Applicants for Stenographer must be a Graduate with certificates in English Shorthand, Typing, and MS Office, demonstrating high typing and shorthand speeds.

Education: Graduate (at least 2nd Division from a recognized University)
Certificates:
- Certificate in English Shorthand and Typing from SBTE/STEVTA or from institute recognized by the Sindh Board of Technical Education.
- Certificate in M.S. Office from an institute recognized by the Sindh Board of Technical Education.
Skills: Speed of 120 w.p.m in Shorthand and 35 w.p.m in English Typing.

Age limit for Stenographer (BS-16) by date of birth

You must be born between 15 December 1997 and 14 December 2008.

Counted on the closing date, 14 December 2026, in completed years (18–28 years). Some candidates get extra years of relaxation: see who qualifies.

Salary for Stenographer (BS-16)

Rs 33,720 – Rs 115,320 a month basic pay

Stenographer (BS-16) is a BPS-16 post. Basic pay starts at Rs 33,720 and rises by Rs 2,720 each year, reaching Rs 115,320 after 30 increments. On top of basic pay come the 7% ad-hoc relief and allowances such as house rent, conveyance and medical (see the allowances). Figures are from the BPS-2026 chart, effective 1 July 2026: BPS-16 salary in detail.

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How to Apply for Stenographer (BS-16)

To apply for the Stenographer (BS-16) position at Sindh Public Service Commission, follow the application method given in the official advertisement. Applications close on Dec 14, 2026. The advertisement states an application fee of 500 PKR.

All 23 roles share one application process: see the full steps on the recruitment page.

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