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SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Exam Pattern 2023: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC Steno Grade C and D exam pattern, along with the official notification, on August 2, 2023. SSC carries out the Steno Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ exams to recruit eligible and worthy candidates for Stenographer positions in various ministries, departments, and organisations of the Government of India. This year, SSC will likely conduct the Stenographer Grade C & D exam in October 2023.
*Steps to access the mock tests are given in this article below.
Candidates gearing up for this exam must be familiar with the exam pattern to prepare effectively for the Stenographer exam. Understanding the exam pattern helps candidates plan and manage their time during the preparation and ensure they are well-prepared to tackle the various sections of the exam. This article provides a detailed overview of the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D exam pattern 2023. Continue reading to know more.
The SSC Stenographer Grade C and D 2023 exam comprises three stages in the selection process, and appearing for each is mandatory. Check the details on all the stages below:
Stage 1 will be a computer-based test consisting of objective-type questions divided into 3 parts containing 200 questions. The sections in the online test will be General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and English Language & Comprehension.
Check the detailed Stenographer Grade C and D exam pattern 2023 below.
In the following table, candidates can check the CBT paper pattern for SSC Stenographer Grade C and D:
| Sections | Number of Questions | Exam Medium | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | English & Hindi | 2 Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe) |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | English & Hindi | |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | English |
Aspirants can find the details on SSC Stenographer Grade C and D pattern for Skill Test below:
| Post | Exam Language | Exam Duration | Exam Duration for The Candidates Eligible for Scribe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade D | English | 50 | 70 |
| Hindi | 65 | 90 | |
| Stenographer Grade C | English | 40 | 55 |
| Hindi | 55 | 75 |
Aspirants can utilise the mock tests provided on the Embibe app to strengthen their preparation for the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D exam. The mock tests are specially crafted to reinforce the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D syllabus. Candidates can follow the steps given below to access the mock tests:
The SSC Stenographer Grade C and D exam has a specific marking scheme that determines the number of marks allotted for each question and the total marks for the entire test. The marking scheme for the computer-based test (Stage 1) is as follows:
| Exam Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Marks Per Question | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | + 1 mark | – 0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | + 1 mark | |
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 | + 1 mark |
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions on the Stenographer Grade C and D exam pattern 2023:
Ans: Aspirants can check the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D exam pattern 2023 on the official website of the Staff Selection Commission.
Ans: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will tentatively conduct the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D 2023 exam in October 2023.
Ans: The Computer Based Test of the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D 2023 will consist of questions in three sections, i.e. General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and English Language & Comprehension.
Ans: There will be a total of 200 objective-type questions in the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D computer-based test (CBT).
Ans: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D syllabus on its official website.
We hope this detailed article on the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D exam pattern 2023 helps you. Aspirants can enhance their preparation by taking the mock tests for the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D 2023 exam on the Embibe app. To start your practice, sign up on the app.
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