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SSC Steno C&D Stenography Skill Test: Speed, Pattern & Online Practice

Everything about the Staff Selection Commission — Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' shorthand skill test: dictation speed in English and Hindi, dictation and transcription time, accuracy, and exam-pattern stenography practice online.

SSC Steno C&D stenography skill test pattern

ExamStaff Selection Commission — Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D'
English dictation speed80 words per minute
Hindi dictation speed80 words per minute
Dictation time10 minutes
Transcription time50 minutes (English) · 65 minutes (Hindi)
Accuracy90% minimum
LevelCentral government exam

Based on published exam-pattern research for this post. Patterns can change between recruitments, so always check the current official notification.

Important points about the SSC Steno C&D test

  • Grade 'D' dictates at 80 WPM with 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi) to transcribe on computer, up to 10% errors allowed.
  • Grade 'C' dictates at 100 WPM with 40 minutes (English) or 55 minutes (Hindi) to transcribe, up to 7% errors allowed.
  • This simulation uses the Grade 'D' baseline (80 WPM).

SSC Steno C&D stenography skill test: FAQs

What is the dictation speed for the SSC Steno C&D skill test?

The Staff Selection Commission — Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' skill test pattern used on SC Typing is dictation at 80 words per minute in English and 80 words per minute in Hindi for 10 minutes, with 90% minimum accuracy in transcription. Always confirm in the current official notification.

How much time is given for transcription in the SSC Steno C&D exam?

Transcription time: 50 minutes (english) · 65 minutes (hindi).

Where can I practise SSC Steno C&D dictation and transcription online?

Samradhi Classes (SC Typing) has exam-pattern SSC Steno C&D stenography practice in English and Hindi at sctyping.com, with transcription checked for speed, accuracy and mistakes.

SSC Steno C&D स्टेनो स्किल टेस्ट में डिक्टेशन की स्पीड कितनी होती है?

SSC Steno C&D में अंग्रेज़ी डिक्टेशन 80 शब्द प्रति मिनट और हिंदी डिक्टेशन 80 शब्द प्रति मिनट, 10 मिनट तक, न्यूनतम 90% सटीकता। इसका अभ्यास sctyping.com पर करें।

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SC Typing (Samradhi Classes) offers independent practice for the Staff Selection Commission — Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' stenography skill test. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the recruiting authority.