SSCUsual cycle
SSC CHSL
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination
- Age
- 18–27
- Qualification
- 12th pass
- Usually
- Notified around April–June
Stenographer Grade C & D Examination
SSC Stenographer · also known as Steno C D
Overview
For 12th-pass candidates with shorthand skills: stenographers in central ministries and departments.
Posts: Stenographer Grade C (Group B), Grade D (Group C).
Important dates
No official dates have been published for the next cycle yet.
Usual yearly cycle
| Notification | July–August |
|---|---|
| Applications | August |
| Exam | October–November |
| Result | 2–3 months later |
Eligibility
Age
18–30 years. Grade C: 18–30. Grade D: 18–27.
| Category | Upper age limit | Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General | 30 years | No limit |
| EWS | 30 years | No limit |
| OBC | 33 years (+3) | No limit |
| SC | 35 years (+5) | No limit |
| ST | 35 years (+5) | No limit |
| PwBD (General) | 40 years (+10) | No limit |
PwBD candidates from OBC/SC/ST get their category relaxation on top (central government rules). Ex-servicemen and some departmental candidates get further relaxation as per the notice.
Qualification
12th pass. Shorthand skill is tested after the written exam.
Nationality
Citizen of India (some posts also accept subjects of Nepal or Bhutan and certain persons of Indian origin, as the notice states).
Exam pattern
1. Computer-based exam
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning (50), General Awareness (50), English (100) | 200 | 200 | 2 hours | 0.25 |
2. Skill test (shorthand)
Grade C: 100 words a minute. Grade D: 80 words a minute. Qualifying.
Syllabus
An outline of the main topics. The official notification has the full syllabus.
Exam subjects
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Awareness
- English Language & Comprehension
Selection process
CBT → shorthand skill test → document verification.
Salary and vacancies
Pay: Grade C: Level 6. Grade D: Level 4 (approx.).
Vacancies: About 1,000–2,000 posts a year.
Latest notices
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- NoticeNotice of Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' Examination, 2026
SSC · 24 Apr 2026
- Notice
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- Answer key
- Schedule
- Result
This page summarises the most recent official notification and is approximate: age limits, pattern, fees and vacancies change from year to year. Always read the official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.