The selection for the post of Stenographers Grade C and D is done on the basis of:
- Computer Based Examination(CBT) and
- Skill Test
Here are the exam pattern and syllabus details for both.
SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2019-20
Type of questions – Objective/Multiple Choice Type
The language of paper – Hindi and English. Part III is only in English.
Negative Marking – 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
Minimum Qualifying Marks – Minimum qualifying marks for CBE are as follows:
- Unreserved - 30%
- EWS/ OBC - 25%
- SC/ ST/ PwD, ESM, and others - 20%
Parts
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Subjects
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Duration
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I
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General Intelligence & Reasoning
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50
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50
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2 hours
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II
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General Awareness
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50
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50
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III
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English Language and Comprehension
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100
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100
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Note - The compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour (i.e. 40 minutes in all) is given to the Visually Handicapped/Cerebral Palsy/Orthopedically Handicapped candidates with 40% or more disability. The facility of Scribe is also provided. O.25 marks are to be deducted for every wrong or multiple selections.
Tie-Breaking Criteria
If two or more candidates secure equal marks in the CBE, tie will be resolved through the following methods (to be applied one after another):
- Marks in General Intelligence & Reasoning (Part-I)
- Marks in General Awareness (Part-II)
- Date of Birth (older candidates will be placed higher in the merit list)
- Alphabetical order in which names of the candidates appear
Syllabus for SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Exam 2019-20
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies, Space Visualization, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analysis, Judgment, Discriminating Observation, Visual Memory, Relationship Concepts, Verbal and Figure Classification, Arithmetical Reasoning, Non-Verbal Series, Arithmetical Number Series, etc.
General Awareness
Knowledge of current events, questions on India and its Neighboring countries related to History, Geography, Culture, Economy, Sports, General Polity (Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research etc).
English Language and Comprehension
Candidate’s understanding of the English language is tested through questions from topics such as Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms and its Correct Usage, etc
SSC Stenographer Exam 2019 Skill Test Pattern -
Only those candidates who qualify the Computer Based Examination are called for the Skill Test. The qualifying marks of the CBE are prescribed by the Commission. The skill test includes a test of stenography where candidates are given one dictation for 10 minutes in Hindi/English and they are required to transcribe the matter on a computer. Details of speed requirement and time allotted are as follows:
Posts
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Word Per Minute
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Duration
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Stenographer Grade ‘C’
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100 w.p.m.
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40 minutes (English)
55 minutes (Hindi)
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Stenographer Grade ‘D’
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80 w.p.m.
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50 minutes (English)
65 minutes (Hindi)
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Note - Candidates are required to opt for the medium of the skill test while filing the application form. For candidates who do not enter the medium of stenography test in the application form, the Commission considers the medium as English.
Important Points Regarding the Skill Test
Here are the important points regarding the skill test candidates must be aware of:
- The Skill Test will be held at the Commission’s Regional/ Sub Regional Offices or at centers as decided by the commission.
- Those who take the Stenography Test (Skill Test) in Hindi are required to learn Stenography in English and vice-versa after their appointment. Failing to do so will result in non-clearance of probation by the appointing department. Candidates have to work as both English/ Hindi stenographer as per the functional requirement in the office irrespective of their medium of skill test.
- Detailed instructions (if required) for the skill test will be sent to the qualified candidates by the Regional/ Sub Regional Offices.
Evaluation of the Skill Test
The skill test is mandatory. It is qualifying in nature and the qualifying standards are fixed by the Commission. Category-wise qualifying marks are set by the commission for each post. The percentage of errors in the stenography skill test is calculated as under:
Percentage of Errors = (Full Mistakes + Half Mistakes/2) × 100 ÷ Number of words in the master passage.
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The percentage will be rounded off to two decimal places.
Full Mistakes
- Omission of word or figure.
- Substitution of a wrong word or figure.
- “Every addition of a word or figure or group of words or figures not occurring in the dictated passage.”
Half Mistakes
- Use of small letters at the beginning of the sentence.
- Use of singular or plural nouns and vice-versa.
- Wrong spelling (including omission of a letter or letters and transposition of letters in a word)
Note: “Every passage will be accompanied by a list of words which can be spelt/ written in more than one form. All spelling/ forms of words will be acceptable and not counted as an error. For example, the word ‘Honorable’ is written as Hon’ble, Hon., honourable and hon. - all these forms will be treated as correct.”
Document Verification
All the candidates who have secured the minimum qualifying marks in the Skill Test are eligible for the Document Verification (DV). Candidates are required to carry the following documents (original as well as photocopies) for the verification process:
- Two passport size photographs
- One original Photo proof - any one of the Adhaar card/ E-Aadhaar, PAN Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, Passport, Employee ID (PSU/ Govt.), Government School/ College ID, any other ID card issued by the State/ Central government.
- Matriculation/ Secondary certificate
- Education Qualification certificate
- “Order/ letter in respect of equivalent Educational Qualifications indicating the Authority (with number and date) under which it has been so treated, 16 in respect of equivalent clause in Essential Qualifications, if a candidate is claiming a particular qualification as equivalent qualification as per the requirement of the Notice of examination.”
