The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially issued an important notice for candidates appearing in the Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2025 – Skill Test. As per the latest update, shortlisted candidates can now check their City of Examination online, while the Skill Test Admit Card (Admission Certificate) will be released shortly before the exam.
This update is crucial for candidates who have cleared the CBT stage and are preparing for the stenography skill test. The notice clarifies where to check exam city details, when the admit card will be available, and what candidates should do next.
🔎 Quick Review (At a Glance)
- 📌 Exam Name: SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Skill Test 2025
- 🏢 Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission
- 🏙️ Exam City Status: Available now
- 🎫 Admit Card Status: Releasing 2–3 days before exam
- 🌐 Official Website: ssc.gov.in
- 📅 Notice Date: 20 January 2026
- 👥 Who Can Check: Only Skill Test shortlisted candidates
🏢 About the Examination
The Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2025 is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment to stenographer posts in various Ministries, Departments, and Offices of the Government of India.
Candidates who qualified the Computer Based Test (CBT) are now required to appear for the Skill Test, which assesses shorthand dictation and transcription skills as per SSC norms.
🏙️ SSC Stenographer Skill Test 2025: Exam City Details
SSC has enabled the Exam City Intimation facility for the Skill Test stage.
How to Check Exam City
- Visit ssc.gov.in
- Log in using your Registration Number and Password
- Access the candidate dashboard
- View the City of Examination displayed
Important Points to Note
- ✅ Only the exam city is shown at this stage
- ❌ Exact exam centre address is not mentioned yet
- 📍 City details help candidates plan travel and accommodation in advance
🎫 SSC Stenographer Skill Test Admit Card 2025
The Admission Certificate (Skill Test Admit Card) has not been released yet.
Expected Release Timeline
- 🗓️ 2–3 days before the actual Skill Test date
Where to Download
- Only from the SSC official website
- Through the same login module
Details Mentioned on Admit Card
- Candidate name & roll number
- Skill Test date and reporting time
- Exact examination centre address
- Important exam-day instructions
⚠️ Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the Skill Test.
📘 Reference to Original SSC Notification
SSC has clearly stated that all instructions related to the Skill Test are already mentioned in the main examination notice published on 06 June 2025.
That notice includes:
- ⌨️ Skill Test scheme
- 📝 Dictation speed requirements
- 🕒 Transcription time limits
- 🌐 Language options (English/Hindi)
- ❌ Grounds for disqualification
📌 No new rules or changes have been introduced through this notice.
⚠️ Common Problems Faced by Candidates & Solutions
❓ Exam City Not Showing After Login
- Ensure you are shortlisted for the Skill Test
- Use the correct SSC login credentials
- Try again during non-peak hours
❓ Admit Card Not Available Yet
- Admit cards are released only 2–3 days before the exam
- Keep checking SSC website daily
- Do not rely on social media rumours
❓ City Far From Home Location
- SSC does not entertain city change requests
- Make travel plans early once city is known
❓ Forgot Registration Details
- Use “Forgot Password” option on SSC login page
- Recover credentials using registered email/mobile
📌 What Candidates Should Do Now
- ✔️ Immediately check your exam city
- ✔️ Start travel planning
- ✔️ Revise shorthand and transcription practice
- ✔️ Re-read the 06 June 2025 notification
- ✔️ Monitor ssc.gov.in for admit card updates
🌐 Important Links
- Official Notification Pdf Download
- Official Website : ssc.gov.in
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📢 Final Words
The release of exam city details clearly indicates that the SSC Stenographer Skill Test 2025 is approaching soon. Candidates are advised to stay alert, download the admit card as soon as it is released, and strictly follow SSC instructions.
All official updates will be available only on the SSC website. Avoid misinformation and prepare with focus.