SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2025 – Answer Key & Complete Details
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the provisional Answer Key for the SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2025 Examination. Candidates who appeared for the Computer Based Examination (CBE) can now download the answer key and raise objections within the specified time. This recruitment aims to fill Stenographer posts in various ministries and departments of the Central Government.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 16 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 14 August 2025
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 15 August 2025
- Computer Based Exam (CBT): October 2025
- Answer Key Release: 15 October 2025
- Objection Window Last Date: 20 October 2025
- Final Result: To be announced
Vacancy Details
The official notification will confirm the exact number of vacancies. Tentative posts are given below:
| Post | Tentative Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade C | To be notified |
| Stenographer Grade D | To be notified |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 12th (Intermediate) from a recognized board.
- Age Limit:
- Grade C: 18 to 30 years
- Grade D: 18 to 27 years
Selection Process
The selection process involves the following stages:
- Computer Based Examination (CBE): Online objective type test with negative marking.
- Skill Test in Stenography: Dictation and transcription test to assess stenography speed and accuracy.
- Document Verification: Final verification of eligibility and certificates.
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
The CBT consists of 200 questions carrying 200 marks. Duration is 2 hours. Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
Skill Test Details
Candidates who qualify the CBT will undergo a Skill Test in stenography. They must take dictation for 10 minutes at the following speeds:
- Grade C: 100 words per minute
- Grade D: 80 words per minute
Answer Key & Objection Process
The provisional Answer Key is available on the SSC official website. Candidates can check their responses and submit objections (if any) by paying the prescribed fee before the objection deadline.
- Visit https://ssc.gov.in/
- Click on “Answer Key” section and select “SSC Stenographer C & D 2025 Answer Key”.
- Login using Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
- Download the answer key and raise objections if required.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100/-
- SC / ST / PWD / Female: No Fee