Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus 

Scheme of Examination:  

• The details of the Computer Based Examination are mentioned below:  

• Question paper will be of Objective Type Multiple Choice only. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi.  

• There will be negative marking equal to one-third of the marks allotted to the question for each wrong answer in Computer Based Examination. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.  

• Marks scored by candidates in the Computer Based Examination, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized by using the formula published by the Commission vide Notice No: 1-1/2018-P&P-I dated 0702-2019 and such normalized scores will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.  

• Tentative Answer Keys of Computer Based Examination will be placed on the website of the Commission after the Examination. Candidates may go through the Answer Keys and submit online representations, if any, within the time limit given by the Commission, on payment of Rs. 100/- per question which is non-refundable. Representations on the matter received through any other modalities; i.e., letter, application, email, etc. will not be entertained. Representation regarding the Answer Keys will be scrutinized before finalizing the Answer Keys and the decision of the Commission in this regard will be final.  

• The date(s) of examination indicated in the Notice are tentative. Any change in the schedule of examination will be informed to candidates only through the website of the Commission.  

• There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/ re-checking of scores of any stage/ paper(s) of the Examination. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.  

Indicative Syllabus for Computer Based Mode Examination:  

General Intelligence & Reasoning:  

1. Analogies 

2. Similarities and differences 

3. Space visualization 

4. Problem solving 

5. Analysis 

6. Judgment 

7. Decision making 

8. Visual memory 

9. Discriminating observation 

10. Relationship concepts 

11. Arithmetical reasoning 

12. Verbal and figure classification 

13. Arithmetical number series 

14. Non-verbal series etc.  

15. Abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship 

16. Arithmetical computation and other analytical functions.  

General  Awareness:   

1. Current events  

2. Everyday  observation  and  experience  in  their scientific aspects 

3. India and its neighboring countries  

4. Sports 

5. History 

6. Culture 

7. Geography 

8. Economic scene 

9. General Polity including Indian Constitution 

10. Scientific Research 

Note : For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in the General Intelligence & Reasoning/ General Awareness Paper.  

English Language & Comprehension:  

1. Reading Comprehension 

2. Synonyms & Antonyms 

3. Fill in the Blanks 

4. Spellings 

5. Phrases & Idiom Meaning 

6. Active & Passive Voice 

7. Direct & Indirect Speech 

8. Para Jumble & Sentence Jumble 

9. Phrase Replacement/ Sentence Correction 

10. Error Spotting 

Skill Test in Stenography:  

The candidates who are shortlisted in the Computer Based Examination will be required to appear in the Skill Test for Stenography. The candidates will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi (as opted by the candidates in the online Application Form) at the speed of 100 words per minute (w.p.m.)  for  the  post  of  Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and 80 w.p.m. for the  post  of  Stenographer  Grade  ‘D’.  The matter will have to be transcribed on computer. The transcription time is as follows:  

• Candidates who opt to take the Stenography Test in Hindi will be required to learn English Stenography and vice versa after their appointment, failing which their probation may not be cleared by appointing departments / Organizations. Candidates have to work as English/Hindi stenographers as per the functional requirement of the User Office irrespective of the medium of Skill Test of candidate during the examination.  

• The Skill Test will be held at the Commission’s Regional Offices or at other Centre(s) as may be decided by the Commission.  

• Detailed instructions, if any, regarding Skill Test will be provided by the concerned Regional Offices of the Commission to the candidates called for the Skill Test.  

• Standard instructions regarding modality of evaluation of Skill Test is available at the Candidate’s Corner Section on the Commission’s website.