Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2024 Notice
Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| 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 (2300 hours) |
| Last Date and Time for Generation of Offline Challan | 17.08.2024 (2300 hours) |
| Last Date and Time for Making Online Fee Payment | 17.08.2024 (2300 hours) |
| Last Date for Payment Through Challan (during working hours of Bank) | 17.08.2024 |
| Date of 'Window for Application Form Correction' and Online Payment of Correction Charges | 18.08.2024 (2300 hours) |
| Schedule of Computer Based Examination | November, 2024 |
Positions and Benchmark Disabilities
| Post | Functional Requirement | Suitable Category of Benchmark Disability |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade 'C' | S, ST, W, BN, RW, SE, H, C |
a) B, LV b) D, HH c) OA, OL, BL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV d) ASD, SLD, MI e) MD involving (a) to (d) above |
| Stenographer Grade 'D' | S, ST, W, BN, RW, SE, H, C |
a) B, LV b) HH c) OA, OL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, MDy d) ASD (M), ID, SLD, MI e) MD involving (a) to (d) above |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality/Citizenship
A candidate must be either:
- a) a citizen of India, or
- b) a subject of Nepal, or
- c) a subject of Bhutan, or
- d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- e) 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.
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade 'C' | 18 to 30 years as on 01.01.2024 (Candidates born not before 02.01.1992 and not later than 01.01.2004) |
| Stenographer Grade 'D' | 18 to 27 years as on 01.01.2024 (Candidates born not before 02.01.1995 and not later than 01.01.2004) |
Permissible Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
| Code No. | Category | Age-relaxation Permissible Beyond the Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | SC/ST | 5 years |
| 02 | OBC | 3 years |
| 03 | PwD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| 04 | PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
| 05 | PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| 06 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on closing date of receipt of online application. |
| 08 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities | 03 years |
| 09 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities (SC/ST) | 08 years |
| 10 | Central Govt. Civilian Employees (3 years regular service) | Up to 40 years of age |
| 11 | Central Govt. Civilian Employees (3 years regular service SC/ST) | Up to 45 years of age |
| 12 | Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and not remarried | Up to 35 years of age |
| 13 | Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and not remarried (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
Application Process
| Instruction | Details |
|---|---|
| How to Apply |
(a) Applications must be submitted online at SSC's official website. (b) Ensure to upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed formats. |
| Photo Requirements |
(a) Photograph: JPEG format (20 KB to 50 KB); dimensions about 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm. (b) Signature: JPEG format (10 to 20 KB); dimensions about 4.0 cm x 2.0 cm. |
| Deadline | The final date for online application submission is 17.08.2024 (2300 hours). Submit applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹100 |
| SC/ST/PwD/ESM/Women | Exempted |
Fee can be paid online or through SBI Challan. Ensure to make the payment before the deadline.
Examination Centres
| Region | Examination Centres | Regional Office Address |
|---|---|---|
| Central Region | Bhagalpur, Patna, Agra, Kanpur, etc. | Prayagraj – 211001 |
| Eastern Region | Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar, Gangtok, etc. | Kolkata, West Bengal-700020 |
| Karnataka/Kerala | Bengaluru, Kochi, Mysuru, etc. | Bengaluru, Karnataka-560034 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, etc. | Raipur, Chhattisgarh-492004 |
| North Eastern | Guwahati, Shillong, Aizwal, etc. | Guwahati, Assam-781006 |
| Northern Region | Delhi, Jaipur, Dehradun, etc. | New Delhi-110003 |
| North Western | Chandigarh, Shimla, Jammu, etc. | Chandigarh-160009 |
| Southern Region | Chennai, Hyderabad, Tirupati, etc. | Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600006 |
| Western Region | Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Surat, etc. | Mumbai, Maharashtra-400020 |
Scheme of Examination
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours |
| II | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| III | English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 | 2 hours and 40 minutes (for candidates eligible for scribe) |
