SSC Stenographer Exam 2024

SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2024

SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2024: The SSC Stenographer Syllabus will be released in detail along with the official SSC Stenographer notification. The SSC Stenographer exam consists of two stages, a written exam and a shorthand test (skill test). The candidates who will qualify the written exam will be eligible to appear for the SSC Stenographer skill test which is qualifying in nature. Steno Full Length Mock Test

The SSC Stenographer 2024 Syllabus is the same for Grade C and Grade D posts consisting of the following subjects for the written exam

• General Intelligence & Reasoning
• General Awareness
• English Language and Comprehension 

SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2024 for General Intelligence & Reasoning

The SSC Stenographer syllabus 2024 for the General Intelligence & Reasoning section is given below. This section aims to test the candidate's verbal and non-verbal type reasoning. The topics covered in this section are mentioned below.

• Similarities & Differences
• Analogies
• Problem Solving
• Space Visualization
• Judgement
• Analysis
• Decision Making
• Visual Memory
• Relationship Concepts
• Discriminating Observation
• Arithmetical Reasoning
• Number Series
• Non-Verbal Series
• Verbal & Figure Classification

SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2024 for General Awareness

The SSC Stenographer syllabus 2024 for the General Awareness sections test candidates' knowledge about current affairs and static GK. Check the important topics that are covered in the SSC Stenographer GK section below. Steno Full Length Mock Test

• Current events
• India & its neighbouring countries
• History
• Geography
• General Polity with emphasis on Indian Constitution
•  Indian Independence Movement
• Awards and Honours/Books and Authors
• Latest Appointments
• Important Days and Events
• Schemes launched by the Government of India
• Art and Culture
• Sports
• Economics

SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2024 for English

The SSC Stenographer syllabus 2024 for the English Language tests the candidates’ understanding of basic knowledge of English that includes correct usage of language, writing ability, basic grammar, sentence structure, etc. The SSC Stenographer English Language syllabus consists of the following topics.

• Basic understanding and concepts of English
• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Sentence Structuring
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Writing Ability
• Cloze test
• Comprehension
• Para Jumbles
• Phrase Replacement
• Spotting errors
• Direct and Indirect Speech

SSC Stenographer 2024: Skill Test & Stenography Test

The candidates will be dictated a passage in English or Hindi as per the option filled by them in the application form at the following speed Steno Full Length Mock Test

• For SSC Stenographer Group ‘D’: 80 words per minute (w.p.m) for 8 Minutes
• For SSC Stenographer Group ‘C’: 100 words per minute (w.p.m) for 10 Minutes

Transcription Time for SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D

SSC Stenographer Eligibility 2024: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts SSC Stenographer exam to select candidates for the post of Stenographer Grade C (Group B Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade D (Group C). It is essential to know SSC Stenographer eligibility before applying to the exam. Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the examination authority. The eligibility of candidates is decided upon fulfilling SSC Stenographer age limit, educational qualification and nationality. Only those candidates who have the required skills in stenography are eligible to apply for the exam. In this article, we have discussed regarding SSC Stenographer 2024 eligibility criteria in detail. Steno Full Length Mock Test

SSC Stenographer Eligibility 2024: Nationality :-

To be eligible for SSC Stenographer exam, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Candidates must be either:-

(1) A citizen of India, or

(2) A subject of Nepal, or

(3) A subject of Bhutan, or

4) A Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before January 1, 1962, for permanently settling in India, or

(5) Indians who have migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam for permanently settling in India.

Any candidate belonging to categories (2), (3), (4) and (5) must possess a certificate of eligibility issued in their favour by the Government of India. Steno Full Length Mock Test

SSC Stenographer Age Limit (as on 01.08.2024)

The age limit for different posts are given below:

• Stenographer Grade ‘C’: 18 to 30 years as on 01.08.2024, i.e., candidates born not before 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2006 are eligible to apply.
• Stenographer Grade ‘D’: 18 to 27 years as on 01.08.2024, i.e., Candidates born not before 02.08.1997 and not later than 01.08.2006 are eligible to apply

Age Relaxation:

Candidates belonging to the reserved categories are given relaxation in the upper age limit. The relaxation given to such candidates is given below.

SSC Stenographer Eligibility 2024: Educational Qualification :-

The educational qualification prescribed for SSC Stenographer exam is given below:

• The candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university can apply for the exam
• Candidates who have not acquired the essential qualification are not eligible to apply

Can 12th appearing apply for SSC Stenographer?

To apply for SSC Stenographer exam, candidates must have passed Class 12. Those who are appearing in Class 12 are not eligible to apply for the exam.

What is the qualification for stenographer skills test?

Candidates have to work as English/ Hindi stenographers as per the functional requirement of the user office irrespective of the medium of skill test of the candidate during the examination.

Is typing certificate required for SSC Stenographer?

