SSC Stenographer Grade C,D Exam Pattern/Syllabus 2019 - Scheme of Examination - Computer Based Mode

Oct 1, 2026

SSC Stenographer Grade C and D exam scheme outlines the computer based examination structure for 2019, including exam dates, sections, question counts, maximum marks, and total duration. It specifies objective multiple-choice questions with negative marking, normalization of candidate scores using the Commission’s notice formula, and the process and deadlines for tentative answer keys and representations. It also provides an indicative syllabus covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language & Comprehension, plus skill test stenography details for shortlisted candidates.

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12. Scheme of Examination

Computer Based Examination Details

Question Paper Type, Negative Marking, and Normalization

Tentative Answer Keys and Representations

13. Indicative Syllabus for Computer Based Mode Examination

General Intelligence & Reasoning

General Awareness

English Language & Comprehension

Skill Test in Stenography (Shortlisted Candidates)

SSC Stenographer Grade C,D Exam Pattern/Syllabus 2019 # 12. Scheme of Examination (a)The details of computer based examination are mentioned below: | Date of
Exam | Part | Subject | No.of
Questions | Maximum
Marks | Total Duration | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 05.05.2020
to
07.05.2020 | I | General Intelligence &
Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours
(2 hours and 40 minutes
for the candidates who
are allowed use of scribe
as per Para-7(a)and 7
(b)above) | | | Ⅱ | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | | | | Ⅲ | English Language
and Comprehension | 100 | 100 | | (b)Question paper will be of Objective Type Multiple Choice only. (c)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 question. (d)Marks scored by candidates in Computer Based Examination will be normalized byusing the formula published by the Commission through Notice No:1-1/2018-P&P-Idated 07-02-2019 and such normalized scores will be used to determine final meritand cut-off marks. (e)Tentative Answer Keys will be placed on the Commission's website after theExamination.Candidates may go through the Answer Keys and submitrepresentations,if any,within the time limit given by the Commission through on-linemodality only,on payment of Rs 100/-per question.Any representation regardingAnswer Keys received within the time limit fixed by the Commission at the time ofuploading of the Answer Keys will be scrutinized before finalizing the Answer Keysand the decision of the Commission in this regard will be final.No representationregarding Answer Keys shall be entertained later. # 13. Indicative Syllabus for Computer Based Mode Examination: (a)General Intelligence &Reasoning:It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type.The test will include questions on analogies,similarities anddifferences,space visualization,problem solving,analysis,judgment,decisionmaking,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 thecandidate's abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship,arithmetical computation and other analytical functions. (b)General Awareness:Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate'sgeneral awareness of the environment around him and its application to society.Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of suchmatters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may beexpected of an educated person.The test will also include questions relating to Indiaand its Neighboring countries especially pertaining to Sports,History,Culture,Geography,Economic scene,General Polity including Indian Constitution,andScientific Research etc.These questions will be such that they do not require a specialstudy of any discipline. (c)For VH candidates of 40%and above visual disability opting for scribe there will beno component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in the General Intelligence&Reasoning/General Awareness Paper. (d) 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 betested. (e)Skill Test in Stenography: (i)The candidates who are shortlisted in the Computer Based Examination for thenext stage will have to appear for the Skill Test in Stenography.The candidates SSC Stenographer Grade C,D Exam Pattern/Syllabus 2019 (e)Skill Test in Stenography: (i) The candidates who are shortlisted in the Computer Based Examination for thenext stage will have to appear for the Skill Test in Stenography.The cand

FAQs

What is the computer based examination pattern for SSC Stenographer Grade C/D in 2019?

The computer based exam is divided into three sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 marks), General Awareness (50 marks), and English Language & Comprehension (100 marks). The paper is objective multiple-choice with sections I, II, and III scheduled within the stated dates.

Is there negative marking in the SSC Stenographer computer based exam?

Yes. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer, so candidates must consider this while attempting questions.

How do tentative answer keys and representations work?

Tentative answer keys are posted on the Commission’s website after the examination. Candidates can submit representations within the Commission’s time limit through the online modality, paying Rs 100 per question; representations within the deadline are scrutinized before finalizing keys.

What does the stenography skill test involve for shortlisted candidates?

Shortlisted candidates take a stenography skill test where they are given a 10-minute dictation in English or Hindi at specified speeds based on Grade C or D. The dictation must be transcribed on computer, with different transcription time allowances when scribes are permitted.

Oct 1, 2026

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