SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2020 - Check Marking Scheme for Paper 1 & Skill Test
SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2020 - Staff Selection Commission specifies the SSC stenographer 2020 exam pattern in the official notification. Exam pattern of SSC stenographer 2020 contains mode of examination, number of questions, marking scheme, etc. There are two stages of written examination for SSC stenographer, both are conducted online. Candidates qualifying the first stage of SSC Stenographer exam will be eligible to appear for the second stage of the selection process. SSC Stenographer 2019-20 is scheduled to be held from May 5 to 7, 2020. Knowing the SSC stenographer paper pattern 2020 helps in a better exam preparation. To get more insight in the SSC stenographer exam pattern 2020, applicants can read the article below.
Latest: SSC Stenographer 2019 revised exam dates released, now it will be conducted from November 16 to 18, 2020.
SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2020 - Overview
Here is a general overview for the exam pattern of SSC stenographer 2020. Refer to the table below.
SSC Stenographer 2020 Exam Pattern overview
Mode of exam | Type of exam | Duration (General applicants) | Duration (applicants with scribe) |
Online | Objective (MCQ) | 120 mins | 160 mins |
Online | Skill test for grade C | 40 mins (English) 55 mins (Hindi) | 55 mins (English) 75 mins (Hindi) |
Online | Skill test for grade D | 50 mins (English) 65 mins (Hindi) | 70 mins (English) 90 mins (Hindi) |
SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2020 - Paper 1
The SSC stenographer computer based test comprises three sections i.e. general intelligence & reasoning, general awareness and english language & comprehension. It has a total of 200 questions which are to be completed in the given stipulated time. See the table below for the SSC stenographer computer based test.
SSC Stenographer 2020 Paper 1 Pattern
Subjects | Number of questions | Marks | Duration |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates who are allowed use of scribe) |
General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
English Language and Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
SSC Stenographer 2020 Exam Pattern - Skill Test
Applicants qualifying the computer based test will be eligible to appear for the stenographer Grade C and Grade D skill test. The SSC stenographer test is qualifying in nature, for which the criteria is set by SSC. In this the applicants are given dictation for 10 mins in english and Hindi both. The candidates have to transcribe the dictated content on a computer with 100 words per minute (w.p.m) for Grade C and 80 w.p.m for Grade D. For more information on the SSC stenographer skill test pattern check the table.
SSC stenographer skill test exam pattern 2020
Post | Language for Skill Test | Duration | Duration (with scribe) |
Grade C | English | 40 | 55 |
Grade C | Hindi | 55 | 75 |
Grade D | English | 50 | 70 |
Grade D | Hindi | 65 | 90 |
SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2020 - Marking Scheme
Marking scheme for the computer based test is given for SSC stenographer as the skill test is of qualifying nature and there is no wright or wrong answer, hence there is no -ve marking. As there is -ve marking for the CBT exam applicants are advised to attempt the questions wisely. Check the marking scheme for the SSC stenographer in the table below.
SSC Stenographer Papers 1 marking scheme
CBT Exam | Marks Awarded |
Correct answer | +1 |
Incorrect answer | -0.25 |
SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2020
Along with SSC Stenographer exam pattern 2020, SSC also releases the exam syllabus for the various subjects for the CBT examination. For more information on the syllabus, check below details
SSC Stenographer 2020 Exam Syllabus
General Intelligence & Reasoning | General Awareness | English |
Arithmetical reasoning | Geography | Vocabulary |
Verbal and figure classification | Economy | Grammar |
Arithmetical number series | General Polity including Indian Constitution | Sentence structure |
Abstract ideas and symbols | Sports | Synonyms |
Arithmetical computation | History | Antonyms |
Analytical functions | Culture | Fill in the blanks |
Analogies | Scientific Research | |
Similarities and differences | Current affairs |
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2020 - Check Marking Scheme for Paper 1 & Skill Test
Question: Even though I have low vision can I apply for SSC stenographer 2020?
Answer:
Yes, you can apply for both Grade C and Grade D posts.
Question: When is the SSC stenographer 2020 admit card to be released?
Answer:
SSC stenographer 2020 admit card is supposed to be released in November, 2020, but the date may change due to the COVID 19 situation.
Question: Is extra time provided for physically challenged applicants?
Answer:
Yes, extra time is provided and a scribe too is given in case needed.
