grade D (subject to official notification relaxations)., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of As per 7th CPC pay matrix; Grade C (Level 6/7) and Grade D (Level 4).. The selection procedure comprises Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a qualifying Shorthand Skill Test.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Stenographer examination to recruit candidates for Grade C and Grade D positions in various central government ministries and departments. The selection process is divided into two distinct stages: a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and a Shorthand Skill Test.
| Stage | Format |
|---|---|
| Tier-1 | Objective Multiple Choice (CBT) |
| Tier-2 | Shorthand Skill Test (Qualifying) |
The Tier-1 examination is conducted online. Candidates are evaluated on Reasoning, General Awareness, and English comprehension. The total duration is 2 hours (120 minutes), with 200 minutes provided to PwBD candidates.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| English Language | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries 1 mark. A penalty of 0.25 marks is applied for every incorrect response. Unattempted questions do not incur a penalty.
Candidates qualifying the CBT are eligible for the Skill Test. This stage involves dictation followed by transcription on a computer. The language of the test (English or Hindi) must be chosen during the application process.
| Post | Speed | English Transcription | Hindi Transcription |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade D | 80 w.p.m | 50 Minutes | 65 Minutes |
| Grade C | 100 w.p.m | 40 Minutes | 55 Minutes |
No, the Skill Test is strictly qualifying in nature. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks secured in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) only.
No, candidates must specify their preferred language at the time of application. If no choice is made, the default language for the Skill Test is English.
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