SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2023

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) invites applications from eligible candidates for the Stenographer Grade 'C' and Grade 'D' Examination, 2023. This examination will facilitate direct recruitment to the posts of Stenographer Grade 'C' (Group 'B', Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade 'D' (Group 'C') in various Ministries, Departments, Organizations, including their Attached Offices, Subordinate Offices, and Statutory Bodies of the Government of India, located in different States and Union Territories. Only candidates possessing stenography skills are eligible to apply for this examination.

Vacancy Details:

Total Number of Posts : 1207

Important Dates:

Important Dates	Date and Time
Dates for submission of online applications	2nd August 2023 to 23rd August 2023
Last date and time for receipt of online applications	23rd August 2023 (2300 hours)
Last date and time for making online fee payment	23rd August 2023 (2300 hours)
Date of 'Window for Application Form Correction' and online payment of Correction Charges	24th August 2023 to 25th August 2023 (2300 hours)
Schedule of Computer-Based Examination	October 2023

Application Procedure:

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2023. The application process will be active from 2nd August 2023 to 23rd August 2023. Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the closing date and time to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Nationality/Citizenship :

Nationality/Citizenship	Eligibility Criteria
(a) Citizen of India	A candidate must be a citizen of India.
(b) Subject of Nepal	A candidate must be a subject of Nepal.
(c) Subject of Bhutan	A candidate must be a subject of Bhutan.
(d) Person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries	A candidate must be a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
	Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d), and (e) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
	A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination, but the offer of appointment will be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India.

Age Limit :

Age Limit (as on 01.08.2023) & Age Relaxation	Stenographer Grade 'C'	Stenographer Grade 'D'
Minimum Age	18 years	18 years
Maximum Age	30 years	27 years
Age Relaxation	As per the following categories:	As per the following categories:
SC/ST	5 years	5 years
OBC	3 years	3 years
PwD (Unreserved)	10 years	Not applicable
PwD (OBC)	13 years	Not applicable
PwD (SC/ST)	15 years	Not applicable
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date of receipt of online application.	3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date of receipt of online application.
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof	3 years	8 years
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST)	Not applicable	8 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General)	Up to 40 years of age	Up to 40 years of age
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST)	Up to 45 years of age	Up to 45 years of age
Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (General)	Up to 35 years of age	Up to 35 years of age
Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST)	Up to 40 years of age	Up to 40 years of age

Educational Qualifications :

Essential Educational Qualifications (As on 23.08.2023)	Eligibility Criteria
a) Candidates must have passed 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.	Candidates should have completed their 12th standard or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.

Window for Application Form Correction :

Window for Application Form Correction	Date and Time
Start Date for Application Form Correction	24th August 2023
End Date for Application Form Correction	25th August 2023 (2300 hours)

Gender Balance and Encouragement for Woman Candidates:

The government strives to create a workforce that reflects gender balance, and as part of this effort, woman candidates are highly encouraged to apply for the Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2023. The examination provides equal opportunities for all eligible candidates, regardless of gender, to compete and secure positions in prestigious government offices.

For more details, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification and website of the Staff Selection Commission. The notification, detailed eligibility criteria, and other relevant information will be available on the SSC's official website.

This is a valuable opportunity for candidates aspiring to work in government ministries and departments as Stenographers. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply and appear for the examination.

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SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2023