The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) officially releases the SSC Stenographer cut-off marks in PDF format on their website, https://ssc.gov.in/, concurrent with the final result declaration. Candidates who meet or exceed these qualifying scores are shortlisted to proceed to the Stage II Skill Test. Explore the detailed cut-off criteria for Grade C and D posts below.
SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2026 Out
The category-wise cut-off for SSC Stenographer Grade C and D positions has been published and is updated in this guide. This recruitment cycle aims to fill a total of 1,590 vacancies across both grades.
| SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2025 ‘Grade C’ | ||
| Category | Cut-off Marks | Candidates Available |
| SC | 135.44087 | 1219 |
| ST | 120.37748 | 766 |
| OBC | 141.77465 | 2620 |
| EWS | 137.83071 | 1468 |
| UR | 142.42577 | 2187 |
| OH | 119.93641 | 108 |
| HH | 73.62062 | 100 |
| VH | 95.27935 | 156 |
| Others-PWD | - | - |
| Total | 8624 | |
| SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2025 ‘Grade D’ | ||
| Category | Cut-off Marks | Candidates Available |
| SC | 117.77426 | 4398 |
| ST | 105.75225 | 1740 |
| OBC | 129.22305 | 7368 |
| EWS | 125.13310 | 3434 |
| UR | 132.30789 | 4299 |
| ESM | 40.27012 | 418 |
| OH | 107.44537 | 242 |
| HH | 40.20009 | 203 |
| VH | 80.23427 | 234 |
| Others-PWD | 51.94828 | 120 |
| Total | 22456 | |
Download SSC Stenographer 2025 Cut-Off Official Notice (Write-Up)
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SSC Stenographer Previous Year Cut Off
Below, we have compiled the historical cut-off marks issued by the Staff Selection Commission. Reviewing these previous year trends helps candidates understand the competitive landscape and gauge the difficulty level of the examination.
SSC Stenographer Exam Date 2026 - Official Schedule
SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2024
The SSC Stenographer 2024 cut-off was announced alongside the results for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) 2024-25. These marks are determined by various factors, including the total number of test-takers, the difficulty level of the papers, and the available vacancies for Grade C and D roles.
| SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2024 ‘Grade C’ | ||
| Category | Cut-off Marks | Candidates available |
| UR | 148.57526 | 2508 |
| SC | 138.16760 | 1540 |
| ST | 114.72905 | 942 |
| OBC | 148.57526 | 2650 |
| EWS | 148.57526 | 1077 |
| OH | 108.57415 | 206 |
| HH | 40.17497 | 122 |
| VH | 77.61547 | 204 |
| Others-PWD | 40.21264 | 96 |
| SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2024 ‘Grade D’ | ||
| Category | Cut-off Marks | Candidates available |
| UR | 130.93746 | 5376 |
| SC | 109.72227 | 5594 |
| ST | 85.13361 | 2430 |
| OBC | 130.63115 | 7892 |
| EWS | 117.84812 | 4052 |
| OH | 86.94139 | 415 |
| HH | 40.21264 | 119 |
| VH | 62.90406 | 255 |
| Others-PWD | 40.21264 | 96 |
View SSC Stenographer 2024 Official Cut-Off Notice
SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2023
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC Stenographer 2023 cut-off marks on November 24, 2023, following the announcement of the exam results. The official figures provide clear category-wise qualifying requirements for both Grade C and D. Refer to the table below for complete details.
| SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2023 | ||
| Category | Grade C | Grade D |
| UR | 147.45086 | 131.32184 |
| OBC | 145.03097 | 125.02167 |
| SC | 136.08122 | 109.41004 |
| ST | 128.04746 | 88.71217 |
| EWS | 147.45086 | 126.29805 |
| OH | 103.89802 | 85.85777 |
| VH | 115.92474 | 40.04736 |
| HH | -- | 40.15035 |
| ESM | -- | 40.04736 |
| Other PWD | -- | 40.15035 |
SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2022
To qualify for the Skill Test, candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying score set for the 2022 CBT. Detailed cut-off marks for SSC Stenographer Grades C and D are organized below.
| SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2022 | ||
| Category | Grade C | Grade D |
| UR | 130.70370 | 108.60916 |
| OBC | 129.05339 | 96.40411 |
| SC | 114.61486 | 76.76512 |
| ST | 105.95174 | 63.40226 |
| EWS | 130.70370 | 90.64748 |
| OH | 87.90371 | 40.07236 |
| VH | 63.59872 | 40.00000 |
| HH | 40.00000 | 40.00000 |
| ESM | -- | 40.00000 |
| Other PWD | 40.00000 | 40.00000 |
Download SSC Stenographer 2022 Cut-Off and Write-Up PDF
SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2021
The SSC Stenographer 2021 cut-off was calculated based on historical trends and the difficulty levels observed during the exams held in November 2021. The category-wise qualifying marks, published on January 21, 2022, are summarized in the table below.
| Category | Grade C | Grade D |
| UR | 146.79323 | 131.22759 |
| OBC | 142.36071 | 126.72132 |
| SC | 132.92626 | 103.89008 |
| ST | 117.44372 | 84.61327 |
| EWS | 138.64967 | 83.56382 |
| OH | 108.68008 | 59.31560 |
| VH | 55.94645 | 51.29321 |
| ESM | -- | 40.00000 |
| Other PWD | -- | 40.00000 |
SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2018-19
Updates regarding the cut-off for the SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ 2018-19 examination will be provided shortly. In the meantime, please review the historical CBT cut-off trends for the SSC Stenographer exam.
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ 2018 Skill Test Cut Off:
| SC | ST | OBC | UR | Total | OH | VH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut off on % of mistakes | 7% | 7% | 7% | 5% | 7% | 7% | |
| No. of candidates available | 77 | 37 | 285 | 202 | 601 | 6 | 3 |
Stenographer Grade ‘D’ Skill Test Cut Off:
| SC | ST | OBC | UR | Total | EXS | OH | VH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut off on % of mistakes | 10% | 10% | 10% | 7% | 10% | 10% | 10% | |
| No. of candidates available | 279 | 138 | 1202 | 592 | 2211 | 1 | 40 | 16 |
SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C' Cut Off 2018 CBT
| SC | ST | OBC | OH | VH | UR | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut-Off Marks | 127.00 | 101.00 | 138.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 141.00 | |
| Candidates Available | 1419 | 1454 | 2485 | 369 | 79 | 2663 | 8469 |
SSC Stenographer Grade ‘D' Cut Off 2018 CBT
| SC | ST | OBC | Ex. S | OH | VH | UR | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut-Off Marks | 123.50 | 106.00 | 124.50 | 40.00 | 106.00 | 66.00 | 134.50 | |
| Candidates Available | 1836 | 1107 | 6788 | 393 | 268 | 249 | 4363 | 15004 |
SSC Stenographer Cut Off 2016
SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C' Cut Off 2016 CBT
| SC | ST | OBC | OH | VH | UR | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 29 | 14 | 60 | 2 | 2 | 111 | 214 |
| Candidate Recommended | 29 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 96* | 173 |
* 07 OBC and 09 SC candidates were selected under the UR (Unreserved) standard.
SSC Stenographer Grade ‘D' Cut Off 2016 CBT
| SC | ST | OBC | OH | VH | ExS | UR | TOTAL | |
| Vacancies | 112 | 99 | 153 | 22 | 13 | 74 | 765 | 1129 |
| Candidate Recommended | 112 | 56 | 155^ | 15 | 03 | 01 | 765* | 1088 |
*180 OBC, 51 SC, and 03 ST candidates qualified under the UR standard.
15 OH candidates selected (06 OBC, 02 SC, 07 UR)
03 VH candidates selected (03 UR)
01 ExS candidate selected (01 OBC)
^ 02 OBC+OH candidates were selected against vacancies reserved exclusively for the OH category.
Factors Determining SSC Stenographer Cut Off
The SSC Stenographer cut-off marks are determined based on several critical factors, including overall exam difficulty, the number of applicants, and total vacancies.
- Total number of vacancies
- Total marks
- The difficulty level of the exam
- The total number of candidates who appeared in the exam.
FAQs
Ans. The SSC Stenographer cut-off represents the minimum marks required for a candidate to qualify for the subsequent Skill Test.
Ans. Yes, the SSC Stenographer cut-off was officially released alongside the result on November 28, 2025.
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