No, there is no need to show any certificate for SSC Stenographer post. After written examination SSC conduct a skill test (Stenography test means in examination hall an audio start and you have to write that 10 min dictation in Steno and then transcribe it in English by typing in computer).

Is graduation necessary for SSC stenographer?

The minimum educational qualification required to appear in SSC Stenographer exam is 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board or University. Steno Full Length Mock Test

Essential Educational Qualifications (As on 17.08.2024):

1. Candidates must have passed 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
2. As per Ministry of Human Resource Development Notification 9 dated 10.06.2015 published in the Gazette of India all the degrees/diplomas/certificates awarded through Open and Distance Learning mode of education by the Universities established by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature, Institutions Deemed to be Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and Institutions of National Importance declared under an Act of Parliament stand automatically recognized for the purpose of employment to posts and services under the Central Government provided they have been approved by the Distance Education Bureau, University Grants Commission. However, such degrees should be recognized for the relevant period when the candidate acquired the said qualification.
3. As per University Grants Commission (UGC) (Open and Distance Learning) Regulations, 2017 published in official Gazette on 23- 06-2017, under Part-III (8) (v), the programmes in engineering, medicine, dental, nursing, pharmacy, architecture and physiotherapy etc are not permitted to be offered under Open and Distance Learning mode. However, pursuant to the Hon?ble Supreme Court Order dated 11- 03-2019 in MA No. 3092/2018 in W.P. (C) No. 382/2018 titled Mukul Kumar Sharma & others Vs AICTE and others, B. Tech. degree/diploma in Engineering awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to the students who were enrolled up to academic year 2009-10 shall be treated as valid, wherever applicable.
4. All candidates who are declared qualified in the Computer Based Examination and the Skill Test will be required to produce all the relevant Certificates in original such as Marks Sheets, Provisional Certificates etc. for completion of 12th standard or equivalent examination as proof of having acquired the minimum educational qualification on or before --- failing which the candidature of such candidates will be cancelled. The candidates who are able to prove, by documentary evidence that the result of the qualifying examination was declared on or before the cut-off date and he/she has been declared passed, will also be considered to have met the required educational qualifications. It is reiterated that the result of requisite educational qualification must have been declared by the Board/University by the specified date. Mere processing of the result by the Board/University by the crucial cut-off date does not fulfill the EQ requirement
5. In case of the candidates possessing equivalent educational qualification, such candidates shall also produce relevant Equivalence Certificate from the concerned authorities at the time of Document Verification. Final decision regarding selection of such candidates will be taken by the concerned User Departments/Appointing Authorities.
6. The candidates must possess Essential Educational Qualification on or before the closing date for receipt of online applications. Steno Full Length Mock Test

SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern

The Staff Selection Commission is soon going to release the notification for SSC Stenographer 2024 exam, including everything about the SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2024. According to the SSC Stenographer exam pattern, the various topics of the exam are divided into three different parts. The candidates interested in appearing for the exam must know the pattern and marks division for each subject in the paper. Inadequate knowledge can hamper the timetable of the student greatly. To know the detailed SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2024, you can read this post. Steno Full Length Mock Test

SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2024

The SSC Stenographer Exam 2024 consists of 2 parts. They are as follows

• Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Skill Test

The SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2024 for the CBT  is described in tabular form below:-

The SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern states that the CBT exam will have three sections. They are as follows.

• General Intelligence and Reasoning
• General Awareness
• English Language and Comprehension

Subject-wise SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern

The subject-wise SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern for CBT is given in the table below. Steno Full Length Mock Test

• There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Computer Based Examination.

SSC Stenographer 2024 Minimum qualifying marks 

The category-wise minimum qualifying marks for the computer-based examination are given below:-

SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2024 for Skill Test:-

SSC Stenographer Skill Test Syllabus is given below. The SSC Stenographer Skill Test is done on both computers and Paper. The candidates will be dictated a passage of 800 and 1000 wpm for Group D and C respectively, depending upon the marks obtained by the candidate.

• For Stenographer Group ‘D’: 800 words @80 words per minute (w.p.m).
• For Stenographer Group ‘C’: 1000 words @100 words per minute (w.p.m).

The shorthand passage will then have to be transcribed on a computer in 50 minutes for Grade D and 40 minutes for Grade C. Steno Full Length Mock Test

SSC Stenographer Salary

SSC Stenographer Salary & Job Profile : Stenographers are assigned to officers or ministry employees to carry out the stenography jobs, and that is the primary SSC Stenographer work profile. As this is a very reputed profession, a stenographer's salary involves basic pay along with other components such as House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), Dearness Allowance (DA), etc. However, your salary will depend on the ministry for which you have been shortlisted. Here, we have given a breakdown of the SSC Stenographer salary & job profile 2024. Steno Full Length Mock Test

There are some allowances given to SSC Steno in addition to the basic salary. They are as follows.

