SSC Steno Exam Pattern is released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) through the official notification, and knowing the SSC Stenographer Syllabus & Exam Pattern will help you to plan your exam preparation well. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Stenographer Exam every year to recruit eligible candidates for Grade C and D posts in various government departments and ministries.

If you are also going to appear in the upcoming SSC Steno Exam, it is very important to know everything about the recruitment, including the selection process, exam pattern, and syllabus in detail. In this blog, we are sharing everything you need, from the exam pattern to the detailed syllabus, important topics to focus on, and preparation tips. You can also download the SSC Stenographer Syllabus & Exam Pattern PDF in English for reference.

SSC Stenographer Selection Process

Before starting with the SSC Steno Syllabus and Exam Pattern, let us first know the Selection Process. The selection process for the SSC Stenographer Post consists of two tiers:

Tier I - Computer-Based Test (CBT): A Computer-Based Test (CBT) having objective-type MCQs checks candidates’ knowledge of General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language.
Tier II - Skill Test in Stenography: Candidates who qualify in CBT are called for a skill test. In this test, candidates need to type dictated passages on a computer at a required speed and accuracy.

The final merit list is prepared based on the performance in the CBT, but qualifying the skill test is mandatory for final selection.

SSC Stenographer CBT Exam Pattern

The detailed SSC Stenographer Tier 1 Exam Pattern is mentioned in the official SSC Steno notification. Candidates should carefully review the structure and prepare their SSC Stenographer Preparation strategy according to the syllabus.

The SSC Steno Tier I is a Computer-Based Test (CBT), conducted online, and consists of 200 objective-type, multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
The duration of the exam is 120 minutes (2 hours) with a sectional timing of 30 Minutes each for Part I & Part_II and 60 Minutes for Part III. 2 hours and 40 minutes will be given for those who are eligible for a scribe (PartI -40 minutes, Part-II -40 minutes & Part-III- 80 minutes).
The SSC Steno CBT consists of 3 subjects – General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language & Comprehension.
Questions (except those of English Language & Comprehension) are set in both English and Hindi.
For every wrong answer, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks.

The updated SSC Stenographer CBT Exam Pattern is given in the table below:-

SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern
Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	30 Minutes (40 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe )
General Awareness	50	50	30 Minutes (40 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe)
English Language and Comprehension	100	100	1 Hour (80 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe)
Total	200	200	2 Hours (2 Hours & 40 Minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe)

SSC Stenographer Skill Test Exam Pattern

The SSC stenographer tier II exam is the Stenography Skill Test, in which candidates will receive a 10-minute dictation in either English or Hindi, depending on the option selected by them while filling out the online application.

The dictation speed will be 100 words per minute for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and 80 words per minute for Stenographer Grade ‘D’.
After the dictation, candidates must transcribe the given passage on a computer within the prescribed time.

The transcription time for the SSC Stenographer Tier 2 Exam is as follows:

Post	Language of Skill Test	Time Duration (in minutes)	Time Duration (in minutes) for the candidates eligible for scribe
Stenographer Grade ‘D’	English	50	70
Stenographer Grade ‘D’	Hindi	65	90
Stenographer Grade ‘C’	English	40	55
Stenographer Grade ‘C’	Hindi	55	75

Note: Candidates opting for the Stenography Test in Hindi will have to learn English Stenography skills after their appointment, and those choosing English will need to learn Hindi Stenography.

SSC Stenographer Exam Syllabus - Subject-wise

The SSC Stenographer Syllabus provides a comprehensive overview of the topics of the SSC Stenographer Computer-Based Test. Understanding the complete syllabus helps candidates identify important topics, organise their preparation timetable in a systematic way, and boost their chances of success on the exam.

