Overview:
Stenography is the practice or act of typing, spoken words through shorthand using a stenotype machine. Once the notes are entered into the machine by the stenographer, they are translated by computer software into English. Stenographers usually work with various ministers or government offices where documenting speeches or preparing official communication is crucial. Stenographers are responsible for recording the proceedings, proof reading the script and preparing the final document. They also take care of administrative functions like fixing appointments, arranging meetings, travel planning etc. Fast and accurate typing skills is a must for this profession.
Career Path:
Some of the Diploma courses can be completed after 10th grade. However, it is recommended to complete 12th grade to be eligible for certain government positions. Candidates interested in government jobs have to attend SSC or UPSC exams. Candidates are tested on their dictation, typing and transcription skills as part of these exams.
| Stream of Study in 12th Grade/School: |
Arts
Science
Commerce |
| Diploma/Graduation Courses: |
- Diploma in stenography
- Diploma programme in Modern Office Management & Secretarial Practice
- Stenography English (from ITI)
- Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English) (from ITI)
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Top Colleges:
- Stenography Institute In Delhi (SRIRAM INSTITUTE), Delhi
- Chandrodaya Institute of Stenography and Computer Education, Bengaluru
- Nehru Institute of Commerce, Bengaluru.
- Arunodaya School of Typewriting Shorthand and Computer Education, Bengaluru Isaac Pitman Shorthand College, New Delhi
- ITI
- Polytechnic Colleges
- Clerk cum typist
- Stenographer
- Typist
Government Jobs:
There are basically two grades in SSC Stenographer jobs with Central Government
- Stenographer Grade C, and
- Stenographer Grade D, under which comes Group X and Group Y Stenographers.
Stenographer Grade C and Grade D – Group X employees will be posted in various departments of Central Government in Delhi. While the Grade D – Group Y employees will be posted in various Central Government departments located in other parts of India.
