SSC Stenographer Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2021 | Know The Details

SSC Stenographer Syllabus

SSC Stenographer Syllabus And Exam Pattern 2021: The Staff Selection Commission administers the SSC Stenographer exam on an annual basis. SSC has released the official notification for SSC Stenographer 2021, as well as the syllabus and exam pattern. The SSC Stenographer exam has two parts: a computer-based test (CBT) and a shorthand skill test. Read further to know SSC Stenographer Syllabus And Exam Pattern 2021.

SSC Stenographer Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2021: SSC Stenographer Syllabus

The Tier I consists of questions based on:

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

General Intelligence & Reasoning

General Awareness

English Language

– Figure Classification

– Analogy

– Coding Decoding

– Puzzle

– Matrix

– Word Formation

– Arranging words 

– Venn Diagram

– Direction & Distance

– Blood Relation

– Order & Ranking

– Number Series

– Verbal Reasoning

– Non-Verbal Reasoning

– Static Awareness

– Current Affairs

– Science & Technology

– History

-Culture

– Geography

– Economic scene

– General polity

– Scientific research

– Indian constitution

– Reading Comprehension

– synonyms & antonyms

– Fill in the Blanks

– Spellings

– Phrases & Idiom Meaning

– Active & Passive Voice

– Direct & Indirect Speech

– Para Jumble & Sentence Jumble

– Phrase Replacement/Sentence Correction

– Error Spotting

SSC Stenographer 2021 Syllabus: Tier II (Skill test)

Tier II is a shorthand skill test of Qualifying nature where the candidates are dictated a passage which they have to note down on paper and then transcribe it on a computer. The language of the dictation can either be Hindi or English as chosen by the candidate.

 For the Skill test the candidates will be given:

  • A dictation of 10 mins in English/Hindi with a speed of 100 w.p.m (Words per minute) for Grade ‘C’ and 80 w.p.m for Grade ‘D’.
  • The Candidates will then have to transcribe the dictation on the computer in the stipulated time. The given time will be:
    • For Grade D : 50 min for (English), 65 min for (Hindi)
    • For Grade C : 40 min for (English), 55 min for (Hindi)

The passage can be of types and on topics mentioned below:

President’s Speech

Topics on Natural Calamities

Speech given in the Parliament

Topics given in the Editorial Columns of Newspapers

Railway Speech

Employment/Unemployment in India

Topics of National interest

Budget Speech

Topics on Science and Technology

SSC Stenographer Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2021: Exam Pattern

The question paper of SSC Stenographer examination is of 200 marks. The exam pattern can be understood from the following table:

Mode of examination

Online (Computer-based test)

Type of questions

Multiple-choice Objective type questions

Number of sections

3

Total Marks

200

Number of Questions

200

Time Duration

2 hours 

Negative Marking

Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer

The total of 200 marks of the question paper is divided as below into different subjects.

Subject

Question

Marks

General Intelligence & Reasoning

50

50

General Awareness

50

50

English Language & Comprehension

100

100

In this blog we have covered all the details about SSC Stenographer Syllabus and exam pattern 2021. Feel free to ask any questions below in the comment section.

Frequently Answered Questions on SSC Stenographer Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2021

Is a certificate required for the SSC Stenographer 2021 Skill Test?

No, a certificate is not required. Candidates must only pass the CBT and then the skill test within the time frame specified above.

Is there a negative marking system in place?

Yes, there is a minus sign. Incorrect answers will result in a 0.25 point deduction.

Is there going to be an interview for the position of Stenographer?

There will be no interview. The selection procedure includes an online CBT and a skill test.

Is the SSC Stenographer Skill Test a qualification test?

Yes, the skill test is qualifying, and the final merit list is based on the CBT scores.

In how many stages is the recruitment for stenographer is conducted in?

The SSC Stenographer recruitment is conducted in two Tiers. A computer based online test followed by a shorthand skill test.

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