Stenographer vs Upper Division Clerk
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
ESIC StenographerESIC UDC
Qualification
12th passGraduate
Age limit
18–2718–27
Field work
lowlow
Stress (1–5)
22
Transfers
statestate
First promotion
Personal Assistant (6–10 years)Assistant (5–8 years)
Choose Stenographer if…
- ✓ Level 4 pay after Class 12
- ✓ Posting within your region
- ✓ Fewer applicants because of the shorthand requirement
Choose Upper Division Clerk if…
- ✓ Level 4 pay with posting inside your chosen state
- ✓ Departmental exam to Social Security Officer at Level 7
- ✓ Regular hours