SSC Stenographer 2020-21 Notification (Out)

SSC Stenographer 2020: Exam Date, Eligibility, Salary, Selection, Application, Syllabus/Pattern, Cut Off, Admit Card & Result 

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We are sharing the latest calendar of SSC Exams 2019-21 released on 1^st October 2019 in its official website.

SSC Stenographer 2020 Vacancies

Important Dates For SSC Stenographer 2020

SSC Steno Grade C & D 2020-21 Important Dates

SSC Steno Grade C & D 2019-20 Important Dates

The salary structure of SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ is Pay Scale- Rs. 9300-34800, Grade Pay - 4200/- (Pay Band 2)

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Salary Structure 2020

SSC Stenographer 2020 Exam Eligibility

Aspirants of SSC Stenographer 2020 will have to fulfill certain eligibility requirements to successfully fill the application form.

Education Qualification(As on 01.01.2020)

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 or any equivalent exam from a recognized board or university.
• Candidates appearing in the final year from the Board/University to prove the same can also apply for the exam.

Nationality

Candidates belonging to any of the following nationalities can apply for SSC Stenographer 2020:

• Indian citizen
• Citizen of Nepal
• Citizen of Bhutan
• Tibetan refugee, only if they come with the intention to stay in India
• People born in India but migrated to Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries

Age Limit(As on 01.01.2020)

• The age of the candidate must be between 18 to 30 years for Grade-B and between 18 to 27 years for Grade-C.
• Candidates belonging to the reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH/Ex-Servicemen, Central Government Employees, and J&K domiciled candidates) can avail age relaxation as per the Government of India.

Age Relaxation

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Selection Process and Exam Pattern:

The first stage of SSC Stenographer exam (for both Grade C and Grade D) is the Computers Based Test (CBT). The various sections, number of questions, and maximum marks for the CBT are tabulated below:

SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern

SSC Stenographer 2020 will be conducted in two different levels:
1. SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Tier 1 Written Paper(CBT)
2. SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Tier 2 Skill Test Stenography
It is compulsary for candidates to clear both these level of exam in order to get a joining letter for the post of Grade C & D.

SSC Stenographer C & D Tier 1 Examination

Section Asked	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Allotted
General Awareness	50	50	2 Hours
English Language and Comprehension	100	100
General Intelligence and Reasoning	50	50
Total Marks	200	200

Penalty for Wrong Answers: 1/4 marks will be deducted for every question attempted wrong by the candidate in Online Written Exam of SSC Stenographer 2019-20

SSC Stenographer C & D Tier 2 Examination

Skill Test in Stenography:

SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern For Skill Test
Task	Expected Speed
10 minutes dictation in English/ Hindi	For Grade C – 100 words per minute For Grade D – 80 words per minute
Transcription of the dictation on a computer	For Grade C	40 min (English), 55 min (Hindi)
	For Grade D	50 min (English), 65 min (Hindi)

• Candidates who opt to take the Stenography Test in Hindi will be required to learn English Stenography and vice versa after their appointment, failing which their probation may not be cleared by appointing departments. Candidates have to work as English/ Hindi stenographers as per the functional requirement of the User Office irrespective of the medium of Skill Test of candidate during the examination.
• The skill test will be held at the Commission’s Regional/ Sub Regional Offices or at other Centre(s) as may be decided by the Commission.
• Detailed instructions regarding Skill Test will be sent by the concerned Regional/ Sub Regional Offices of the Commission to the candidates called for the Skill Test.

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SSC Stenographer 2020 Syllabus

Now that you are acquainted with the Exam Pattern of SSC Stenographer 2020 Exam, let's have a look at the SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2020. Discussed below is the section-wise detailed syllabus of SSC Stenographer 2020.

Syllabus of SSC Stenographer C & D Written Exam

SSC Stenographer C & D General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies Similarities and differences Space Visualization Analysis Problem Solving Judgement Discriminating observation Decision Making Relationship concepts Visual Memory Arithmetic reasoning Verbal & Figure Classification Arithmetical number series Non-verbal series Abstract ideas & symbols Relationship, arithmetic computation, analytical functions of abstract ideas & symbols
SSC Stenographer C & D General Awareness
Indian Geography – Soil in India, Indian Crops, Farming and Irrigation in India, Indian Rivers, etc Indian History – Indian Independence Movement, Mughal Empire, etc Indian Constitution & Scientific Research Indian Polity Art and Culture India and World Economics Scenes Awards and Honours Countries, Currencies, and Capitals Government Policies and Schemes Indian Economy Events and affairs of National and International Importance Indian Neighboring countries Sports Science and Technology Books & Authors
SSC Stenographer C & D English Language
Basic English Grammar & sentence structure Parts of Speech – Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Preposition, Conjunction Active and Passive Voice Articles Direct and Indirect Speech Fill in the Blanks Sentence Correction Cloze Test Spellings Phrases and Idioms Antonyms and Synonyms Spotting errors Parajumbles Phrase Replacement Comprehension Reading

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Skill Test

• 80 words per minute (w.p.m.) for the post of Stenographer Grade D and
• 100 w.p.m. for the post of Stenographer Grade C.

SSC Stenographer 2020 Online Application

Steps to Check How to apply for SSC Stenographer EXAM 2020?     

Those who are interested to apply for SSC Stenographer Exam 2020 have to follow the steps given below:

1. First of all log on to the official website http://ssc.nic.in

2. Register as a new user at the website which can be created by using a valid email ID and phone number. You will get OTP of the required ID you want to generate for SSC portal.

3. You can pay the application online or through a Challan which will be generated after you have filled in the required application of SSC Stenographer 2020 Exam.

