SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern
SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2026 Before starting preparation, candidates must understand the exam pattern of SSC Stenographer G...
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SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2026
Before starting preparation, candidates must understand the exam pattern of SSC Stenographer Grade C & D. The exam is conducted in two stages – Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Skill Test.
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Type of Questions | Objective (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 200 Marks |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
SSC Stenographer Skill Test 2026
Candidates who qualify the CBT exam are called for the Skill Test in Stenography. This test is qualifying in nature.
| Post | Dictation Speed | Time for Transcription |
|---|---|---|
| Grade C | 100 wpm | 40 minutes (English) / 55 minutes (Hindi) |
| Grade D | 80 wpm | 50 minutes (English) / 65 minutes (Hindi) |
SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026
The SSC Stenographer syllabus includes three main subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language. Below is the detailed subject-wise syllabus.
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies
- Similarities & Differences
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Test
- Number & Alphabet Series
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Venn Diagrams
- Syllogism
- Decision Making
2. General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Indian History
- Geography
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Economy
- General Science
- Static GK
- Important Days & Events
- Books & Authors
- Sports
3. English Language & Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Fill in the Blanks
- Error Detection
- Sentence Improvement
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
- Para Jumbles
- One Word Substitution
- Idioms & Phrases
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