SSC Stenographer Grade C & D — exam pattern

Staff Selection Commission · 12th pass · Yearly · Age 18–27 (C) / 18–30 (D) · checked 2026-10-19

CBT

CBT · 2 h · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 200 questions · 200 marks

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
General Intelligence & Reasoning5050
25%
General Awareness5050
25%
English Language & Comprehension100100
50%

Skill test (dictation)

Skill · 10 min dictation · Negative marking: —

100 wpm (Grade C) / 80 wpm (Grade D), then transcription.

Subjects in our question bank

Years available: 2020, 2019, 2018

Frequently asked

How many questions are there in SSC Stenographer Grade C & D?
CBT: 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 h. Skill test (dictation): descriptive questions, 0 marks, 10 min dictation.
Is there negative marking in SSC Stenographer Grade C & D?
CBT: 0.25 per wrong. Skill test (dictation): —.
Who can apply for SSC Stenographer Grade C & D?
12th pass, age 18–27 (C) / 18–30 (D). Held yearly by Staff Selection Commission.