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    SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D Eligibility Criteria 2025  

    The SSC Stenographer exam, conducted by the Staff Selection Commission, is an All India Entrance Exam for recruiting candidates to various Group B and Group C posts in ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India, offering a wide range of career opportunities. The aspirants eagerly awaiting the release of the SSC Stenographer Notification 2024 will be thrilled to find out that the latest notification is out. Aspirants can apply for various positions online from July 05 2025 to July 26, 2025. By going through the notification, aspiring candidates can get all the valuable details about the application and SSC Stenographer exam dates.  

    This also includes details like SSC Stenographer eligibility criteria, application process, SSC Stenographer syllabus and exam pattern and other details like the SSC Stenographer salary structure for different posts and more. To be considered eligible for the SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025, you need to meet the SSC Stenographer eligibility criteria. It is quite important for candidates to meet the mentioned SSC Eligibility criteria if they hope to clear the SSC Stenographer exam . The full details of the SSC Stenographer eligibility criteria will be mentioned in the SSC Stenographer Notification. Aspiring candidates need to go through the mentioned SSC Stenographer eligibility criteria requirements before they apply for the SSC Stenographer recruitment drive:

    • Nationality Requirement: It is important to be a citizen of India to apply for this recruitment.  Aspirants should read the nationality requirements under the SSC Stenographer eligibility criteria carefully before they apply for the exam
    • Educational Qualification: Applicants should have successfully completed their class 10, 12 or equivalent qualification from a recognized educational institution. All the details have been mentioned in the notification.  
    • Typing Proficiency: Proficiency in typing is quite an important skill for this role. Candidates must be able to type at a speed of 80 words per minute in English or 60 words per minute in Hindi. This proficiency should be certified by a recognized institution.  
    • Age Range: Candidates must also fall within 18 to 30 years to be eligible for recruitment as per the SSC Stenographer eligibility criteria. Please note, the cut-off date to satisfy the SSC Stenographer eligibility criteria changes as per the year and candidates need to check the notification carefully before applying.  
    • Age Relaxation: Relaxation in the upper age limit will be there for candidates belonging to specific categories like SC (Scheduled Castes), ST (Scheduled Tribes), and PwD (Persons with Disabilities) as per government norms.  
    • Additional Eligibility Details: The SSC Stenographer eligibility criteria also extend to those who have completed their school level and class 12 education through correspondence course.  

    For more comprehensive details about the  SSC Stenographer eligibility criteria and other relevant details, interested individuals can refer to the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).  

    SSC Stenographer Nationality 

    Satisfying the SSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria regarding nationality is important. Ensuring that candidates satisfy the nationality criteria is the first step in determining their eligibility for the SSC Stenographer Exam. By sticking to these guidelines, prospective applicants can confidently proceed with the application process, knowing that they meet this important aspect of the SSC Stenographer eligibility criteria. Candidates can refer to the following points to determine their SSC Stenographer eligibility criteria: 

    • An Indian Citizen or 
    • A subject of Nepal/Bhutan or 
    • A Tibetan refugee who had come over to India before 1 January 1962 with permanent intent of settling in India or 
    • The candidate may be an Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam, etc with the intention to permanently settle in India. 

    SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D Educational Criteria  

    The SSC Stenographer exam requires a minimum educational qualification of having cleared 10th standard, Plus Two or an equivalent degree from a recognized Board or University. All degrees, including technical education diplomas, obtained through Open and Distance Learning mode from universities recognized for Central Government employment are accepted. However, it's extremely important to verify their approval by the Distance Education Bureau of the University Grants Commission. 

    PostEducational Criteria
    SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.

    During the application process, all candidates must provide original certificates such as mark sheets and provisional certificates for Intermediate/Higher Secondary/Senior Secondary qualifications.  

    SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D Age Limit Criteria  

    For the 2024 SSC Stenographer Grade C Exam, applicants need to fall within the age range of 18 to 30 years. To meet the eligibility criteria, candidates' must meet the age criteria according to the age limit set in the notification. Each year, the age limit deadline will be different  so aspirants need to confirm the same from the notifications. As for the SSC Stenographer Grade D Exam, candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age. 

    PostAge Criteria
    SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ 18 to 30 years 
    SSC Stenographer Grade  ‘D’ 18 to 27 years 

    SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D Age relaxation

    The government has given certain age relaxation to reserved category candidates like SC/ST/OBC/EX servicemen. Complete details related to SSC Stenographer age relaxation are provided in tabular form below.

