SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern – Topic-wise

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SSC Stenographer selection process

Computer Based Test (CBT)
Skill test in stenography (qualifying)
Document verification

SSC Stenographer exam pattern 2026

CBT

Mode: CBT (objective, multiple choice) · Time: 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates) · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer

Subject / section	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50
General Awareness	50	50
English Language & Comprehension	100	100
Total	200	200

Questions in English and Hindi (except the English section). Scores normalised if held in multiple shifts. Minimum qualifying marks: UR 30%, OBC/EWS 25%, others 20%. (2026 notice)

Skill test

Mode: Dictation followed by transcription on computer · Time: 10-minute dictation; transcription: Grade C - 40 min (English) / 55 min (Hindi); Grade D - 50 min (English) / 65 min (Hindi)

Dictation speed: 100 words per minute for Grade C, 80 wpm for Grade D. Qualifying only. Scribe-eligible candidates get more time (Grade C 55/75 min, Grade D 70/90 min). Candidates who take the test in Hindi must learn English stenography after joining, and vice versa.

SSC Stenographer syllabus 2026 – topic-wise

CBT syllabus

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies
Similarities and differences
Space visualisation
Problem solving, analysis and judgement
Decision making
Visual memory
Discrimination and observation
Relationship concepts
Arithmetical reasoning
Verbal and figure classification
Arithmetic number series
Coding and decoding
Abstract ideas and symbols

General Awareness

Current events
Everyday science and observation
India and its neighbouring countries
Sports
History
Culture
Geography
Economic scene
General polity and Indian Constitution
Scientific research

English Language & Comprehension

Vocabulary
Grammar
Sentence structure
Synonyms and antonyms
Correct usage
Error spotting
Fill in the blanks
Idioms and phrases
One-word substitution
Reading comprehension

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Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice. Information here is compiled by the RBE team from official notices; last updated 27 Sep 2026.