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Stenographer (EPFO)

आशुलिपिक (ईपीएफओ)

Pay Level 4 post in provident fund offices for Class 12 pass candidates with shorthand — personal-staff work for officers.

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) · Ministry of Labour and Employment · central government

In-hand pay at joining, per month

₹42,000–₹50,000

Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.

Exam
EPFO Stenographer
Qualification
12th pass
Age limit
18–27 years
Transfers
Within the state
Work hours
Regular office hours
Probation
2 years

Estimated in-hand / month

₹44,500

Gross ₹48,780 · CTC ≈ ₹6.5 lakh/yr

Level 4

Where are you posted?

Joining

Stenographer (EPFO) · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.

New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.

What you will actually do

  • Taking dictation and typing orders, letters and notes
  • Typing quasi-judicial orders and hearing records for Commissioners
  • Maintaining the officer's diary and files
  • Handling calls and visitors
  • Arranging meetings and tours

A typical day

You work with a Regional or Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner. Besides the usual dictation and scheduling, a good part of the work is typing orders from hearings held under the provident fund law, which have to be accurate because they are challenged in appeal. The workload follows the officer's hearing days and review meetings.

Stress2/5
CalmIntense
Public dealing2/5
LittleConstant
Field work1/5
DeskOutdoors

Promotion path

Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.

  1. Stenographer (EPFO) (joining)

    Pay Level 4

    ₹42,000–₹50,000 in-hand

  2. Personal Assistant

    6–10 years · Level 6 · via dpc

    ₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand

  3. Private Secretary

    Further 8–10 years · Level 7 · via dpc

    ₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand

Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.

How to get in

EPFO StenographerIrregular (every 3–5 years)

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (examination conducted through NTA in 2023)

  1. 1.Stage I computer-based examination
  2. 2.Stage II stenography skill test (qualifying)

Eligibility: Class 12 pass from a recognised board. Skill test: ten minutes of dictation at 80 words per minute, transcribed on a computer in 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi). Age 18–27. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years; EPFO and central government employees as per rules. Check the current advertisement.

The good

  • Level 4 pay after Class 12
  • Region-based posting
  • Smaller competition among those with shorthand

The hard parts

  • Very infrequent recruitment
  • Narrow cadre
  • Shorthand needs sustained practice

Postings

Vacancies are notified region-wise (state-wise). You are posted in that region's EPFO regional and district offices, with transfers within the region.

Central government job securityNPS with a 14% government contributionLeave Travel Concession (LTC)Medical cover (CGHS in covered cities)

Questions people ask

What is the in-hand salary of Stenographer (EPFO)?+

Stenographer (EPFO) is a Pay Level 4 post with a starting basic pay of ₹25,500. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹42,000–₹50,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.

What is the qualification and age limit for Stenographer (EPFO)?+

Class 12 pass from a recognised board. Skill test: ten minutes of dictation at 80 words per minute, transcribed on a computer in 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi). Age: 18–27 years. Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years; EPFO and central government employees as per rules. Check the current advertisement.

Which exam do I need to clear for Stenographer (EPFO)?+

EPFO Stenographer (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (examination conducted through NTA in 2023)).

Is the skill test marks-based?+

No. The stenography skill test is qualifying; ranking is on the computer-based examination.

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Sources

This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.