SSC Grade “C” Stenographers Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025

SSC Grade “C” Stenographers Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025

Complete Notification Details, Eligibility, Vacancies, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Selection Process & Apply Online 

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for conducting the Grade “C” Stenographers Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) – 2025. This examination is meant exclusively for existing Government employees who are working as Stenographer Grade ‘D’ / Grade–III in various Central Government Services and Cadres and wish to get promoted to Stenographer Grade ‘C’.

This recruitment is a golden promotion opportunity for you are in a department and serving in ministries such as:

• Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS)
• Indian Foreign Service Branch (B)
• Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers Service
• Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service
• Election Commission of India Stenographers Service
• Central Vigilance Commission

Important Dates

Services / Cadres Covered Under This Examination

The examination is conducted for filling up vacancies in the following services:

1. Central Secretariat Stenographers Service
2. Election Commission of India Stenographers Service
3. Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service
4. Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers Service
5. Indian Foreign Service Branch (B) Stenographers
6. Central Vigilance Commission

Vacancy Details (Tentative)

Eligibility Criteria

The crucial date for counting service is 01 July 2025.

1. Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS)

• You must be a regularly appointed Stenographer Grade ‘D’
• Minimum 6 years of approved service
• If you are appointed through competitive exam → Minimum 5 years continuous service
• You must possess computer literacy

Special relaxation is provided to Direct Recruit Steno Grade ‘D’ of Select List Year 2018.

2. Indian Foreign Service Branch (B)

• Minimum 6 years approved service
• Mandatory completion of training prescribed by Ministry of External Affairs
• For older officials → eligibility may be 5 years

3. Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers Service

• Minimum 3 years approved & continuous service
• If appointed through competitive exam → 2 years service is sufficient

4. Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service

• Minimum 6 years approved service
• For officials holding Grade ‘D’ posts before commencement of rules → 3 years service
• Must have computer literacy

5. Election Commission of India Stenographers Service

• Minimum 3 years approved & continuous service
• If appointed through exam → minimum 2 years service

6. Central Vigilance Commission

• Minimum 5 years regular service in Grade ‘D’

Application Process

You must apply only through SSC New Website.

Step 1 – One Time Registration (OTR)

Visit: https://ssc.gov.in

Register with:

• Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN / Passport / Driving License
• Mobile Number (OTP verification)
• Email ID (OTP verification)

Step 2 – Online Application Form

• Capture LIVE PHOTO using mobile or webcam
• Upload scanned signature (10–20 KB)
• Upload service documents such as:
  • First page of Service Book (attested)
  • Certified service particulars

Step 3 – Forwarding Hard Copy

After final submission, print the application and forward it through proper channel to:

The Regional Director
Staff Selection Commission (Northern Region)
Block No.12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003

Deadline:

• Normal candidates → 27 Jan 2026
• You are in abroad / A&N / Lakshadweep → 03 Feb 2026

Scheme of Examination

PART – A : Computer Based Examination (200 Marks)

• Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
• Questions in English & Hindi (English section only in English)

PART – B : Stenography Skill Test (200 Marks)

• Dictation: 10 minutes @ 100 w.p.m.
• Transcription on Computer

PART – C : Evaluation of Service Records (APAR) – 100 Marks

• Conducted based on Part A + Part B performance
• No change in APAR once evaluated

Selection Process

Final merit is prepared based on:

1. Computer Based Exam
2. Skill Test
3. APAR Evaluation

Tie-breaking rules:

1. Higher Skill Test marks
2. Higher CBT marks
3. Older candidate ranked higher

Aadhaar Based Authentication Benefits

If You are opts Aadhaar authentication:

• No rejection on photo/signature mismatch
• No need to carry extra photo ID at exam center

Scribe Facility & Compensatory Time

• Available for PwBD / PwD candidates
• 20 minutes extra per hour of exam
• Own scribe allowed with strict conditions

Notification PDF & Apply Online 

Conclusion

The SSC Grade “C” Stenographers LDCE 2025 is a prestigious departmental promotion exam offering a career jump to Stenographer Grade ‘D’ officials across major Government services.

If you are an eligible departmental Stenographer, do not miss this opportunity. Complete your OTR immediately and ensure your application is forwarded properly through your Head of Department before the deadline.

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