SSC Stenographer Selection Process

SSC Stenographer selection runs through the stages below, each of which must be cleared in sequence.

1. Computer Based Examination
2. Skill Test in Stenography
3. Document Verification

The Skill Test decides selection

Clearing the CBE only earns a place in the Skill Test. Candidates take dictation for 10 minutes at 100 words per minute for Grade C and 80 words per minute for Grade D, then transcribe it on computer. The Skill Test is qualifying, and a strong CBE score cannot compensate for failing it.

Document Verification

Original certificates are checked against everything declared in the application — qualification, category, age and any relaxation claimed. Certificates must be in the prescribed formats and dated on or before the cut-off date in the notice.

Final merit

Merit is prepared from the marks that count for this examination, and candidates are allotted posts by merit-cum-preference against the reported vacancies.