SSC Stenographer 2024 : The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC Stenographer 2024 notification for an Open Competitive Computer-Based Examination for the recruitment of Stenographers Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ in various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of the Government of India.

No other means/mode of submission of applications will be accepted for SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2024. The number of vacancies advertised is tentative and may decrease or increase.

To access further details regarding the recruitment, such as the syllabus, age criteria, qualifications, salary scale, and any additional information.

SSC Stenographer 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

• Start Date for Online Application: 26.07.2024
• Last Date for Online Application: 17.08.2024 (23:00 hours)
• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 18.08.2024 (23:00 hours)
• Application Form Correction Window: 27.08.2024 to 28.08.2024 (23:00 hours)
• Computer-Based Examination: October – November, 2024

Fee Details for Application Form:

• Gen/ OBC/ EWS: 100/-
• SC/ ST/ PWD/ Ex-SM : 0/-
• All Women Candidates : 0/-
• Online fee can be paid by candidates up to 18.08.2024 (23:00 hours).

SSC Stenographer Age limit with relaxation

Post	Age Limit (as on 01.08.2024)
Stenographer Grade ‘C’	18 to 30 years (born not before 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2006)
Stenographer Grade ‘D’	18 to 27 years (born not before 02.08.1997 and not later than 01.08.2006)

Age Relaxation:

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
PwD (Unreserved)	10 years
PwD (OBC)	13 years
PwD (SC/ST)	15 years
Ex-Servicemen	3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date
Defence Personnel disabled during hostilities (Unreserved)	3 years
Defence Personnel disabled during hostilities (SC/ST)	8 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (Unreserved)	Up to 40 years of age
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST)	Up to 45 years of age
Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated (Unreserved)	Up to 35 years of age
Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated (SC/ST)	Up to 40 years of age

SSC Stenographer 2024 Educational Eligibility

Post Name	Educational Eligibility
Stenographer Grade ‘C’	Passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination
Stenographer Grade ‘D’	Passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination

Vacancy Details of SSC Stenographer 2024

• Tentative vacancies: There are approx. 2006 vacancies.
• Detailed vacancies will be determined in due course. Updated vacancies, if any, along with post-wise & category-wise vacancies will be made available soon.

Post	Number of Vacancies
Stenographer Grade C	93
Stenographer Grade D	1114

Selection Procedure for SSC Stenographer 2024

The selection process of SSC Stenographer 2024 will include a Computer-Based Examination followed by a Skill Test.

Final Selection: The final merit list will be based on the marks obtained in the Computer-Based Examination, subject to the candidate qualifying the Skill Test.

Stage	Details
Computer-Based Examination	Objective type questions (General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language and Comprehension)
Skill Test (Qualifying nature)	Stenography test (Dictation and Transcription)
Final Merit List	Based on marks in Computer-Based Examination and qualifying Skill Test
Allocation of Posts	Based on merit and preferences provided by candidates
Document Verification	Document Verification (DV) will be conducted by the User Departments/ Organizations after declaration of the final result.

Examination Pattern and Scheme for SSC Stenographer 2024

Marking Scheme:

• Each question carries 1 mark.
• There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Computer-Based Examination (CBT) for SSC Stenographer 2024

• The Computer-Based Examination consists of objective-type questions and is divided into three sections:
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning,
  • General Awareness.
  • English Language and Comprehension.
• There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Computer Based Examination Test.
• Marks scored by candidates in the Computer Based Examination, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized by using the formula published by the Commission.

Subject	No. of MCQs	Maximum Marks	Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	02 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates eligible for scribe)
General Awareness	50	50
English Language and Comprehension	100	100
Total	200	200	02 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates eligible for scribe)

Skill Test:

Candidates of SSC Stenographer 2024 who qualify in the Computer-Based Examination will be called for the Skill Test. The Skill Test is a stenography test and will be conducted for different grades as follows:

Skill Test Details:

Post	Dictation Time	Dictation Speed	Transcription Time
Stenographer Grade ‘C’	10 minutes	100 words per minute	40 minutes (English) / 55 minutes (Hindi)
Stenographer Grade ‘D’	10 minutes	80 words per minute	50 minutes (English) / 65 minutes (Hindi)

Skill Test Process:

• The dictation will be given for 10 minutes in English/Hindi at the specified speed.
• Candidates will be required to transcribe their shorthand notes on a computer.
• The transcription time will vary based on the language chosen and the grade applied for.

Note:

• The Skill Test is of qualifying nature.
• The final merit list will be based on the marks obtained in the Computer-Based Examination, subject to the candidate qualifying the Skill Test.

Examination Syllabus for SSC Stenographer 2024

Section-Wise Syllabus for SSC Stenographer 2024:

General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discriminating observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, etc.

General Intelligence & Reasoning:

• Analogies
• Similarities and differences
• Space visualization
• Problem solving
• Analysis
• Judgment
• Decision making
• Visual memory
• Discriminating observation
• Relationship concepts
• Arithmetical reasoning
• Verbal and figure classification
• Arithmetical number series, etc.

General Awareness:

General Awareness: Current events, India and its neighboring countries, history, culture, geography, economic scene, general policy, scientific research, etc.

• Current events
• India and its neighboring countries
• History
• Culture
• Geography
• Economic scene
• General policy
• Scientific research, etc.

English Language and Comprehension:

English Language and Comprehension: Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, and its correct usage, etc.

• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Sentence structure
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Correct usage, etc.

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Examination Centers:

Examination Centers for SSC Stenographer 2024 Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2024

Region	Examination Centers	Details
Northern Region	Delhi, Jaipur, Dehradun	Click here
Central Region	Allahabad, Lucknow, Patna	Click here
Eastern Region	Kolkata, Port Blair, Bhubaneshwar	Click here
Western Region	Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Panaji	Click here
Southern Region	Chennai, Hyderabad, Puducherry	Click here
North Eastern Region	Guwahati, Imphal, Shillong, Aizawl, Kohima, Agartala	Click here
North Western Region	Chandigarh, Jammu	Click here
Madhya Pradesh Region	Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur	Click here
Kerala-Karnataka Region	Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Mysore	Click here

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Pay and Allowances:

The SSC Stenographer Grade C and D salary structure is given below.

Specifications	Grade C (In INR)	Grade D (In INR)
Pay Scale	9300-34,800	5200-20,200
Pay Band	4200 or 4600 (Pay Grade 2)	2400 (Pay Grade 1)
Initial Salary	5200	5200
Basic Salary	14,500	7600

This table provides the details of the pay and allowances for the SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and Grade ‘D’ positions.

Probation Period and Bonds:
Details regarding the probation period and bonds will be provided in the appointment letter.

SSC Stenographer Application Process (How to Apply)

1. Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in
2. Register yourself by clicking on the “Register Now” link.
3. Fill in the required details and submit the registration form.
4. Login using your registration number and password.
5. Fill in the application form and upload the required documents.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

Important links for SSC Stenographer 2024

Apply Online	Click here
Download Notification	Click here
SSC Official website	Click here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

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