The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has concluded its recruitment process for 2,859 positions, including Social Security Assistant (SSA) and Stenographer roles, for 2023. This comprehensive recruitment drive aimed to fill 2,674 SSA vacancies and 185 Stenographer vacancies across India. Eligible candidates underwent a rigorous selection process comprising written exams, skill tests, and document verification to secure these coveted positions with competitive pay and stable job roles.
Candidates were required to meet specific qualifications, such as graduation with typing proficiency for SSA and 12th-grade education with stenography skills for the Stenographer posts. With the announcement of final results, successful candidates can now embark on a rewarding career at EPFO, contributing to India’s social security framework.
Form Mode | Job Location | Monthly Pay | Job Basis |
Online Mode | All India | Post Wise | Permanent |
Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO)
Social Security Assistant, Steno Recruitment 2023
SSA, Stenographer Short Details of Notification
Important Dates
- Starting Date : 27/03/2023
- Last Date : 26/04/2023 11:59 PM
- Correction Date : 27-28 April 2023
- Steno Exam Date : 01/08/2023
- SSA Exam Date : 18, 21-23 Aug 2023
- SSA Exam Answer Key : 01/09/2023
- Steno Exam Result Out : 16/09/2023
- SSA Exam Result Out : 19/10/2023
- Steno Skill Test Date : 18/11/2023
- SSA Typing Test Date : 19/11/2023
- SSA Final Result Out : 03/01/2024
Application Fees
- Gen / OBC / EWS : 700/-
- SC / ST / PH / ESM : 0/-
- All Category Female : 0/-
- Payment Mode : Online Mode
Details of Age Limit
- Age Limit : 18-27 Years
- Age Limit as on : 26/04/2023
- The Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules
Selection Process
- Written Exam
- Skill Test
- DV, Medical Test
Total : 2859 Post | ||||||||||
Post Name | Total | Eligibility | ||||||||
Social Security Assistant (SSA) | 2674 | Graduate, Typing (English : 35 wpm OR Hindi : 30 wpm). | ||||||||
Stenographer | 185 | 12th Class Passed, Steno,Dictation : 10 Minutes : 80 WPM,Transcription : 50 Minutes in English OR 65 Minutes in Hindi. |
SSA Exam Pattern Negative Marking : 1/4th Exam Mode : Online (CBT) | |||
Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
General Aptitude | 30 | 120 | 2:30 Hours |
General Knowledge (GK) | 30 | 120 | |
Quantitative Ability | 30 | 120 | |
General English and Comprehension | 50 | 200 | |
Computer | 10 | 40 | |
Total | 150 | 600 | 2:30 Hours |
Steno Exam Pattern Negative Marking : 1/4th Exam Mode : Online (CBT) | |||
Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
General Aptitude | 50 | 200 | 2:10 Hours |
General & Computer Awareness | 50 | 200 | |
English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 400 | |
Total | 200 | 800 | 2:10 Hours |
Important Links | |||||||||||||
Content Type | Issued On | Content Link | |||||||||||
Steno Final Result | 26/02/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Steno Final Result Notice | 26/02/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
SSA Score Card | 09/02/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
SSA Cut Off Marks | 09/02/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
SSA Final Result | 03/01/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
SSA Final Result Notice | 03/01/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
SSA Skill Test Admit Card | 16/11/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Steno Skill Test Admit Card | 16/11/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Check SSA Skill Test City | 06/11/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Check Steno Skill Test City | 06/11/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Skill Test City Notice | 06/11/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Skill Test Date Notice | 02/11/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Skill Test Instructions | 02/11/2023 | SSA | Steno | |||||||||||
SSA Exam Score Card | 19/10/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
SSA Exam Result Notice | 19/10/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Stenographer Exam Result | 16/09/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Steno Exam Result Notice | 16/09/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
SSA Exam Answer Key | 01/09/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
SSA Answer Key Notice | 01/09/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
SSA Exam Admit Card | 16/08/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
SSA Admit Card Notice-2 | 18/08/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
SSA Admit Card Notice-1 | 16/08/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Check SSA Exam City | 11/08/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
SSA Exam City Notice | 11/08/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Steno Exam Admit Card | 29/07/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Steno Admit Card Notice | 29/07/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Check Steno Exam City | 22/07/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Steno Exam City Notice | 22/07/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Exam Date Notice | 04/07/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
SSA Apply Online | 27/03/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Steno Apply Online | 27/03/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Steno Notification | 24/03/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
SSA Notification | 24/03/2023 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Official Website | 22/03/2023 | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What were the educational qualifications required for the EPFO vacancies?
- Social Security Assistant (SSA): A graduation degree and typing skills (English: 35 wpm or Hindi: 30 wpm).
- Stenographer: A 12th-grade qualification with stenography skills (Dictation: 10 minutes at 80 wpm; Transcription: 50 minutes in English or 65 minutes in Hindi).
2. How many vacancies were available, and what were the job roles?
- Total vacancies: 2,859.
- SSA: 2,674 posts.
- Stenographer: 185 posts.
3. What was the selection process for these roles?
The selection process included:
- Written Examination.
- Skill Test (Typing/Stenography).
- Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination.
4. What was the exam pattern for SSA and Stenographer?
- SSA Exam: 150 questions, 600 marks, 2.5 hours. Subjects included General Aptitude, GK, Quantitative Ability, English, and Computers.
- Steno Exam: 200 questions, 800 marks, 2.1 hours. Subjects included General Aptitude, Awareness, and English.
5. Were there any fees for applying, and who was exempted?
- General/OBC/EWS candidates paid ₹700.
- SC/ST/PH/ESM and all female candidates were exempted from fees.
Conclusion
The EPFO SSA and Stenographer Recruitment 2023 successfully concluded with the final results being announced. This recruitment not only provided a fair opportunity for candidates to secure government positions but also showcased EPFO’s commitment to enhancing its workforce. Aspirants are encouraged to stay prepared for future opportunities by keeping up with recruitment notifications and improving their skills.