SSC Stenographer syllabus
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The Staff Selection Commission is responsible for selecting eligible candidates for the Stenographer Grade C and D posts through a computer-based test and skill test. To qualify CBT examination, candidates are required to have a thorough understanding of the SSC Stenographer Syllabus. This helps in understanding the important topics, making it easier for candidates to prepare for the Stenographer exam. The computer-based exam consists of 200 questions from General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, English Language & Comprehension.
SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2025
| Exam Name | SSC Stenographer Grade C and D |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Selection Process | 1. Computer Based Test (CBT)2. Skill Test |
| CBT Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Total Marks | 200 marks |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
Computer Based Test (CBT) – Objective Type
A. General Intelligence & Reasoning
Total Questions: 50
Total Marks: 50
Topics:
Analogies
Similarities & Differences
Space Visualization
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Visual Memory
Discriminating Observation
Relationship Concepts
Arithmetical Reasoning
Verbal and Figure Classification
Arithmetical Number Series
Non-verbal Series
Coding and Decoding
Statement Conclusion
Syllogism
B. General Awareness
Total Questions: 50
Total Marks: 50
Topics:
India and its neighboring countries
History
Culture
Geography
Economic Scene
General Polity
Indian Constitution
Scientific Research
Current Affairs (National & International)
Sports, Awards, Books, and Important Days
C. English Language & Comprehension
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Topics:
Vocabulary
Grammar
Sentence Structure
Synonyms & Antonyms
Sentence Completion
Active & Passive Voice
Direct & Indirect Speech
Comprehension Passage
Fill in the Blanks
Error Spotting
Parajumbles
Cloze Test
One-word Substitution
Skill Test in Stenography
andidates who qualify in CBT will be called for the Skill Test, which is qualifying in nature.
Dictation:
Duration: 10 minutes
Speed:
80 wpm for Grade D
100 wpm for Grade C
Transcription Time:
| Language | Grade C | Grade D |
|---|---|---|
| English | 40 mins | 50 mins |
| Hindi | 55 mins | 65 mins |
Negative Marking
For every wrong answer: 0.25 marks will be deducted.
For every correct answer: Full marks are awarded (1 mark for each).
No deduction for unattempted questions.
SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern Summary
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
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