Scheme of Examination:
The details of the Computer Based Examination are mentioned below:
|
Part |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Max Marks |
Duration |
|
I |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
50 |
50 |
2 Hours |
|
II |
50 |
50 |
||
|
III |
English Language and Comprehension |
100 |
100 |
Question paper will be of Objective Type Multiple Choice only. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi.
Note: There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
Syllabus
General Intelligence & Reasoning: It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. The test will include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discriminating observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series etc. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship, arithmetical computation and other analytical functions.
General Awareness: Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidates‟ general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test the knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene, General Polity including Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline. 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: In addition to the testing of candidates' understanding of the English Language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage, etc., his/ her writing ability would also be tested.
Skill Test in Stenography: (i) 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:
|
Sl. No |
Post |
Language of Skill Test |
Time Duration (in minutes) |
|
1 |
Stenographer Grade D |
English |
50 |
|
2 |
Stenographer Grade D |
Hindi |
65 |
|
3 |
Stenographer Grade C |
English |
40 |
|
4 |
Stenographer Grade C |
Hindi |
55 |
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. 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.
SSC Stenographer Exam - Important Dates:
- Dates for submission of online applications: 20.08.2022 to 05.09.2022
- Last date and time for receipt of online applications: 05.09.2022 (2300 hours)
- Last date and time for generation of offline Challan: 05.09.2022 (2300 hours)
- Last date and time for making online fee payment: 06.09.2022 (2300 hours)
- Last date for payment through Challan (during working hours of Bank): 06.09.2022
- Date of „Window for Application Form Correction‟ and online payment of Correction Charges: 07.09.2022 (2300 hours)
- Schedule of Computer Based Examination: November, 2022
SSC Stenographer C & D Exam Notification 2022
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