SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D Exam Pattern 2020 - 2021
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 |
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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 |
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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 |