The SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern consists of two stages:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)

• Mode: Online
• Type of Questions: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
• Total Questions: 200
• Total Marks: 200
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Section-wise Distribution

Topics Covered in Each Section:

• General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Problem-Solving, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Number Series, Visual Memory, and Reasoning Puzzles.
• General Awareness: Current Affairs, History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Scientific Research, and Static General Knowledge.
• English Language & Comprehension: Vocabulary, Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Structure, Spotting Errors, Fill in the Blanks, and Reading Comprehension.

2. Skill Test in Stenography

• Mode: Offline
• Purpose: Qualifying in nature to test stenography speed and transcription ability.

Details of Skill Test:

• Candidates must transcribe the dictated passage accurately within the given time.
• Errors are considered while evaluating performance.

Final Selection Process:

• Step 1: Candidates need to qualify the CBT.
• Step 2: Candidates who qualify CBT are called for the Skill Test.
• Step 3: The final merit list is prepared based on performance in CBT, subject to qualifying the skill test.

Important Notes:

• Skill Test is qualifying in nature—only those who meet the required speed are considered for merit.
• Candidates should regularly practice stenography to meet the required speed.
• Marks in CBT determine the final selection order.