The Punjab and Haryana High Court has officially released the notification for the recruitment of 478 Stenographer Grade-III posts in the Subordinate Courts of Punjab. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online via the official website www.sssc.gov.in. The notification was issued on 25 March 2025, and the application process starts from 26 March 2025. The last date to submit the application is 23 April 2025. POST DETAILS – PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT STENOGRAPHER RECRUITMENT 2025 The recruitment aims to fill 478 vacancies for Stenographer Grade-III in different categories. The pay scale and allowances will be as per the latest Punjab Government norms. Vacancy Breakdown CategoryNo. of Posts (as on 31/12/2024)No. of Anticipated Posts (as on 30.06.2025)General1069General (Women) of Punjab322Economically Weaker Sections of Punjab914Economically Weaker Sections (Women) of Punjab811Scheduled Castes (Mazhbi Sikh/Balmiki) of Punjab2724Scheduled Castes (Mazhbi Sikh/Balmiki) (Women) of Punjab1718Scheduled Castes (Others) of Punjab1620Scheduled Castes (Others) (Women) of Punjab1711Backward Classes/Other Backward Classes of Punjab724Backward Classes/Other Backward Classes (Women) of Punjab815Freedom Fighter of Punjab10Sportsperson (General) (Women) of Punjab23Sportsperson (Scheduled Castes) of Punjab17Person with Benchmark Disabilities (Lower Limb Disability) of Punjab36Person with Benchmark Disabilities (Lower Limb Disability) (Women)95Person with Benchmark Disabilities (Low Vision) of Punjab14Person with Benchmark Disabilities (Low Vision) (Women) of Punjab04Ex-Servicemen (General) of Punjab1511Ex-Servicemen (General) (Women) of Punjab1612Ex-Servicemen Scheduled Castes (Mazhbi Sikh/Balmiki) of Punjab48Ex-Servicemen Scheduled Castes (Others) of Punjab32Ex-Servicemen (Backward Classes/Other Backward Classes) of Punjab56TOTAL182296 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Educational Qualification Bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc or equivalent) from a recognized university. Proficiency in computers (Word Processing and Spreadsheets). Matriculation with Punjabi as a subject (or must be cleared during probation). Age Limit General: 18–37 years SC/BC/OBC of Punjab: 18–42 years PwBD: 18–47 years Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation as per military service rendered + 3 years APPLICATION FEE CategoryExamination Fee (Rs.)Total Fee (Rs.)SC/BC/OBC/ESM/EWS of Punjab100525PwBD of Punjab200625All Other Categories400825 SELECTION PROCESS The recruitment process includes the following stages: Computer-Based Test (CBT): 60 marks (English & General Knowledge) English Shorthand & Transcription Test: Dictation at 80 words per minute (WPM) Transcription at 20 WPM Maximum 8% errors allowed Spreadsheet Test: Qualifying (10 marks, 40% minimum required) Document Verification & Final Merit List HOW TO APPLY? Visit the official website: www.sssc.gov.in Register and fill out the Online Application Form Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates) Pay the application fee online Submit and take a printout for future reference IMPORTANT DATES EventDateOnline Application Start Date26 March 2025Last Date to Apply Online23 April 2025Exam DateTo be notified For further details, refer to the official notification available on www.sssc.gov.in.