SSC Stenographer 2020 Application Form, Registration Dates, Fees and Process

SSC Stenographer 2020 Application Form were made available since September 20, 2019. Candidates can register for the exam in online mode only at the official website – ssc.nic.in. The last day to fill SSC Stenographer Application Form 2020 was October 18, 2019.

Direct link to SSC Stenographer 2020 Application Form

• SSC Stenographer 2020 exam will be held on May 5 – 7, 2020.
• SSC Stenographer Eligibility requires a candidate to possess class 12 or equivalent qualification and stenography skills.
• The application process involves online registration, uploading scanned documents, filling up application form and pay registration fees.
• The registration fees is INR 100. Women, SC, ST, PwD and Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted from fee payment. 
• Payment can be done in offline mode through SBI challan or in online mode through Debit/ Credit card/ Net banking and BHIM UPI.
• Successfully registered candidates will be issued SSC Stenographer Admit card in the month of April, 2020.

SSC Stenographer Application 2020 Highlights

The key features about SSC Stenographer Application Process are highlighted below:

Download SSC Stenographer 2020 Official Notification

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SSC Stenographer 2020 Registration Dates

SSC has announced the complete exam schedule along with registration dates:

Download SSC Stenographer Sample Papers

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SSC Stenographer 2020 Eligibility

Candidates must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria laid down by SSC before applying for the exam. As if it is found that the candidate does not satisfy any of the eligibility conditions at any stage of the exam, his/her candidature will be cancelled. 

SSC Stenographer Age Limit

The minimum age limit for all the candidates as on January 1, 2020 is 18 years. Given below is the upper age limit for Grade C and D steno: However, relaxation is given to candidates from OBC and SC/ST category

• Upper Age Limit for Grade C stenographer – 30 years
• Upper Age Limit for Grade D stenographer – 27 years

Candidates belonging to reserved categories are given upper age relaxation as per government of India norms.

SSC Steno Qualifications Requirement

• Candidates should have completed class 12 or equivalent from a recognized Board as on January 1, 2020.
• They must possess stenography skills as a skill test will be held before final allotment.

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Pre-requisites for SSC Steno 2020 Registration

Candidates will require the following documents and details during the application process:

• A valid Mobile Number (to be verified through OTP)
• An active Email ID (to be verified through OTP).
• Aadhaar Number/ Voter ID Card/ PAN/ Passport/ Driving License/ School or College ID or Employer ID (Govt./ PSU/ Private)
• Class 10, 12 and other qualifications Marksheets
• Scanned image of candidate’s color passport size photograph (20 KB to 50 KB)
• Scanned image of candidate’s signature (10 to 20 KB)
• Category certificate, if any

Note: These original documents will have to be produced at the time of document verification.

How to Fill SSC Stenographer 2020 Application Form?

SSC Stenographer Application Form can be filled by online mode only and candidates are advised to have necessary documents in hand prior to filling the application form. Candidates applying for the first time have to register in the website before applying for the exam.

Step 1: New Registration

• Candidates can register in the Staff Selection Commission website, www.ssc.nic.in
• The home page will contain three columns, one for registration and edit options , one for details of the exam and application form and one for printing the application and admit card
• Candidates have to go to the New Registration column and click on Register option
• A new page will open and the details for registration will be displayed
• The page will contain details like Name, Father’s Name, Secondary Board Exam Roll number, Date of Birth and Gender
• Candidates might have to fill all information twice for verification Process
• Enter the Captcha and click enter

Step 2: Form Filling

• The personal details form will contain questions like Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name , Date of Birth, Gender
• Enter the details as per the 10^th certificate. The name, father’s name and mother’s name should be as per the Government certificates
• The date of birth should be as the 10^th
• The Basic Details form will have questions like Aadhar Card Number, Category, Religion, Nationality, Disability details (if any) and Certificate Number
• The Contact Details Form will contain questions like Address, State, Pincode, Mobile Number and Email
• Click on the submit option and
• Candidates should upload their photograph and signature
• The photograph should be more than 20 kb and the signature should be more than 50 kb. 
• The candidates should complete all mandatory columns to go to complete the registration process
• The examination Centre and code details will be available in the prospectus. We would strongly advise you select a centre near your location for accessibility
• The basic details will include details like Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality
• Staff selection commission allow fees exemption and Age Relaxation for Ex Serviceman, Physically Handicapped Candidates 

Step 3: Post Preference

• The next column will ask details about preference for posts
• The details and codes of the post will be available in the exam notification
• Enter qualification details in the ascending order, Starting from the highest degree
• The work experience should be entered from recent to last order. Proper experience and reliving letter is mandatory for the work to be considered valid
• The contact details should be your permanent address and valid contact details

Step 4: SSC Stenographer Application Fee Payment

• The exam fees can be paid by online and offline mode.
• Candidates can download the challan, make payment in SBI bank branches and enter the acknowledgement number.
• Candidates can make online payment through net banking/ debit card/ credit card or BHIM UPI. Candidates can also claim for Fee exemption if they are an Ex Servicemen, Specially Challenged Person, etc.

Candidates must upload the photo and signature in the required size and format. You can preview the file before final submission of the application form.

Check Detailed How to Apply for SSC Stenographer?

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Details in Application Form

SSC Stenographer 2020 Application Form should be filled with care and the below details will clarify all doubts. Most data will be replicated from the registration form:

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Application Form Correction

In case of any corrections or changes, candidates can enter their registration number and date of birth in the application page and make necessary changes. However, if candidates are unable to make the necessary corrections online, they can contact the nearest Staff Selection Commission office or write an email to them regarding the same. Major changes like Examination centre, Application to specific Posts, 10^th certificate number will not be entertained. Kindly recheck the data before submission of SSC Stenographer Application form to avoid unnecessary stress. 

For any assistance, candidates can seek help from the following address:

Staff Selection Commission
Block No.-12
CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi,
Phone: +91 11 - 24363343

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Frequently Asked Questions