SSC Steno Recruitment 2024; Last Date Approaching Apply Here [2000+ Vacancies]

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification inviting applications from interested and eligibile candidates for positions of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’) in various Ministries/Departments/Organizations including their Attached offices, Subordinate offices and Statutory bodies of the Government of India located in various States and Union Territories. There are 2006 no. of vacancies opened for the mentioned positions.

As mentioned in the official notification of SSC the age limit for the mentioned posts is between 18-30 years (age relaxation as per rules). The selection of applicants will be based on a Competitive Computer Based Examination for direct recruitment to the post of Stenographer.

Interested candidates who meet the requirements as mentioned in the notification can apply online through the official website of SSC before the last date i.e., 17 Aug 2024. Applicants who are not exempted have to pay an application fee of Rs.100/-. Required educational qualification, experience, age limit and other post details are given in brief below, check all the details before applying for the mentioned positions —

Overview of SSC Stenographer Application 2024

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has invited online applications for direct recruitment to the 2000+ posts of Stenographer Grades ‘C’ & ‘D’. We have tabulated important details below:-

Vacancy Details

SSC has invited applications from candidates fulfilling the required criteria to fill up the following vacant positions:-

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Eligibility Criteria of SSC Recruitment 2024

Below we have summarized the required eligibility criteria such as qualification required, age limit, experience, etc. Candidates are advised to go through the eligibility criteria before applying for any post mentioned in the notification.

Educational Qualification

An applicant should have completed at least 12th grade from a recognized Board or University. Additionally, the candidate should be prepared to furnish the necessary documents for verification upon successfully passing the SSC Stenographer Exam.

Age Limit

• For the SSC Stenographer Grade C Exam 2024, applicants should be within the age range of 18 to 30 years.
• As for the SSC Stenographer Grade D Exam 2024, candidates should be in the age range of 18 to 27 years.

Age Relaxation

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Application Fee

For successful submission of their SSC Stenographer 2024 application, candidates are required to pay the stated application fee. Please note that the application form will not be considered valid without the payment of the SSC Stenographer 2024 Online Application Fee.

SSC Stenographer 2024 Selection Process

Staff Selection Commission conducts a Stenographer exam every year in two different stages, a Written Test and a Shorthand Skill Test

• The candidate must qualify for both stages of examination to receive the appointment letter for the post of Stenographer Grades C and D.
• Candidates qualifying for the written test will have to appear for the shorthand test which is qualifying in nature.

Application Procedure of SSC Steno 2024

Steps to Apply

Candidates who wish to apply for the mentioned posts should follow the steps mentioned below:-

Step 1: Click on the apply link, provided below or visit the official website.
Step 2: Then click the Registration Part Section.
Step 3: After this, fill OTR (One Time Registration) Form.
Step 4: Ensure to enter personal, professional, and basic information in the form correctly and press the submit button.
Step 5: Then upload the scanned photo, signature as well as a certificate in the form.
Step 6: After registration is over, you will be provided with the registration ID as well as a password on your phone or your email address.
Step 7: If you are already registered then there is no need for an OTR form. You can simply sign in and enter the registered address and password.
Step 8: After doing this, click on the apply button.
Step 9: Fill out the application form along with the attached scanned photo and sign.
Step 10: Make payment of the application form if eligible.
Step 11: Before form submission, check the details carefully and then submit the form.
Step 12: Take a printout of the application form for further reference.

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Important Dates

The Important Dates for SSC are mentioned in the table below:-

SSC Stenographer Notification 2024 | Download PDF

Interested candidates can download the official notification of SSC by clicking the link below to check the detailed information about the application process for Stenographer Group C& D Positions.

DOWNLOAD OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION

SSC Stenographer 2024- Marking Scheme

• The time duration for the SSC Stenographer Exam is 2 hours.
• The total no. of questions will be 200 of 200 marks.
• 1 mark will be given for every correct answer.
• 1/3rd marks will be deducted for every incorrect response by the candidate.
• No marks will be awarded/deducted for unattempted questions.
• There will be negative markings in the shorthand skill test for the use of every incorrect word.

SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern

If you’re getting ready for the Stenographer exam, it’s crucial to have a good understanding of the SSC Stenographer exam pattern. The SSC Stenographer exam is structured in two tiers. Let me break down the SSC Stenographer exam pattern for you:

SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern for Tier I

In the first tier of the SSC Stenographer exam, you’ll be facing a total of 200 questions, carrying a maximum of 200 marks. You’ll have a time window of 2 hours to complete this stage. This tier is further divided into three sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language.

SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern for Tier II

SSC Stenographer Skill Test is done on both Paper and Computer.

• During the shorthand test, you’ll use a Shorthand Notepad for note-taking, which you’ll later transcribe on a computer.
• For the skill test, you can opt for either English or Hindi as your language choice. Remember, you need to decide on the language when you’re filling out the form.
• If, however, you don’t make a language selection, it’s worth noting that the skill test will automatically be conducted in English.

The candidates will be dictated a passage at the following speed.

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

After taking down the shorthand notes the candidates will have to transcribe the same on the computer. The Skill Test will be qualifying in nature.

Qualifying Criteria For SSC Stenographer Skill Test

The candidates will first have to secure a cut-off in SSC Stenographer CBT set by the SSC to qualify for the shorthand stage.

1. The qualifying marks are different for the written test of Stenographers in Grades C and  Grade D.
2. The candidate securing higher marks will be selected to appear for the Grade C as well as the Grade D Exam of the Skill Test, which will be the Tier II Exam.
3. The candidates qualifying for the written test will be eligible to appear for the shorthand skill test.
4. The shorthand skill test is qualifying in nature.
5. The Merit List will be prepared based on the marks secured by the candidates in the written test.

The Qualifying criteria for the shorthand skill test are given below for SSC Stenographers in Grade C and Grade D.

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SSC Stenographer Syllabus – Tier 1

The syllabus for the SSC Stenographer exam covers a range of subjects, including General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language & Comprehension. If you’re considering taking the exam, it’s important to familiarize yourself with all the specific topics included in each of these subjects. Here’s a breakdown of the Tier I syllabus by topic:

SSC Stenographer Syllabus For Skill Test – Tier II

Those who successfully pass the SSC Stenographer Computer-Based Test (CBT) will have the opportunity to participate in the Shorthand Skill Test. It’s important to note that the Skill Test is designed as a qualifying round. For Grade D candidates, a passage of 800 words will be provided, while Grade C candidates will receive a passage of 1000 words.

The possible topics for the English/Hindi sections of the SSC Stenographer Skill Test can include:

• The speech was given in the Parliament
• President’s Speech
• Budget Speech
• Railway Speech
• Employment/Unemployment in India
• Topics of National interest
• Topics on Science and Technology
• Topics on Natural Calamities
• Topics given in the Editorial Columns of Newspapers

For Grade ‘C’ candidates, there will be a 10-minute dictation in either English or Hindi, with a speed of 100 words per minute (w.p.m). Grade ‘D’ candidates will have a dictation of 10 minutes at a speed of 80 w.p.m.

After the dictation, candidates will be required to transcribe it on the computer within the specified time limits. The allotted time for transcription is as follows:

For Stenographer Grade ‘D’:

• 50 minutes for English
• 65 minutes for Hindi

For Stenographer Grade ‘C’:

• 40 minutes for English
• 55 minutes for Hindi

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