The SSC Stenographer Exam is conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit candidates for Grade C and Grade D Stenographer posts in various central government departments. The selection process involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a Stenography Skill Test.
To help aspirants begin their preparation the right way, we’ve launched the SSC Stenographer 2025 Foundation Batch—specially designed for beginners and early-stage learners. This batch focuses on strengthening your foundation in General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language & Comprehension.
Along with expert-led classes, this course includes previous year questions (PYQs), full-length mock tests, and ebooks for complete practice and revision.
Bonus: This batch also provides dedicated Stenography Skill Test classes, helping you prepare thoroughly for both stages of the selection process.
Get the right start, structured guidance, and all the tools you need to crack the SSC Stenographer 2025 Exam with confidence.
Check further details in below table -
SSC Stenographer 2025- Exam Summary | |
Exam Name | SSC Stenographer 2025 |
Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Posts | Grade C & D Stenographers |
Vacancies | To Be Notified |
Category | Govt. Jobs |
Exam Level | National |
Mode of Application | Online |
Registration Dates | 29th July to 21st August 2025 (Tentative) |
Selection Process | Written Exam and Skill Test |
The SSC Stenographer 2025 examination will be conducted in 2 different levels. The first level is Grade C and D exam which comprises of MCQs and is conducted online. After this exam has been conducted, an exam to test your skill sets in various domains is conducted by SSC.
SSC Stenographer- Exam Pattern (CBT)** | |||
Section | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
Section-1 | General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
Section-2 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
Section-3 | English Language and Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
Total | 200 | 200 |
** Total Duration of this exam will be 2 hours
Candidates who obtain the qualifying marks in the Examination as may be prescribed by the Commission will be called for the Skill Test. The commission may also prescribe qualifying marks in each part of the Examination. The Skill Test will be of qualifying nature and the Commission will fix the qualifying standards in the Skill Test for different categories of candidates.
The candidates will have to appear for the Skill Test in Stenography. The candidates will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in English/ Hindi at the speed of 100 words per minute (w.p.m) for the post of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and 80 w.p.m. for the post of Stenographer Grade ‘D’.
SSC Stenographer 2025 Skill Test | ||
Post | Language of Skill Test
| Time Duration (in minutes)
|
Stenographer Grade ‘D’
| English | 50 |
Stenographer Grade ‘D’
| Hindi | 65 |
Stenographer Grade ‘C’
| English | 40 |
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | Hindi | 55 |