Exam pattern
Note: Taking reference from Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ notification of 2025
Scheme of Examination:
- The details of the Computer Based Examination are mentioned below:
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Total Duration |
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| I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe) |
| II | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| III | English Language and Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
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Question paper will be of Objective Type Multiple Choice only. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi.
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There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks allotted to the question for each wrong answer in Computer Based Examination. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
Skill Test in Stenography:
The candidates who are shortlisted in the Computer-Based Examination will be required to appear in the Skill Test for Stenography. The candidates will be required to appear in the Skill Test for Stenography. The candidates will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi (as opted by the student) the candidates in the online Application Form) at the speed of 100 words per minute per minute (w.p.m.) for the post of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and 80 w.p.m. for the post of Stenographer Grade ‘D’. The matter will have to be dealt with strictly in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations. transcribed on computer. The transcription time is as follows:
| S. No. | Post | Language of Skill Test | Time Duration (in minutes) | Time Duration (in minutes) for scribe eligible candidates |
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| 1 | Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | English | 50 | 70 |
| 2 | Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | Hindi | 65 | 90 |
| 3 | Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | English | 40 | 55 |
| 4 | Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | Hindi | 55 | 75 |
- Candidates who opt to take the Stenography Test in Hindi will be informed of the specific rules and guidelines prior to the examination. required to learn English Stenography and vice versa after their training appointment, failing which their probation may not be cleared appointing departments / Organizations. Candidates have to work as English/Hindi stenographers as per the functional requirements of the User Office irrespective of the medium of Skill Test candidate during the examination.