Personal Assistant, Stenographer, Stenographer Grade-3, Stenographer Grade-2
Who Should Apply Age: 18–42 years (General). SC/ST candidates get +5 years relaxation (up to 47 years); OBC +3 years (up to 45 years); PwD +10 years (up to 52 years). Qualification: Intermediate (for PA, Stenographer , Stenographer Grade-2) or Graduate (for Stenographer Grade-3) from a recognised board/university; shorthand speed 80 wpm and typing speed 40 wpm (Hindi) or 35 wpm (English) required. Domicile: Open to all Indian citizens; no state-specific restriction mentioned. Gender: No restriction; all genders welcome. This recruitment attracts three distinct candidate pools. Personal Assistant applicants need Intermediate qualification with typing and shorthand skills—ideal for 12th-pass candidates seeking government employment in secretarial roles. Stenographer (Grade-2) candidates must hold Intermediate plus a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in stenography, court reporting, or secretarial work. Stenographer Grade-3 candidates need a full degree but no experience mandate, making it suitable for fresh graduates with strong shorthand expertise. Age verification is critical: use the age calculator to confirm your exact upper age limit based on your category and date of birth. Even one day over the cutoff disqualifies your application permanently. SC/ST candidates with relaxation should note their effective upper age limit (47 years) when calculating eligibility. Salary and Career Growth Personal Assistant (Level-5) : Basic pay ₹25,500–₹81,100 (approx.). In-hand after NPS (~10%) and tax: approximately ₹22,000–₹65,000/month depending on actual pay in the Level-5 grid. Stenographer Grade-2 (Level-4) : Basic pay ₹21,700–₹69,100 (approx.). In-hand estimate: ₹19,000–₹58,000/month after deductions. Stenographer Grade-3 (Level-4) : Same as Grade-2—Level-4 basic pay range; in-hand: ₹19,000–₹58,000/month. Level-5 posts (PA and Stenographer) offer ₹3,000–₹12,000/month higher in-hand salary than Level-4 (Stenographer Grades 2–3). After NPS deduction (~10% contribution) and income tax , in-hand salary typically ranges ₹22,000–₹65,000 for Level-5 roles. Career progression usually moves from Stenographer Grade-3 → Grade-2 → Stenographer → Personal Assistant over 3–5 years, with salary increments every January. Promotion to senior stenographic or office management roles is possible after 5–7 years of service. Use the salary calculator to estimate your take-home based on your actual basic pay and state tax rules once selected. How to Apply Visit the official UKSSSC portal: https://sssc.uk.gov.in/ Click on "Recruitment Notifications" or "Apply Online" link for this specific recruitment (Personal Assistant, Stenographer, Stenographer Grade-2, Stenographer Grade-3). Click the notification link and read it completely to confirm eligibility for your desired post variant. Click "Register" if this is your first application on UKSSSC portal; provide your email and mobile number. You will receive an OTP to verify both. Log in with your registered credentials and begin filling the online application form carefully. Ensure your name, date of birth, and category match your official documents exactly. Upload a recent passport-size photograph (white background, size 50 KB–100 KB, JPG/PNG format) and your signature scan (size 30 KB–50 KB). Use image resizer to resize your photo and signature to the required dimensions before upload. Select your preferred post (Personal Assistant, Stenographer, Grade-2, or Grade-3) and confirm your typing/shorthand speed qualifications match the post requirements. Pay the application fee: ₹300 for General/OBC candidates or ₹150 for SC/ST candidates via online payment (credit card, debit card, UPI, or net banking ). Note the transaction reference number. Review all details one final time before submitting. Once submitted, you cannot edit the form, so double-check spelling, category, and post choice. Download your acknowledgement receipt (PDF) and save it. Your application reference number will be displayed; note it for future communication with UKSSSC. Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected Wrong photograph format: Uploading colour photos with a patterned or blue background instead of plain white background; photo must be recent (not more than 6 months old). Rejected applications cannot be corrected post-submission. Mismatched name spelling: Your application name must match your 10th and 12th marksheets exactly—even spelling variations like "Raj" vs "Rajesh" will cause rejection at document verification. Use image resizer before uploading signature to ensure it is legible and matches your official ID. Fee not cleared: Incomplete or failed online payment is treated as "application not submitted." Verify the transaction reference number in your bank statement and cross-check on the UKSSSC portal before submitting the form. Date of birth error: DOB entered incorrectly (even by one day) will make you ineligible for the age limit or relaxation calculation. Cross-verify your DOB against your Aadha