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SSC Steno (Stenographer Grade C & D) free mock test 2026

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

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SSC Steno (Stenographer Grade C & D) Tier I (CBT), drawn to scale

1 bubble = 1 question
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning50
  • General Awareness50
  • English Language & Comprehension100
200 marks, 120 minutes, Online (CBT)Then Tier II — Skill Test (Stenography)

About SSC Steno (Stenographer Grade C & D)

Staff Selection Commission — Stenographer Grade C & D

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 facts

Conducted by
SSC
Category
SSC
Stages
Tier I (CBT) + Skill Test
Held
Once a year

How hard it is

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

ModerateModerate–HighVery high

SSC Steno (Stenographer Grade C & D) exam pattern

2 stages: Tier I (CBT), Tier II — Skill Test (Stenography). −0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Practise in this pattern

Marks by section

200 marks in all

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning 50
  • General Awareness 50
  • English Language & Comprehension 100

Time each section gets

At an even 36 seconds a question

General Intelligence & Reasoning
30 min
General Awareness
30 min
English Language & Comprehension
60 min

120 minutes for 200 questions. A question you get stuck on takes time from the rest of the paper.

Tier I (CBT) at a glance

Tier I (CBT) sections, questions and marks
SectionQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence & Reasoning5050
General Awareness5050
English Language & Comprehension100100
Total200200
Time 120 minutesWrong answer −0.25Mode Online (CBT)

How selection works

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

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A question at the level SSC Steno (Stenographer Grade C & D) starts at. Answer it to see the worked solution.

SSC Steno (Stenographer Grade C & D) Tier I (CBT)

Choose the word most opposite in meaning to 'BENEVOLENT'.

SSC Steno (Stenographer Grade C & D) syllabus 2026

Every topic in the syllabus, section by section.

General Intelligence & Reasoning

  • Analogy
  • Series
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction
  • Syllogism
  • Venn Diagram
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

General Awareness

  • History
  • Geography
  • Polity
  • Economy
  • General Science
  • Static GK
  • Current Affairs
  • Sports & Awards

English Language & Comprehension

  • Error Detection
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • One Word Substitution
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Para Jumbles
  • Cloze Test
  • Reading Comprehension

SSC Steno (Stenographer Grade C & D) eligibility, posts and salary

Class 12 (10+2) pass from a recognised board

Who can apply

Education
Class 12 (10+2) pass from a recognised board
Age
18–27 years (Grade C) / 18–27 years (Grade D) · relaxation as per rules
Application fee
₹100 · Free for women, SC, ST, PwD, ESM
Vacancies
2026: 1,170 (Grade C: 149, Grade D: 1,021)
Applications
24 Apr 2026 to 15 May 2026 (closed)
How often
Once a year

Dates, fees and age rules come from SSC. Read the current notice on ssc.gov.in.

Your SSC Steno (Stenographer Grade C & D) preparation plan

Four stages, timed backwards from the exam.

Build the base

Until 6 weeks before
  • Go through every Tier I (CBT) section once: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language & Comprehension.
  • Start each day with the section you score lowest in.
  • Keep one notebook for formulas, rules and your own mistakes.
Practise with chapter drills

Speed under the clock

6 to 3 weeks before
  • One sectional test a day for each section.
  • Tier I (CBT) allows about 36 seconds a question. Time yourself to it.
  • Leave a question that has not opened in 90 seconds and come back.
Take a sectional test

Full mocks

3 weeks to 1 week before
  • A full 120-minute mock every other day, at the time of your shift.
  • Spend as long reviewing a mock as taking it.
  • Drill the topics your report marks weak.
Start a full mock

Final week

Last 7 days
  • Two mocks only, at your shift time.
  • Revise your list of mistakes, nothing new.
  • Check your admit card, centre and ID the day before.
See your weak-topic report

What you get for SSC Steno (Stenographer Grade C & D)

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  • Full mock tests

    In the real exam screen, with the real timer and marking. Every answer is explained after you submit.

  • Sectional tests

    One subject at a time. Fix your weakest section without sitting a full paper.

  • Chapter bank

    Practise one topic at a time, with instant answers and explanations.

  • Daily GK and current affairs

    A short daily routine for the GK section, with quizzes and a monthly digest.

  • Weak-topic report

    After each test you see which topics cost you marks, and how your score moves over time.

  • Bookmarks

    Save any question and come back to it before the exam.

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SSC Steno (Stenographer Grade C & D): questions people ask

Answers from the official notification and the SSC calendar.

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 — a free full mock and free chapter-wise practice. Pro unlocks the full library.

What is the full form of SSC Steno?

SSC Steno stands for Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D.

What is the eligibility for SSC Stenographer Grade C & D?

Class 12 (10+2) pass from a recognised board.

What is the age limit for SSC Stenographer Grade C & D?

18–27 years (Grade C) / 18–27 years (Grade D) · relaxation as per rules.

What is the SSC Stenographer Grade C & D application fee?

₹100 · Free for women, SC, ST, PwD, ESM.

How many vacancies are there in SSC Stenographer Grade C & D?

2026: 1,170 (Grade C: 149, Grade D: 1,021).

Is the SSC Steno (Stenographer Grade C & D) mock test free?

Yes. 1 full mock is free in the real exam interface, with every answer explained and a report on your weak topics. No card needed to sign up.

Will I be charged again automatically?

No. Every plan is a single payment. When it ends, your account goes back to free and nothing is charged.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. Write to us within 24 hours of paying and we refund the full amount, on any plan.

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