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SSC Stenographer Salary 2024 in Hand, After 7th Pay Commission

SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & Grade ‘D’ Examination is conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for recruiting Stenographers in various Ministries/Departments/Organizations including their Attached offices, Subordinate offices and Statutory bodies of the Government of India. The official notification for SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2024 has been released on ssc.gov.in and the candidates can submit their online applications till 17th August 2024.

The written examination is scheduled to be conducted in October-November 2024. So candidates preparing for this examination are always curious to know about the salary they get after joining. In this Article, candidates can get a detailed Salary structure of the Stenographer post along with calculations for different cities of posting.

SSC Stenographer salary ranges from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 1,42,400, making it an attractive and stable career choice. A stenographer selected through SSC gets a basic salary along with various allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), etc.

SSC Stenographer Salary Structure 2024

The candidates preparing for the upcoming SSC Stenographer 2024 should be aware of the various aspects of the recruitment process and one of the most important among these is the salary structure. The most important factors of the salary structure are the Pay Scale and Grade Pay. The Salary Structure of an SSC Stenographer along with the grade pay, group and pay scale is given below:

Posts Grade Pay Group Pay Scale (7th CPC)
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ 4600 B Rs 44900-142400
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ 4200 B Rs 35400-112400
Stenographer Grade ‘D’ 2400 C Rs 25500-81100

In Hand Salary of SSC Steno

The in-hand salary calculation for SSC Stenographer includes many aspects such as grade pay, place of posting, NPS and CGHS deductions, etc. Here we have given the overall gross salary for SSC Steno. Candidates should consider their deductions under the National Pension Scheme, Provident Fund, and Medical Benefits under CGHS, etc.

SSC Stenographer In Hand Salary 2024
Grade Pay 2400 GP 4200 GP 4600 GP
Basic Pay Rs 25500-81100 Rs 35400-112400 Rs 44900-142400
DA (50%) 12750 17700 22450
HRA (X City – 30%) 7650 10620 13,470
TA (X City) 3600 3600 3600
DA on TA 1800 1800 1800
Gross Salary Rs. 51,300 Rs. 69,120 Rs. 86,220

Salary of Stenographers in Different Cities – X, Y & Z

Place of posting plays a significant role in determining one’s in-hand salary. For government job and salary purposes, all cities and rural areas are divided into three categories: X, Y, and Z in the decreasing order of Urban nature as well as the cost of living in these places. Accordingly, the House Rent Allowance in X, Y, and Z cities are 30%, 20%, and 10% respectively.

Check the city-wise gross salary for all grade pays of SSC Stenographer 2024 in the following table:

City-Wise SSC Steno Salary 2024
Grade Pay/City X City Y City Z City
2400 Rs. 51,300 Rs. 48,750 Rs. 43,500
4200 Rs. 69,120 Rs. 65,580 Rs. 59,340
4600 Rs. 86,220 Rs. 81,730 Rs. 74,540

Departments under SSC Stenographer 2024 Recruitment

The SSC Stenographer recruitment is done for Grade C and Grade D levels and in the Grade C level the pay scale is of two types i.e. Grade Pay of Rs. 4600 and Grade Pay of Rs. 4200. These levels of posts are provided for the candidates in various departments and ministries. The selection of suitable candidates in these different levels is done according to the final merit list of the selection process. Let’s take a look at the various departments in which candidates will be posted after passing the SSC Stenographer exam:

Stenographer Grade “C” (Group “B”, Non-Gazetted) GP: 4600

  • Election Commission of India
  • M/o External Affairs
  • M/o Defence (O/O THE JS (TRG) & CAO) AFHQ
  • Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
  • M/o Development of North Eastern Region

Stenographer Grade “C” (Group “B”, Non-Gazetted) GP: 4200

  • Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC), D/o Revenue
  • LBSNAA(DoP&T)
  • M/o Communications (D/o Telecommunications) Admn.
  • M/o Health and Family Welfare (DGHS)
  • Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT)
  • M/o Labour & Employment
  • M/o Water Resources

Stenographer Grade “D” (Group “C”)

There are various departments under Stenographer Grade “D” or Group “C” such as M/o Statistics & Prog Implementation, M/o Health and Family Welfare (DGHS), Bureau of Police Research & Development, Canteen, Stores Department (M/o Defence), M/o External Affairs, National Investigation Agency, Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC), D/o Revenue, etc.

SSC Stenographer Salary and Allowances

The allowances offered to the candidates appointed for the posts of Stenographer are as follows:

1. House Rent Allowance (HRA): House rent allowance will depend on the class of city you are living in. HRA shall not be less than Rs. 5400/- pm, Rs. 3600/- pm, and Rs.1800/- pm at X, Y & Z class cities respectively.

  • @ 30% of Basic pay for X category of cities
  • @ 20% of Basic Pay for Y category of cities
  • @ 10% of Basic Pay for Z category of cities

The above revision has been made in the purview of the Dearness Allowance being revised up to 50% recently.

2. Dearness Allowance (DA)

The Dearness Allowance is a cost-of-living adjustment allowance. It is currently 50% of the Basic Pay as per the 7th Pay Commission.

3. Transport Allowance (TA)

The rate of transport allowance per month varies according to the place you are living in as mentioned below:

  • Employees posted in the cities: Rs. 3600 + DA on TA
  • Employees posted at all other places: Rs. 1800 + DA on TA

SSC Stenographer Job Profile

The post of stenographer is one of the most important designations in government departments as the candidates selected in the post are responsible for the maintenance of crucial government records. The SSC Stenographer job profile consists of the following day-to-day work:

  • Shorthand Writing: Taking dictations and notes in shorthand writing
  • Transcription: Transcribing the notes into a readable format by typing it on the computer
  • Assist the officer: Assisting the posted officer with phone calls, bookings, fixing appointments
  • Maintaining records: Maintenance of a diary containing details of meetings, important files, and important documents, etc.
  • Speech writing: Noting down details of the press conference/speech given by the minister/officer

SSC Stenographer Career Growth

The career growth of an SSC Stenographer looks promising, filled with immense benefits. After working for 5-6 years of regular service in particular grade pay, one is eligible for promotions to the next level of grade pay. Take a look at the following chart for career growth of an SSC Stenographer from 2800 grade pay to 7600 grade pay.

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FAQs

What is the SSC Stenographer Salary for Grade D employees?

The SSC Stenographer Grade D employee comes in 2400 Grade pay, so the In-Hand salary may range between Rs. 43,500 to Rs. 51,300 per month depending on the city of posting.

What is the SSC Stenographer job profile?

SSC Stenographer work profile includes the responsibility of press conference briefings, speech writing, helping in public relation, etc. in various ministries or departments under the government.

What minimum education qualification is required to appear for the SSC Stenographer examination?

Candidates who wish to appear for SSC Stenographer examination must possess 12th pass certificate in order to be eligible for the exam.

Does SSC conduct SSC Stenographer exam every year?

Yes, theĀ  Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC Stenographer exam every year to recruit eligible candidates for the non-technical posts in Grade C and Grade D posts of Stenographers.

What is the highest salary a stenographer can get In-Hand?

The stenographer posts which comes under 4600 Grade pay, get an In-Hand salary of Rs. 86,220 approximately.