Download SSC Stenographer Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 PDF for Grade C & D. Check latest CBT subjects, marks, negative marking and skill test details to start your preparation now.

Overview :

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the detailed syllabus for SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Exam 2026. Candidates preparing for the SSC Stenographer recruitment can download the official syllabus PDF, exam pattern, and marking scheme from this page.

Exam Name	SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Exam 2026
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Name	Stenographer Grade C & Grade D
Total Vacancies	731 Posts (Tentative)
Exam Mode	Online (CBT) + Skill Test
Exam Type	Objective (MCQ) + Skill Test (Qualifying)
Total Questions	200 (CBT)
Total Marks	200 (CBT)
Exam Duration	120 Minutes (CBT)
Negative Marking	Yes (0.25 marks per wrong answer)
Selection Process	Computer Based Test + Skill Test + Document Verification
Exam Language	English & Hindi (English only for English section)
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

Download Syllabus PDF :

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Exam Pattern :

Computer Based Test (CBT) Exam Pattern

Subject/Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	30 minutes
General Awareness	50	50	30 minutes
English Language & Comprehension	100	100	60 minutes
Total	200	200	120 minutes

Important Points:

• Each correct answer carries 1 mark
• Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
• No marks will be awarded for unattempted questions
• Sectional timing is applicable
• Question paper is bilingual (English & Hindi) except English section

Skill Test (Stenography Test) – Qualifying Nature

• Grade C: 100 words per minute (wpm)
• Grade D: 80 words per minute (wpm)

Dictation followed by Transcription on Computer.

Selection Process :

Computer Based Test + Skill Test + Document Verification

Subject Wise Syllabus :

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies, Similarities and Differences
• Space Visualization, Problem Solving, Analysis
• Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory
• Discriminating Observation, Relationship Concepts
• Arithmetical Reasoning, Number Series
• Verbal & Figure Classification, Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Puzzles
• Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror/Water Images, Paper Folding)

2. General Awareness

• Current Affairs (National & International)
• Indian History, Geography, Polity & Constitution
• Indian Economy, Science & Technology
• Static GK: Awards, Books, Authors, Sports
• Important Schemes, Government Policies
• Environmental Issues, International Organizations

3. English Language & Comprehension

• Reading Comprehension
• Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions)
• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution)
• Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement
• Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks
• Idioms & Phrases, Spellings
• Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech

Important Topics for Exam :

• English: Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Vocabulary
• Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Puzzles
• General Awareness: Current Affairs (last 6-12 months), Indian Polity & Economy

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