The SSC Stenographer Exam Syllabus is divided into two stages:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) Syllabus

• The CBT consists of three sections—General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language & Comprehension.

Section-wise Syllabus:

A. General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Questions, 50 Marks)

Verbal Reasoning:

• Analogies
• Classification
• Coding-Decoding
• Series (Number, Alphabetical, and Logical)
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense Test
• Ranking and Order

Non-Verbal Reasoning:

• Mirror and Water Images
• Paper Folding and Cutting
• Embedded Figures
• Visual Reasoning
• Pattern Completion

Logical Reasoning:

• Statement and Conclusion
• Syllogism
• Cause and Effect
• Puzzle Solving

B. General Awareness (50 Questions, 50 Marks)

Current Affairs:

• National and International Events
• Sports, Awards, and Honors
• Books and Authors
• Important Dates

Static GK:

• History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
• Geography (Physical, Political, Economic)
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Economy (Basic Terms, Budget, Economic Policies)

Science and Technology:

• Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Basics
• Inventions and Discoveries
• Environmental Issues

C. English Language & Comprehension (100 Questions, 100 Marks)

Grammar and Vocabulary:

• Parts of Speech (Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs)
• Articles and Prepositions
• Tenses (Past, Present, Future)
• Subject-Verb Agreement
• Active and Passive Voice
• Direct and Indirect Speech

Comprehension Skills:

• Passage-Based Questions
• Cloze Tests
• Sentence Rearrangement
• Fill in the Blanks
• Error Spotting and Sentence Correction

Vocabulary Usage:

• Synonyms and Antonyms
• One-Word Substitutions
• Idioms and Phrases

2. Skill Test Syllabus

The Skill Test assesses Stenography proficiency and transcription speed:

Dictation: Passage dictated for 10 minutes.

Speed Requirement:

• Grade C: 100 words per minute (wpm)
• Grade D: 80 words per minute (wpm)

Transcription Time:

Grade C:

• English – 40 minutes
• Hindi – 55 minutes

Grade D:

• English – 50 minutes
• Hindi – 65 minutes

Focus Areas for Skill Test Preparation:

• Short forms and abbreviations commonly used in stenography.
• Typing accuracy and formatting.
• Listening and quick transcription skills.

Important Notes:

• The CBT is qualifying in nature, and candidates must meet the cut-off marks to proceed to the Skill Test.
• The Skill Test is qualifying only, and performance in the CBT determines the final merit list.
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer in CBT.
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