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BSSC
Stenographer
Syllabus 2020

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The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has set the BSSC Stenographer syllabus for the Written
exam. Candidates must be thorough with the BSSC Stenographer syllabus and BSSC Stengographer
exam pattern to score well in the recruitment exams. The Commission will release the 2020 recruit-
ment notification once the previous year’s recruitment is concluded. Till then, candidates can down-
load the BSSC Stenographer syllabus and start preparing, for when the Commission releases the offi-
cial notification and the exam dates.

• The BSSC Stenographer selection process includes Written exam and Practical test.

• The BSSC Stenographer syllabus for the Written exam comprises General Studies, General Sci-
ence and Mathematics, and Comprehension, Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability. There has
been no syllabus specified for the Practical Test, however candidates must note that the Practi-
cal Test will test the hindi typing speed of the candidates.

We have detailed the BSSC Stenographer syllabus and the BSSC Stenographer exam pattern further
in this article.

BSSC Stenographer Syllabus 2020

The Commission has divided the recruitment process for the post of Stenographer in two types, that
is Written Test and Interview. The written test is the combination of three subjects: General Studies,
General Science/Mathematics, and Comprehension/logical reasoning/mental ability. To help the
candidates with detailed learning, we have mentioned below the complete BSSC Stenographer sylla-
bus.

Written Exam

Subject Syllabus

• Indian History and also the History of Bihar

General Studies • Important Indian Policy
• Indian Economy and Economy of Bihar
• Significant Rivers of India ( importantly, rivers of Bi-
har)
• Geography of India and geographical structure of Bihar
• Indian National Movement and contribution of Bihar
in the Indian National Movement

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General Science General Science:

and Mathematics
• Environmental Studies
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology

Mathematics:

• Statistics
• Vectors
• Differentiation and Definite Integrals
• Sets and Theory
• Quadratic Equations
• Logarithm Series and Complex Numbers
• Determinants, Trigonometry, and Matrices
• Probability Functions
• Conic Sections
• Permutations and Combinations
• Limits and Continuity
• Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates
• Strategic Lines, Circes, and Applications of Derivatives
• Three Dimensional Geometry, Logarithms, Sequences
and Series

Comprehension, Comprehension:
Logical Reason-
ing, and Mental • In the comprehension section, a short (or long) para-
Ability graph will be given to the candidates with the ques-
tions. Candidates will be required to answer by ticking
on the answer (which he/she thinks is correct)

Logical Reasoning:

• Problem Solving
• Number Series and Letter Series
• Coded Inequalities

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• Logical Deductions
• Analogies and Puzzles
• Seating Arrangements, Venn Diagrams
• Binary Logics, Routes and Networks
• Statements and Conclusions
• Classifications and Critical Reasoning
• Decision Making
• Symbols and Notations, Cubes and Dices
• Sense Test
• Sequence of Words
• Data Sufficiency
• Mathematical Operations and Solving
• Finding Truth in a Statement
• Statements and Assumptions
• Coding and Decoding
• Identifying Blood Relations

Mental Ability:

• Problem Solving
• Analyzing and Differentiating
• Arithmetic Reasoning
• Judgments and Analogies
• Visualization
• Classifying verbally or with the help of Figure
• Observation, Discrimination, and Similarities
• Decision Making and Memorising Visually

Practical Test

The Commission has not specified any particular syllabus for the Practical Test. However, candidates
must practice typing and develop their Hindi typing skills and shorthand typing, to increase the typ-
ing speed as much as they can.

BSSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2020

Having an insightful understanding of the BSSC Stenographer exam pattern will help the candidate to
do their preparation more effectively and accurately. Follow the BSSC Stenographer exam pattern for
the Written exam and Practical Test mentioned below:
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Written Exam

• The paper is divided into three sections, each having 50 questions.

• The paper is a total of 600 marks.

• Four marks will be awarded for every correct answer. One mark is deducted for a wrong an-
swer.

• Time duration for the exam is 2 hours 15 minutes.

Part Subject Number of Marks Duration

Questions

Part General Knowledge 50 200 2 Hours 15

A Minutes

Part General Science and Maths 50 200

B

Part Mental Ability, Logic, Reason- 50 200

C ing, and Comprehension

Total 150 600

Marks

Practical Test

• In the Practical Test, candidates have to type 80 words per minute, based on Hindi dictation
and will be given 4 minutes to complete the test.

• Candidates also have to undergo dictation typing for which 20 minutes are allotted.

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• More than 10% mistake in the dictation typing will lead to disqualification.

• The candidates will also have to type in Hindi with a speed of 30 words per minute. Candidates
will have to complete 300 words typing in 10 minutes.

• Mistake percentage in Hindi typing must be less than 1.5% for candidates to qualify the test.

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