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SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern & Syllabus
SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has outlined the framework for the Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' Recruitment 2026. This highly sought-after central government job relies entirely on your language skills and typing precision, completely skipping any mathematics section.
The recruitment process consists of two main stages: a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and a mandatory Shorthand Skill Test.
SSC Stenographer 2026 Exam Pattern
The Tier 1 CBT is an objective-type online exam consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions. A crucial feature of this exam is sectional timing, allocating fixed windows for each distinct component.
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Section
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Subject
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Allotted Sectional Time
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Part I
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General Intelligence & Reasoning
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50 Questions
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50 Marks
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30 Minutes
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Part II
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General Awareness
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50 Questions
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50 Marks
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30 Minutes
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Part III
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English Language & Comprehension
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100 Questions
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100 Marks
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60 Minutes
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Total
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CBT Core Pattern
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200 Questions
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200 Marks
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2 Hours (120 Mins)
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Core Marking Scheme & Conditions
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Positive vs. Negative: You get $+1$ mark for every correct response, while 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.
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The Weightage Factor: English accounts for 50% of your total tier score, making it the primary merit-deciding section.
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Bilingual Option: Question segments are provided in both Hindi and English, except for the dedicated English Language section.
Detailed Subject-Wise Syllabus
The level of questions corresponds to the senior secondary (10+2) academic standard, heavily focusing on logical aptitude, current events, and advanced verbal mechanics.
Tier 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
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General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Qs)
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General Awareness (50 Qs)
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English Language & Comprehension (100 Qs)
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• Verbal Logic: Analogy (Word, Number, Alphabet), Classification (Odd One Out), Syllogism, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding.
• Analytical Logic: Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Venn Diagrams, Direction & Distance, Order & Ranking.
• Non-Verbal Logic: Series Test, Mirror & Water Images, Paper Folding, Hidden/Embedded Figures, Pattern Completion.
• Arithmetical Reasoning: Missing characters, symbol replacement, mathematical puzzle operations.
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• Static GK: Indian History (Ancient to Modern), Geography (India & World), General Polity, Indian Constitution, Economic Scene.
• Science & Tech: Basic Physics, Chemistry, Biology (focus on human body), Space Missions, and Scientific Research.
• Current Affairs: National & International developments, newly launched Government Schemes, Economic Budget Highlights.
• Miscellany: Famous books & authors, national/international sports events, important days of national/global observance.
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• Grammar Rules: Parts of Speech, Tense Structures, Subject-Verb Agreement, Voice Transformations (Active/Passive), Direct & Indirect Speech Narration.
• Vocabulary Mechanics: Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, One-Word Substitutions, Common Spelling Errors, Phrase Replacement.
• Text & Verbal Ability: Reading Comprehension Passages, Cloze Tests (passage completion), Para Jumbles, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement.
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Stage 2: Shorthand Skill Test Structure
Candidates who clear the category-wise cut-off in the CBT are called for the Stenography Skill Test. This stage is strictly qualifying in nature, but mandatory for final selection.
1. The Dictation Phase
You will listen to a speaker and take down shorthand notes on a physical shorthand notepad for 10 minutes:
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Grade C Stenographer: Dictation speed of 100 words per minute (WPM).
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Grade D Stenographer: Dictation speed of 80 words per minute (WPM).
2. The Computer Transcription Phase
After taking notes, you will move to a computer terminal to type out and transcribe your shorthand notes back into regular text within the following time limits:
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Post Applied For
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Transcription Language Chosen
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Regular Candidates Time Limit
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Scribe Eligible Candidates Time Limit
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Stenographer Grade D
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English
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50 Minutes
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70 Minutes
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Stenographer Grade D
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Hindi
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65 Minutes
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90 Minutes
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Stenographer Grade C
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English
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40 Minutes
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55 Minutes
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Stenographer Grade C
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Hindi
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55 Minutes
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75 Minutes
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# Evaluation Factor: The final merit list is prepared strictly based on your normalized scores in the CBT. However, a high percentage of error mistakes in the shorthand transcription will disqualify you immediately, regardless of your CBT score.
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