The UPSC SO Steno 2024 admit card will be released closer to the exam date on December 7, 2024. Candidates can download their admit cards from the UPSC official website.
This exam, which recruits Departmental Officers and Crypto Professionals, includes both objective and subjective questions, followed by an interview. Keep an eye on the UPSC website for updates on the admit card release.
Contents
- 1 UPSC SO Steno Admit Card Overview
- 2 Important Dates for UPSC SO Steno Admit Card 2024
- 3 How to download the UPSC SO Steno Admit Card 2024?
- 4 Eligibility Criteria of UPSC SO Steno 2024
- 5 Details included on the UPSC SO / STENO Admit Card
- 6 Exam Centers for UPSC SO Steno 2024
- 7 UPSC SO Steno Exam Pattern 2024
- 8 Steno Shorthand Test 2024
- 9 UPSC SO Steno 2024: Final Evaluation Procedure
- 10 FAQs
UPSC SO Steno Admit Card Overview
The UPSC Section Officers/Stenographers 2024 exam, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), is a national-level test for the posts of Section Officers and Stenographers. The exam is held annually in offline mode, with applications accepted online. The notification will be released on 11-09-2024, with the exam scheduled for 07-12-2024.
| Full Form of the Exam | UPSC Section Officers/Stenographers 2024 |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Section Officers or Stenographers |
| Vacancy | To be announced |
| Exam Frequency | Annually conducted |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Mode | English and Hindi |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper mode) |
| Notification Date | 11-09-2024 |
| Last Date to apply | 01-10-2024 |
| Exam date | 07-12-2024 |
| Official website | www.upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates for UPSC SO Steno Admit Card 2024
Candidates should remember these important dates to apply on time.
| Events | Date |
| UPSC Stenographer Notification | 11th September 2024 |
| Registration Start | 11th September 2024 |
| Registration Ends | 01st October 2024 |
| UPSC Stenographer Admit Card release | Three weeks before the exam |
| UPSC Stenographer Exam Date | 07th December 2024 |
| UPSC Stenographer Result | To be Announced |
How to download the UPSC SO Steno Admit Card 2024?
To download the UPSC SO Steno Exam Hall Ticket, follow these steps:
- Visit the UPSC official website: upsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, under ‘What’s New’, click on ‘e-Admit Card Engineering Services’ or navigate to ‘Exams >> Active Examinations’.
- Click on ‘S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE Exam 2024’ under Active Examination.
- Select UPSC SO Steno Admit Card 2024.
- Click ‘Yes’ on the notification page.
- Enter your registration ID/roll number and captcha.
- Click ‘Submit’.
- Your UPSC SO Steno Admit Card 2024 will appear.
- Download and print the admit card for the exam.
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC SO Steno 2024
The UPSC SO Steno Eligibility Criteria in the various categories and various services are detailed below:
| Services | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Section Officers (SO) Grade of the Central Secretariat Service | Candidates must have 5 years of working experience and have at least four annual performance appraisals in the assistant’s grade of the Central Secretariat Service Personal Assistants’ Grade of the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service. Must possess the degree of bachelor from any recognized university. |
| Section Officers (SO) Integrated Grade 2nd & 3rd) of the General Cadre of the Indian Foreign Service, Branch ‘B’ | Applicants must have not less than five years of experience in Grade 4 of the general cadre or Grade 2 of the stenographer’s cadre or Grade 2 of the Cypher sub-cadre of the Indian Foreign Service or branch B of IFS or all the mentioned criteria. |
| Section Officers’ (SO) Grade of the Railway Board Secretariat Service | Must have at least five years experience in service in the assistant’s grade of the Railway Board Secretariat Service or Grade 2/Grade C of the Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers’ Service or both. |
| Private Secretary Grade of the Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service | Must have not less than 3 years of work experience in service in the Personal Assistant Grade of the Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree from any recognized university or any equivalent |
| Grade I of the Stenographers’ Cadre of the Indian Foreign Service, Branch B | Should have at least five years of work experience in service of Grade 2 of the Stenographers cadre of the Indian Foreign Service, Branch B. |
| Grade ‘A’ & ‘B’ merged the Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers’ Service | Candidates are required to have at least three years of experience in service of Grade 2/Grade C of the Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographer’s Service |
| Grade ‘B’ of the Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service | Aspirants must have at least 5 years of experience in the service of Grade 2 or Grade C of the RBSSS (Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service). |
| Section Officers’ Grade of the Intelligence Bureau. | Aspirants who are permanently appointed with a minimum of 4 years of experience as Assistants/ Personal Assistants (Stenos Grade 2) of the Intelligence Bureau. If aspirants are selected via LDCE, then the LCD Exam must be conducted after 5 years from the crucial date. |
| Private Secretary Grade in Employees’ State Insurance Corporation | Section Officers (SO) Grade of the Central Secretariat Service |
Details included on the UPSC SO / STENO Admit Card
Applicants who complete the application process will be able to download their hall tickets for the UPSC SO / STENO exam from August 18 to 27, 2024. The link for downloading the hall ticket will be available three weeks before the exam date. Candidates can access their UPSC SO / STENO admit cards on the official UPSC website.
Details Included on the UPSC SO / STENO Admit Card:
- Candidate’s Name
- Roll Number
- Examination Date
- Examination Centre Address and Code
- Father’s Name
- Registration Number
Exam Centers for UPSC SO Steno 2024
The UPSC SO / STENO examination is a nationwide test scheduled to be held in five different states across the country. Candidates are given the option to select their exam center from a list of cities where the exam will be conducted. The exam is organized in the following manner.
- Chennai
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
UPSC SO Steno Exam Pattern 2024
Individuals can check here the exam pattern for the UPSC SO Steno examination 2024 –
UPSC SO Steno Paper 1 Exam Pattern
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Type of Questions | MCQs (Multiple Choice Question) |
| Medium of Exam | Hindi and English |
| Maximum Marks | 150 Marks |
| Negative Marking | 0.33 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer |
UPSC SO Steno Paper 2 Exam Pattern
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type |
| Medium of Exam | Hindi and English |
| Maximum Marks | 150 Marks |
| Negative Marking | Yes, a 0.33 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer |
UPSC SO Steno Paper 3 Exam Pattern
| Exam Mode | Written Exam |
| Timing | 03 hours |
| Type of Questions | Subjective Type |
| Medium of Exam | Hindi/ English (Optional) |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Negative Marking | No |
Steno Shorthand Test 2024
Candidates who have met the minimum qualifying marks in the first round of the UPSC SO Steno exam will need to take the shorthand test. This test will be conducted in either Hindi or English, with a dictation speed of 100 words per minute. The test duration is 40 or 55 minutes, depending on the specific requirements.
UPSC SO Steno 2024: Final Evaluation Procedure
The final stage of the UPSC SO Steno selection process for 2024 involves an evaluation procedure that carries a total of 100 marks. Candidates who have passed the first two rounds will proceed to this stage for the final selection. The ranking in this stage will be based on the scores obtained from the assessment of their service records. To qualify, individuals must secure at least 40% of the total marks in the service record evaluation.
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FAQs
What Should I Do If I Find Errors On My UPSC SO Steno Admit Card 2024?
If you notice any discrepancies on your admit card, contact the UPSC immediately for corrections.
When Will The UPSC SO Steno Admit Card 2024 Be Released?
The admit card will be released three weeks before the exam date, which is scheduled for December 7, 2024.
How Can I Download The UPSC SO Steno Admit Card 2024?
You can download the admit card from the official UPSC website (www.upsc.gov.in) by entering your registration ID or roll number and other required details.
