SSC Stenographer Exam

About SSC Stenographer Exam

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) was established in 1975. It conducts exams like SSC Stenographer, SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC CPO, etc for recruitment of Officers in Group B & Group C. The Staff Selection Commission will hold an Open Competitive Computer Based Examination for recruitment to the posts of Stenographer Grade "C‟ (Group "B‟, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade "D‟ (Group "C‟) for various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations in the Government of India.

SSC Stenographer 2022  Notification

SSC Stenographer 2022 Notification was released by the Staff Selection Commission on 20 August 2022. The application process is open from 20 August - 5 September 2022. The exam is scheduled to be held in November 2022. Vacancies will be determined in due course. Candidates are advised not to wait for the last date to apply. Check complete details about SSC Stenographer 2022.

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SSC Stenographer Notification 2022 - Important Dates

Some important dates for SSC Notification 2022 are as follows :

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SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 

The SSC Stenographer Recruitment Examinations will have 2 stages - Online Computer Based Exam & Skill Test.

Online Computer Based Exam Pattern

Note  - (Total time will be 2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates who are allowed use of scribe)

There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Skill Test – Pattern

The candidates who are shortlisted in the Computer Based Examination will be required to appear in the Skill Test for Stenography, which includes –

• Dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi (as opted by the candidates in the online Application Form) at the speed of 100 words per minute (wpm) for the post of Stenographer Grade "C" and 80 w.p.m. for the post of Stenographer Grade "D".
• The matter will have to be transcribed on a computer. The transcription time is as follows:

SSC Stenographer Syllabus

Syllabus of SSC Stenographer is as follows :

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
• Non-Verbal Series and more.

General Awareness

• Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidates general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society.
• Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person.
• The test will also include questions relating to India and its Neighboring countries especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene, General Polity including Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research etc.
• These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.

English Language & Comprehension

In addition to the testing of candidates' understanding of the English Language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage, etc. his/ her writing ability, would also be tested.

SSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria

Various Eligibility Criteria for SSC Stenographer 2022 are as follows :

Age Requirement

• Stenographer Grade C: 18 to 30 years as on 01 January 2022 i.e. candidates born not before 02 January 1992 and not later than 01 January 2004 are eligible to apply.
• Stenographer Grade D: 18 to 27 years as on 01 January 2022 i.e. candidates born not before 02 January 1995 and not later than 01 January 2004 are eligible to apply.

Educational Requirements

Minimum Education Qualification - Candidate must have cleared the 12th (HSC) Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University. Candidates who have not acquired the essential qualification as on 5 September 2022 will not be eligible and need not apply.

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SSC Stenographer Vacancy Details

The actual SSC Stenographer Vacancy numbers have not been announced by SSC yet. They will released in due course of time. Once the Stenographer Grade & Grade D vacancies are declared by SSC, we will update the same here.

SSC Stenographer Application Process

The application process for SSC Stenographer 2022 Recruitment has started from 20 August 2022 & will end on 5 September 2022.

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Application Fees/ Intimation Charges

Fee can be paid through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit card or in cash at SBI Branches by generating SBI Challan.

How To Apply For SSC Stenographer Exam

• Step 1: Visit ssc.nic.in and click on "Apply" Tab.
• Step 2: Click on Stenographer 'C' & 'D' Tab under
• Step 3: Complete Registration by entering the requested information like name, contact details, parents details, Date of Birth, etc.
• Step 4: Log-in by entering the OTP received on given contact details
• Step 5: Note down the Registration number and Password sent to your mobile number.
• Step 6: Fill all the personal, educational, work experience & any other details requested in the SSC Stenographer Online Application form.
• Step 7: Submit the SSC Stenographer Apply Online Form
• Step 8: Make the Payment - Online or Offline.

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