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ITI Stenographer Government Jobs 2026 — Sarkari Naukri for Steno Trade

ITI Stenographer (English/Hindi, NCVT) holders qualify for SSC Stenographer Grade C & D, court steno posts, railway offices, and central/state government secretariat stenographer vacancies.

1 Active JobsUpdated 29 Sept 2026✓ All India + State
Top Recruiters
  • • SSC (Stenographer C & D)
  • • High Court / District Court
  • • Indian Railways (Office)
  • • State Secretariat
  • • Central Govt Ministries
Salary Range

₹25,500 – ₹47,600 / month

CTC inclusive

Popular Posts
  • • Stenographer Grade D (SSC)
  • • Court Steno (HC/DC)
  • • PA/Steno (Railways)
  • • Steno Secretary (State)
  • • Shorthand Reporter
Age Limit

18 – 30 years

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Government Jobs for ITI Stenographer (English/Hindi) Trade Holders

SSC (Staff Selection Commission) Stenographer Grade C and Grade D exam is the most prestigious central government career path for ITI Stenographer holders. Grade C (Pay Level 6, ₹35,400 basic) — required shorthand speed: 100 wpm (English) / 80 wpm (Hindi). Grade D (Pay Level 4, ₹25,500 basic) — required shorthand speed: 80 wpm (English) / 65 wpm (Hindi). Selection: Written exam (GK, Reasoning, English Language) + Skill Test (dictation at the speed, transcription on computer within time limit). Grade C Stenographers work in senior government offices; Grade D in central government departments and ministries. Thousands of vacancies per cycle.

State Government Secretariat Stenographers are recruited through state PSC steno exams (separate from SSC). Hindi Stenographer posts are in high demand in Hindi-belt states (UP, MP, Rajasthan, Bihar, Haryana) where state government proceedings are in Hindi. English Stenographer posts are higher-grade and used in high courts, secretariat offices. High Courts (Allahabad HC, Bombay HC, Delhi HC, Madras HC etc.) and District Courts recruit Steno-Typist and Court Stenographer from state public service commission or high court directly. Court steno work involves verbatim recording of proceedings, judgements, and legal documents.

Indian Railways recruits Junior Clerk Cum Typist and Senior Clerk positions from non-technical pool — not strictly "stenographer" posts, but ITI Steno holders have a typing/shorthand edge. UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) office, CAG (Comptroller & Auditor General), and various attached offices of central government regularly absorb SSC Stenographers. ITI Stenographer (NCVT 1-year course) qualification in Hindi and English gives targeted access to the steno job market. Candidates should practice 100+ wpm shorthand continuously as the steno skill test is pure performance-based — no marks for written exam portion if skill test is failed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D and what is the difference?
SSC Stenographer exam recruits for two grades: Grade C (Pay Level 6, ₹35,400 basic) — works in senior offices like CSS, AFHQ, attached offices needing senior steno. Shorthand speed: 100 wpm English / 80 wpm Hindi. Grade D (Pay Level 4, ₹25,500 basic) — works in central government ministries and departments. Shorthand speed: 80 wpm English / 65 wpm Hindi. Same written exam for both; different skill tests. After 5–8 years of service, Grade D is promotable to Grade C. Gross monthly for Grade D in metro: approximately ₹42,000–₹48,000/month. For Grade C: approximately ₹60,000–₹70,000/month.
Is ITI Stenographer NCVT equivalent to 12th pass for government exams?
No. ITI Stenographer (1-year course after 10th, NCVT) = 10th + ITI Steno certificate — this does NOT give 12th equivalency. For SSC Stenographer Grade C & D: qualification required is "12th pass from a recognised board." ITI Steno certificate alone may NOT make you eligible unless you have separately passed 12th. Important: Clear 12th from NIOS or state open board alongside your ITI preparation. NIOS 12th costs ₹1,500–₹2,500 and can be cleared in 1 year. With 12th + ITI Steno skills, you qualify for SSC Steno C & D, court steno, and state secretariat exams.
What shorthand speed is required for High Court Stenographer?
High Court Stenographer speeds vary by court: Allahabad High Court: 100 wpm shorthand (English) + 40 wpm typing. Delhi High Court: 100 wpm shorthand (English) + 40 wpm typing. Madras High Court: 100 wpm English OR 100 wpm Tamil shorthand. Bombay High Court: 100 wpm English. District Courts (all states): 80–100 wpm shorthand + transcription test. Qualification: 12th pass + ITI Stenographer or equivalent. Age: 18–35 years (varies by state). High Court Steno posts are highly competitive with thousands of applicants per vacancy — consistent practice at 100+ wpm is essential.
What government jobs use Hindi Stenography specifically?
Hindi Stenography is specifically required/preferred for: (1) SSC Steno Grade D (Hindi) — posted in Hindi-language departments; (2) UPSC Hindi Steno service posts; (3) Rajya Sabha/Lok Sabha Secretariat Hindi Steno; (4) State government secretariat posts in UP, MP, Rajasthan, Bihar, Haryana, Uttarakhand (Hindi state government proceedings); (5) Rajbhasha (Official Language) Department steno posts in central government. ITI Steno (Hindi) from NCVT is the exact qualifying credential for these posts. Hindi Steno is generally less competitive than English Steno in central government — lower applicant pool for same number of vacancies.
How to prepare for SSC Steno skill test (shorthand dictation)?
SSC Steno skill test: dictation given by examiner at the prescribed speed (80 or 100 wpm) for 10 minutes. Candidates write in shorthand. Then typed transcript on computer in 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi). Preparation tips: (1) Practice dictation daily from audiobook/YouTube SSC steno practice dictation channels at progressively higher speeds; (2) Touch-type on English keyboard — minimum 40 wpm typing with no errors; (3) Use Pitman shorthand (most widely taught in India) or Gregg; (4) Join coaching if self-study shorthand speed stalls below 80 wpm — a steno teacher can identify outlines causing bottlenecks; (5) Aim for 110 wpm in practice to comfortably pass 100 wpm test.

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