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SSC Stenographer vs SSC CHSL: salary, eligibility, exam pattern and syllabus

  • SSC Stenographer is conducted by SSC; SSC CHSL is conducted by SSC.
  • Qualification — SSC Stenographer: 12th standard or equivalent pass from a recognised board or university. SSC CHSL: 12th standard pass from a recognised board.
  • Age limit — SSC Stenographer: Grade 'C': 18–30 years (born 2 Aug 1996 – 1 Aug 2008); Grade 'D': 18–27 years (born 2 Aug 1999 – 1 Aug 2008) (as on 1 August 2026). SSC CHSL: 18–27 years (as on 1 August 2026).
  • SSC Stenographer has 2 stages in its printed pattern; SSC CHSL has 2.

SSC Stenographer vs SSC CHSL: side by side

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FactSSC StenographerSSC CHSL
Conducting body
  • SSC
  • ssc.gov.in
  • SSC
  • ssc.gov.in
Latest notice
  • Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 24 April 2026)
  • Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 7 September 2026)
Application status
  • Applications closed on 15 May 2026.
  • Applications closed on 7 October 2026.
Posts
  • Stenographer Grade 'C' (Group 'B', Non-Gazetted)
  • Stenographer Grade 'D' (Group 'C')
  • In various ministries, departments and organisations, including their attached offices
  • Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
  • Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade 'A'
Pay (as printed)
  • Not printed in the notice data shown here
  • Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
  • Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) and Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)
  • Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)

Pay Level 2 →Pay Level 4 →Pay Level 5 →

Age limit
  • Grade 'C': 18–30 years (born 2 Aug 1996 – 1 Aug 2008); Grade 'D': 18–27 years (born 2 Aug 1999 – 1 Aug 2008) (as on 1 August 2026)
  • 18–27 years (as on 1 August 2026)
Qualification
  • 12th standard or equivalent pass from a recognised board or university
  • Must be held on or before 1 August 2026; the result must be declared by then (mere processing does not count)
  • 12th standard pass from a recognised board
  • DEO in specified ministries (incl. Consumer Affairs, SSC, Culture): 12th in Science with Mathematics
Selection stages
  • Computer-based exam (2 hours (sectional timer: 30 + 30 + 60 minutes))
  • Skill test in stenography (One 10-minute dictation in English or Hindi)
  • Tier-I (60 minutes (15-minute sectional timer))
  • Tier-II (Session-I 2 h 15 min, Session-II same day)
Negative marking
  • Computer-based exam: Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.
  • Tier-II: Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer in Sections I–III.
Vacancies
  • Approx. 731 (tentative; post- and category-wise list to be published on ssc.gov.in)
  • Approx. 2,536 (tentative)
Application fee
  • ₹100
  • Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from the fee.
  • ₹100
  • Categories exempted from the fee (including women candidates) are listed in the notice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between SSC Stenographer and SSC CHSL eligibility?

SSC Stenographer: age Grade 'C': 18–30 years (born 2 Aug 1996 – 1 Aug 2008); Grade 'D': 18–27 years (born 2 Aug 1999 – 1 Aug 2008) as on 1 August 2026; 12th standard or equivalent pass from a recognised board or university. Must be held on or before 1 August 2026; the result must be declared by then (mere processing does not count). SSC CHSL: age 18–27 years as on 1 August 2026; 12th standard pass from a recognised board. DEO in specified ministries (incl. Consumer Affairs, SSC, Culture): 12th in Science with Mathematics. Both from the latest official notices.

How is the selection process of SSC Stenographer different from SSC CHSL?

SSC Stenographer: Computer-based examination; Skill test in stenography (mandatory, qualifying); Online option form and allocation on merit-cum-preference; Document verification by the user departments after the final result. SSC CHSL: Tier-I: computer-based test; Tier-II: computer-based test (Session-I) and skill/typing test (Session-II); Document verification.

How many vacancies are there in SSC Stenographer and SSC CHSL?

SSC Stenographer: Approx. 731 (tentative; post- and category-wise list to be published on ssc.gov.in). SSC CHSL: Approx. 2,536 (tentative). As printed in each latest notice.

What is the application fee for SSC Stenographer and SSC CHSL?

SSC Stenographer: ₹100. SSC CHSL: ₹100. Fee exemptions are listed in each notice.

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