Stenographer vs Stenographer
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
Pay Level 4Pay Level 4
Starting in-hand
₹42,000–₹50,000 in-hand₹42,000–₹50,000 in-hand
Group
Group CGroup C
Exam
EPFO StenographerESIC Stenographer
Qualification
12th pass12th pass
Age limit
18–2718–27
Field work
lowlow
Stress (1–5)
22
Transfers
statestate
First promotion
Personal Assistant (6–10 years)Personal Assistant (6–10 years)
Choose Stenographer if…
- ✓ Level 4 pay after Class 12
- ✓ Region-based posting
- ✓ Smaller competition among those with shorthand
Choose Stenographer if…
- ✓ Level 4 pay after Class 12
- ✓ Posting within your region
- ✓ Fewer applicants because of the shorthand requirement