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Source checked 25 September 2026

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Source document: SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2026 notice, sections 13–15

Part I · General Intelligence and Reasoning

5units

Verbal and non-verbal analogies, similarities and differences
Space visualisation, visual memory and discriminating observation
Problem solving, analysis, judgment and decision making
Relationship concepts; verbal and figure classification
Arithmetical reasoning, number series and non-verbal series

Part II · General Awareness

3units

Current events and everyday scientific observation
India and neighbouring countries: sports, history, culture and geography
Economic scene, general polity, Constitution and scientific research

Part III · English Language and Comprehension

2units

Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure and correct usage
Synonyms, antonyms, comprehension and writing ability

Skill test · stenography

1units

Qualifying 10-minute dictation in opted English or Hindi, with grade-specific transcription criteria

The official notice specifies a computer-based exam in General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension, followed by a qualifying stenography skill test. The listed headings below condense the indicative syllabus in section 14; they are not a guarantee that every question comes from these examples. Grade C/D skill criteria must be checked in section 15.

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SSC · Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026 notice, sections 13–15 and 19 · Source year 2026 · Document date 2026-04-24 · Last reviewed 2026-09-28

Computer Based Examination

Three timed parts; the 160-minute allowance for eligible scribe users is separate from the standard 120-minute paper.

Section	Questions	Marks	Minutes	Paper language
General Intelligence and Reasoning	50	50	30	English and Hindi
General Awareness	50	50	30	English and Hindi
English Language and Comprehension	100	100	60	English and Hindi
Total	200	200	120	—

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Objective multiple-choice CBT; 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. SSC may normalize scores across shifts.
Shortlisted candidates take a mandatory qualifying stenography skill test: 10-minute dictation at 100 w.p.m. for Grade C or 80 w.p.m. for Grade D, in the selected English or Hindi medium. Transcription times depend on grade and language (notice section 15).
The notice sets minimum CBT qualifying percentages of 30% (UR), 25% (OBC/EWS), and 20% (other categories). Actual shortlist and final selection cut-offs depend on category, post and competition.

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SSC Stenographer 2026 minimum CBT qualification

SSC · 2026 notice, selection section 19.1 · Exam cycle 2026 · Source published 2026-04-24

These are minimum qualifying percentages, not the actual Grade C or D selection cut-offs. SSC shortlists by category and post for the qualifying skill test; final selection uses CBT merit and post preference.

Minimum CBT qualification

Category	Percent of CBT marks
UR	30
OBC / EWS	25
All other categories	20

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