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SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D Exam Pattern 2024
While looking at the notification candidates generally lookout for the examination pattern because the exam pattern defines the whole exam. While looking at the SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D exam you will understand the format of the exam and the sections that are involved in it. SSC Stenographer exam pattern involves three sections - English Language and Comprehension, General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness. Two hours will be given for the SSC Stenographer exam. Complete details about the SSC Stenographer exam pattern is provided below.
- SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D exam will be Objective type multiple choice
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
| Part | Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates who are allowed use of scribe |
| II | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| III | English Language and Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
Skill Test in Stenography
If you qualify the written examination, you will be called out for the Skill test in stenography. A total of ten minutes will be given to you for dictation in English or Hindi as opted by you while filling out the SSC application form.
- Speed for the post of Stenographer Grade C is 100 words per minute.
- Speed for the post of Stenographer Grade D is 80 words per minute.
Complete details related to the Skill test is given in the tabular form below.
| S. No. | Post | Language of Skill Test | Time Duration (in minutes) | Time Duration (in minutes) for the candidates who are allowed use of scribe in the CBE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stenographer Grade D | English | 50 | 70 |
| 2 | Stenographer Grade D | Hindi | 65 | 90 |
| 3 | Stenographer Grade C | English | 40 | 55 |
| 4 | Stenographer Grade C | Hindi | 55 | 75 |
SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D Exam Marking Scheme
The SSC Stenographer exam will consist of objective multiple choice questions only. The SSC Stenographer 2022 notification also mentions the marking scheme that will be used. So, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. Whereas, you will be awarded 1 mark for every correct answer. Furthemore, no marks will be given for questions that are left unanswered. You can look at the table provided below for more details related to the SSC Stenographer 2022 marking scheme-
Stenographer Grade "C" & "D" Marking Scheme
| Marking Scheme | Marks Allotment |
|---|---|
| For correct answers | 1 mark |
| For wrong answers | -0.25 marks |
| For not attempted | 0 (no marks) |
SSC Stenographer - Free Mock Tests
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