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BPSC Stenographer Previous Year Question Papers
Stenographer (BPSC Office) Competitive Examination
Bihar Public Service Commission, PatnaBihar2 papers · 2026–2026Verified 10 Oct 2026
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About BPSC Stenographer
BPSC recruits Stenographers for its own office at Patna. Advertisement No. 01/2026 notified 15 posts. Selection runs through an objective written examination of general knowledge and a skill test in Hindi and English shorthand and typing, with weightage for contractual service on the same post.
Eligibility (summary)
Under Advt. No. 01/2026, an Intermediate (10+2) pass with knowledge of Hindi and English shorthand and computer typing is required; age 18 to 37 for unreserved men on 01.08.2025 (40 for BC/EBC and unreserved women, 42 for SC/ST). Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Written (Objective) Examination
One General Knowledge paper of 150 questions
- 2
Skill Test
Shorthand and computer typing in Hindi and English for five times the vacancies
General StudiesGeneral Science and MathematicsMental AbilityShorthandTyping
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Written (Objective) Examination | One objective General Knowledge paper of 150 questions (50 general studies, 50 general science and mathematics, 50 comprehension, logic and mental ability); 4 marks per correct answer and 1 mark deducted per wrong answer; 2 hours 15 minutes; questions in Hindi and EnglishAdvt. No. 01/2026 · source |
| Skill Test | Shorthand dictation at 80 words per minute for 4 minutes (320 words) in Hindi and English with 20 minutes to transcribe on computer; typing at 30 words per minute for 10 minutes in Hindi (Mangal, Remington Gail) and English; up to 10% errors in shorthand and 1.5% in typing allowedAdvt. No. 01/2026 · source |
Preparing with BPSC Stenographer papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2026) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Written (Objective) Examination, Skill Test.
- Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download BPSC Stenographer previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 2 BPSC Stenographer papers from 2026 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts BPSC Stenographer?
BPSC Stenographer is conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission, Patna. 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 10 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Bihar Public Service Commission, Patna — official website
- BPSC Advertisement No. 01/2026, Stenographer in BPSC (scanned, Hindi)
- BPSC Question Booklets page
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