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SSC Stenographer Grade C & D
Skill test for stenographer recruitment in central government departments and ministries.
Eligibility
- •12th pass (10+2)
- •Grade C: age 18–30; Grade D: age 18–27
- •Indian citizen
Typing Requirements
- •Grade C: 100 WPM shorthand
- •Grade D: 80 WPM shorthand
- •Transcription at 40–50 WPM English / 35 WPM Hindi
Exam Pattern
- •Computer-based objective test
- •Shorthand skill test
- •Transcription on computer
Preparation Tips
- •Drill dictation at 110 WPM so the official 100 WPM feels comfortable.
- •Build a personal shorthand outline cheat-sheet for the top 200 outlines.
- •Transcribe daily — speed without clean transcription gets you rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hindi or English?
Candidates choose the medium at application time.
What software is used for transcription?
Plain text editor on Windows — practice on a basic notepad to match the environment.