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Punjab & Haryana High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Pattern

Written by: ARVIND KUMAR

Published: 2025-03-26

Basic Information

Organization Name	High Court of Punjab and Haryana - Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.)
Description	The S.S.S.C. is responsible for recruiting staff for subordinate courts under the jurisdiction of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
Post Title	Stenographer Grade-III
Contact	Helpline: +91 73539-45553 (Technical), 0172-2722012 / 9115898394 (Advertisement Queries)
Address	Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh
Website	https://www.sssc.gov.in/

Dates

Notification Release	25.03.2025
Application Start	26.03.2025 (11:59 PM)
Application End	23.04.2025 (11:59 PM)
Exam Date	To be announced
Admit Card Release	To be announced
Merit List Publication	To be announced

Application Fee

SC/BC/OBC/ESM/EWS (Punjab)	₹525 (₹425 Online Facilitation Charges + ₹100 Examination Fee)
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Punjab)	₹625 (₹425 Online Facilitation Charges + ₹200 Examination Fee)
All Other Categories	₹825 (₹425 Online Facilitation Charges + ₹400 Examination Fee)
Payment Mode	Online Only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Refund Policy	Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Eligiblity Critera

Nationality	Indian Citizen
Age Limit (as of 01.01.2025)	General: 18 - 37 years SC/BC/OBC (Punjab): 18 - 42 years Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 18 - 47 years Ex-Servicemen: Military Service Years + 3 years Government Employees: 18 - 45 years
Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or Science or equivalent from a recognized university. Must have proficiency in computers (Word Processing and Spreadsheets). Must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory/elective subject. Candidates who haven’t passed Punjabi at this level must clear it during probation.
Disqualification	Persons married to a spouse who is already alive (except as per personal law exemptions). Any candidate found guilty of fraud or misrepresentation.

Post Details

Post Name	Stenographer Grade-III
Total Vacancies	478
Category-wise Vacancies	General: 79 Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 23 Scheduled Castes (Mazhbi Sikh/Balmiki): 51 Scheduled Castes (Others): 36 Backward Classes/OBC: 39 Freedom Fighter: 1 Sportsperson: 13 Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 28 Ex-Servicemen: 50
Pay Scale	As per Punjab Government rules
Probation Period	As per Punjab Subordinate Courts Establishment Rules
Job Location	Subordinate Courts of Punjab
Work Type	Full-time, Regular Appointment

Exam Pattern

Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Sections	Part 1 - Computer-Based Test (CBT) (60 Marks): English Composition General Knowledge Objective type multiple-choice questions Each question carries 1 mark No negative marking Duration: 1 hour Part 2 - English Shorthand & Transcription Test: Dictation speed: 80 WPM (Words Per Minute) Transcription speed: 20 WPM Maximum mistakes allowed: 8% Part 3 - Spreadsheet Test (10 Marks): Duration: 10 minutes Qualifying Marks: 40% (4 out of 10) Only candidates who qualify this test will have their shorthand test evaluated.
Final Merit List Criteria	Based only on performance in the English Shorthand & Transcription Test. If two or more candidates have the same score, the older candidate will be given preference. If the age is also the same, alphabetical order (A-Z) will determine ranking.

Selection Process

Selection Process Stages	Computer-Based Test (CBT) - 60 Marks English Shorthand & Transcription Test Spreadsheet Test Document Verification & Final Merit List
Computer-Based Test (CBT)	Objective-type multiple-choice questions Sections: English Composition & General Knowledge 60 questions, each carrying 1 mark No negative marking Duration: 1 hour Merit list will be based on normalized marks if the exam is held in multiple shifts
English Shorthand & Transcription Test	Dictation Speed: 80 WPM Transcription Speed: 20 WPM Maximum allowed mistakes: 8%
Spreadsheet Test	Duration: 10 minutes Total Marks: 10 Qualifying Marks: 40% (4 out of 10) Only those who qualify will have their Shorthand Test evaluated
Final Selection Criteria	Based solely on performance in the English Shorthand & Transcription Test If candidates have the same mistakes, the older candidate will be ranked higher If age is also the same, alphabetical order (A-Z) will determine ranking

How to Apply

Step 1: Visit the official S.S.S.C. website: sssc.gov.in
Step 2: Click on "Stenographer Grade-III Subordinate Courts of Punjab" under the "Recruitment" section.
Step 3: Register by providing a valid email ID and mobile number.
Step 4: Fill out the online application form with the required details.
Step 5: Upload necessary documents (photo, signature, certificates, etc.).
Step 6: Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Step 7: Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Link

Apply Online	Apply Here
Download Notification	Download Here
Official Website	sssc.gov.in
Merit List	To be announced
Admit Card Download	To be announced
Exam Date	To be announced
Result Declaration	To be announced

Faq's

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Arts or Science from a recognized university, proficiency in computers, and must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a subject. The age limit is 18-37 years (relaxation for reserved categories).

The selection process includes:

Computer-Based Test (CBT) - 60 marks
English Shorthand & Transcription Test (80 WPM dictation, 20 WPM transcription)
Spreadsheet Test (Qualifying marks: 40%)
Document Verification & Final Merit List based on Shorthand Test performance

Candidates must apply online through the official S.S.S.C. website: sssc.gov.in. Register, fill out the application form, upload documents, and pay the application fee online.

SC/BC/OBC/ESM/EWS (Punjab): ₹525
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Punjab): ₹625
All Other Categories: ₹825
Payment Mode: Online Only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

The exam date, admit card release, and merit list publication will be announced later on the official website: sssc.gov.in. Candidates should check the website regularly for updates.