SSC Stenographer Exam 2024: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the dates for the Stenographer 2024 Skill Test, which will be conducted on April 16 and 17, 2024. Candidates who successfully cleared the written examination are eligible to appear for this next phase.
The SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2024 aims to fill a total of 1,926 vacancies across Grade ‘C’ and Grade ‘D’ posts. The result for the written exam was declared on March 5, 2024, with 9,345 candidates qualifying for the Grade ‘C’ skill test and 26,610 candidates for the Grade ‘D’ skill test.
SSC Stenographer 2024: Skill Test Details
The skill test is a qualifying round, where candidates must demonstrate their stenography proficiency. The test consists of dictation at specific speeds, followed by transcription within a given time frame.
- For Stenographer Grade ‘C’, candidates must take dictation at 100 words per minute (wpm) in either English or Hindi.
- For Stenographer Grade ‘D’, the required dictation speed is 80 wpm in English or Hindi.
Time Duration for Skill Test
| Post | Language of Skill Test | Time Duration (in minutes) | Time Duration (for candidates using a scribe) |
| Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | English | 40 | 55 |
| Hindi | 55 | 75 | |
| Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | English | 50 | 70 |
| Hindi | 65 | 90 |
Candidates must meet the prescribed accuracy and speed standards to qualify for the next stage of selection.
SSC Stenographer 2024: Vacancy Distribution
The total number of vacancies for SSC Stenographer 2024 is 1,926, categorized as follows:
Stenographer Grade ‘C’
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR (Unreserved) | 135 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 28 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 42 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 16 |
| Total | 239 |
Stenographer Grade ‘D’
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR (Unreserved) | 828 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 238 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 107 |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 353 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 161 |
| Total | 1,687 |
Next Steps for SSC Stenographer Candidates
Candidates who clear the skill test will be considered for final selection based on their performance in the written exam and document verification. The SSC will release further instructions regarding the final merit list and appointment process in the coming weeks.
Applicants should regularly check the official SSC website (ssc.nic.in) for updates regarding admit cards, test centers, and result announcements.
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