The examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment to the post of Grade 'D' Stenographers for the following groups of services/offices.

Group 'X'

1. Central Secretariat Stenographers' Service - Grade D.

2. Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service- Grade D.

3. Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers' Service- Grade D

4. Grade III of Stenographers Cadre of IFS 'B'

5. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

6. Any other Department/Office not mentioned above

Group 'Y'

1. Subordinate Offices of the Government of India located all over India

2. Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and Accountant General (Audit) and Accountant General (Account and Establishment)

3. Controller General of Defence Accounts

4. Delhi Administration

5. Any other Office/Organisation not mentioned above