SSC Stenographer 2024 notification - [2006 Post], Check here Qualification, Salary
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Exam 2024. The application process has started on 26th July 2024. Candidates can apply by visiting the official website. Information related to this recruitment, like age limit, application fee, qualification, and selection process, is available in the details given below.
Highlights
Qualifications
Qualifications
- 10th
- 12th
Designation
Designation
- Stenographer Grade ‘D’
- Stenographer Grade ‘C’
Important Information for SSC Stenographer Recruitment
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification of Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' Exam 2024. Through this examination, 2006 posts have been announced for Stenographer Grade 'C' (Group 'B', Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade 'D' (Group 'C') in various Ministries, Departments, Organizations and their attached offices, subordinate offices, and various States and Union Territories under the Government of India. The online application process for this has started from 26th July 2024 and candidates can apply till 24th August 2024. Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official website and get detailed information.
Important Dates
| Description | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Period for online application submission | 26 July 2024 to 17 August 2024 |
| Last date and time for receipt of online applications | 17 August 2024 (11 PM) |
| Last date and time for online fee payment | 18 August 2024 (11 PM) |
| Correction and online payment of correction fee | 27 August 2024 to 28 August 2024 (11 PM) |
| Computer-based examination | October - November 2024 |
| Exam Name | SSC Stenographer |
Application Fee
Candidates applying for SSC Stenographer 2024 have to pay the application fee. The application fee for General, OBC, and EWS category candidates is ₹100/- while female candidates, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) from reserved category are exempted from the fee. Candidates can pay the examination fee only online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay debit cards till 18.08.2024 (11:00 PM).
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, EWS | ₹100 |
| SC, ST | No Fee |
| PH | No Fee |
| Payment Mode | Online |
Age Limit and Relaxation
Candidates applying for SSC Stenographer 2024 should have a minimum age of 18 years and a maximum age of 30 years. For Grade D, the maximum age of the candidates should be up to 27 years. The age of the candidates will be calculated as on 1st August 2024, and there will be relaxation in the upper age limit.
- Stenographer Grade 'C': 18 to 30 years (Born between 2 August 1994 and 1 August 2006)
- Stenographer Grade 'D': 18 to 27 years (Born between 2 August 1997 and 1 August 2006)
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWD (General) | 10 years |
| PWD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PWD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Deduction of actual military service rendered from the actual age on the closing date of online application receipt, plus 3 years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees | Up to 40 years (45 years for SC/ST) |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated and not remarried | Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST) |
Vacancy Details
SSC Stenographer 2024 has announced 2006 vacancies for Stenographer Grade 'C' (Group 'B', Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade 'D' (Group 'C') posts
- Total Posts: 2,006
Educational Qualification
The minimum qualification to apply for SSC Stenographer 2024 is that the candidate must have passed Intermediate (12th grade) from a recognized board or completed an equivalent course. Additionally, applicants must possess stenography skills from recognized institutions. Candidates are required to pass the 12th grade or an equivalent examination from a recognized board or university by 17.08.2024. Detailed information regarding educational qualifications will be available after the notification is released.
Exam Pattern
The CBT exam will consist of 200 objective-type questions (50 from General Intelligence & Reasoning, 50 from General Awareness, and 100 from English Language & Comprehension). Candidates will have 2 hours to complete the exam. Each question will carry one mark, and for each wrong answer, one-third of the marks will be deducted. After clearing the CBT, candidates will have to appear for a stenography skill test at regional offices, where they will demonstrate their skills with 10 minutes of dictation in Hindi or English.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Total Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates who are eligible for SCRIBE) |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates who are eligible for SCRIBE) |
| English Language and Comprehension | 100 | 100 | 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates who are eligible for SCRIBE) |
Transcription Timings
| Post | Language of Skill Test | Time Duration (in minutes) | Time Duration for Candidates Eligible for Scribe (in minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | English | 50 | 70 |
| Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | Hindi | 65 | 90 |
| Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | English | 40 | 55 |
| Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | Hindi | 55 | 75 |
Selection Process
- Based on the marks scored in the Computer-Based Examination, candidates will be shortlisted category-wise for the Skill Test.
- The Skill Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature. Candidates who qualify the Skill Test will be considered for final selection based on their merit in the Computer-Based Examination.
How to apply
Visit the official website of SSC.
Click on the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D application link from the notification section.
Register by filling in your information and declaration if you are a new user and create a password; if you are already registered, login with your registration number and password.
Fill in all the required details in the SSC Stenographer 2024 application form.
Upload passport size photo and signature, as per the file size specified on the portal.
Pay the application fee and complete the SSC Stenographer 2024 application.
Don't forget to save and download your 2024 Stenographer application form for future use.