SSC Stenographer Salary & Job Profile
Last verified 31 Jul 2026
SSC Stenographer posts carry Pay Level 4 for Grade D and Pay Level 6 for Grade C of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance. In-hand salary is higher than basic pay and varies with the posting city.
Posts and pay
Stenographer Grade C and Stenographer Grade D in central government ministries, departments and organisations.
Allowances
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dearness Allowance | Revised periodically as a percentage of basic pay |
| House Rent Allowance | Depends on the class of the posting city (X, Y or Z) |
| Transport Allowance | As per city classification |
| Other benefits | Central Government Health Scheme, provident fund, pension under NPS, leave travel concession |
Because HRA and Transport Allowance are city-linked, two people on identical basic pay can take home noticeably different amounts — a metro posting pays more in allowances than a smaller town.
Career growth
Promotion follows departmental seniority and Departmental Competitive Examinations. Job security, pension benefits and medical cover form a significant part of the total value of these posts.