Punjab and Haryana High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 : Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (SSSC) under Punjab and Haryana High Court has released the recruitment notification for Stenographer Grade-III posts. A total of 478 vacancies will be filled in the Subordinate Courts of Punjab through direct recruitment.
The online application process will start from 26 March 2025 and the last date to apply is 23 April 2025. Candidates must apply online at www.sssc.gov.in.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Organization | Punjab and Haryana High Court (SSSC) |
| Advt. No. | 34S/SSSC/PB/2025 |
| Post Name | Stenographer Grade-III |
| Total Vacancies | 478 |
| Job Location | Punjab Subordinate Courts |
| Pay Scale | As per Punjab Government rules |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sssc.gov.in |
Punjab and Haryana High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date to Apply | 26 March 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 April 2025 (11:59 PM) |
Punjab and Haryana High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/BC/OBC/ESM/EWS (Punjab) | ₹525/- |
| PwBD (Punjab) | ₹625/- |
| All Other Categories | ₹825/- |
Punjab and Haryana High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Vacancies, Eligibility, Qualification, Age Limit
Total Vacancies: 478
Category-wise breakup (few examples):
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 79 |
| EWS (Punjab) | 23 |
| SC (Mazhbi Sikh/Balmiki) | 51 |
| OBC/BC (Punjab) | 39 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Punjab) | 62 |
| PwBD | 19 |
| Total | 478 |
Full category-wise list available in the official notification.
Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2025):
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 18 – 37 years |
| SC/BC/OBC (Punjab) | 18 – 42 years |
| PwBD | 18 – 47 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military service years + 3 years |
| Government Employees | Up to 45 years |
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or Science from a recognized university.
- Must have proficiency in computers (Word processing and spreadsheets).
- Punjabi in 10th class (or equivalent) is mandatory.
- If not passed in Punjabi, must qualify within the probation period after selection.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – 60 Marks
- 60 Questions on English Composition and General Knowledge
- No negative marking
- Duration: 1 Hour
- English Shorthand & Transcription Test
- Dictation: 80 wpm
- Transcription Speed: 20 wpm
- More than 8% mistakes = Disqualified
- Spreadsheet Test
- 10 Marks, 10 Minutes duration
- Minimum 4 marks (40%) required to qualify
Final merit will be based only on English Shorthand & Transcription Test.
CBT is for shortlisting only, not part of final merit.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT | English Composition, GK | 1 Hour | 60 |
| Shorthand | Dictation + Transcription | — | Qualifying |
| Spreadsheet | MS Excel Skills | 10 Minutes | 10 (Qualifying) |
Punjab and Haryana High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Important Links
| Event | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | sssc.gov.in |
FAQs on Punjab and Haryana High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Stenographer posts?
Ans: The last date to apply is 23 April 2025.
Q2. How many total vacancies are there?
Ans: There are 478 vacancies in total.
Q3. What is the age limit?
Ans: For General category, age should be 18 to 37 years.
Q4. Is Punjabi language compulsory?
Ans: Yes, Punjabi in 10th class is required. If not, candidates must pass it during probation.
Q5. What is the final merit based on?
Ans: Final merit will be based only on the English Shorthand & Transcription Test.