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SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2024 Notification Out: Apply Online Now

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SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2024: Apply Online

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will hold an Open Competitive Computer Based Examination for 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 various States and Union Territories. Only candidates with skills in stenography are eligible to apply.

Important Dates

  • Dates for submission of online applications: 26.07.2024 to 17.08.2024
  • Last date and time for receipt of online applications: 17.08.2024 (23:00 hours)
  • Last date and time for making online fee payment: 18.08.2024 (23:00 hours)
  • Window for Application Form Correction and online payment of Correction Charges: 27.08.2024 to 28.08.2024 (23:00 hours)
  • Schedule of Computer Based Examination: October – November, 2024

Contact Information

  • Toll-Free Helpline Number: 1800 309 3063 (for any difficulty in filling up the Online Application Form)

Vacancy Details

  • Total tentative vacancies: Approximately 2006
  • Stenographer Grade ‘C’: 18 to 30 years as on 01.08.2024 (Candidates born not before 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2006 are eligible to apply)
  • Stenographer Grade ‘D’: 18 to 27 years as on 01.08.2024 (Candidates born not before 02.08.1997 and not later than 01.08.2006 are eligible to apply)

Essential Educational Qualifications (As on 17.08.2024)

  • Candidates must have passed the 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University on or before the cut-off date i.e. 17.08.2024.

Application Fee

  • Fee payable: ₹100/- (Rupees one hundred only)
  • Exempted categories: Women candidates, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are exempted from payment of the fee.
  • Payment mode: Online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit cards.

How to Apply

  1. Online Mode: Applications must be submitted only in online mode at the new website of SSC Headquarters; i.e., https://ssc.gov.in.
  • For detailed instructions, refer to Annexure-III and Annexure-IV of the Notice.
  • Sample proforma of One-time Registration and online Application Forms are attached as Annexure-IIIA and Annexure-IVA.
  1. One-Time Registration (OTR):
  • Candidates who have not generated their OTR on the new website (https://ssc.gov.in) will be required to do so, as the earlier OTR generated on the old website (https://ssc.nic.in) will not be functional for the new website.
  • Subsequent to OTR, candidates can proceed to fill the application for the examination.
  • Once an OTR has been generated on the new website, it will continue to remain valid for all the examinations to be applied for on the new website.
  • Detailed instructions for OTR are given in Annexure-III to the Notice.
  1. Live Photograph Capture:
  • The application module has been designed to capture a photograph of the candidate filling up the application form.
  • For this purpose, the candidate has to stand/sit before the camera of the computer/mobile phone when prompted by the application module and follow these instructions while capturing a live photograph:
    • Find a place with good light and a plain background.
    • Ensure the camera is at eye level before taking the photo.
    • Position yourself directly in front of the camera and look straight ahead.

Scheme of Examination

Computer Based Examination

  • Part I: General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Questions, 50 Marks)
  • Part II: General Awareness (50 Questions, 50 Marks)
  • Part III: English Language and Comprehension (100 Questions, 100 Marks)
  • Total Duration: 2 Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for candidates eligible for scribe)
  • Question Paper: Objective Type Multiple Choice questions set in both English & Hindi.
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Skill Test in Stenography

  • Stenographer Grade ‘C’: 100 words per minute (w.p.m.)
  • Stenographer Grade ‘D’: 80 w.p.m.
  • Transcription Time:
  • Stenographer Grade ‘D’:
    • English: 50 minutes
    • Hindi: 65 minutes
    • (For candidates eligible for scribe: English – 70 minutes, Hindi – 90 minutes)
  • Stenographer Grade ‘C’:
    • English: 40 minutes
    • Hindi: 55 minutes
    • (For candidates eligible for scribe: English – 55 minutes, Hindi – 75 minutes)

Mode of Selection

  • Minimum Qualifying Marks in Computer Based Examination:
  • UR: 30%
  • OBC/EWS: 25%
  • All Other Categories: 20%
  • Post Indication: In the online application form, candidates must indicate the posts for which they are applying (Stenographer Grade ‘C’ or Stenographer Grade ‘D’ or both).
  • Shortlisting for Skill Test: Based on the marks scored in the Computer Based Examination, candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in the Skill Test(s) for the post(s) they have applied for.
  • Skill Test: Mandatory but qualifying in nature. The Commission will fix category-wise qualifying standards in the Skill Test for each post. Candidates who qualify the Skill Test will be considered for final selection based on their merit in the Computer Based Examination.

For detailed instructions and information, please refer to the official SSC notice available on the SSC website.