SSC Stenographer Vacancy: What Are the Eligibility Criteria?

Kokila Chokkanathan
The SSC Stenographer Exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for recruitment to Grade C and Grade D stenographer posts in various central government departments. Before applying, candidates must carefully understand the eligibility rules.

1. Educational Qualification

To apply for SSC Stenographer:

  • Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board or university
  • No higher qualification is required
  • Final-year students are generally not eligible unless they have passed before the last date of application
2. Age Limit

Age criteria differ for Grade C and Grade D posts:

🔹 Grade C:

  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Maximum age: 30 years
🔹 Grade D:

  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Maximum age: 27 years
Age is calculated as per the date mentioned in the official notification, and relaxation is given to reserved categories.

3. Age Relaxation (As per government Rules)

Certain categories get relaxation in the upper age limit:

  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • PwD: 10–15 years (category-wise)
  • Ex-Servicemen: as per service rules
  • Central government employees: additional relaxation in some cases
4. Nationality Criteria

A candidate must be:

  • An indian citizen, OR
  • A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, OR
  • A Tibetan refugee (before 1 Jan 1962), OR
  • A person of indian origin migrated from specified countries with intent to settle in India
5. Skill Requirement

Apart from eligibility, candidates must qualify:

  • Stenography Skill Test (Typing/Shorthand test)
  • This is compulsory after the written exam (CBT)
6. Number of Attempts

  • There is no limit on attempts
  • You can apply as many times as you want, as long as you meet age criteria
Conclusion

To apply for SSC Stenographer vacancies, you mainly need:

  • 12th pass qualification
  • Age between 18–27 (Grade D) or 18–30 (Grade C)
  • Basic nationality eligibility
  • Ability to clear the stenography skill test
 

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