What is the difference between SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D?

Grade C is a Group B (Non-Gazetted) post with Pay Level 6 (₹35,400-₹1,12,400) requiring 100 wpm shorthand. Grade D is Group C with Pay Level 4 (₹25,500-₹81,100) requiring 80 wpm shorthand in English or Hindi.

What is the SSC Stenographer CBT exam pattern?

SSC Stenographer CBT has 200 questions in 120 minutes — General Intelligence (50Q), General Awareness (50Q), and English Language & Comprehension (100Q). Marks: +1/-0.25. Minimum qualifying marks apply.

What is SSC Stenographer skill test pattern?

Skill test involves dictation at 100 wpm for Grade C and 80 wpm for Grade D for 10 minutes, followed by transcription — 50 minutes for English and 65 minutes for Hindi on computer. It is qualifying in nature.

How many SSC Stenographer vacancies are expected in 2027?

SSC Stenographer 2027 is expected to have 1,500-2,500 vacancies. The 2024 notification released 2,006 vacancies for Grade C and Grade D posts across central government departments.

Can SSC Stenographer be posted in home state?

Posting depends on vacancy availability and merit. There is no provision for home state posting by default. Grade D postings are typically in the region of recruitment while Grade C may involve Delhi/NCR postings in ministries.