Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) ने Stenographer / Steno Typist Grade-III Recruitment 2026 के लिए Written Examination की Official Exam Date जारी कर दी है। Advertisement No. 07/2025 के अंतर्गत Application Submit करने वाले Candidates के लिए Commission ने 09 November 2026 को Important Notice जारी किया है। Official Notice के अनुसार, BSSC Stenographer CBT Exam 01 December 2026 को दो Shifts में आयोजित किया जाएगा। Examination पूरी तरह Computer Based Test (CBT) Mode में आयोजित होगी।
इस Recruitment के अंतर्गत पहले 432 Vacancies निर्धारित की गई थीं, जिन्हें बाद में 99 Additional Vacancies जोड़कर कुल 531 Posts कर दिया गया है। Commission ने स्पष्ट किया है कि Examination दो Stages में आयोजित की जाएगी और Result तैयार करने के लिए Normalization Process अपनाई जाएगी। Normalization से संबंधित Detailed Process, Examination Instructions और अन्य Important Updates जल्द ही Official Website पर जारी किए जाएंगे। Candidates को सलाह दी जाती है कि वे Exam Schedule और आगे जारी होने वाली सभी Instructions को ध्यान से Check करें।
BSSC Stenographer Exam Date : Overview
नीचे दी गई Table में BSSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 से संबंधित सभी Important Details का Overview दिया गया है:
BSSC Stenographer / Steno Typist Grade-III Recruitment 2026 के लिए Written Examination 01 December 2026 को CBT Mode में आयोजित की जाएगी।
Particulars
Details
Subjects
General Studies
General Science
Mathematics
Mental Ability
Comprehension
Logic
Reasoning
Total Questions
150
Total Marks
600
Marks per Question
4
Negative Marking
1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer
Duration
2 hours 15 minutes
Language
Hindi or English
BSSC Stenographer Exam Date 2026 Out: Syllabus
Section
Subject
Sub-Topic
Topics
Section (A)
General Studies
General Awareness
General awareness of surrounding environment and its application to society
Observation of day-to-day events with a scientific perspective
Questions focused specifically on Bihar, India, and its neighbouring countries
Current Affairs
Scientific progress
National and international awards
Indian languages
Books and scripts
Capital and currency
Sports and athletes
Important events
India and Neighbouring Countries
History of neighbouring countries
Indian history, culture, and geography
Economic scenario
Freedom movement
Major features of Indian agriculture and natural resources
Constitution and polity of India
Political system of the country
Panchayati Raj
Community development
Five-Year Plans
Contribution of Bihar in the national movement
Section (B)
General Science and Mathematics
General Science (Matric Level)
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Geography
Fundamental questions on basic computer / word processing knowledge
Mathematics (Matric Level)
Number system
Computation of whole numbers
Decimals and fractions
Relationship between numbers
Fundamental arithmetical operations
Percentages
Ratio and proportion
Averages
Interest
Profit and loss
Section (C)
Mental Ability Test
Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
Analogies and similarities & differences
Space visualization
Problem-solving and analysis
Visual memory
Discrimination and observation
Relationship concepts
Arithmetical reasoning and number series
Coding and decoding
Series and classification
Mirror images and water images
Embedded figures and figure matrix
Paper folding and paper cutting
Grouping of images
Shape construction, cubes, and dice
Analytical reasoning
Pattern completion
Rule detection
Dot situation
Figure formation and analysis
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Category
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Unreserved (UR)
40%
Backward Class (BC)
36.5%
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)
34%
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST)
32%
Female (All Categories)
32%
Divyang (PwBD – All Categories)
32%
What’s After the Exam ?
Written Exam Qualify करने के बाद Skill Test Conduct किया जाएगा। BSSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 के लिए Skill Test में Shorthand Test और Hindi एवं English Typing Test शामिल होंगे। Candidates को Shorthand में निर्धारित Speed के साथ Typing Test में Minimum Accuracy और Speed Criteria पूरा करना होगा।
Particulars
Details
Shorthand Test
Hindi and English Shorthand
Shorthand Speed
80 Words Per Minute (WPM)
Shorthand Dictation
320 Words
Dictation Duration
4 Minutes
Transcription Time
20 Minutes
Additional Time
1 Minute Extra for Dictation Checking and 2 Minutes Extra for Transcription Correction
Typing Test Mode
Computer Based
Hindi Typing Speed
30 WPM
Hindi Typing Requirement
300 Words in 10 Minutes
Hindi Typing Font
Mangal Font
Hindi Keyboard Layout
Remington Gail
English Typing Speed
30 WPM
English Typing Requirement
300 Words in 10 Minutes
English Keyboard Layout
UTF-8 Under English (US) Keyboard Layout
Keyboard Layout Selection
Candidates must select the correct keyboard layout before typing begins.
Keyboard Layout Change
Changing the keyboard layout while typing may cause the typed content to be erased.
PwBD Candidates
Eligible visually impaired candidates will be provided with additional time in accordance with the rules.
Shorthand Qualifying Criteria
Maximum 10% Mistakes Allowed
Typing Qualifying Criteria
Maximum 1.5% Mistakes Allowed
Last Minute Preparation Tips
Focus on General Studies and Current Affairs का Revision करें।
Physics, Chemistry, Biology के Basic Concepts और Mathematics में Percentage, Ratio, Average, Profit & Loss तथा Interest जैसे Important Topics का Revision करें।
Coding-Decoding, Number Series, Analogies, Mirror Images, Classification और Analytical Reasoning के Questions की Regular Practice करें।
Examination में प्रत्येक Correct Answer के लिए 4 Marks और Wrong Answer पर 1 Mark की Negative Marking है। इसलिए Blind Guessing से बचें और Accuracy पर Focus रखें।
Attempt Mock Tests and Improve Time Management: Candidates को 2 Hours 15 Minutes में 150 Questions Solve करने होंगे। इसलिए Full-Length Mock Tests देकर Speed और Accuracy Improve करें।
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FAQs
Q1. What is the BSSC Stenographer CBT Exam Date and how many shifts will it be conducted in?
Ans: The BSSC Stenographer CBT Exam is scheduled to be held on 01 December 2026 in two shifts via Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
Q2. How many total vacancies are available under BSSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There are a total of 531 posts (the original 432 vacancies plus 99 additional vacancies).
Q3. What is the marking scheme and exam duration for the BSSC Stenographer Written Examination?
Ans: The exam consists of 150 questions (600 marks). Candidates receive 4 marks for every correct answer, while 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer (negative marking). The total duration is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Q4. What speed criteria are required for the Shorthand and Typing skill tests?
Ans: Candidates must have a shorthand speed of 80 WPM (with a maximum 10% mistake limit) and a typing speed of 30 WPM for both Hindi and English (300 words in 10 minutes, with a maximum 1.5% mistake limit).