The SSC Stenographer Exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit candidates for the posts of Stenographer Grade C (Group B - Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade D (Group C - Non-Gazetted) in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India.

Selection Process:

• Computer-Based Test (CBT):
• Objective-type questions covering General Intelligence, General Awareness, and English Language.

Skill Test in Stenography:

• Qualifying in nature to assess stenography speed and transcription ability.

Final Selection:

• Candidates must qualify both CBT and Skill Test.

• Final merit is based on CBT performance, subject to qualifying the skill test.

The salary of SSC Stenographers varies based on the grade and posting location. Here is the detailed salary structure:

1. Stenographer Grade 'C' Salary:

• Pay Scale: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800
• Grade Pay: ₹4,200 or ₹4,600 (Pay Level 6)
• Initial Basic Pay: ₹25,500 per month

Gross Salary (Approx.):

• X Class Cities (Metro): ₹45,000–₹50,000
• Y Class Cities (Tier 2): ₹40,000–₹45,000
• Z Class Cities (Tier 3): ₹35,000–₹40,000

2. Stenographer Grade 'D' Salary:

• Pay Scale: ₹5,200 – ₹20,200
• Grade Pay: ₹2,400 (Pay Level 4)
• Initial Basic Pay: ₹25,500 per month

Gross Salary (Approx.):

• X Class Cities (Metro): ₹35,000–₹40,000
• Y Class Cities (Tier 2): ₹30,000–₹35,000
• Z Class Cities (Tier 3): ₹28,000–₹30,000

Allowances Included:

• Dearness Allowance (DA) - Revised regularly based on inflation.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA):
• X Cities: 27% of Basic Pay.
• Y Cities: 18% of Basic Pay.
• Z Cities: 9% of Basic Pay.

Transport Allowance (TA) - Fixed amount based on location.

Medical Facilities - Coverage for self and dependents.

Other Perks - Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Pension, and Gratuity.

Career Growth and Promotions:

• Promotions depend on experience, performance, and departmental exams.
• Typical promotion hierarchy:
• Stenographer Grade D → Stenographer Grade C.
• Stenographer Grade C → Private Secretary.

• Senior Private Secretary → Principal Private Secretary.