🔔 SSC Stenographer Grade C & D 2025 – FRTA Declared | Sliding Process Opens 19 June 2026
Notice No. E/16/2025-C-2 Section | Dated: 18 June 2026 | 228 Grade C + 1483 Grade D Recommended
🔗 Check FRTA & Book Sliding Slot at ssc.gov.inThe Staff Selection Commission (SSC Headquarters) has declared the First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA) for the Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' Examination, 2025 vide Notice No. E/16/2025-C-2 SECTION dated 18 June 2026. A total of 228 candidates have been recommended for Stenographer Grade 'C' against 232 vacancies, and 1,483 candidates have been recommended for Stenographer Grade 'D' against 1,483 vacancies across multiple Ministries, Departments, and Offices of the Government of India. The allocation has been done based on merit-cum-order of preference of Posts/Departments submitted online by the candidates, with preference data collected from 10,132 candidates who submitted their option-cum-preference between 05.05.2026 and 08.05.2026.
Candidates who have been recommended in FRTA must now take note of a critical, time-bound action: the Sliding Mechanism venue booking window is open from 19 June 2026 to 22 June 2026 on the SSC official website. The physical sliding process will be conducted at the cities of the concerned Regional Offices from 1 July 2026 to 2 July 2026. Any candidate failing to attend the sliding process physically will be treated as absent and will not be considered for the final result. This is a mandatory step for FRTA-recommended candidates and all others eligible for sliding.
🚨 URGENT: Sliding Venue Booking – Closes 22 June 2026
All candidates in the Sliding Mechanism pool MUST log in to ssc.gov.in and book their venue, date and slot for the Sliding Process by 22nd June, 2026. This is a physical, in-person process. Missing it = being treated as absent = out of final result. Book NOW — only 4 days left from 18 June 2026.
SSC Steno 2025 FRTA – Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India |
| Notice Number | E/16/2025-C-2 SECTION |
| Date of Notice | 18 June 2026 |
| Examination | Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' Examination, 2025 |
| CBE Result Date | 28 November 2025 |
| Skill Test – Grade 'C' Appeared | 4,907 candidates |
| Skill Test – Grade 'D' Appeared | 12,564 candidates |
| Preference Window | 05 May 2026 to 08 May 2026 | 10,132 candidates submitted preference |
| Grade 'C' Vacancies / Recommended | 232 Vacancies / 228 Recommended |
| Grade 'D' Vacancies / Recommended | 1,483 Vacancies / 1,483 Recommended |
| Sliding Venue Booking Window | 19 June 2026 to 22 June 2026 |
| Physical Sliding Process | 1 July 2026 to 2 July 2026 (at Regional Office cities) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates – Complete Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CBE (Computer Based Examination) Result Declared | 28 November 2025 |
| Sliding Mechanism introduced (Notice) | 03 March 2026 |
| Option-cum-Preference submitted by candidates | 05 May 2026 – 08 May 2026 |
| Sliding Mechanism advisory notice | 08 April 2026 |
| FRTA Declared (Notice E/16/2025-C-2) | 18 June 2026 |
| Sliding Venue/Date/Slot Booking Window | 19 June 2026 to 22 June 2026 (ssc.gov.in login) |
| Physical Sliding Process | 1 July 2026 to 2 July 2026 (Regional Office cities) |
| Final Result (with marks of all candidates) | After completion of Sliding Process (To be announced) |
FRTA Result – Vacancy & Recommendation Summary
Stenographer Grade 'C' – Category-wise Summary
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | TOTAL | OH | HH | VH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 22 | 14 | 50 | 27 | 119 | 232 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Recommended | 22 | 10 | 50 | 27 | 119* | 228 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
*UR includes 8-EWS, 2-SC and 21-OBC candidates qualified at UR standard. Note: No candidate was found eligible for allocation against the 04 remaining vacancies of Stenographer Grade 'C' in ST category. HH: 1-OBC candidate. VH: 1-SC and 1-UR candidates.
