The SSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria 2025, covering educational qualifications, nationality, and age, are detailed in the official notification. Candidates who don’t meet these requirements at any point during the exam will be disqualified. For Grade C posts, you must be between 18 and 30 years old, and for Grade D posts, the age limit is 18 to 27. Find complete eligibility details below.
SSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria 2025
To be eligible for the SSC Stenographer Exam in 2025, candidates must meet three key requirements: educational qualification, age limit, and nationality. Successfully fulfilling these basic criteria is essential for anyone hoping to secure a Grade C or Grade D position. More detailed information on the eligibility criteria is provided below.
SSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria 2025 Overview
Candidates can go through the SSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria 2025 overview from the table below:-
| SSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria 2025 Overview | |
| Exam Name | SSC Stenographer 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | Stenographers Grade C & D |
| Category | SSC Govt. Jobs |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Age Limit | Grade C: 18-30 Grade D: 18-27 |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Pass |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
SSC Stenographer Nationality 2025
To be eligible for the SSC Stenographer exam, candidates must meet one of the following nationality criteria:
- Indian Citizen
- Citizen of Nepal or Bhutan
- Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the aim of permanent settlement.
- Person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intent to permanently settle in India.
SSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria for Ex-Servicemen 2025
You’re eligible if you’ve served in the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force, regardless of your rank (whether combatant or non-combatant). This also includes those who have:
- Retired, been discharged, or relieved after completing your service, voluntarily left, or left due to inefficiency, and you’re receiving a gratuity and pension from the Indian Territorial Army.
- Served in the Army Postal Service (Regular Army) and retired due to medical reasons or without rejoining your parent service, provided you’re receiving a pension.
- Been on deputation in the Army Postal Service for over six months before April 14, 1987.
- Received a Gallantry award while serving in the Armed Forces, which includes Territorial Army Personnel.
- Been recruited and then had to leave due to medical reasons, subsequently receiving a medical disability pension.