4. You need to have the scanned copies of the recent passport size photograph, signature, and thumb impression to fill the application.

5. After registration click on the Apply button to get the application submitted to the portal.

6. After you click on Apply button you will get the application form, fill it online.

7. Then click on the Submit button after cross-checking the details or else you will not be able to make any changes afterward.

8. Download the duly filled-in application form

9. Take print out for future references

Application Fee Detail For SSC Stenographer 2020 Examination

SSC Stenographer 2020 Admit Card

How to download SSC Stenographer 2020 Admit Card?

• Go to the official website ssc.nic.in.
• Click on the link "SSC Stenographer Admit Card 2020".
• Enter your valid details such as date of birth and registration number.
• Download SSC Stenographer Admit Card 2020.
• Print admit card for future use

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D  Result

• Visit the official website of SSC
• Follow the link for “SSC Stenographer Result 2020 for Grade C and Grade D”
• Search for your Roll Number in the given list of roll numbers in pdf format.
• Download the SSC Stenographer Result for further correspondence.

SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Cut off:

SSC Stenographer 2018 Cut Off

SSC releases state wise cut off every time for the post of Stenographer. Below is the SSC Stenographer Cut Off for Grade 'C' & 'D' Exam 2018:

List-I: Candidates qualified for Skill Test in Stenography for Stenographer Grade C

List-II: Candidates qualified for Skill Test in Stenography for Stenographer Grade D

SSC Stenographer Resolution of Tie Cases:

In case where more than one candidate secures the equal aggregate marks in the Computer Based Examination, tie will be resolved by applying the following methods one after another:
a.    Marks in Part-I (i.e. General Intelligence & Reasoning)
b.    Marks in Part-II (i.e. General Awareness)
c.    Date of birth, with older candidate placed higher.
d.    Alphabetical order in which names of the candidates appear.

SSC Stenographer 2020-21 FAQ's

Q1. When will SSC Stenographer 2019-20 exam conducted?

Q2. What is the work of SSC Stenographer?

Ans2. The job responsibilities of SSC Stenographer in various ministries or departments are - speech writing, press conference briefings, helping in public relation etc.

Q3. What is the application fee?

Ans3. For General/ OBC/ EWS candidates, the application fee is Rs 100. The application fee is exempted for SC/ ST/ PwD/ Ex-servicemen and Female candidates.

Q4. Can I change SSC Stenographer exam centres?

Ans4. The exam centres cannot be changed after the final submission of the application form.

Q5. Is there any negative marking in the exam?

Ans5. Yes, there is negative marking in the exam. For each wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

Q6. Is there any interview for SSC Stenographer exam?

Ans6. Candidates qualifying the computer-based test are called for the skill test in stenography. Those who qualify the skill test are called for document verification.

Q7. What are the topics I need to cover for SSC Stenographer preparation?

Ans7. The candidates should prepare from the following subjects:

1. General Knowledge and Reasoning
2. General Awareness
3. English Language

Q8. Will the exam conducted online or offline (OMR Based)?

Ans8. Computer-Based Exam for SSC Stenographer will be conducted online.

Q9. Is the SSC Stenographer call Letter issued region-wise?

Ans9. The SSC Stenographer Admit Card is released region-wise and can be downloaded by the candidates based on their region from the official website of SSC.

Q10. I belong to PwD category, will I get extra time to complete the exam?

Ans10. Yes, candidates with any kind of disability will be given an extra 40 minutes to complete the exam.

Q11. How to download the SSC Stenographer Admit Card if the registration/roll number is lost?

Ans11. In case of losing the registration/roll number, a candidate can download the SSC Stenographer Admit Card by entering his / her name, father’s name and date of birth and retrieve the registration/roll number.

Q12. I am in the final year of graduation. Am I eligible for this exam?

Ans12. Yes, you are eligible for this exam. But your eligibility is subjected to the condition that if called for the interview, you will have to show certificate of graduation examination on or before a specified date mentioned in the official notice.

Q13. What ID proofs am I supposed to carry along with SSC Stenographer Admit Card?

Ans13. With SSC Stenographer Admit Card, you can carry any one of your ID proof such as Passport, Aadhar card, Driving license, PAN card with a photo attested.

Q14. Can I apply for both the post like Grade C and Grade D?

Ans14. Yes, you can apply for both the posts. However, make sure that you mention the appropriate preference of post/department, as your preference will be considered FINAL and IRREVERSIBLE during the selection process. Moreover, the commission makes the final allotment of post based on the merit preference of Post/ Departments given by the candidates and no change is considered or made by the commission.

Q15. Is the written exam (CBT) bilingual?

Ans15. Yes, the written exam can be given in Hindi and English except for Part III (which has English and Comprehension).

Q16. What is the SSC Stenographer Marking Scheme?

Ans16. Given below is the marking scheme that has been set currently by the SSC for Stenographer post:

• Total Questions Asked: 200
• Marks allotted for correct response: 1
• Marks deducted for incorrect response: 0.25(mark deduction)
• Marks deduction for not attempted: NIL Marking

Q17. What is the Tie-Breaking criterion, in case I have the same marks as some other candidate?

Ans17. The following scheme will be applicable in case of any clash:

• Candidate with higher marks in Part I of written exam is given higher marks if the tie persists then;
• Candidate’s date of birth is considered i.e. older candidate is preferred first, but if the tie still exists;
• Alphabetical order of the name of a candidate is the final decisive criteria.

Q18. I belong to Bhutan, can I apply for this exam?

Q19. I have low vision in my right eye, can I apply for Grade D post?

Q20. In how many shifts is SSC Stenographer 2020 conducted?