SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) Free Mock Test
SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) (Stenographer Grade C & D) is part of India's Government Exams category, covering 3 topics. Kamiyab provides free SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) mock tests with no signup or payment — two modes: Quick Practice (10 questions in ~10 minutes for daily topic-wise revision) or Full Mock (up to 100 questions matched to the official exam pattern). Both include instant scoring and per-question explanations. Eligibility: Class 12 + steno. Aligned to the current 2026 official syllabus.
SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) mock test modes — at a glance
| Mode | Questions | Time | Best for | Cost |
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| Quick Practice | 10 | ~10 minutes | Daily topic-wise warm-up | ₹0 (Free) |
| Full Mock | Up to 100 | ~2 hours | Pre-exam revision, full exam pattern | ₹0 (Free) |
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Start with General Intelligence & ReasoningAbout SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Examination
The SSC Stenographer exam recruits Grade C (Group B non-gazetted) and Grade D (Group C) Stenographers for various central government ministries, departments, and subordinate offices. Stenographers handle official dictation, transcription and preparation of records — essential support functions in government workflows.
Grade C Stenographers work in ministries like Defence, External Affairs, Home and Finance, often closely with senior officers. Grade D Stenographers are posted in attached/subordinate offices. Pay scales are Level-6 for Grade C (₹35,400-₹1,12,400) and Level-4 for Grade D (₹25,500-₹81,100).
The selection process has two stages — a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a qualifying Skill Test in Shorthand. CBT score decides merit; Skill Test only confirms eligibility. Failing Skill Test disqualifies regardless of CBT marks.
Conducted by: Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India
Eligibility
General eligibility
- Age:
- Grade C: 18-30 years · Grade D: 18-27 years. Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PwD +10 yrs, ex-servicemen as per rules.
- Education:
- 12th pass (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board. No specific stream requirement.
- Nationality:
- Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee, or person of Indian origin from specified countries.
Skill Test Speed Requirement
- Age:
- Same as above.
- Education:
- Same as above.
- Nationality:
- Same as above.
- Attempts:
- Grade C: 100 words per minute (wpm) shorthand dictation for 10 minutes. Grade D: 80 wpm shorthand dictation for 10 minutes. Both groups must transcribe within set time on computer.
Exam Pattern
Stage-by-stage breakdown of the recruitment process.
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Mode
- Online CBT
- Sections
- General Intelligence & Reasoning · General Awareness · English Language and Comprehension
- Questions
- 200 (Reasoning 50 + GA 50 + English Language and Comprehension 100)
- Marks
- 200 (1 mark per correct)
- Duration
- 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Negative marking
- -0.25 marks per wrong answer
Single CBT for both Grade C and Grade D. English Language section has double weightage (100 questions) because the role requires strong language skills.
Stage 2: Skill Test in Shorthand (Qualifying)
- Mode
- Shorthand dictation + transcription
- Sections
- Listen to dictation passage at required speed, then transcribe on computer
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- Qualifying only
- Duration
- Grade C: 100 wpm dictation for 10 min, transcription 40 min (English) / 55 min (Hindi). Grade D: 80 wpm dictation for 10 min, transcription 50 min (English) / 65 min (Hindi).
- Negative marking
- —
Skill Test is conducted only for candidates who clear the CBT cutoff. Failed transcription quality / speed = disqualification regardless of CBT marks.
Syllabus
Tap any section to see the full list of subtopics.
General Intelligence & Reasoning12 topics
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
- Number / letter / alphanumeric series
- Coding-decoding (letter shifts, mathematical, symbolic)
- Analogies (semantic, symbolic, numeric)
- Odd-one-out and classification
- Blood relations and direction sense
- Syllogisms (2-statement direct cases)
- Ranking and seating arrangement
- Calendar (day from date)
- Clock (angle calculations)
- Matrix reasoning and missing number puzzles
- Venn diagrams (2-3 sets)
General Awareness8 topics
- Indian History — key dynasties, freedom struggle, major leaders
- Indian Geography — states, rivers, mountains, climate
- Indian Polity — basic Constitutional Articles, Fundamental Rights
- Indian Economy — RBI, major schemes, basic concepts
- General Science — NCERT 9-12 fundamentals
- Static GK — national symbols, sports, awards, books, monuments
- Current Affairs — last 6-12 months
- Famous personalities and recent appointments
English Language & Comprehension (high weightage — 100 Q)13 topics
- Reading comprehension (multiple passages)
- Cloze test
- Para jumbles and sentence rearrangement
- Synonyms and antonyms (intermediate to advanced)
- One-word substitutes
- Idioms and phrases
- Spelling correction
- Error spotting (subject-verb, tense, prepositions, parallel structure)
- Sentence improvement
- Fill-in-the-blanks (single and double)
- Active / passive voice
- Direct / indirect speech
- Vocabulary in context
Shorthand (Skill Test only — not in CBT)6 topics
- Pitman shorthand or any recognised shorthand system
- Speed building from 60 wpm to 80/100 wpm
- Common phrases and outlines used in official correspondence
- Special outlines and contractions
- Transcription speed (typing on computer post-dictation)
- Punctuation, capitalisation and formatting in transcription
Preparation Strategy
Start shorthand training EARLY — building from 0 to 80/100 wpm takes 6-9 months of daily practice (1-2 hours). Many candidates clear CBT comfortably but fail the Skill Test because they delayed shorthand training. If you haven't started, START TODAY.
English Language carries 100 questions (50% of CBT marks) — it's the single most important section. Build vocabulary daily, master grammar rules systematically (subject-verb, parallel structure, modifiers), and practice longer reading comprehension passages weekly.
Reasoning and GA together carry 50% of CBT. Reasoning is high-scoring — daily 30 questions across patterns will build speed. GA needs consistent current affairs prep plus solid static GK foundation.
Practice transcription on computer — Skill Test requires you to type out the dictated passage on a computer in fixed time. Even strong shorthand writers fail because their typing is slow or inaccurate. Aim for 35-40 wpm typing with 95%+ accuracy.
For Pitman shorthand, follow systematic books like Pitman's Shorthand Instructor; Practice dictation daily using free dictations on YouTube or shorthand training apps. Build from 40 → 60 → 80 → 100 wpm gradually.
Recent Changes to Know
- CBT is a single-stage objective test of 200 questions (no Tier 2 CBT — Tier 2 is the shorthand Skill Test).
- English Language section has 100 questions out of 200 (50% weightage) — highest among SSC exams.
- Skill Test is purely qualifying — no marks added to merit. Pass it and you're in (subject to CBT cutoff).
- Both Grade C and Grade D candidates take the same CBT — only the Skill Test speed requirement differs.
Important Dates
- Notification
- Typically released in October-November
- Exam
- CBT: January-March of following year · Skill Test: 1-3 months after CBT result · Final selection: 6-9 months after Skill Test
- Results
- CBT result 1-2 months after exam · Skill Test result released after evaluation · Final selection list after Document Verification
Dates change every cycle. Always check the latest notification on ssc.gov.in for the current year's schedule.
Widely-Used Reference Books
Popular books many aspirants use — pick what fits your level.
- Pitman's Shorthand Instructor and Key (complete shorthand training)
- SP Bakshi — Objective General English
- Wren & Martin — High School English Grammar & Composition
- Norman Lewis — Word Power Made Easy (advanced vocabulary)
- RS Aggarwal — Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Lucent's General Knowledge
- Manorama Yearbook (current affairs reference)
- Kiran Publications — SSC Stenographer Previous Year Papers
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3 topics are covered for SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D), including General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language & Comprehension and more. Each topic can be practised on its own as a quick test or combined into a full-length mock.
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