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SSC Stenographer Exam

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SSC Stenographer Exam

SSC Stenographer 2023 Exam: SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility, Cut-offs

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is an exam conducting body responsible for recruiting Stenographers in various sections that comes under the Government of India. The posts for Stenographers are classified into two categories namely, Grade C and Grade D. SSC Stenographers have a good pay scale & being a government job, SSC Stenographers have a stable salary structure.

Recent Updates:

Staff Selection Commission has released the examination notification for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Examination 2023. Total numbers of vacancies 1207 through Official website.

SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2023

The key points about SSC Stenographer 2023 are tabulated below for quick reference:

Exam NameSSC Stenographer
Conducting BodyStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
Official Websitessc.nic.in
Exam LevelNational
Posts OfferedGrade C and D Stenographers
Eligibility Criteria10+2board from a recognized university
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Exam ModeWritten Exam and Skill Test
DurationWrittenTest: 2 hours
Skill Test: 10 minutes

SSC Stenographer 2023: Important Dates

The Important Dates pertaining to SSC Stenographer exam is tabulated below:

Activity NameImportant Dates
SSC Stenographer 2023 Notification02.08.2023
Dates for submission of online applications02.08.2023 to 23.08.2023
Last date and time for receipt of online applications23.08.2023 (23:00 hours)
Last date and time for generation of offline Challan23.08.2023 (23:00 hours)
Last Date ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ and online payment of Correction Charges24.08.2023-25.08.(23:00 hours)
Last date for payment through Challan23.08.2023 (23:00 hours))
Commencement of SSC Stenographer Grade C and D exam12th & 13th October 2023

SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2023

The vacancy detail for the year 2023 has been released yet. The Updated vacancy list shall be uploaded on the website of the Commission once the same is decided by the Board.
In 2023 recruitment process, 93 vacancies were released for Grade C and 1114 vacancies were released for Grade D posts.

SSC Stenographer Vacancy 2022

The vacancy detail for the year 2022 has not been released yet. The Updated vacancy list shall be uploaded on the website of the Commission once the same is decided by the Board.
In 2020 recruitment process, 429 vacancies were released for Grade C and 1276 vacancies were released for Grade D posts.
In 2019 recruitment process,473 vacancies were released for Grade C and 991 vacancies were released for Grade D posts.

Exam Pattern

SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2023

The SSC Stenographer 2023 examination will be conducted in 2 stages. The first stage comprises of ‘Grade C and Grade D’ exam conducted in Online mode & having MCQs and is conducted online.

Computer Based Examination

Topic/SectionTotal QuestionsMaximum MarksTime Allotted
General Awareness50502 Hours
English Language and Comprehension100100
General Intelligence and Reasoning5050
Total Marks200200 

Notes:

  1. All questions will be Objective in nature having Multiple Choices and will be set in Hindi and English except for English section.
  2. If the Computer Based Examinations are conducted in multiple shifts then marks scored by the candidates will be normalized and the normalized scores will determine the final merit.
  3. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer marked by you, so please do keep this in mind while attempting the questions.

Skill Test

Candidates qualifying the Computer Based Examination will be called for the Skill Test. The Skill Test shall be of qualifying nature only and the Board has the right to fix the qualifying standards in the Skill Test as per the categories of candidates.

Candidates appearing for this process will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in English/ Hindi at the speed of 100 words per minute for Grade ‘C’ posts and 80 w.p.m. for Grade ‘D’ posts of Stenographer.

Post NameLanguage of Skill TestTime Duration (in minutes)
Stenographer Grade ‘D’English50
Stenographer Grade ‘D’Hindi65
Stenographer Grade ‘C’English40
Stenographer Grade ‘C’Hindi55

Note:The Candidates who are opting Stenography Test in “Hindi” will compulsorily be required to learn English Stenography and vice-versa after their appointments in probation failing which the appointing departments may cancel their candidature during probation period. Candidates need to work as English/ Hindi stenographers as per requirements of the Office, irrespective of the medium of Skill Test that candidate opted during the examination process.

SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2023

The indicative topics for Computer Based Examination for SSC Stenographer 2023 Syllabus are mentioned below:

(a) General Intelligence and Reasoning: This section shall include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This test will include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discriminating observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series etc. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship, arithmetical computation and other analytical functions.

(b) General Awareness: In this section, questions are designed to test the ability of the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to the society. Questions will also be framed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its Neighbouring countries especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene, General Polity including Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research etc.

(c) For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/ Graphs/ Diagrams/ Statistical Data in the General Intelligence & Reasoning/ General Awareness Paper.

(d) English Language and Comprehension: Apart from the testing of candidates’ understanding of the English Language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage, etc. his/ her writing ability, would also be tested.

(e) Skill Test in Stenography: Candidates qualifying the Computer Based Examination will be called for the Skill Test. The Skill Test shall be of qualifying nature only and the Board has the right to fix the qualifying standards in the Skill Test as per the categories of candidates.

Candidates appearing for this process will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in English/ Hindi at the speed of 100 words per minute for Grade ‘C’ posts and 80 w.p.m. for Grade ‘D’ posts of Stenographer.

Post NameLanguage of Skill TestTime Duration (in minutes)
Stenographer Grade ‘D’English50
Stenographer Grade ‘D’Hindi65
Stenographer Grade ‘C’English40
Stenographer Grade ‘C’Hindi55

Notes:

 

The Candidates who are opting Stenography Test in “Hindi” will compulsorily be required to learn English Stenography and vice-versa after their appointments in probation failing which the appointing departments may cancel their candidature during probation period. Candidates need to work as English/ Hindi stenographers as per requirements of the Office, irrespective of the medium of Skill Test that candidate opted during the examination process.

For your ease, we are tabulating the Syllabus for quick reference:

General Intelligence & ReasoningGeneral AwarenessEnglish Language & Comprehension  
Analogy
Coding Decoding
Puzzle
Matrix
Word Formation
Venn Diagram
Direction & Distance
Blood Relation
Order & Ranking
Number Series
Words Arranging in logical order & Dictionary Order
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Current Affair
Static Awareness from topics:
Sports, History, Culture, Geography,
Economic scene, General Polity including Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research etc.
Reading Comprehension
synonyms & antonyms
Fill in the Blanks
Spellings
Phrases & Idiom
Active & Passive Voice
Direct & Indirect Speech
Para Jumble & Sentence Jumble
Phrase Replacement / Sentence Correction
Error Spotting