The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC Exam Schedule 2025 for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ and Combined Hindi Translators (CHT) posts, providing a clear timeline for candidates. The Stenographer exam is scheduled for 6th, 7th, and 8th August 2025, while the CHT Paper-I exam will take place on 12th August 2025. With these exams targeting government job aspirants, each student who has applied should know the dates and prepare accordingly. The schedule was announced on the official website, ssc.nic.in, and includes details on the exam pattern and how to download the timetable. Read below for complete details on exam dates and eligibility.

SSC Exam Schedule 2025 – Overview

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the 2025 exam schedule on its official website, ssc.nic.in. The schedule outlines the dates for the Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Examination 2025 and the Combined Hindi Translators (CHT) Examination 2025. SSC will conduct the Stenographer exam, a Computer-Based Test (CBT), over three days from 6th to 8th August 2025 to fill various government posts. It will hold the CHT Paper-I exam on 12th August 2025 in a traditional format. With applications now closed and over 1.5 lakh candidates expected for the Stenographer posts, SSC advises students to download their admit cards closer to the exam dates and regularly check updates on ssc.nic.in.

Exam	Date	Mode	Official Website
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’	6th, 7th, 8th August 2025	Computer-Based Test	ssc.nic.in
Combined Hindi Translators Paper-I	12th August 2025	Computer-Based Test	ssc.nic.in

SSC Steno & CHT Exam Date 2025

The SSC has confirmed that it will hold the Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ exam on 6th, 7th, and 8th August 2025, conducting the test in multiple shifts to accommodate the large number of applicants. It has scheduled the Combined Hindi Translators Paper-I exam for 12th August 2025. SSC included these dates in the official notice published on ssc.nic.in and urges every applicant to mark them on their calendar. It will release admit cards a few days before the exams, so students should regularly check the website for updates.

Overview of SSC Steno & CHT Exam 2025

The SSC will conduct the Stenographer 2025 exam to recruit candidates for Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ posts in government ministries. It has scheduled the Computer-Based Test (CBT) from 6th to 8th August 2025, followed by a skill test to evaluate shorthand typing speed. Applicants must have completed their 12th standard, with age limits set at 18–30 years for Grade ‘C’ and 18–27 years for Grade ‘D’. The skill test demands a typing speed of 100 words per minute (wpm) for Grade ‘C’ and 80 wpm for Grade ‘D’, assessing both typing accuracy and general knowledge.

Additionally, SSC will hold the CHT 2025 exam to fill Hindi Translator and related posts in government departments. It has scheduled Paper-I for 12th August 2025, with further stages to follow. Candidates holding a degree that includes Hindi as a subject and demonstrating translation skills can apply. Although SSC has not yet announced the exact number of vacancies, the exam will test candidates’ language proficiency and comprehension skills.

SSC Exam Pattern 2025

The SSC Exam Schedule 2025 includes the following exam patterns:

Exam	Stage	Sections	Marks	Duration
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’	Computer-Based Test	General Intelligence, Awareness, English	200	2 hours
	Skill Test	Shorthand Typing	Qualifying	10 minutes
Combined Hindi Translators Paper-I	Written Test	General Hindi, General English	200	2 hours

• Stenographer: The CBT has 200 objective-type questions, with a 0.25 mark deduction for each wrong answer.
• CHT Paper-I: Also objective-type with a 0.25 negative mark, shortlisting candidates for Paper-II.
  Prepare using the syllabus on ssc.nic.in to perform well.

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