SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026 – Grade C & D Pattern

SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Syllabus 2026

SSC Stenographer Examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment to Stenographer Grade C and Grade D posts in various Government Ministries, Departments and Organizations.

SSC Stenographer Selection Process

• Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Skill Test in Stenography

Indicative Syllabus for Computer Based Examination

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies
• Similarities and Differences
• Space Visualization
• Problem Solving
• Analysis & Judgment
• Decision Making
• Visual Memory
• Discriminating Observation
• Relationship Concepts
• Arithmetical Reasoning
• Verbal and Figure Classification
• Number Series
• Non-Verbal Series
• Abstract Ideas & Symbol Relationships

General Awareness

• Current Affairs (National & International)
• Indian History & Culture
• Geography of India & Neighbouring Countries
• Indian Polity & Constitution
• Economic Scene
• Sports & Awards
• Scientific Research
• Everyday Science

Important: For VH candidates (40% or above visual disability) / cerebral palsy candidates opting for scribe, there will be NO questions from Maps, Graphs, Diagrams or Statistical Data.

English Language & Comprehension

• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Sentence Structure
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Fill in the Blanks
• Error Spotting
• Reading Comprehension
• Correct Usage of Words
• Basic Writing Ability

Skill Test in Stenography

Candidates qualifying the CBT will be called for the Skill Test in Stenography.
The skill test is qualifying in nature.

• Dictation Duration: 10 Minutes
• Medium: English / Hindi
• Transcription Mode: Computer Only

Dictation Speed & Transcription Time

SSC Stenographer Syllabus PDF Download

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