    Code NoCategoryAge relaxation
    01 SC/ ST 5 years
    02 OBC 3 years
    03 PwD (Unreserved) 10 years
    04 PwD (OBC) 13 years
    05 PwD (SC/ ST) 15 years
    06 Ex-Servicemen (ESM) 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on closing date of receipt of online application.
    07 Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989. 5 years
    08 Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof 3 years
    09 Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST) 8 years

    Age relaxation for Group C posts

    Permissible relaxation in the upper age limit is given if you are a central government civilian employees, widows/ divorcees. For complete details on the age relaxation section for such a category, please refer to the table below.

    Code NoCategoryAge relaxation
    10 Central Govt. Civilian Employees Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications. Up to 40 years of age
    11 Central Govt. Civilian Employees Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications. (SC/ ST) Up to 45 years of age
    12 Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried. Up to 35 years of age
    13 Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ ST ) Up to 40 years of age
    14 Service Clerks in the last year of their colour service in the Armed Forces. Up to 45 years of age
    15 Service Clerks in the last year of their colour service in the Armed Forces (SC/ ST). Up to 50 years of age
    16 Retrenched census employees of the office of Registrar General of India (They will be considered only for offices under RGI in their order of merit and subject to availability of vacancies ) 3 years plus length of service rendered by them in connection with census, before retrenchment and weightage of past service.

    SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D Exam Centres

    The SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D Exams are scheduled to take place across various locations throughout India. During the process of filling out the SSC exam application form, candidates will have the opportunity to select their preferred examination center. You are allowed to indicate three examination centers in order of priority, and one of these choices will be allocated to you as your final examination center. For comprehensive information regarding the SSC Stenographer examination centers, please refer to the table provided below:

    Sl. No.Examination Centers & Centre CodeSSC Region and States/ UTs under the jurisdiction of the RegionAddress of the Regional Offices/ website
    1 Agra (3001), Prayagraj (3003), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Varanasi (3013), Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206) Central Region (CR)/ Bihar and Uttar Pradesh Regional Director (CR), Staff Selection Commission, 34-A, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Civil lines, Kendriya Sadan, Prayagraj – 211001. (http//www.ssc-cr.org)
    2 Gangtok (4001), Ranchi (4205), Kolkata (4410), Siliguri (4415), Bhubaneshwar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Sambalpur (4609), Port Blair (4802) Eastern Region (ER)/ Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal Regional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1st MSO Building, (8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020 (www.sscer.org)
    3 Bengaluru (9001), Belagavi (9002), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Thiruvananthapuram (9211), Ernakulam (9213), Kannur (9202), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thrissur (9212) Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR)/ Lakshadweep, Karnataka and Kerala Regional Director (KKR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, “E” Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560034 (www.ssckkr.kar.nic.in)
    4 Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205) Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR)/ Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh Dy. Director (MPR), Staff Selection Commission, J-5, Anupam Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-492007 (www.sscmpr.org)
    5 Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati(Dispur) (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Kohima (5302), Shillong (5401), Imphal (5501), Churachandpur (5502), Ukhrul (5503), Agartala (5601), Aizwal (5701) North Eastern Region (NER)/ Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. Regional Director (NER), Staff Selection Commission, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Beltola-Basistha Road, P. O. Assam Sachivalaya, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam-781006 (www.sscner.org.in)
    6 Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Haridwar (2005), Roorkee (2006), Delhi (2201), Ajmer (2401), Alwar (2402), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Jodhpur (2406), Kota (2407), Sriganganagar (2408), Udaipur (2409), Sikar (2411) Northern Region (NR)/ NCT of Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand Regional Director (NR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 (www.sscnr.net.in)
    7 Jammu (1004), Leh (1005), Srinagar (1007), Samba (1010), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jalandhar (1402), Amritsar (1404), Mohali (1406), Chandigarh (1601) North Western Sub-Region (NWR)/ Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab Dy. Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Ground Floor, Kendriya Sadan, Sector-9, Chandigarh-160009 (www.sscnwr.org)
    8 Guntur (8001), Kurnool (8003), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupati (8006), Vishakhapatnam (8007), Vijaywada (8008), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Madurai (8204), Tiruchirapalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Puducherry (8401), Hyderabad (8601), Warangal (8603) Southern Region (SR)/ Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. Regional Director (SR), Staff Selection Commission, 2nd Floor, EVK Sampath Building, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600006 (www.sscsr.gov.in)
    9 Ahmedabad (7001), Vadodara (7002), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Amravati (7201), Aurangabad (7202), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nashik (7207), Pune (7208), Panaji (7801) Western Region (WR)/ Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra Regional Director (WR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, South Wing, Pratishtha Bhawan, 101, Maharshi Karve Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400020 (www.sscwr.net)

