The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the schedule for the crucial Stenographer Skill Test 2025. Candidates who successfully cleared the written examination can now mark their calendars for the final qualifying stage.
SSC Stenographer Skill Test 2025: Key Dates and Shortlisted Candidates
The skill test is scheduled to be held on January 28 and January 29, 2025. This test is the next step for candidates aiming for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ positions under the central government. The results for the written exam were published earlier on November 28, 2024.
According to the official notification, a substantial number of candidates have made it to this round. In total, 31,080 candidates have been provisionally shortlisted for the skill evaluation. A detailed breakdown shows that 8,624 candidates are qualified for Grade C, while 22,456 candidates are in the running for Grade D posts.
Exam Pattern, Vacancies, and Category-Wise Details
The skill test is purely qualifying and designed to assess the stenography speed and accuracy of the aspirants. The Commission has set separate qualifying benchmarks for different candidate categories to ensure fair evaluation.
The dictation test will last for 10 minutes, with the speed requirement differing for each post. Candidates for Stenographer Grade C must transcribe dictation at a speed of 100 words per minute (wpm). For Stenographer Grade D, the required speed is 80 words per minute. Candidates have the option to take the dictation in either English or Hindi, based on their preference.
The total time allotted for the test varies by language and post, with additional time provided for scribe candidates. The complete structure is as follows:
- Stenographer Grade D (English): 50 minutes (70 minutes for scribe users)
- Stenographer Grade D (Hindi): 65 minutes (90 minutes for scribe users)
- Stenographer Grade C (English): 40 minutes (55 minutes for scribe users)
- Stenographer Grade C (Hindi): 55 minutes (75 minutes for scribe users)
Vacancy Breakdown for 1,590 Posts
This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 1,590 vacancies. The majority of these, 1,360 positions, are for Stenographer Grade D. The remaining 230 posts are for Stenographer Grade C.
The category-wise distribution of these vacancies is detailed below:
- Unreserved (UR): 117 (Grade C), 614 (Grade D)
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 22 (Grade C), 189 (Grade D)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 14 (Grade C), 79 (Grade D)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 50 (Grade C), 337 (Grade D)
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 27 (Grade C), 141 (Grade D)
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 0 (Grade C), 103 (Grade D)
- Hearing Handicapped (HH): 0 (Grade C), 21 (Grade D)
- Orthopaedically Handicapped (OH): 0 (Grade C), 21 (Grade D)
- Visually Handicapped (VH): 0 (Grade C), 31 (Grade D)
- Other Persons with Disabilities (Other PWD): 0 (Grade C), 6 (Grade D)
How to Check the Official Schedule and Next Steps
Shortlisted candidates must stay updated with official communications. To check the detailed schedule and download the official notice, follow these steps:
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
- Look for and click on the link titled 'Important Notice - Schedule of Examination'.
- The notice containing the test dates will be displayed.
- Download the PDF and save it for future reference.
The Commission advises all candidates to regularly check the official SSC portal for crucial updates. This includes information regarding the release of admit cards, details about the allotted exam city, and any other instructions related to the skill test. Proper preparation for the dictation speed test is now the key focus for the thousands of aspirants in the final leg of this recruitment process.
