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SSC Stenographer Exam 2025 – Admit Card Released, CBT: 6–8 August
SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Recruitment 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC Stenographer Admit Card 2025 for Grade C & D posts. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled for 6th, 7th & 8th August 2025 across India. Candidates can now download their admit cards via the regional SSC websites using their credentials.
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | SSC Stenographer Grade C & Grade D 2025 |
| Vacancies | 1,590 (230 Grade C + 1,360 Grade D) |
| Admit Card Status | 📌 Released on 4 August 2025 |
| Exam Dates | 6–8 August 2025 |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
🧪 Selection Procedure
- CBT (Computer-Based Test) – Objective, 200 marks
- Skill Test (Shorthand) – Qualifying nature
- Document Verification – Final shortlisted candidates
Only those who clear the CBT qualify for the Skill Test.
📝 CBT Exam Pattern Overview
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
| Duration | — | 2 hours |
| Negative Marking | — | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | — | UR: 30%, OBC/EWS: 25%, Others: 20% |
📌 Skill Test Criteria
- Candidates shortlisted from CBT sit for the Skill Test, which involves listening to a dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi.
- Grade C: Must type at 100 w.p.m
- Grade D: Must type at 80 w.p.m
- Skill Test is qualifying in nature only.
📅 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 6 June 2025 |
| Application Period | 6–26 June 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 4 August 2025 |
| CBT Exam | 6–8 August 2025 |
| Skill Test | Post‑CBT (for qualified candidates) |
| Result Declaration | After Skill Test & DV |
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official SSC Website | ssc.gov.in |
| Download Admit Card (via regional portal) | Download |
| Exam Schedule & Calendar | Download |
| Official Notification | Download |
❓ FAQs
Q1. When is the SSC Stenographer exam for Grade C & D?
👉 The CBT is scheduled on 6th, 7th & 8th August 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies exist in this recruitment?
👉 A total of 1,590 posts, with 230 Grade C and 1,360 Grade D positions.
Q3. How to download the admit card?
👉 Visit SSC’s official site or regional websites → click “Admit Card” → login with credentials. The direct link became active on 4 August 2025.
Q4. What is the marking scheme for the CBT?
👉 1 mark per correct answer; −0.25 mark for each incorrect response.
Minimum qualifying marks vary by category: UR (30%), OBC/EWS (25%), others (20%).
Q5. What is the Skill Test requirement?
👉 Those qualifying CBT undergo a dictation test: Grade C at 100 w.p.m., Grade D at 80 w.p.m., in English or Hindi.
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