Stenographer Grade 'C' vs Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
Pay Level 6Pay Level 4
Starting in-hand
₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand₹42,000–₹50,000 in-hand
Group
Group BGroup C
Exam
SSC StenographerSSC CGL
Qualification
12th passGraduate
Age limit
18–3018–27
Field work
lowlow
Stress (1–5)
31
Transfers
zone or regionzone or region
First promotion
Private Secretary (8–12 years)Assistant / Office Superintendent level (8–12 years, varies by department)
Choose Stenographer Grade 'C' if…
- ✓ Group B post open to Class 12 pass candidates
- ✓ Close view of how senior officers work
- ✓ Delhi posting for most
Choose Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk if…
- ✓ Low-stress desk job with fixed hours
- ✓ Leaves time to prepare for better exams
- ✓ Vacancies in many cities