SSC STENOGRAPHER GRADE C AND D EXAM PATTERN
The SSC Stenographer Grade C and D 2018 examination conducted annually by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) consists of 3 different phases. The first phase is Online Exam consisting of Multiple Choice Questions. The second phase is the Skill Test conducted by SSC. The third phase will be the final selection process.
Paper - 1
The Staff Selection Commission will hold an open competitive Computer Based Examination (CBE) for Recruitment of Stenographer Grade “C” (Group B – Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade “D” (Group C – Non-Gazetted) next year. This Online exam will be of total 200 question for 200 marks distributed in three sections: General Awareness (50), English Language & Comprehension (100) and General intelligence & Reasoning (50).
| S.N. | Subject Details | Number of Questions | Number of Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
General Intelligence (Reasoning Questions) |
50 |
50 |
2 Hours
(2 hours and 40 minutes
for VH/OH)
|
|
2 |
General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
|
|
3 |
English Language and Comprehension |
100 |
100 |
|
|
Total |
200 |
200 |
|
|
Points to Remember:
- In the exam, each question carries one mark.
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- Online Exam will consist of Objective Multiple choice questions both in Hindi and English except for English Language and Comprehension section.
- SSC will decide the minimum qualifying marks of the online exam.
PAPER – 2: SKILL TEST IN STENOGRAPHY
Candidates will be shortlisted for the skill test on the basis of their performance in the Computer Based Examination. Candidates who qualify in the skill test will be recommended for appointment by the Commission on the basis of total marks in the Computer Based Examination. The skill test will be of qualifying nature and the Commission will fix the qualifying standards in the skill test for different categories of candidates. Commission may also prescribe qualifying marks in each part of Examination.
In this test, candidates will be given a dictation for 10 minutes in English/ Hindi at the speed of 100 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:
| Skill Test | Stenographer Grade C | Stenographer Grade D |
|---|---|---|
|
Speed |
100 words per minute |
80 words per minute |
|
Time to transcribe the dictation |
50 min (English) |
40 min (English) |
|
65 min (Hindi) |
55 min (Hindi) |
Points to Remember:
- If the candidates do not indicate the medium of stenography test in the Application Form, the Commission will consider English as the medium of stenography test for such candidates.
- The compensatory time for ‘Skill Test’ in Stenography will be allowed as follows – Visually Handicapped, Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) candidates & afflicted by Cerebral Palsy and the candidates who have a locomotor disability (40% or more) wherein the dominant writing extremity is affected to the extent of slowing the performance of the candidates are required to transcribed the matter in 75 minutes for English Shorthand or in 100 minutes for Hindi Shorthand for the post of Stenographer Grade – “D” and in 70 minutes for English Shorthand test and in 95 minutes for Hindi Shorthand test for the post of Stenographer Grade – “C”.
- 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 or authority. Candidates have 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.
- The skill test will be held at the Commission’s Regional/Sub Regional Offices or at other Centre(s) as may be decided by the Commission.
STAGE 3: FINAL SELECTION
Allocation of candidates will be made to User Departments depending upon their merit position and the option exercised by them. Candidates, who are appointed on the basis of this examination, shall be on probation for a period of two years and during the period of probation, the candidates would be required to undergo such training or pass such examinations as prescribed by the Controlling Authority. On successful completion of the period of probation, the candidates shall, if considered fit for permanent appointment, be confirmed to their post by the Controlling Authority.
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