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Caste/ Category certificate (if applicable)
- Undertaking (provided in the official notification), Serving Defence Personnel Certificate, and Discharge Certificate for Ex-Servicemen.
- Relevant certificate for seeking age relaxation
- Certificate by the Central Government Civilian Employees (provided in the official notification)
- No Objection Certificate (in case of Government Employees)
- Any other documents specified in the DV admit card.
As per the official notification; following documents are also required:
“A candidate who claims change in name after matriculation on marriage or re-marriage or divorce, etc. the following documents shall be submitted:
- In case of marriage of women: Photocopy of Husband‟s passport showing names of spouses or an attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage or an Affidavit from husband and wife along with a joint photograph duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner.
- In case of re-marriage of women: Divorce Deed/ Death Certificate as the case may be in respect of first spouse; and photocopy of present husband‟s passport showing names of spouse or an attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage or an Affidavit from the husband and wife along with joint photograph duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner.
- In case of divorce of women: Certified copy of Divorce Decree and Deed Poll/ Affidavit duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner.
- In other circumstances for change of name for both male and female: Deed Poll/ Affidavit duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner and paper cuttings of two leading daily newspaper in original (One daily newspaper should be of the area of applicant‟s permanent and present address or nearby area) and Gazette Notification.”
SSC Stenographer Exam Preparation Tips
While preparing for the SSC Stenographer exam, candidates must create a routine and follow it strictly. Here are the preparation tips you can follow to create a routine:
- Understand the exam pattern and syllabus and take print of syllabus.
- After analysing the pattern and syllabus, make a time-table to study all the subjects (2-3 hours for each subject). Keep breaks (10-15 minutes) between study sessions.
- Make notes of important points during study.
- Focus on the weak sections/ topics.
- Solve previous years’ papers and make a strategy to solve the question paper in the main exam.
- Appear for mock tests and improve your time-management skills.
- Take out time for revision daily.
SSC stenographer computer based exam comprises three sections. Candidates are advised to give equal preparation time to each section. Here are the section-wise preparation tips for the exam:
General Intelligence and Reasoning
This section comprises questions from both verbal and non-verbal reasoning. It tests the candidates on their logical thinking approach and general intelligence. The questions are framed from topics such as problem solving, decision making, visual memory, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, and more. Candidates can improve their logical reasoning skills by practising. Practice daily for the reasoning questions Understand the logic behind solving the questions. There are some tricks and rules for solving problems from each topic, learn them and practice.
General Awareness
General Awareness is a scoring section if you know the correct answer. It will have questions from static GK such as History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Awards and Honors, Sports, Scientific Research, etc and from current affairs. Candidates can memorize the static GK part and for the Current Affairs questions:
- Read newspapers, and magazines.
- Follow a news channel and watch it daily.
- Make notes of current affairs and revise them.
Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of the last 6 six years current affairs.
English Language and Comprehension
For scoring good marks in this section, candidates must work on their Reading skills, Grammar knowledge, and Vocabulary. They must read newspapers and magazines daily. Also, practice reading comprehensions daily.
Preparation Tips for Skill Test
Candidates must start preparing for the skill test along with the Computer Based Test preparation. Shorthand is all about practice; thus, practice as much as you can. Join a class for shorthand and after that keep practicing. You must practice for 30 minutes to 1 hour in a day. Practice from different types of sources such as magazines, newspapers, etc. Dictation recordings and tapes are also available online for practicing. Just play them and start writing. Read what you have written to check any mistakes. Repeat to improve the mistakes. Do not leave your daily practice as consistency is the key for the skill test. Your typing speed will improve with daily practice.
So, candidates must follow all the subject-wise tips and incorporate them while preparing for the exam. Daily study and revision is the key to success for the SSC Stenographer exam. Apart from the study schedule, candidates must also take good care of their health. They must eat healthy food, sleep well, practice yoga and meditation to keep their body and mind fit. Also, get involved in a physical sports activity. Talk to your family and friends for motivation.
SSC Stenographer Exam Preparation Books
Books are the most important component of any exam preparation. Agood book will always help you in understanding the concepts in a clear way. Before buying any book candidates must check if he is understanding the author’s language, the edition of the book, the syllabus covered in the book, etc. Here is the list for some recommended books for the SSC Stenographer exam.
Quantitative Aptitude -
English Language -
Logical Reasoning -
General Awareness -
We suggest candidates to buy one book at a time. Single preparation books consisting of questions from each section are also available online. You can go for them. Sample papers and solved papers are also available.
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Sample Papers for SSC Stenographer
Candidates can also find sample papers online or buy them. Sample papers are good for understanding the question pattern. Solving sample papers will boost your confidence for the exam day. After solving the papers, analyse your performance and check your preparation level. Here are some sample papers for exam preparation:
Sample Papers
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Download Link
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SSC Stenographer General Awareness
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Download Here
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SSC Stenographer General Intelligence
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Download Here
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SSC Stenographer English Language
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Download Here
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