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)

SSC Stenographer Salary in Different Ministries

SSC Stenographer Job Profile

Being one of the most specialized jobs, a stenographer encounters limited opportunities to get promoted. However, there are decent chances of promotion to higher cadres, if one clears the departmental examinations on time. Steno Full Length Mock Test

SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Promotion

You will be getting huge opportunities for promotion and career growth on stenographer post. The promotions will be time-bound and promoted on the higher post according to their working years. If you clear the departmental examination on time, there are even chances of quick promotion to higher cadres. If you pass the departmental examination timely, you can go reasonably higher in the grade as well.

Stenographer Career Growth Ladder (Bottom to Top):

• SSC Stenographer Grade D (GP 2400)
• SSC Stenographer Grade C (GP 4200)
• SSC Stenographer Grade C / PA (GP 4600)
• PS
• PPS

As a Stenographer, you will have a proper work schedule. The work-life balance of this job is good. You will be able to manage your professional and personal life well. It can be considered as a good profile to start with. Aspirants are advised to endorse all required skills like stenography, good communication skills well in advance so that they have an extra edge over others.

The essential factors related to the promotion policy of a Stenographer in ministries or various other government departments are as follows :-

• The opportunities for promotions are according to the departmental procedures.
• The promotions are offered according to the work experience.
• Suitable candidates get the opportunities of promotion through the departmental exams.
• The promotion opportunities are provided considering the work efficiency at the initial level.

As a Stenographer, your work profile will depend upon where you are posted. Stenographer Grade C is posted in Ministries/Departments of Central Government, located mostly in Delhi.

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Job Responsibilities

Group ‘X’ – For Departments of Central Government located mostly in Delhi.

Group ‘Y’ –  For Departments of Central Government including all over the country.

 The job responsibilities, cadre and salary Grade wise is given below: Steno Full Length Mock Test

 Grade D – Group X

 Grade D – Group Y

Detailed responsibilities are given below:-

Responsibilities of a Stenographer in Government organizations are part of SSC Stenographer Job Profile 2024. A Stenographer works as a personal assistant to higher officers. The work type under SSC Stenographer Job Responsibilities involves taking dictations, typing documents, handling telephone calls, handling visitors, maintaining appointments, arranging tour and travel programs, tracking files and papers, and monitoring other management systems. This job provides a decent work profile with an upright SSC Stenographer Salary Structure to match your qualification and experience. If you have the stenography skills and can manage the above SSC Stenographer Job Responsibilities efficiently, the opportunity awaits you right after your 10+2 exam. The commission has upgraded SSC Stenographer Salary 2022 for Grade C and D as a result of the implementation of the seventh pay commission. Steno Full Length Mock Test

SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2024 :-

The total number of vacancies for SSC Stenographer 2024 is around 2,006. These are divided between Stenographer Grade 'C' and Grade 'D' posts.

SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2023

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SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2022

Final vacancies of Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2022 (FOR STENOGRAPHER GRADE 'C' ONLY)

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Final vacancies of Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2022 (FOR STENOGRAPHER GRADE 'D' ONLY)

The vacancy for SSC Stenographer 2022 will be released soon on its official website.
Till then you may have a look at the vacancy distribution for the previous years.
As per SSC Stenographer Notification, Vacancy 2019-20 for Grade C and D has been tabulated Steno Full Length Mock Test

Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2023 – Declaration of Result

List-I: Candidates qualified for Skill Test in Stenography for Stenographer Grade ‘C’: Download Final Result

List-II: Candidates qualified for Skill Test in Stenography for Stenographer Grade ‘D’:

SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Exam Result 2022

Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2022 – Declaration of Result of Computer Based Examination to call candidates for appearing in Skill Test Steno Full Length Mock Test

Staff Selection Commission conducted Computer Based Examination of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2022 on 17.11.2022 and 18.11.2022 at various centers all over the country. Final Result of Steno Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Examination, 2022

List-I: Candidates qualified for Skill Test in Stenography for Stenographer Grade ‘C’:

As per Para 17 (a) of Notice of the Examination, minimum qualifying marks in Computer Based Examination are fixed as follows: (i) UR: 30% (ii) OBC/ EWS: 25% (iii) All other categories (SC, ST, PwD, ESM, etc): 20%

Note-1: *In addition to the number of UR candidates shown above 776-SC, 99-ST, 3510-OBC & 1674-EWS, 19- OH, 1-HH, 14-VH & 02-Others PwD category candidates are qualifying at UR cut- off. These candidates have been shown under their respective categories. Steno Full Length Mock Test

List-II: Candidates qualified for Skill Test in Stenography for Stenographer Grade ‘D’:

Note-2: *In addition to the number of UR candidates shown above 3360-SC, 745- ST, 10822- OBC, 4479-EWS, 71-ESM, 92-OH, 6-HH, 62-VH & 05-Others PwD category candidates are qualifying at UR cut-off. These candidates have been shown under their respective categories.