Haryana HSSC Stenographer (Steno-Typist) Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Skill Test & Selection Process

Haryana HSSC Stenographer (Steno-Typist) Exam Pattern 2024

The examination for the Haryana HSSC Stenographer 2024 will be conducted offline using an OMR-based written test. The question paper will be bilingual, available in both English and Hindi. The exam will consist of 100 compulsory questions, each carrying 0.975 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers, but a deduction of 0.975 marks will be applied for each unattempted question. Candidates will be given a total of 105 minutes to complete the exam, which includes an extra 5 minutes specifically for marking the fifth option if they are unsure about an answer.

Note 1 : Total Time Allowed: 105 minutes (including 5 extra minutes for marking the fifth option)

Note 2 :No negative marking for incorrect answers, but unattempted questions will result in a deduction of 0.975 marks each.

Note 3 : In view of Hon’ble High Court judgement dated 31.05.2024 in LPA No. 1037/2023, the weightage of socio-economic marks of 2.5% in the scheme of marks has been done away with.

HSSC Stenographer (Steno-typist) Syllabus 2024

HSSC Stenographer Written Examination Syllabus

• General Awareness (Weightage: 20%)
  • Reasoning
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • History (including Haryana-related history)
  • Current Affairs
  • Literature
  • Geography
  • Civics
  • Environment
  • Culture
• Computer Terminology (Weightage: 10%)
  • Fundamentals of Computers
  • Word Processing Software (e.g., MS Word)
  • Spreadsheet Software (e.g., MS Excel)
  • Presentation Software (e.g., MS PowerPoint)
  • Internet Usage
  • Web Browsing
  • Email Communication
  • Downloading and Uploading Data
• Subject-Related Syllabus(Weightage: 70%)

  HSSC Stenographer (English)

  • Consonants and Vowels:
    • Joining Consonants
    • Application of Vowels
    • Heavy and Light Consonants
    • Curve Strokes and Horizontal Strokes
    • Long and Short Vowels
    • Positioning of Vowels (Preceding, Following, Intervening)
    • Signs and Symbols for Vowels
  • Shorthand Principles:
    • Logograms
    • Grammalogues
    • Contractions
    • Distinguishing Tick and Dot
    • Diphthongs and Triphones
    • Strokes for R & H, Thick R & L
    • Abbreviated W
    • Types of H & SH (Upward SH)
  • Hooks and Strokes:
    • Small Circle for S & Z
    • Large Circle for SW
    • Large and Small Loops (ST/SD/STR)
    • Direction of SHR & SHL
    • Double Consonants
  • Halving and Doubling Principles:
    • Halving Strokes for T & D
    • Halving MP/MB/NG
    • Doubling Strokes for T & D
    • Doubling MP/MB/NG & L
  • Prefixes and Suffixes:
    • Monetary Units
    • Essential Vowels

  HSSC Stenographer (Hindi)

  • व्यंजनों का वर्ग क्रमानुसार प्रयोग एवं व्यंजन रेखाओं को मिलाने का प्रयोग
  • दीर्घ एवं लघु स्वरों का प्रयोग
  • बिंदु एवं डैश स्वरों का प्रयोग
  • माध्यमिक स्वर इत्यादि का प्रयोग
  • पूर्व एवं पश्च स्वर
  • शब्द चिहन संक्षिप्ताक्षर एवं वाक्यांशों का प्रयोग
  • शब्दाक्षर, किया विभक्तियों का प्रयोग एवं हैं का प्रयोग
  • द्विस्वर/दो स्वरों का प्रयोग
  • द्विस्वर एवं त्रिस्वर का प्रयोग
  • द्विस्वर एव त्रिस्वर संबंधी
  • त्रिस्वर चिहनों पर अनुस्वार शब्दचिहन एवं वाक्यांशों इत्यादि में द्विस्वर व शब्दाक्षर त्रिस्वरो का प्रयोग
  • त वर्ग का प्रयोग
  • व्यंजनों की वैकल्पिक रेखाओं का प्रयोग
  • ह, ल, र का प्रयोग
  • अर्धस्वर वय के अर्दवृत्त प्रयोग
  • छोटे वृत्तों का प्रयोग, माध्यमिक एवं अंतिम
  • आरम्भिक वृत्त स, ज के प्रयोग
  • भा, वृत्त स बड़ा वृत्त
  • सश, अंतिम सस / आरम्भिक स्व तथा माध्यमिक-सज का प्रयोग
  • अंडाकार वृत्त या छोटा लूप
  • बड़ा अंडाकार वृत्त, स्ट, स्थ, स्त, स्टर का प्रयोग
  • स्तर अनुनासिक व्यंजन अनुस्वार

HSSC Stenographer (Steno-Typist) Skill Test 2024

The skill examination for HSSC Stenographer positions assesses candidates based on their proficiency in shorthand and transcription across various posts. The criteria vary depending on the position and language:

Note : The shorthand and transcription tests for the aforementioned posts will be conducted as computer-based tests. For Hindi, the tests will use the Kruti Dev 10 font at size 14, while for English, the Arial font at size 12 will be used. The line spacing for the Steno skilled test will be set to 1.5 points.

HSSC Stenographer (Steno-Typist) Selection Process 2024

• Application Receipt and Examination: Once applications are received, the Commission will conduct an offline written examination or skill test for eligible candidates. The selection for these tests is based on the merit list of CET (Common Eligibility Test) marks.
• Eligibility for Examination:
  • For posts advertised in numbers less than 30, candidates equal to five times the number of posts will be eligible.
  • For posts between 30 and 40, up to 150 candidates will be considered.
  • For posts greater than 40, candidates equal to four times the number of posts will be eligible.
• Handling CET Cut-Off Marks: If multiple candidates achieve the same CET marks as the last eligible candidate, all such candidates will be considered for the skill and/or written examination.
• Admit Card Issuance: Only those candidates who meet the minimum educational qualifications and other eligibility criteria specified in the advertisement will be issued an admit card and be eligible to appear in the skill and/or written examination.
• Common Examination for Similar Posts: If there are multiple posts with similar educational qualifications but different nomenclatures, the Commission may conduct a common skill and/or written examination. The allocation of posts will be based on merit and the preferences indicated by successful candidates.
• Extension for Application Deadline: If the number of eligible candidates is below the specified limit, the Commission may extend the application deadline to accommodate more candidates.
• Minimum Marks Requirement:
  • For general category candidates, a minimum of 50% marks in the skill and/or written examination is required for selection.
  • Reserved category candidates are given a 10% concession, making the minimum qualifying marks 40% for skill and/or written examination.
• Shortlisting and Publication: Based on the examination marks, the Commission will shortlist candidates for selection, recommendation, or waiting lists in respective categories. The results will be published on the Commission's website.
• Handling Unfilled Posts: If no eligible candidates are available in a specific category, the post may be re-advertised according to the reservation policy.
• Marking Scheme: For the HSSC Stenographer (Steno-Typist) 2024, where the total examination marks are 100, the maximum achievable marks will be 97.5. General category candidates need at least 48.75 marks (50% of 97.5) for consideration, while reserved category candidates need at least 39 marks (40% of 97.5).

Haryana HSSC Stenographer (Steno-Typist) 2024 Eligibility