UPSSSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details

UPSSSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern

UPSSSC Stenographer Selection Process & Exam Details

Selection normally runs in this order for this kind of Sarkari Naukri. The official notice has the final word, so check it for the exact rounds.

1. Written Examination
2. Skill / Typing Test
3. Document Verification

Stenographer: What This Page Covers

This page puts together the exam overview of Stenographer with the exam pattern and the topic lists, in the order a student needs them.

• First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
• Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
• At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.

Stenographer: Exam Overview

Stenographer is conducted by Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC).

The paper is taken in Offline (Pen and Paper) mode.

Key numbers of the paper: time: 2 Hours.

Selection stages given for this exam: Written Exam, Stenography Test, Document Verification.

Stenographer: 2026

Keep these points in mind for Stenographer.

• Total Exam Duration: 2 Hours
• Total Marks: 100
• Marks Per Question: 1 Mark
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per incorrect answer

Stenographer: Written Test

Written Test of Stenographer:

In short: mode: Offline (Pen and Paper).

Stenographer: Typing Test

Typing Test of Stenographer:

In short: mode: Offline (Pen and Paper).

Stenographer: Subjects That Carry the Highest Marks

In the pattern table (Written Test), the most marks are carried by General Hindi (30).

Marks differ from paper to paper, so check the table of your own paper.

Stenographer: 2026

The list below is for Stenographer.

• Vocabulary (शब्दावली)
• Grammar (व्याकरण)
• Synonyms and Antonyms (पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द)
• Sentence Correction (वाक्य संशोधन)
• Idioms and Phrases (मुहावरे और वाक्यांश)
• Comprehension (गद्यांश)

Stenographer: 2026

The list below is for Stenographer.

• Analogies
• Similarities
• Differences
• Space visualization
• Problem-solving
• Analysis
• Judgment
• Decision making
• Visual memory
• Discrimination
• Observation
• Relationship
• Concepts
• Arithmetical reasoning
• Verbal and figure classification
• Arithmetical number series

Stenographer: 2026

The list below is for Stenographer.

• Coding-Decoding
• Series Completion (Number and Alphabet Series)
• Analogies (Similarities and Differences)
• Blood Relations
• Logical Reasoning and Judgment
• Puzzle Solving

Stenographer: 2026

The list below is for Stenographer.

• Current Affairs (International and National)
• Indian History and Culture
• Indian Constitution and Politics
• Geography
• Science and Technology
• National and International News
• Government Schemes and Policies
• Sports Events and Achievements
• Political Developments
• Economic and Financial News
• Environmental Issues
• Awards and Honors
• Important Days and Events
• Summits and Conferences

Stenographer: 2026

Keep these points in mind for Stenographer.

• Basic understanding of computer hardware components (CPU, RAM, storage devices, etc.).
• Software types, including system software, application software, and utility programs.
• Common input devices (keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc.) and output devices (monitor, printer, etc.).
• Basics of internet communication protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS).
• Concept and types of IP addresses (IPv4, IPv6).
• Usage of IT gadgets such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, etc., in day-to-day activities and industries.
• Steps to create an email ID.
• Understanding email operations like composing, sending, receiving, and managing emails.
• Basics of configuring and using printers.
• Operational aspects of tablets and mobile devices.
• Key elements of MS Word: formatting, creating tables, using templates, etc.
• Important features of MS Excel: formulas, functions, charts, and data organization.
• Fundamentals of operating systems like Windows, Linux, and Android.
• Role of social networking in communication.
• Overview of e-Governance initiatives in India.
• Digital financial tools and applications, such as UPI, mobile banking, and e-wallets.
• Emerging skills in IT like coding, cloud computing, and data analytics.
• Basics of cyber security, including phishing, data breaches, and prevention.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Overview and applications.
• Big Data Processing and its significance.
• Deep Learning and Machine Learning fundamentals.
• Internet of Things (IoT) and its impact on daily life.
• India’s achievements in IT and technological advancements.

Stenographer: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus

• Start with the exam overview above; it tells you the basic rules of the paper in one glance.
• This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
• The exam is in Offline (Pen and Paper) mode, so take your mock tests in the same way.
• Copy the subject-wise topics into a notebook or sheet and tick each topic as read, revised and tested.

Stenographer: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan

1. Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
2. Turn the subject-wise syllabus into a checklist of topics.
3. Give the subjects that carry more marks (see the section above) more time, and study them first.
4. Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
5. Take mock tests in the real time limit of 2 Hours, so the clock does not surprise you on exam day.
6. Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.

How UPSSSC selects candidates

Most posts need a PET score, followed by a mains exam or direct merit, then a skill test or document verification if the post requires it. Always check whether your PET score is still valid on the date of the notice.

Read more on the UPSSSC company page or visit the official website at upsssc.gov.in.

Earlier UPSSSC Notifications

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UPSSSC Stenographer: Question Papers and Answer Keys

For UPSSSC Stenographer we also keep 2 answer key files on our own site. Solving the real paper once tells you the level of the questions and how fast you must work; the answer key then lets you check your marks honestly.

Tip: after checking the key, write down your weak topics and plan the next three days around them.

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