Stenographer Grade 'D' – Category-wise Summary
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | TOTAL | ESM | OH | HH | VH | PwBD-Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 190 | 86 | 350 | 146 | 711 | 1483 | 106 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 9 |
| Recommended | 190 | 86 | 350# | 146 | 711* | 1483* | 5 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
#02 OBC candidates of horizontal categories qualified against UR vacancies. *Includes 82-EWS, 12-SC, 03-ST and 222-OBC candidates qualified at UR standard. ESM: 03-OBC and 02-UR candidates. OH: 01-SC, 07-OBC and 07-UR. HH: 09-OBC and 02-UR. VH: 02-SC, 01-EWS, 06-OBC and 03-UR. PwBD Others: 01-OBC and 01-UR.
Skill Test Qualifying Criteria (Cut-off on Error %)
SSC fixed the category-wise cut-off on the percentage of errors/mistakes allowed in the Stenography Skill Test as follows:
| Post | UR Category – Max Errors Allowed | Reserved Category – Max Errors Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade 'C' | Up to 5% mistakes | Up to 7% mistakes |
| Stenographer Grade 'D' | Up to 7% mistakes | Up to 10% mistakes |
Grade 'C' – Last Candidate's Marks & Departments (Key Highlights)
The FRTA notice includes department-wise cutoff marks (Total Marks out of combined CBE + Skill Test scoring). Here are the post codes and corresponding departments for Stenographer Grade 'C', along with the UR cutoff for a quick reference:
| Post Code | Ministry / Department | UR Vacancies | UR Last Candidate Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Central Administrative Tribunal (English Steno only) | 4 | 151.96707 |
| C2 | Ministry of Finance, CBIC | 38 | 146.83745 |
| C3 | Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell) | 22 (of 23) | 160.70462 |
| C4 | MHA, Dept. of Internal Security, Intelligence Bureau (IB) | 5+1(Hindi) | 152.20938 / 151.46716 |
| C5 | Election Commission of India (ECI) | — | 164.50432 (OBC only) |
| C6 | Ministry of Defence, AFHQ | 31 | 153.69712 |
| C7 | Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) | 2 | 159.26827 |
| C8 | Ministry of Labour & Employment | 13 | 145.59111 |
| C9 | Ministry of Jal Shakti (Water Resources / Ganga Rejuvenation) | 1 | 161.01448 |
| C10 | Ministry of Culture | 1 | 151.60159 |
📌 Key Observations – Grade C
• Highest UR cutoff: C3 (Ministry of External Affairs) at 160.70 and C9 (Jal Shakti) at 161.01
• Lowest UR cutoff: C8 (Labour & Employment) at 145.59
• 4 ST vacancies in Grade C remain unfilled — no eligible candidate found.
• C4 (IB) has separate vacancies reported for English and Hindi mediums.
Grade 'D' – Key Departments & Notable Cutoffs
Stenographer Grade 'D' has 43 post codes (D11 to D53) spread across Ministries from Finance to Defence to Labour to Health. Here are some of the largest vacancy departments and notable UR cutoffs:
| Post Code | Ministry / Department | UR Vacancies | UR Last Candidate Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs | 1 | 165.32504 (highest of all) |
| D16 | Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell) | 12 of 13 | 162.42616 |
| D20 | Election Commission of India | 5 | 159.33327 |
| D31 | DoPT (Dept. of Personnel & Training) | 74 of 77 | 152.69943 |
| D33 | EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation) | 71 | 145.49780 |
| D41 | Ministry of Defence, AFHQ | 77 of 80 | 149.17013 |
| D48 | CBDT / Income Tax (ITHRDC) | 212 of 217 | 145.98635 |
| D29 | CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) | 7 | 148.42646 |
| D19 | MHA / Intelligence Bureau | 4 of 5 | 148.27356 |
| D53 | DRDO CEPTAM | 63 of 64 | 144.44169 |
📌 Key Observations – Grade D
• Highest UR cutoff overall: D12 (Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs) at 165.32
• Largest allocation: D48 (CBDT/ITHRDC) with 212 UR candidates alone
• Multiple ESM vacancies remain unfilled across D13, D19, D20, D25, D29, D31, D32, D33, D48, D52 due to insufficient qualified ESM candidates
• D19 reported separately for English (D19) and Hindi (D19*) mediums
Sliding Mechanism – What Is It & What You Must Do
What Is the Sliding Mechanism?
