SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Syllabus 2020

To prepare for the SSC Stenographer C & D Exam, one needs a thorough understanding of the SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Syllabus 2020. Before learning about the syllabus in detail, candidates should know the exam pattern along with number of questions and total marks.

Scheme of Examination

The details of the Computer Based Examination are mentioned below:

Date of Exam	Part	Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Total Duration
29.03.2021     to 31.03.2021	I	General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	2 Hours
	II	General Awareness	50	50
	III	English Language and Comprehension	100	100

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 word 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

Indicative Syllabus for Computer Based Mode Examination: 

General Intelligence & Reasoning: It would include questions of both verbal and nonverbal 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 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.