SSC Stenographer Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning

The General Intelligence and Reasoning section of the SSC Steno exam covers topics like analogy, similarities and differences, puzzles, coding-decoding, number series, Venn diagrams, directions, blood relations, etc.. It is meant to test how well candidates can think logically, analyze situations, make decisions, and solve problems. The syllabus for this section includes the following topics:

Subject	Topic
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Analogies, Similarities & Differences Number Series & Alphabet Series Coding-Decoding Problem Solving & Judgment Blood Relations & Directions Syllogism Non-Verbal Reasoning (Figures, Patterns, Diagrams)

SSC Stenographer Syllabus for General Awareness

The General Awareness section of the SSC Steno exam covers various subjects and current affairs to check candidates’ knowledge of and overall awareness of their surroundings. This section plays an important role in both Grade C and Grade D exams. The syllabus for this section includes the following topics:

Subject	Topic
General Awareness	Current Events (National & International) History, Culture, Geography Polity & Constitution General Science & Scientific Research Economy & Environment Sports and Awards

SSC Stenographer Syllabus for English Language & Comprehension

The SSC Stenographer English Language Syllabus covers various topics to test the candidate’s command of English. Below are the topics covered in the English syllabus:

Subject	Topic
English	Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution) Grammar (Tenses, Error Spotting, Voice, Narration) Reading Comprehension Sentence Structure & Fill in the Blanks Cloze Test, Para Jumbles Idioms and Phrases

Download SSC Stenographer Syllabus PDF in English

The official SSC Steno Syllabus gives complete details of all the subjects included in the exam. It helps candidates to understand the weightage of each subject of the paper and identify the important topics for each subject. For your convenience, you can download the SSC Stenographer Syllabus PDF in English from the link below. This will help you revise the topics anytime without searching again and again.

Download SSC Stenographer Syllabus PDF in English

Preparation Tips for SSC Stenographer Exam

SSC Stenographer Exam Preparation requires a study plan that balances understanding of concepts of each subject, daily practice sessions, and regular revision. A smart study routine including practice for the written exam and Stenography skill test with regular efforts will make the Steno Preparation more effective and help in improving your score. Here are some simple tips to prepare effectively for your exam:

Carefully go through the SSC Stenographer syllabus and note which sections carry higher marks. Use SSC Stenographer PYQs to get an idea about frequently asked topics and focus your preparation on them.
Divide your daily routine to divide your study time for Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language. Give balanced time to each subject rather than spending long hours on just one.
Make it a habit of solving 10–20 reasoning questions, English grammar exercises, and comprehension passages daily. Consistent practice will enhance your speed and accuracy.
For English, strengthen your grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. For General Awareness, revise questions relating to India and its neighboring countries, especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene, General Polity, including the Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research.
Along with CBT (Written Test) preparation, dedicate time daily for Stenography skill test and practice dictations at 80 w.p.m. (Grade D) or 100 w.p.m. (Grade C). Work on improving transcription accuracy and speed on a computer, as this is a crucial part of the selection process.
Take online mock tests and sectional tests after completing one topic in an exam-like environment. This will improve your time management and exam readiness.
Prepare short and one-liner notes of grammar rules, important facts, and key concepts for last-minute revision.

Study Material based on SSC Stenographer Syllabus by Utkarsh

SSC Stenographer Preparation becomes easier with the study resources provided by Utkarsh Classes on the Website and App. These resources help you understand concepts of the SSC Stenographer Syllabus through regular practice and quick revision. To strengthen your SSC Stenographer preparation, you can download daily, one-liner, and monthly Current Affairs PDFs to cover important GK and current affairs quickly. These Daily Current Affairs PDFs will save your time and are highly useful for last-minute revision.

Along with this, solving SSC Stenographer Previous Year Papers (PYQs) will help you understand the exam pattern, the type of questions asked, and the important topics to focus on. Practicing short topic-wise SSC Daily Quizzes on a daily basis is another effective way to test your preparation and enhance both speed and accuracy in attempting questions.

For structured guidance, you may enroll in Utkarsh’s SSC Stenographer Online Courses or in SSC Stenographer Test Series, which include full-length mock tests and sectional practice papers to build exam-time management skills. For self-study, you can buy reliable subject-wise printed books and notes from Utkarsh Bookshala.

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