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Questions related to SSC Stenographer
1. What is SSC STENOGRAPHER 2. Job and scope area 3. Salary 4. Eligibility criteria 5. Course duration 6. Admission process 7. Course fees 8. Top 10 colleges
Hello Aspirant,
SSC Stenographer is a computer based test having 200 mulitple choice questions. SSC Stenographer Syllabus consists of General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness and English Language and Comprehension.
SSC Stenographer is organized by Staff Selection Commission to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Grade C and D stenographer in central government organizations.
2.Job and scope
SSC Stenographer work profile includes the responsibility of press conference briefings, speech writing, helping in public relation, etc. in various ministries or departments under the government.
3.Salary
The average salary for a Stenographer is 21,224 per month in India.
4.Eligibilty
The minimum educational qualification required to appear in SSC Stenographer recruitment examination is 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board or University
5.Course duration
The duration of course depends upon the candidate itself one have to complete the whole syllabus for its preparation. Generally candidate can complete the syllabus between 6 months to one year and the other things are depend upon candidate's practice.
6.Admission process
The candidate can take admission in any institution which provides coaching for ssc. There is no such admission process for it.
7. Course fees
Fees vary according to the institution
Highly reputed institute will have high fees.
Generally the course fees is upto Rs.10000 one time
8.Top colleges
There is no college for ssc chsl there are institutes that provide coaching for the same and there are many institutes in each city
Hope this helps
Answer laterI am from OBC community and my DOB is 23-Aug-1990. Can I eligible for SSC Stenographer Grade C & D for 2020-2021 notification (means next notification) ?
Yes, you are eligible for both SSC Stenographer Grade C and Grade D both for next notification. According to the latest notification
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Post Name |
Age Limit |
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Stenographer Grade ‘C’ |
18 to 30 years as on 01-01-2020 (i.e. candidates born on or after 2 nd January, 1990 and born before or on 1 st January 2002) |
|
Stenographer Grade ‘D’ |
18-27 years as on 01-01-2020 (i.e. candidates born on or after 2 nd January 1993 and born before or on 01-01-2002) |
However, the age relaxation are provided to the reserved categories. Mentioned below the table explaining the age relaxation of different categories.
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Code No. |
Category |
Age-Relaxation permissible beyond the Upper age limit |
|
01 |
SC/ST |
5 years |
|
02 |
OBC |
3 years |
|
03 |
PH |
10 years |
|
04 |
PH (OBC) |
13 years |
|
05 |
PH (SC/ST) |
15 years |
|
06 |
Ex-Servicemen |
3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on closing date of receipt of online application. |
|
07 |
Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989 |
5 years |
|
08 |
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof |
3 years |
|
09 |
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST) |
8 years (3 years + 5 years) |
|
Permissible relaxation in upper age limit for Group ‘C’ posts only |
||
|
10 |
Central Govt. Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications |
Up to 40 years of age |
|
11 |
Central Govt. Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications. (SC/ ST) |
Up to 45 years of age |
|
12 |
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried. |
Up to 35 years of age |
|
13 |
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST) |
Up to 40 years of age |
|
14 |
Service Clerks in the last year of their colour service in the Armed Forces. |
Up to 45 years of age |
|
15 |
Service Clerks in the last year of their colour service in the Armed Forces (SC/ ST) |
Up to 50 years of age |
|
16 |
Retrenched census employees of the office of Registrar General of India (They will be considered only for offices under RGI in their order of merit and subject to availability of vacancies) |
3 years plus length of service rendered by them in connection with census, before retrenchment and weightage of past service. |
what is the new date of SSC Steno grapher 2019
Hello,
The SSC stenographer 2020 exam is going to be conducted on MAY 5th 2020- MAY 7th 2020. The admit card will be released on April 30 2020 which is a tentative date. Please click the below link to know more
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ssc-stenographer
I want to know about some best coaching institute in delhi and gurgaon for stenographer
Hey Anand,
There are lots of institutes which are best for Stenography in Delhi which provides shorthand classes and courses in Delhi. Some of them are
1. Naresh Gupta-Rajesh Gupta, East of Kailash
2. Pitman’s Shorthand Institute, Karol Bagh
3. South Delhi Institute, Sector 12 RK Puram
4. ICSE - Indirapuram
5. Sipvs
Hope this information helps
which exams conducted by SSC under C and D category
Sss steno ke written paper ki Tayari kaise Kare
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