Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026 notification for 731 vacancies. Online applications started 24 April 2026 and close 15 May 2026 (23:00 hrs) at ssc.gov.in.
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)SSC Stenographer Syllabus Details 2026SSC Stenographer Grade C & Grade D | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
📌 Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Written Exam (200 marks, 2 hours)
- Skill Test (Stenography Test) – Dictation + Transcription
- Grade D: 80 WPM English / 80 WPM Hindi dictation
- Grade C: 100 WPM English / 100 WPM Hindi dictation
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List – Based on CBT + Skill TestSkill Test for Stenography is important; final selection इसी पर आधारित है।
📌 Exam Pattern (CBT – Written Exam)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
- Type of Questions: Objective MCQs
- Marks per Question: 1 mark
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Language: Hindi & English (Bilingual, except English section)
📌 Detailed Syllabus (CBT)
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Questions, 50 Marks)
Syllabus Topics:
- Verbal Reasoning:
- Analogy (Word, Number, Alphabet)
- Similarities & Differences
- Classification (Odd one out)
- Series (Number, Alphabet, Mixed)
- Coding–Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Ranking & Order
- Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular)
- Syllogism
- Statement & Conclusions
- Decision Making
- Venn Diagrams
- Word Formation
- Missing Character
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Arithmetical Number Series
- Non-Verbal Reasoning:
- Figure Series
- Figure Classification
- Figure Analogy
- Pattern Folding/Unfolding
- Paper Folding & Cutting
- Embedded Figures
- Mirror & Water Images
- Missing Figure
- Complete Figure
- Space Visualization
- Visual Memory
- Discriminating Observation
- Analytical Reasoning:
- Problem Solving
- Analysis, Judgement
- Abstract Ideas & Symbols
- Relationship Concepts
- Arithmetical Computation
- Analytical Functions
Level: Graduation level
2. General Awareness (50 Questions, 50 Marks)
Syllabus Topics:
(A) Current Affairs
- National & International events (last 6–12 months)
- Government Schemes & Policies
- Awards & Honours (Padma, Bharat Ratna, Gallantry Awards)
- Sports (major tournaments, awards)
- Important Days & Events
- Summits, Conferences, Appointments
- Books & Authors
(B) History
- Ancient India: Indus Valley, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta, etc.
- Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Bhakti & Sufi movements
- Modern India:
- Freedom Movement (1857 Revolt, 1885–1947)
- Important movements, leaders, Congress sessions
- Post-independence consolidation
(C) Geography
- Indian Geography:
- Physical features (mountains, rivers, plateaus, plains)
- Climate, Monsoon, Soils, Natural Vegetation
- Agriculture, Minerals, Industries
- World Geography:
- Continents, Oceans, Major physical features
- Climate zones, Important latitudes & longitudes
(D) Polity & Governance
- Indian Constitution: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Fundamental Duties
- Parliament, President, Prime Minister, Judiciary
- Elections, Panchayati Raj, Union Territories
- Important Amendments
(E) Economy
- Basic concepts: GDP, GNP, Inflation, Budget, Fiscal Policy
- Economic Planning, Five-Year Plans (broad idea)
- Banking, Monetary Policy, RBI basics
- Current Economic Schemes, Poverty Alleviation, Employment
(F) General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Physics: Motion, Force, Work, Energy, Sound, Light, Electricity, Magnetism
- Chemistry: Elements, Compounds, Acids & Bases, Metals & Non-metals, Chemical reactions
- Biology: Human body systems, Diseases, Nutrition, Genetics basics
(G) Static GK
- Important Days, Books & Authors, Awards, Sports, Govt Schemes
- Capitals, Currency, Headquarters of Organisations
- National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves
- Scientific Research & Development
(H) Computer & Technology Awareness
- Basic Computer Knowledge
- Internet & Technology basics
- IT in Governance
Level: Graduation level + current affairs
3. English Language & Comprehension (100 Questions, 100 Marks)
Syllabus Topics:
- Reading Comprehension
- Passages (factual, descriptive, argumentative)
- Main idea, inference, tone, vocabulary in context
- Cloze Test
- Fill in the blanks in a passage
- Fill in the Blanks
- Grammar-based (tense, preposition, article, conjunction)
- Vocabulary-based (synonyms, antonyms, idioms)
- Error Spotting / Detect Error
- Grammar errors in sentences (noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, etc.)
- Sentence Correction / Phrase Replacement
- Correcting faulty sentences, improving structure
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Word meanings, opposite words
- Idioms & Phrases
- Common idioms, phrasal verbs, expressions
- One Word Substitution
- Replacing phrases with single words
- Spelling Detection
- Correct spelling of commonly mis-spelled words
- Para Jumbles / Sentence Rearrangement
- Reordering jumbled sentences to form coherent paragraph
- Active & Passive Voice
- Transformation of voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
- Transformation of speech
- Vocabulary
- Word meanings, usage, context
- Sentence structure, Parts of Speech
- Grammar
- Tenses, Articles, Conjunctions, Prepositions
- Subject-Verb Agreement
Level: Graduation level (Class 10–12 level)
📌 Skill Test (Stenography Test)
Dictation Speed & Transcription Time
| Grade | Language | Dictation Speed | Transcription Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade D | English | 80 WPM | 50 minutes |
| Grade D | Hindi | 80 WPM | 65 minutes |
| Grade C | English | 100 WPM | 40 minutes |
| Grade C | Hindi | 100 WPM | 55 minutes |
- Dictation: 10 minutes की dictation in English/Hindi
- Transcription: Computer पर टेप की गई dictation की transcription
- Skill Test is Qualifying? नहीं, important for final selectionGrade C candidates को 100 WPM, Grade D को 80 WPM की dictation देनी होगी।
📌 Important Notes
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark per wrong answer in CBT |
| CBT Language | Hindi & English (Bilingual, except English section) |
| Skill Test | Stenography Test (Dictation + Transcription) – Grade C & Grade D अलग |
| Computer Knowledge | Syllabus में Basic Computer & Technology Awareness included |
| Highest Weightage | English Language & Comprehension (100 marks) |
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📌 Quick Preparation Tips
- English (100 marks):
- Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Para Jumbles पर daily practice करें।
- Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms) को daily revise करें।
- Active/Passive और Direct/Indirect Speech के basics clear करें।
- Reasoning (50 marks):
- Coding–Decoding, Series, Blood Relations, Direction Sense पर focus करें।
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror, Water Images, Pattern Folding) पर practice करें।
- General Awareness (50 marks):
- Current Affairs (last 6–12 months) daily पढ़ें।
- Static GK (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science) पर strong base बनाएं।
- Computer & Technology Awareness भी पढ़ें।
- Skill Test (Stenography):
- Daily dictation practice in English/Hindi।
- WPM (Words Per Minute) को धीरे-धीरे बढ़ाएं।
- Typing speed और accuracy पर focus करें।
📌 Short FAQ
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 (Grade C & Grade D) |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Stenographer Grade C & Grade D (Group C posts) |
| Total Vacancies | 731 posts |
| Notification Date | 24 April 2026 (released) |
| Application Dates | 24 April 2026 to 21 May 2026 (application closed) |
| Exam Dates | July – August 2026 (tentative) |
| Exam Mode | Online (CBT) for Written Exam |
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Total Questions | 200 questions |
| Total Marks | 200 marks (1 mark per question) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
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