SARKARI SEWAYOJAN

Ø  The Staff Selection Commission is conducting this recruitment for Stenographer roles.

Ø  The job includes both Grade C and Grade D positions within various government departments.

Ø  A total of 261 seats are available for successful candidates.

Ø  The recruitment process is managed through the new official SSC portal.

Ø  Candidates started applying for these posts on June 6, 2025.

Ø  The online application window closed on June 26, 2025, at 11 PM.

Ø  The last day to complete the payment of the exam fee was June 27, 2025.

Ø  If anyone made a mistake in their form, they could fix it on July 1st and 2nd, 2025.

Ø  The main computer-based exam took place between August 6 and August 11, 2025.

Ø  The skill tests for qualified students were held on January 28 and 29, 2026.

Ø  Currently, the "Option Cum Preference Form" is available from May 5 to May 8, 2026.

Ø  General, OBC, and EWS students have to pay a fee of 100 rupees.

Ø  Candidates belonging to SC or ST categories do not have to pay any fee.

Ø  All women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

Ø  Changing details in the form for the first time costs 200 rupees.

Ø  Doing a second correction in the application form costs 500 rupees.

Ø  Fees can be paid using debit cards, credit cards, or net banking.

Ø  Offline payment through E-Challan is also an available option.

Ø  Applicants must have passed their 12th-grade exams to be eligible.

Ø  The school board must be recognized by the Indian government.

Ø  The minimum age to apply for these posts is 18 years.

Ø  The age of the candidate is calculated as of August 1, 2025.

Ø  For Grade D posts, the maximum age allowed is 27 years.

Ø  For Grade C posts, the maximum age allowed is 30 years.

Ø  Extra age relaxation is given based on official SSC rules for specific categories.

Ø  The skill test involves transcribing dictated notes on a computer.

Ø  Grade D English transcription gives candidates 50 minutes.

Ø  Grade D Hindi transcription allows for 65 minutes.

Ø  Grade C English transcription is shorter at 40 minutes.

Ø  Grade C Hindi transcription provides 55 minutes for completion.

Ø  Candidates must first complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on ssc.gov.in.

Ø  Without OTR, no candidate can apply for these government jobs.

Ø  The application process now requires a live photo of the candidate.

Ø  Candidates must use a webcam or the official SSC App to take this live photo.

Ø  Ensure that you look straight into the camera during the photo capture.

Ø  The background of the photo should be white or a very light color.

Ø  Read the full recruitment notification carefully before starting the form.

Ø  Keep all documents like ID proof and address details ready for scanning.

Ø  Check the entire form preview before hitting the final submit button.

Ø  The form is not complete until the required application fee is paid.

Ø  Always print a copy of the final submitted application for your records.

Ø  The link for the Option Cum Preference form is now active.

Ø  Candidates can check where their skill test was held through the city link.

Ø  The detailed official advertisement can be downloaded for full rules.

Ø  The main SSC portal is the primary source for all updates.

Q. How many total vacancies are available for the SSC Stenographer 2025 recruitment?

There are a total of 261 vacancies available across Grade C and Grade D.

Q. What is the minimum educational qualification required to apply?

A candidate must have passed the 10+2 Intermediate exam from any recognized board in India.

Q. What is the new rule for uploading photos in the SSC application?

Candidates must now upload a live photo taken through a webcam or the official SSC app with a light/white background.

Q. When can candidates fill out the Option Cum Preference form?

The Option Cum Preference form is available for candidates from May 5, 2026, to May 8, 2026.

Q. Is there any application fee for female candidates?

No, all categories of female candidates are exempted from paying any application fee.