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SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Exam Pattern 2023: Total Marks, Marking Scheme

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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.

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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.

SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Paper Pattern 2023

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:

  • Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • Skill Evaluation or Skill Test
  • Document Verification

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.

SSC Stenographer Grade C and D CBT Exam Pattern

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

SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Skill Test Exam Pattern

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

How to Attempt Embibe’s Free SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Mock Test?

Aspirants can utilise the free 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 free mock tests:

  • 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
  • 2nd Step: Use the mobile number/email to log in.
  • 3rd Step: Click on the menu bar “Getting a Government Job” 
  • 4th Step: Select the Goal “SSC” from the Dropdown and click “Next”.
  • 5th Step: Search and Select “SSC Stenographer Grade C and D” on the search bar and click on “Next”.
  • 6th Step: Select the preferred language and click “Done”.
  • 7th Step: Click “Test” from the Header Section.
  • 8th Step: Scroll down to the “Subjects” section.
  • 9th Step: Click on any SSC Stenographer Grade C and D subjects.
  • 10th Step: Scroll down to click on the chapters from the selected subject to begin the test.

SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Marking Scheme

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

FAQs on SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Exam Pattern 2023

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions on the Stenographer Grade C and D exam pattern 2023:

Q: Where can the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D exam pattern 2023 be checked?

Ans: Aspirants can check the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D exam pattern 2023 on the official website of the Staff Selection Commission.

Q: When will the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D 2023 be conducted?

Ans: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will tentatively conduct the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D 2023 exam in October 2023.

Q: How many sections will be there in the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D exam?

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.

Q: How many questions will be there in the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D exam?

Ans: There will be a total of 200 objective-type questions in the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D computer-based test (CBT).

Q: Who releases the SSC Stenographer Grade C and D syllabus?

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 free 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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