The High Court of Punjab and Haryana has released the official notification for the recruitment of Stenographer Grade-III in the Subordinate Courts of Punjab. The Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.) is conducting this recruitment drive for 478 vacancies.
The online application process starts on 26 March 2025, and the last date to apply is 23 April 2025. Candidates will be selected through a Computer-Based Test (CBT), English Shorthand & Transcription Test, and a Spreadsheet Test.
Punjab Haryana Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Punjab & Haryana High Court (S.S.S.C.) |
|---|---|
| Advt. No. | 34S/SSSC/PB/2025 |
| Post Name | Stenographer Grade-III |
| Total Vacancies | 478 |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Salary / Pay Scale | As per Punjab Government Pay Rules |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | CBT + Shorthand & Transcription Test + Spreadsheet Test |
| Eligible for | Male & Female |
| Official Website | sssc.gov.in |
Punjab Haryana Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 26 March 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 April 2025 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be notified |
Punjab Haryana Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/BC/OBC/ESM/EWS (Punjab State) | ₹525/- |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) (Punjab State) | ₹625/- |
| All Other Categories | ₹825/- |
Punjab Haryana Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Vacancies & Qualification
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification Required |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade-III | 478 | Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or Science + Proficiency in Computer Applications + Punjabi Language in Matriculation |
category-wise vacancy distribution for Punjab Haryana Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025
| Category | Vacancies (as on 31.12.2024) | Anticipated Vacancies (till 30.06.2025) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 10 | 69 | 79 |
| General (Women) | 3 | 22 | 25 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| EWS (Women) | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| Scheduled Castes (Mazhbi Sikh/Balmiki) | 27 | 24 | 51 |
| SC (Mazhbi Sikh/Balmiki) (Women) | 17 | 18 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (Others) | 16 | 20 | 36 |
| SC (Others) (Women) | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| Backward Classes/Other Backward Classes (BC/OBC) | 7 | 24 | 31 |
| BC/OBC (Women) | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| Freedom Fighter | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sportsperson (General) (Women) | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Sportsperson (Scheduled Castes) | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Lower Limb Disability) | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Lower Limb Disability) (Women) | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Low Vision) | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Low Vision) (Women) | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) (Women) | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC – Mazhbi Sikh/Balmiki) | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC – Others) | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Ex-Servicemen (BC/OBC) | 5 | 6 | 11 |
Punjab Haryana Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Age Limit
As of 1 January 2025, candidates must be:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 37 years (General Category)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/BC/OBC (Punjab) – 5 years (42 years max)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities – 10 years (47 years max)
- Ex-Servicemen – Number of years in military service + 3 years
- Government Employees (Punjab/Haryana/UT Chandigarh) – Up to 45 years
Punjab Haryana Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection process consists of three stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – 60 Marks
- Subjects:
- General Knowledge
- English Composition
- Number of Questions: 60
- Total Marks: 60
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Negative Marking: No
- Subjects:
- English Shorthand & Transcription Test
- Dictation at 80 words per minute (wpm)
- Transcription speed of 20 wpm on a computer
- More than 8% mistakes will lead to disqualification
- Spreadsheet Test
- Duration: 10 minutes
- Total Marks: 10
- Qualifying Marks: 40% (4 marks minimum required)
📌 Note: Only candidates who pass the Spreadsheet Test will have their Stenography Test evaluated.
Punjab Haryana Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
| Exam Section | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 1 Hour |
| English Composition | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
- No negative marking
- Top candidates (three times the number of vacancies) will be shortlisted for the Shorthand Test.
How to Apply for Punjab Haryana Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025
Candidates must apply online through the SSSC Official Website between 26 March and 23 April 2025. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official website: SSSC Punjab & Haryana High Court
- Click on “Stenographer Grade-III Subordinate Courts of Punjab” and register.
- Fill out the application form with personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload scanned copies of:
- Recent Photograph & Signature
- Educational Certificates
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
- Pay the application fee online using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
- Submit the application and take a printout for reference.
📌 Note: Applications submitted after 23 April 2025 will not be accepted.
Punjab Haryana Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Important Links
| Punjab Haryana Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Official Notification | Notification |
| Punjab Haryana Court Stenographer Recruitment 2025 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Punjab Haryana Court Official Website | PHHC |