Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C exam is a Combined All India open Examination conducted by Staff Selection Commission for the recruitment of eligible candidates for the post of Stenographers in various offices under Central Government. The exam conducted by SSC is a very tough examination and it expects high competition. Numerous candidates are applying for the test and it gives a chance for large number of candidates to get a Central Government Job.

Structure of Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C exam

The Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C Exam is a written exam consists of two parts of questions. The first paper is an objective type written test in English and Hindi. The time allotted for the exam is two hours. The marks awarded for the exam is two hundred. The test includes questions from the general knowledge and English language ability test. The second part of the exam is to evaluate the candidates Stenography skill. The test is to evaluate the typing speed of the candidate in English or Hindi Language. The mark for this test is also two hundred. Those who pass these two tests will be selected for the post of Stenographer.

Syllabus for Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C exam

The questions for the First paper of the test will be from the matriculation class. The syllabus for the written exam is listed below.

PART A:

Section1: General Awareness (100 Marks)

• History
• Culture
• Geography
• Economics
• Science
• General Politics
• Scientific research

Section 2: Comprehension and Writing Ability of English Language (100 marks)

• English language usage
• Vocabulary
• Spelling
• Grammar
• Sentence structure
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Sentence completion
• Phrases and idiomatic use of words

PART B: Short Hand Test (200 Marks)

Dictation Test at 100 words per minutes for 10 minutes will transcribe in 50 minutes on the Computer.

Eligibility Criteria

The basic requirement for the candidates to apply for the test is to complete the matriculation exam and Plus two exam from a recognized Board. The age limit of the candidates must be between 18 and 27 years. The age relaxation is provided for the SC/ST candidates and other reserved category candidates. The candidates should have good typing skills get more preference.

How to Apply?

The exam notification will be released in almost all leading news papers of our country. The application format is also included in it. The candidates can prepare the application form in hand written form or in a typed format. The completed form should be send to the Staff Selection Commission with a Central Recruitment Fee Stamps available from any Post Offices. The SC/ST and Physically Handicapped candidates and the female candidates are exempted from the payment of exam.

How to fill the Form?

All the instructions for filling the application form are mentioned in the exam notification. The application form must be in the format suggested by SSC.  The form must be in a written format or in a typed form.  A recent photograph of the candidate in the prescribed size must be affixed in application form. The data entered in the form should be using a black pen by the candidate himself. Three copies of the photograph should be send with the application form.The applicants must send the Central recruitment Fee Stamp with the form. The filled form should be reached before the last date.

Important Dates (Tentative)

The exam notification will be released on: Third Week of April, 2012

Last date for submission of applications: Third Week of May, 2012

The Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C exam: Second Week of July, 2012

List of Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C exam Centres

• Raipur
• Chandigarh
• Chennai
• Guwahati
• Kolkata
• Bangalore
• Mumbai
• Allahabad
• Delhi

Contact Address for the Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C exam

• Staff Selection Commission, Block No.-12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India, Pin code – 110504
• Telephone Number: 011 – 24363343
• Website URL: http://ssc.nic.in

Departments Accepting the Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C exam Score

• Central Secretariat Stenographers Service
• Stenographers Cadre of Indian Foreign Service
• Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers Service
• Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service
• Election Commission of India Stenographers Service
• Central Vigilance Commission Stenographers Service

Reference Books for Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C exam

• Business English and Communication by Clark
• A Communicative Grammar of English by Geoffrey Leech
• Alexander Dictionary of English Idioms
• SSC—Stenographer (Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’) Exam Guide by Ramesh Publishing House
• SSC—Stenographer (Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’) Exam Guide by Ramesh Publishing House
• SSC Stenographers (Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’) Exam by Dr. Lal & Jain  Upkar Prakashan
• SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Pariksha Guide (Hindi) by Arihant Publication
• SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Examination Guide by Arihant Publications
• SSC Solved Papers for Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Exam Clerk Grade (LDC) Data Entry Operator Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ and Analogues Posts by Kiran Prakashan
• SSC Solved Papers for Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Exam Clerk Grade (LDC) Data Entry Operator Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ and Analogues Posts by Kiran Prakashan
• SSC 10+2 Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Exam Practice Workbook by Kiran Prakashan
• SSC 10+2 Level Stenographer Grade ‘C’ &’D’ Exam Practice Workbook by Kiran Prakashan
• Complete Guide for SSC Stenographers Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Exam (Contents: Previous Year Solved Papers, Model Test Papers, prescribed syllabus) 2010 by Sanjeev Joon Tata McGraw Hill
• SSC Stenographers Grade C & D Exam Guide 2010 (Hindi) by Sanjeev Joon Tata McGraw Hill

Coaching Centres for Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C exam

• Dhaliwal Institute of Competition
• DAMS
• Pratham
• Career Launcher
• Brilliant Tutorials Private Limited
• Sahil Study Circle
• Rachna A.C.A. of Career Education
• Arpan Institute
• Prism Center for Education
• S.S.B. Interviews Coaching
• Institute of Career Management
• Rachna A.C.A. of Career Education
• CAT Guroo
• DISSA
• Institute of Career Management
• Ascent Education
• Brain Strom Academy
• New Career Academy
• Paramount Coaching Centre
• Vedic Academy
• APEX Academy

Study Plan

A good study plan is required for the candidates to score good marks in the exam. The candidates should prepare a study plan which should be match with their time schedule. The candidates have to identify their best study time of the day. Some candidates are morning person. They have to study the most difficult portions at the morning. Do not study for the entire day. Try to split the long topics into small sections and study it. Take regular breaks at the time of the preparation. Take practice test for assessing the knowledge. Review the topics again. A well structured study plan helps the candidates to fulfil their dream.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The exam score is published in the official website www.ssc.org.in. Candidates can use the website for knowing the results.

Score Validity

The exam score is valid for one year or till the filling up of the available vacancies for the particular posts, whichever comes first.