Exam pattern

Note: Taking reference from Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ notification of 2025

Scheme of Examination:

1. The details of the Computer Based Examination are mentioned below:

2. Question paper will be of Objective Type Multiple Choice only. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi.

3. 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:

1. 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 given one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi (as opted by the candidates in the online Application Form) at the speed of 100 words 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 transcribed on computer. The transcription time is as follows:

2. Candidates who opt to take the Stenography Test in Hindi will be required to learn English Stenography and vice versa after their appointment, failing which their probation may not be cleared by appointing departments / Organizations. Candidateshave to work as English/Hindi stenographers as per the functional requirement of the User Office irrespective of the medium of Skill Test of candidate during the examination.