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Stenographer vs Stenographer Grade 'C'

Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.

StenographerStenographer Grade 'C'

Pay level

S-18: 49,100–1,55,800Pay Level 6

Starting in-hand

Basic ₹49,100–₹1,55,800₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand

Group

Group CGroup B

Exam

Bombay High Court StenographerSSC Stenographer

Qualification

Graduate12th pass

Age limit

21–3818–30

Field work

lowlow

Stress (1–5)

33

Transfers

rarezone or region

First promotion

Stenographer (Higher Grade) (By seniority and test)Private Secretary (8–12 years)

Choose Stenographer if…

  • ✓ High starting scale for a skill-based post
  • ✓ Clear ladder to Personal Assistant
  • ✓ Fixed bench posting

Choose Stenographer Grade 'C' if…

  • ✓ Group B post open to Class 12 pass candidates
  • ✓ Close view of how senior officers work
  • ✓ Delhi posting for most