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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the Grade “C” Stenographers Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025 notification. This examination is conducted to prepare a Select List for promotion to Stenographer Grade C in various Central Government services and departments.
Eligible departmental candidates can submit their online applications from 22 December 2025 to 11 January 2026 through the official SSC website.
SSC Grade C Stenographer LDCE 2025 Notification – Apply Online, Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Pattern
SSC Grade C Stenographer LDCE 2025 – Overview
- Exam Name: Grade “C” Stenographers LDCE 2025
- Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Mode of Application: Online
- Job Type: Central Government (Departmental Promotion)
- Exam Location: Delhi Only
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Important Dates:
Event- Date
Notification Release:22.12.2025
Online Application Start:22.12.2025
Last Date to Apply Online:11.01.2026 (11:00 PM)
Last Date to Submit Hard Copy:27.01.2026
Exam Date'To be announced
Participating Services / Cadres
The examination is conducted for promotion to Grade C Stenographer in the following services:
1. Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS)
2. Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service
3. Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers Service
4. Election Commission of India Stenographers Service
5. Indian Foreign Service (B) Stenographers
6. Central Vigilance Commission
SSC Grade C Stenographer LDCE 2025 – Vacancies
A total of 326 tentative vacancies have been reported for the recruitment year 2025.
- Service - Total Vacancies
- CSSS:267
- Railway Board:08
- AFHQ'37
- ECI:01
- IFS (B):13
- CVC:To be announced
> Vacancies include UR, SC, ST and PwBD categories as per government norms.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational & Service Eligibility
Candidates must be regularly appointed Stenographer Grade ‘D’ and must have completed the required years of approved service as on 01 July 2025.
CSSS / Railway Board: 6 years service
AFHQ / ECI: 3 years service
IFS (B): 6 years service
CVC: 5 years service
Computer literacy is mandatory.
Application Process
1. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on SSC website
2. Fill online application form
3. Upload required documents
4. Submit application online
5. Take printout and forward through Head of Department
🔗 Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in
> Note: Applications must be forwarded through proper channel. Direct applications will be rejected.
Scheme of Examination
Part A – Computer Based Examination (200 Marks)
Subject,- Questions-Marks
- General Awareness: 100-100
- English Language:100 -100
- Duration:2 Hours
- Objective type questions
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Part B – Stenography Skill Test (200 Marks)
- Dictation: 10 minutes
- Speed: 100 w.p.m
- Medium: English or Hindi
- Transcription on Computer
- Language - Time
- English-40 Minutes
- Hindi-55 Minutes
Part C – Service Record Evaluation (100 Marks)
- APAR evaluation
- Final merit based on Part A + Part B + Part C
Selection Process:
1. Computer Based Examination
2. Stenography Skill Test
3. Evaluation of Service Records
4. Final Merit List
Tie-breaking criteria:
1. Skill Test Marks
2. CBT Marks
3. Date of Birth (Older first)
Important Instructions
- Exam will be held only in Delhi
- Multiple applications will lead to rejection
- Aadhaar-based authentication is recommended
- No TA/DA will be provided
📞 Helpdesk
SSC Toll Free: 1800 309 3063
SSC NR Office: 011-24363343
Conclusion:
The SSC Grade C Stenographer LDCE 2025 is a golden opportunity for eligible departmental stenographers to get promoted to Group B (Non-Gazetted) posts. Candidates are advised to apply early and carefully follow all instructions mentioned in the notification.
Stay connected with our website for exam date updates, admit card, syllabus PDFs, and previous papers.
Official Notification Reference
This post is prepared based on the official SSC notification issued on 22.12.2025
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