The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Stenographer (Grade C & D) Exam every year to recruit candidates for stenography roles in various government departments. If you are preparing for the SSC Stenographer 2025 exam Syllabus in Hindi and English PDF, understanding the syllabus and exam pattern is crucial for effective preparation.
SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2025
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[SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Syllabus/Pattern 2025]
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SSC Stenographer Examination Syllabus 2025 Summary:
| Origination Name | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Name of Post | Stenographer Grade C & D |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Examination CBE |
| Language of Exam | Hindi/ English |
| Duration of Exam | 02 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Negative Marking | A deduction of 0.25 marks |
| SSC Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Scheme of SSC Stenographer Examination 2025:
The details of the Computer Based Examination are mentioned below:
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Total Duration |
| I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours |
| II | General Awareness | 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.
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Computer Based Examination. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
SSC Stenographer Computer-Based Exam Syllabus 2025:
- 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.
SSC Skill Test in Stenography 2025:
- 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:
| S.No. | Post | Language of Skill Test | Time Duration (in minutes) | Time Duration (in minutes) |
| 1 | Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | English | 50 | 70 |
| 2 | Stenographer Grade ‘D’ | Hindi | 65 | 90 |
| 3 | Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | English | 40 | 55 |
| 4 | Stenographer Grade ‘C’ | Hindi | 55 | 75 |
- 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.
How To Download SSC Stenographer Syllabus/ Pattern 2025:
- Visit the Official SSC Website: https://ssc.nic.in
- Go to the “Notices” or “Latest Updates” Section
- Look for the “SSC Stenographer 2025 Notification” (expected around July-August 2025).
- Check the Detailed Syllabus & Exam Pattern
- The notification PDF will include the syllabus, exam pattern, and selection process.
- Download & Save the PDF
- Open the notification and find the syllabus section.
- Save it for future reference
Important Links:
| Download SSC Stenographer Syllabus (PDF) | English | Hindi |
| SSC Stenographer Online Form Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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