SSC Steno Grade ‘C’ and Grade ‘D’ Examination

The SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and Grade ‘D’ Examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit Stenographers in various ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the SSC Stenographer Examination:

Examination Overview:

1. Posts Offered:

1. • Stenographer Grade ‘C’: Typically for higher-level positions with a higher grade pay.
   • Stenographer Grade ‘D’: Generally for lower-level positions with a lower grade pay.

2. Eligibility Criteria:

1. • Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10+2 (12th Standard) or its equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
   • Age Limit: Generally between 18 to 27 years. Age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government rules.

3. Examination Stages:

1. • Stage 1: Computer Based Examination (CBT)
   • Stage 2: Skill Test in Stenography

Detailed Examination Pattern:

Stage 1: Computer Based Examination (CBT)

• Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
• Subjects:

• • General Intelligence & Reasoning
  • General Awareness
  • English Language and Comprehension

• Number of Questions: 200
• Total Marks: 200
• Duration: 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for visually handicapped candidates)
• Marking Scheme: Each question carries 1 mark. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.

Stage 2: Skill Test in Stenography

• Language: Candidates can choose either English or Hindi for the Skill Test.
• Post-wise Dictation Speed:

• • Stenographer Grade ‘C’: 100 words per minute (w.p.m.) in English or 80 w.p.m. in Hindi
  • Stenographer Grade ‘D’: 80 w.p.m. in English or Hindi

• Duration: The skill test is conducted for a total duration of 10 minutes for Grade ‘C’ and 8 minutes for Grade ‘D’.
• Transcription Time:

• • For Grade ‘C’: 50 minutes (English) and 65 minutes (Hindi)
  • For Grade ‘D’: 40 minutes (English) and 55 minutes (Hindi)

Syllabus:

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning:

1. • Analogies
   • Similarities and Differences
   • Space Visualization
   • Problem Solving
   • Analysis
   • Judgment
   • Decision Making
   • Visual Memory
   • Discrimination
   • Observation
   • Relationship Concepts
   • Arithmetical Reasoning
   • Verbal and Figure Classification
   • Arithmetic Number Series
   • Non-Verbal Series
   • Coding and Decoding

2. General Awareness:

1. • Current Events
   • Sports
   • History
   • Culture
   • Geography
   • Economic Scene
   • General Polity including Indian Constitution
   • Scientific Research

3. English Language and Comprehension:

1. • Vocabulary
   • Grammar
   • Sentence structure
   • Synonyms & Antonyms
   • Writing ability
   • Reading Comprehension