The Staff Selection Commission (SSC Grade) has published the official notification for the Grade ‘C’ Stenographers Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025. Through this examination, SSC aims to fill 326 Grade ‘C’ Stenographer posts across various Central Government services and cadres. This recruitment is meant exclusively for serving Stenographer Grade ‘D’ employees who satisfy the required service conditions.
The online application process starts on 22 December 2025 and eligible candidates must submit their applications through the new SSC portal before the closing date
SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2025 – Key Details
- Recruitment Authority: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Post Name: Stenographer Grade “C”
- Examination Type: Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE)
- Total Vacancies: 326
- Mode of Application: Online
- Official Website: ssc.gov.in
SSC Grade C Steno Vacancy Distribution
- Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS) – 267 posts
- Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service – 08 posts
- Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers Service – 37 posts
- Election Commission of India Stenographers Service – 01 post
- Indian Foreign Service (Branch ‘B’) Stenographers – 13 posts
- Central Vigilance Commission – Vacancies to be notified later
Final selection and posting will depend on cadre-wise vacancies and applicable reservation rules.
Eligibility Criteria for SSC Grade C Stenographer LDCE
Service Qualification
Candidates must be regularly appointed Stenographer Grade ‘D’ / Grade-III in the respective participating service or cadre. Eligibility is determined based on approved service length as on the crucial date: 01 July 2025.
Service Requirements (Cadre-wise Overview)
- CSSS & Railway Board Secretariat
Minimum 6 years of approved service as Stenographer Grade ‘D’.
Candidates appointed through competitive or LDCE routes must have at least 5 years of continuous service. - Armed Forces Headquarters & Election Commission of India
Minimum 3 years of approved and continuous service in Grade ‘D’. - Indian Foreign Service (Branch ‘B’)
Minimum 6 years of approved service as per IFS (Branch ‘B’) Rules, including successful completion of mandatory training. - Central Vigilance Commission
At least 5 years of regular service as Stenographer Grade ‘D’ in the Commission.
Age Limit
- No minimum or maximum age limit has been prescribed.
- Eligibility is strictly linked to approved service length as on 01.07.2025.
Salary Details
The notification does not specify a fixed pay scale. Selected candidates will receive salary and allowances applicable to Grade ‘C’ Stenographers as per respective service or cadre rules under Central Government norms.
Application Fee
- No application or examination fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Important Dates – SSC Grade C Steno LDCE 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 22 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 11 January 2026 (23:00 hrs)
- Last Date for Receipt of Printed Applications (SSC NR): 27 January 2026 (18:00 hrs)
- For Candidates Abroad / A&N / Lakshadweep: 03 February 2026 (18:00 hrs)
- Computer Based Examination: soon
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of three stages:
Stage 1: Computer Based Examination (200 Marks)
- General Awareness – 100 questions (100 marks)
- English Language & Comprehension – 100 questions (100 marks)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Stage 2: Stenography Skill Test (200 Marks)
- Dictation speed: 100 words per minute
- Dictation duration: 10 minutes
- Transcription on computer:
- English: 40 minutes
- Hindi: 55 minutes
Stage 3: Record of Service Evaluation (100 Marks)
- Assessment based on APARs
- No revision in APAR grading is allowed after evaluation
Final selection will be based on combined performance in all stages, prepared service-wise.
How to Apply for SSC Grade C Stenographer Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official SSC website ssc.gov.in
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) using Aadhaar or valid ID
- Login and select Grade ‘C’ Stenographers LDCE 2025
- Fill in the online application form carefully
- Capture live photograph and upload scanned signature
- Upload required service-related documents
- Submit the application and take a printout
- Forward the printed application through the Head of Office to SSC (Northern Region) within the prescribed deadline
Applications not forwarded by the controlling authority or received after the due date will be rejected.
SSC Grade C Steno Important Links
- Official Notification: Available
- SSC Official Portal: ssc.gov.in
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