The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced its Stenographer Recruitment for 2024, offering exciting opportunities for skilled stenographers. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2024, from application dates to eligibility criteria and the selection process.
SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2024
The Staff Selection Commission will open its online application window for the SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2024 from July 26, 2024, to August 24, 2024. If you’re interested in applying, mark your calendars! The SSC has scheduled the Stenographer 2024 Exam for October to November 2024.
This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies for Stenographer Grade C (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade D (Group C) positions across various ministries, departments, and bodies under the Government of India. If you excel in stenography, this could be your chance to secure a government job.
SSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
To qualify for the SSC Stenographer position, you should have passed your 12th standard (Intermediate) in any subject from a recognized university. The SSC will provide more details in the official notification, so be sure to check it thoroughly.
Age Limit
The SSC has set specific age limits for the Stenographer positions:
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age for Grade C: 30 years
- Maximum age for Grade D: 27 years
Age relaxation:
- OBC candidates: Up to 3 years
- SC/ST candidates: Up to 5 years
Shorthand Skills
Your stenography skills will play a crucial role in this recruitment process. The SSC has set different speed requirements for each grade:
- Stenographer Grade ‘C’: Complete a 10-minute dictation in English or Hindi at 100 words per minute (wpm)
- Stenographer Grade ‘D’: Complete a dictation at 80 wpm
Make sure you practice and hone your skills to meet these requirements!
Application Fee
The SSC has set different application fees based on candidate categories:
- SC/ST, Ex-servicemen, and physically handicapped categories: No fee
- General, EWS, and OBC candidates: Rs. 100
- Female candidates: No fee
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| SSC Stenographer Notification 2024 | 26th July 2024 |
| SSC Stenographer Apply Online 2024 | 26th July 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17th August 2024 (11 pm) |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 18th August 2024 (11 pm) |
| Date of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ and online payment of Correction Charges. | 27th and 28th August 2024 (11 pm) |
| Computer Based Exam | October- November 2024 |
SSC Stenographer Selection Process
The SSC follows a multi-stage selection process to ensure they recruit the best candidates. Here’s what you can expect:
- Computer-based Test (200 marks)
- Shorthand Skill Test (qualifying in nature)
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Test
Remember, you must qualify in each stage to move on to the next. So, prepare thoroughly for every step of the process!
SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2024
The details of the Computer Based Examination for SSC Stenographer 2024 Grade C and D are mentioned below:
- The question paper will be of Objective Type Multiple Choice. Questions will be set in Hindi and English except for English Language and Comprehension.
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the question.
- Marks scored by candidates in the Computer Based Examinations, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized and such normalized scores will be used to determine final merit.
| SSC Stenographer 2024 Exam Pattern | |||
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours ((2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe) |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 | |
| English Language and Comprehension | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
SSC Stenographer Minimum Qualifying Marks
The minimum percentage of marks for qualifying in the SSC Stenographer Computer Based Examination will be as under:
- Unreserved Category: 30%
- OBC/EWS: 25%
- All Other Categories: 20%
How to Apply for SSC Stenographer 2024?
Ready to apply? Follow these steps to submit your SSC Stenographer 2024 application:
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in
- Look for the “Apply Online” link and click it
- You’ll be directed to a new SSC Stenographer 2024 registration page
- If you’re a first-time applicant, sign up for registration. If you’ve registered before, click “Login”
- Fill in your details, including qualifications, age, address, and other required information
- Double-check all the information you’ve entered
- Click the “Submit” button to complete the form
- Next, upload your photo and signature according to the size requirements
- Click “Final Submit” to proceed to the payment section
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
