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SSC Stenographer Previous Year Question Papers
Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination
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About SSC Stenographer
The Staff Selection Commission holds this open competitive examination to recruit Stenographer Grade 'C' (Group B, non-gazetted) and Grade 'D' (Group C) for central government ministries and offices. Candidates take a computer based examination and those shortlisted sit a qualifying skill test in stenography in English or Hindi. The 2026 notice (24 April 2026) listed about 731 tentative vacancies, and the CBE was held from 9 to 15 September 2026.
Eligibility (summary)
Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2026: 12th standard or equivalent pass by 01.08.2026; age 18-30 years for Grade 'C' and 18-27 years for Grade 'D' as on 01.08.2026, with relaxations for reserved categories. Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Computer Based Examination
Objective paper in General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and English Language & Comprehension
- 2
Skill Test in Stenography
10-minute dictation in English or Hindi at 100 w.p.m. (Grade C) or 80 w.p.m. (Grade D), transcribed on computer
General Intelligence & ReasoningGeneral AwarenessEnglish Language and ComprehensionStenography (English or Hindi)
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Computer Based Examination | Part I General Intelligence & Reasoning 50 questions/50 marks, Part II General Awareness 50/50, Part III English Language and Comprehension 100/100; 2 hours with sectional timers of 30, 30 and 60 minutes; objective, set in English and Hindi; negative marking of 0.25 mark per wrong answerStenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2026 notice (24-04-2026) · source |
| Skill Test in Stenography | One dictation of 10 minutes at 100 w.p.m. (Grade C) or 80 w.p.m. (Grade D); transcription time on computer: Grade D 50 min (English) / 65 min (Hindi), Grade C 40 min (English) / 55 min (Hindi)Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2026 notice (24-04-2026) · source |
Preparing with SSC Stenographer papers
- Practise each stage separately: Computer Based Examination, Skill Test in Stenography.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download SSC Stenographer previous year papers?
We have not published SSC Stenographer papers yet. Check the official website (ssc.gov.in) for any papers the authority has released.
Who conducts SSC Stenographer?
SSC Stenographer is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 4 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Staff Selection Commission — official website
- SSC Notice of Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2026 (24-04-2026)
- SSC Tentative Vacancies for Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' Examination, 2026 (as on 04.06.2026)
- SSC write-up: Tentative answer keys of Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026 (23-09-2026)
- SSC write-up: Final answer keys and marks, Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination 2025 (02-01-2026)
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