Understand the exam
Exam overview
Direct destination for the ITI Stenographer trade, offering government service after 12th.
SSC-STENOGRAPHER
Recruitment
MultiLevel
National
SSC Stenographer
Last updated · Confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website before you apply.
Stenographer posts in central government
Who can appear
Eligibility to appear
Class 12
Class 12 passed. Age 18 to 27 for Grade D and 18 to 30 for Grade C, with the usual category relaxations. A skill test in shorthand follows the written exam.
Eligibility to appear is not the same as eligibility to be admitted. Individual institutions add their own criteria on top of the exam's rules.
Overview
What this exam is
SSC Stenographer is the Stenographer Grade C and D Examination.
What it is used for. Stenographer posts in central government.
Direct destination for the ITI Stenographer trade, offering government service after 12th.
AdmissionProcess
Who can take it, and how it runs
Who can appear. 12th pass with shorthand skill.
How often. Once a year.
Format. Computer-based plus skill test.
Conducted by. Staff Selection Commission.
Dates, eligibility and the paper pattern change from year to year. Check the current official notification before you plan around any of this.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is SSC Stenographer used for?
Stenographer posts in central government.
Who is eligible to appear for SSC Stenographer?
12th pass with shorthand skill. Confirm this against the current official notification, because eligibility rules are revised between sessions.
How often is SSC Stenographer held, and in what format?
Once a year. Computer-based plus skill test.
Who conducts SSC Stenographer?
Staff Selection Commission.