Introduced by SSC vide Notice dated 03.03.2026 under Para 17.3 of the Notice of Examination, the Sliding Mechanism is a single-round reallocation process for unutilized vacancies from FRTA. Its purpose is to:
- Maximise vacancy filling within the same examination cycle
- Provide fair, merit-based opportunities to candidates who either did not receive an allocation or who received a lower-preference department
- Minimise unfilled vacancies arising from absenteeism or non-joining of FRTA-allocated candidates
Who Needs to Attend the Sliding Process?
- Candidates recommended in FRTA (both Grade C and Grade D) — to confirm their candidature
- Candidates not selected in FRTA but eligible for reallocation through Sliding
- Refer to the SSC Notice dated 08.04.2026 on Sliding Mechanism for complete eligibility details
Step-by-Step: How to Book Sliding Venue (by 22 June 2026)
- Visit the SSC official website: ssc.gov.in
- Log in using your Candidate Login credentials.
- Navigate to the designated module for "Sliding Venue Booking" (available only for eligible candidates).
- Choose your preferred City/State, Date, and Time Slot for the physical sliding process on 1–2 July 2026.
- Confirm and submit your booking.
- Note down or screenshot your booking confirmation — this is proof of your booking for the venue visit.
- Venue addresses of Regional Office cities will be available on the same designated login module while booking.
⚠️ CRITICAL – Read Before You Miss the Sliding Process
- Sliding venue booking window: 19 June 2026 – 22 June 2026. This closes in 4 days from 18 June 2026. Book TODAY.
- The sliding process is physical and in-person at Regional Office cities on 1–2 July 2026. Online attendance is NOT available.
- "Any candidate failing to attend the sliding process physically will be treated as absent and will not be considered for the final result." — this is verbatim from the SSC official notice.
- FRTA-recommended candidates must also attend to validate their recommendation.
- Refer to SSC Notice dated 08.04.2026 on Sliding Mechanism for full procedural guidelines before booking.
- Candidature of 2 candidates (Roll Nos. 5105002822 and 5105000829) has been cancelled.
- Candidature of 7 candidates debarred by Regional Offices: 3005002676, 3013016343, 3013004659, 3205006847, 3205001389, 3013011201, 1202001150.
Tie-Breaking Criteria
In cases where more than one candidate secured equal aggregate marks in the Computer Based Examination (CBE), ties were resolved by applying the following criteria in order:
- Marks in Part-III (English Language & Comprehension) — higher marks given preference
- Marks in Part-II (General Awareness) — higher marks given preference
- Date of Birth — older candidate placed higher
- Alphabetical order of names of the candidates
SSC Steno 2025 Exam – Quick Recap
| Stage | Grade 'C' | Grade 'D' |
|---|---|---|
| CBE Qualified | 8,624 | 22,456 |
| Appeared in Skill Test | 4,907 | 12,564 |
| Submitted Preference (FRTA) | 10,132 (combined) | |
| FRTA Recommended | 228 | 1,483 |
| Vacancies | 232 | 1,483 |
| Skill Test Error Cutoff (UR) | Up to 5% | Up to 7% |
| Skill Test Error Cutoff (Reserved) | Up to 7% | Up to 10% |
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| FRTA Notice (Official PDF) | Click Here – ssc.gov.in |
| Sliding Venue Booking Login (19–22 June) | Click Here – ssc.gov.in Candidate Login |
| SSC Sliding Mechanism Notice (08.04.2026) | Click Here |
| SSC Steno 2025 CBE Result (28.11.2025) | Click Here |
| SSC Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is SSC Stenographer 2025 FRTA declared on 18 June 2026?
FRTA (First Round of Tentative Allocation) is the provisional allocation of posts and departments to candidates of SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2025, based on merit-cum-order of preference submitted by candidates. On 18 June 2026, SSC declared that 228 candidates have been recommended for Steno Grade C (against 232 vacancies) and 1,483 candidates for Steno Grade D (against 1,483 vacancies) across various Central Government Ministries and Departments.
Q2. What is the Sliding Mechanism and how is it different from FRTA?
