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Exam Pattern
The HPSSC notification 2024 for Stenographer, Steno Typist, Field Investigator Selection and various other posts is out. The HPSSC exam pattern for the Stenographer comprises mainly of two stages as mentioned below.
- Objective type Screening Test
- Skill test
Let's get more info about the HPSSC objective test, marking scheme and other details from below.
Objective Test
The first stage of the HPSSC selection process is a screening test. The HPSSC Stenographer exam is an Objective type written test of two hours duration. There will be 170 MCQ of 85 marks. The sections included are GK including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, Social Science, Everyday Science, Current Affairs, Logic and Word Processing. Besides this, you will have General English of 10+2 standard and Hindi of Matric standard in the HPSSC Stenographer exam 2024. Each question will be of 0.5 marks. Further details on the HPSSC Stenographer exam pattern is given below.
| Exam Type | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration | |
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170 questions | 85 marks | 2 hours | |
Skill test in Shorthand in either of the language i.e. in Hindi or English and typewriting in both the languages at the time of initial recruitment with the following minimum qualifying speeds for those who qualify objective type of screening test:
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The remaining evaluation of 15 marks will be made on the basis of the various educational, NSS, NCC and other documents as mentioned below.
| Sr. No. | Criteria of 15 marks | Marks | Competent Authority to Issue the Certificates |
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| 1. | Belonging to notified Backward Area or Panchayat, as the case may be | 1 | Concerned SDO(C)/Tehsildar/Naib Tehsildar |
| 2. | Land less family/family having land less than 1 Hectare to be certified by the concerned Revenue Authority. | 1 | Concerned SDO(C)/Tehsildar/Naib Tehsildar |
| 3. | Non-employment Certificate to the effect that none of the family members is in Government/Semi Government. | 1 |
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| 4. | Differently abled persons with more than 40% impairment/disability/ infirmity. | 1 | Health & Family Welfare authorities/Medical Boards |
| 5. | NSS (atleast one year), certificate holders in NCC/The Bharat Scout and Guide. Medal winner in National level sports competitions. | 1 | Head of Concerned Institution. Certificate of medal winners will be issued by concerned District Youth Services and Sports Officer/Head of Institution |
| 6. | BPL family having family annual income (from all sources) below Rs. 40,000/- or as prescribed by the Govt. from time to time. | 2 |
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| 7. | Widow/divorced/destitute/single woman | 1 |
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| 8. | Single daughter/Orphan | 1 |
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| 9. | Training of at least 6 months duration related to the post applied for from a recognized University/Institution | 1 | Competent authority of the concerned University/ Institution |
| 10. | Experience up to a maximum of 5 years in Govt./semi-Govt. organization relating to the post applied for (0.5 mark only for each completed year). | 2.5 | Competent authority of the concerned Govt./Semi Govt. Organization |
Skill Test
If you qualify for the HPSSC Stenographer exam, you will undergo a skill test if applicable. The skill tests will be qualifying in nature. HPSSC Stenographer exam skill test in Shorthand will be either in Hindi or English. Besides this, you should be able to typewrite in Hindi and English with the minimum qualifying speeds mentioned below.
| Post Name | Skill Test Qualification |
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| Junior Scale Stenographer |
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| Steno Typist |
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The final merit will be prepared on the basis of the marks obtained in the written objective test and evaluation of 15 marks.
Marking Scheme
In the HPSSC Stenographer exam, for every correct answer, you will be awarded 0.5 marks and for an unattempted answer no marks will be awarded.
HPSSC Marking Scheme 2024
| Marking Scheme | Considered Marks |
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| For correct answers | 1/2 mark |
| For not attempted | 0 (no marks) |
Free Mock Test
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HPSSC Steno Typist and Junior Scale Stenographer Mock Test 1
- 120 Minutes
- 170 Questions
- 85 Marks
