SSC Grade ‘C’ Stenographer Recruitment 2025 LDCE — 326 Posts
Recruiting Agency: Staff Selection Commission SSC
Post: Grade ‘C’ Stenographer Limited Departmental Competitive Examination — LDCE
Notification/Registration Start: 22 Dec 2025
Last Date to Apply: 11 Jan 2026
Apply Mode: Online only through SSC official website
Vacancies — 326 Posts
Total Posts: 326 Stenographer Grade C (LDCE)
The vacancies are distributed across various central government departments/secretariat services under the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination stream.
Example Departments Included:
Central Secretariat Stenographers Service
Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service
Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers Service
Indian Foreign Service Branch (B) Stenographers
Election Commission of India Stenographers
Departments and specific numbers can vary — refer to official PDF
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply
Departmental candidates already working in eligible government offices under SSC rules — this is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) conducted for in-service/departmental applicants.
Educational Qualification
12th pass (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized board.
Stenography/Typing skill: Proficiency in shorthand and typing in English or Hindi as per SSC norms (detailed in the official notification).
Age Limit
As per departmental recruitment LDCE rules — usually relaxations apply for in-service candidates (check official notification for exact norms).
Selection Process
The selection for LDCE Stenographer Grade C typically involves:
Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Written Test — Objective type questions.
Stenography Skill Test — Transcription (dictation) in English or Hindi.
Evaluation of Service Record / APARs (for departmental promotion merits).*
Final Merit List is usually based on combined performance in written test, skill test, and service record evaluations.
Important Dates (2025–26)
Event Date
Registration Start 22 Dec 2025
Last Date to Apply 11 Jan 2026
Tentative Exam/Skill Test Dates To be notified by SSC — after registration & shortlisting.
Pay Scale (Indicative)
Pay Level: SSC Stenographer Grade C posts fall under central Group ‘B’, Non-Gazd cadre.
Pay & Allowances: Basic pay + DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances as per 7th CPC + central government norms. Average monthly in-hand for Grade C is around ₹50,000+ (approximate) in many ministries.
Where to Apply
Apply and get the official notification at the SSC official website:
https://ssc.gov.in → Candidates’ Corner / Online Applications
search for “Grade ‘C’ Stenographer LDCE 2025
Before applying, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the SSC portal, then proceed to the Grade ‘C’ LDCE 2025 application form.
Summary — SSC Grade C Steno 2025 (LDCE)
Recruiting Authority: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post: Grade ‘C’ Stenographer (Limited Departmental Competitive Exam)
Vacancies: 326 posts across central government departments
Eligibility: Departmental candidates (with 12th pass & shorthand/typing skill)
Apply Online: 22 Dec 2025 – 11 Jan 2026
Selection: Written + Skill Test + Service Record (as applicable)
This SSC LDCE recruitment is distinct from the general SSC Stenographer exam conducted earlier in the year
which included Grade C & D posts from June 2025