    SSC Stenographer Exam Day Preparation

    Preparing for the SSC Stenographer exam day requires careful planning and organization. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you make the most of your exam day:

    Night Before the Exam:

    • Review: Quickly go through your notes or important concepts. Avoid cramming new information as it might increase stress.
    • Relax: Engage in calming activities like reading a book, listening to soothing music, or practicing deep breathing exercises.
    • Sleep: Aim for a good night's sleep to ensure you wake up refreshed and alert.

    The morning of the Exam:

    • Wake Up Early: Give yourself ample time to get ready and reach the exam center comfortably.
    • Healthy Breakfast: Have a balanced breakfast with protein, complex carbohydrates, and fruits to provide sustained energy.

    What to Bring:

    • Admit Card: Ensure you have a printed copy of your admit card along with a photo ID.
    • Stationery: Carry pens, pencils, erasers, and any other required stationery.

    Dress Comfortably:

    • Wear comfortable clothing that is suitable for the weather.

    Travel to the Exam Center:

    • Leave early to account for any unforeseen delays in traffic or public transportation.

    Arrival at the Exam Center:

    • Arrive well before the reporting time mentioned on your admit card.
    • Follow all security and exam-related instructions provided by the authorities.

    During the Exam:

    • Read instructions carefully and maintain a calm and focused mindset.
    • Allocate time to each section based on its weightage and your comfort level.
    • Start with the questions you are most confident about.
    • Skim Through Quickly scan the entire question paper to gauge the difficulty level.
    • Prioritize accuracy over speed. Guess only when you can eliminate some incorrect options.
    • Have a water bottle by your side to ensure you stay hydrated.
    • Deep breathing and positive self-talk can help manage stress during the exam.

    Remember, your preparation leading up to the exam day is just as important as how you manage the actual day. Stay confident, maintain a positive attitude, and trust in your preparation.

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    Ssc Stenographer Eligibility Criteria FAQs

    Yes, the SSC Stenographer recruitment provides age relaxation benefits for specific categories of persons applying for the exam. As per the SSC Stenographer eligibility criteria, former servicemen who have a civilian rank can get an age relaxation of up to 45 years as per the notification.
    Yes, former servicemen who have been in the line of duty do get a relaxation as per the age criteria. As per the SSC Stenographer eligibility criteria, former servicemen have a 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on closing date of receipt of online application.
    According to the SSC Stenographer exam 2024 notification, the maximum and minimum age to apply for the SSC Stenographer exam differs for each position for which there is a vacancy. Along with that, there will also be an upper age limit relaxation for those candidates who belong to the reserved categories, as per Government norms.
    The SSC Stenographer exam requires a minimum educational qualification of having cleared 10th standard, Plus Two or an equivalent degree from a recognized Board or University. All degrees, including technical education diplomas, obtained through Open and Distance Learning mode from universities recognized for Central Government employment are accepted.
    All candidates are required to have a minimum educational criterion of class 10 or class 12 from a recognized Board, college or institute. They should also clear the age limit and follow the other requirements as per the SSc Stenographer notification.
    Yes. SSC follows government mandated age relaxation rules for SC/ST/OBC candidates. However, the duration of relaxation varies across categories. It is essential for candidates falling under these categories to refer to the proper guidelines of SSC Stenographer notification, to ascertain the specific time allowances. This ensures accurate understanding and adherence to the prescribed relaxations during the application process for SSC Stenographer exam.
    The age relaxation for the SSC Stenographer exam allows persons from other backward communities, disabled persons , persons from backward economic category, former servicemen and other defense retired persons an opportunity to try applying for the exam. This gives persons in these categories with an equal opportunity to sit the exam with other people applying for the exam.
    Yes, the SSC Stenographer notifications requires an age limit of 27 years for Grade C and 30 years for Grade D. The SSC also requires its candidates for the exam to be those who are above the age of 18. As far as upper age limit goes, aspirants who fulfill the age relaxation will have some concessions for the exam.

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