The eligibility criteria for the SSC Stenographer Exam are as follows:

1. Nationality/Citizenship

A candidate must be:

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle permanently, or
• A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries intending to settle in India permanently.

(Candidates other than Indian citizens must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.)

2. Age Limit (as of the notification date)

• Stenographer Grade 'C': 18 to 30 years
• Stenographer Grade 'D': 18 to 27 years

Age Relaxation (as per government rules):

3. Educational Qualification

• Must have passed 12th Standard (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.

4. Skill Requirements (Stenography)

• Candidates must possess the required Stenography Skill for dictation and transcription:

Transcription Time:

• English: 40 minutes (Grade 'C') / 50 minutes (Grade 'D')
• Hindi: 55 minutes (Grade 'C') / 65 minutes (Grade 'D')

5. Physical Standards (Only for Specific Departments):

• For candidates applying to Central Police Organizations (if applicable), certain physical standards may be required. These details will be mentioned in the specific job description in the notification.

Important Notes:

• Candidates should carefully verify eligibility before applying.
• Final selection is subject to document verification, including proof of age, qualification, and nationality.
• Candidates should be proficient in stenography and transcription to clear the Skill Test stage.
• For updates, visit the SSC Official Website regularly.