SSC Stenographer

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Introduction

The SSC Stenographer exam is conducted to recruit candidates who have stenography (shorthand + typing) skills for official government communication work such as note-taking, transcription, and documentation in Central Government offices.

It is a popular exam for 12th-pass candidates who want a secure government job.

Exam Pattern

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)

Mode: Online (MCQ based)
Total Questions: 200
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer

Subject-wise Structure

General Intelligence & Reasoning – 50 Questions
General Awareness – 50 Questions
English Language & Comprehension – 100 Questions

Stage 2: Skill Test (Stenography Test)

Qualifying in nature (marks not counted)
Dictation test in English or Hindi
Speed required:
- Grade C: Higher speed requirement
- Grade D: Lower speed requirement
Transcription on computer

Selection Process

Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Stenography Skill Test
Document Verification
Final Merit List

Syllabus

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogy, Coding-Decoding
Series, Puzzle
Direction Test
Syllogism
Venn Diagram

General Awareness

Current Affairs
History, Geography
Polity, Economy
General Science

English Language

Grammar
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Sentence Correction
Synonyms & Antonyms

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Must have passed Class 12 (Higher Secondary) from a recognized board
Age Limit:
- Grade C: 18 to 30 years
- Grade D: 18 to 27 years
- Age relaxation applies as per government rules
Nationality: Indian citizen

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