FRTA is the first round of allocation based on merit and preference. The Sliding Mechanism is a second-chance, one-round reallocation process for unutilized vacancies from FRTA — vacancies that arose because recommended candidates did not join or were absent. It gives remaining candidates a merit-based opportunity to get allocated. It was introduced by SSC vide Notice dated 03.03.2026 under Para 17.3 of the Notice of Examination.
Q3. I was recommended in FRTA. Do I still need to attend the Sliding Process?
Yes. FRTA-recommended candidates are also required to attend the physical Sliding Process. SSC has explicitly stated that "any candidate failing to attend the sliding process physically will be treated as absent and will not be considered for the final result." First, book your venue/date/slot online at ssc.gov.in between 19–22 June 2026, then attend physically on 1–2 July 2026.
Q4. What are the dates for the Sliding Process?
The Sliding Process has two steps: (1) Online venue/date/slot booking: 19 June 2026 to 22 June 2026 — log in at ssc.gov.in and book your slot. (2) Physical Sliding Process: 1 July 2026 to 2 July 2026 — attend in person at the Regional Office city you have booked. The address of the venue will be visible on the SSC login module while booking.
Q5. Why were only 228 candidates recommended for Grade C when 232 vacancies exist?
The shortfall of 4 candidates in Grade C is entirely in the ST (Scheduled Tribe) category, where no candidate was found eligible for allocation against the 4 remaining ST vacancies. This can happen due to insufficient qualified ST candidates meeting the skill test cutoff criteria. These 4 vacancies will likely flow into the Sliding Mechanism round for possible reallocation.
Q6. What are the skill test qualifying criteria for SSC Steno 2025?
The error/mistake percentage cutoffs for the Stenography Skill Test are: Stenographer Grade C: Up to 5% errors for UR candidates, up to 7% for reserved category. Stenographer Grade D: Up to 7% errors for UR candidates, up to 10% for reserved category. These cutoffs apply uniformly across all departments and post codes.
Q7. How were ties broken in the SSC Steno 2025 merit list?
Ties were resolved by applying the following criteria one after another: (a) Higher marks in Part-III (English Language & Comprehension); (b) Higher marks in Part-II (General Awareness); (c) Date of Birth — older candidate placed higher; (d) Alphabetical order of the candidate's name. These are standard SSC tie-breaking norms.
Q8. Whose candidature has been cancelled/debarred in this FRTA notice?
2 candidates cancelled: Roll Nos. 5105002822 and 5105000829. 7 candidates debarred by concerned Regional Offices: 3005002676, 3013016343, 3013004659, 3205006847, 3205001389, 3013011201, and 1202001150. These candidates are ineligible for FRTA and the Sliding Process. If you are not in these lists, you are unaffected.
Q9. When will the final marks of all candidates be released?
As per Para 10 of the FRTA Notice, "marks of the selected/non-selected candidates will be uploaded on the website of the Commission after declaration of the final result of the examination." This means marks (including of non-selected candidates) will only be published after the final result, which will follow the completion of the Sliding Process and subsequent steps.
Q10. Which department has the highest cutoff in SSC Steno 2025 FRTA?
Among Stenographer Grade D, D12 – Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has the highest UR cutoff at 165.32504. Among Grade C, C9 – Ministry of Jal Shakti has the highest UR cutoff at 161.01448, followed by C3 – Ministry of External Affairs at 160.70462. In Grade D, D16 – Ministry of External Affairs has the second highest at 162.42616. Generally, MEA, Parliamentary Affairs, CVC, and ECI posts have the highest cutoffs due to prestige and candidate preference.
Conclusion
The declaration of FRTA for SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2025 on 18 June 2026 marks a major milestone for thousands of Steno aspirants. With 228 recommended for Grade C and 1,483 for Grade D, most vacancies have been filled. However, the most time-sensitive action right now is the Sliding Mechanism venue booking — open only till 22 June 2026. Whether you are FRTA-recommended or waiting for a chance through the Sliding round, you must log in to ssc.gov.in, book your slot immediately, and attend in person on 1–2 July 2026 at the Regional Office city of your choice. Missing this step means missing the final result entirely.