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SSC Steno
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Free SSC Stenographer Tier-I mock tests in the real 200-question pattern, with chapter-wise practice and solutions.

Staff Selection Commission — Stenographer Grade C & D

SSC Steno at a glance

Tier I (CBT)
Total Questions200
Total Marks200
Duration120 minutes
Negative Marking−0.25 per wrong
Sections3
StagesTier I (CBT) + Skill Test
ModeOnline (CBT)
Apply Start24 Apr 2026
Apply End15 May 2026 (closed)
Exam DateJul–Aug 2026 (CBT)
Overview

About SSC Steno

Conducted bySSC
CategorySSC
StagesTier I (CBT) + Skill Test
Total Marks200 marks
Duration120 min
Mock Tests14+

SSC Stenographer recruits Stenographers Grade C & D in central government ministries and departments. The Tier-I computer-based test has 200 objective questions worth 200 marks in 2 hours, across General Intelligence & Reasoning (50), General Awareness (50) and English Language & Comprehension (100), with 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer. Tier II is a shorthand skill test. MockBlast mirrors the exact Tier-I CBT pattern with full mocks and topic-wise practice.

Key Details

Eligibility & notification

Eligibility
Class 12 (10+2) pass from a recognised board
Age Limit
18–27 years (Grade C) / 18–27 years (Grade D) · relaxation as per rules
Vacancies
2026: 1,170 (Grade C: 149, Grade D: 1,021)
App. Fee
₹100 · Free for women, SC, ST, PwD, ESM
Frequency
Once a year

Difficulty

Moderate–High

Heavy English weight (100/200 marks) + shorthand skill test — dual challenge

Selection Process

1Tier I — CBT (200Q, 2 hrs)
2Tier II — Shorthand Skill Test (qualifying)
Exam Pattern

SSC Steno exam pattern

Tier I (CBT)Online (CBT)120 min0.25 per wrong
Section / PaperQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence & Reasoning5050
General Awareness5050
English Language & Comprehension100100
Total200200
Tier II — Skill Test (Stenography)Offline

Qualifying stage. Candidates are given dictation for 10 minutes at 100 wpm (Grade C) or 80 wpm (Grade D). Transcription must be completed in 40 min / 55 min (English/Hindi) for Grade C, and 50 min / 65 min for Grade D.

Syllabus

SSC Steno syllabus

1

General Intelligence & Reasoning

8 topics
1.Analogy
2.Series
3.Coding-Decoding
4.Blood Relations
5.Direction
6.Syllogism
7.Venn Diagram
8.Non-Verbal Reasoning
2

General Awareness

8 topics
1.History
2.Geography
3.Polity
4.Economy
5.General Science
6.Static GK
7.Current Affairs
8.Sports & Awards
3

English Language & Comprehension

9 topics
1.Error Detection
2.Fill in the Blanks
3.Synonyms & Antonyms
4.One Word Substitution
5.Idioms & Phrases
6.Sentence Improvement
7.Para Jumbles
8.Cloze Test
9.Reading Comprehension
What you get

Everything for your SSC Steno prep

Full-length mock tests

Real exam interface, timer and negative marking.

Chapter-wise practice

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Previous-year papers

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AI weakness analysis

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Score & rank tracking

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Distraction-free exam

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Why MockBlast

Built for serious SSC Steno aspirants

Full-length Tier-I mocks — 200 Q, 2 hours, −0.25
Heavy English focus (100 marks) — matched in our mocks
Chapter-wise practice across Reasoning, GA and English
AI weakness analysis after every test
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the SSC Stenographer Tier-I exam pattern?
200 objective questions worth 200 marks in 2 hours — General Intelligence & Reasoning (50), General Awareness (50) and English Language & Comprehension (100), with 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.
Is there negative marking in SSC Stenographer?
Yes, 0.25 marks per wrong answer in Tier I. Our mocks apply the same penalty.
Are SSC Stenographer mock tests free?
Yes — free mocks and unlimited chapter-wise practice. Pro unlocks the full library.
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