Stenographer vs Stenographer Grade 'D'
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 StenographerSSC Stenographer
Qualification
12th pass12th pass
Age limit
18–2718–27
Field work
lowlow
Stress (1–5)
22
Transfers
statezone or region
First promotion
Personal Assistant (6–10 years)Stenographer Grade 'C' / Personal Assistant (5–10 years, or sooner through a departmental exam)
Choose Stenographer if…
- ✓ Level 4 pay after Class 12
- ✓ Posting within your region
- ✓ Fewer applicants because of the shorthand requirement
Choose Stenographer Grade 'D' if…
- ✓ Level 4 pay after Class 12
- ✓ Less crowded exam than CHSL, for those with shorthand
- ✓ Departmental exam to Grade C