UPSSSC Stenographer Exam Date 2025 | Advt No.13-Exam/2024
Important Dates & Timeline
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Initial Application Period | December 2024 - January 2025 |
| Official Exam Date Notice Release | November 10, 2025 (Released) |
| Admit Card Download Start | November 18, 2025 |
| Written Exam Date (Scheduled) | November 25, 2025 |
| Written Exam Answer Key Release | December 02, 2025 (Tentative) |
| Skill Test (Stenography/Typing) Date | To be Notified After Written Result |
| Document Verification (DV) | To be Notified Later |
Exam Overview and Eligibility Criteria
This examination is being conducted for the recruitment of Stenographer (Aashulipik) across various departments in the Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP).
- Recruitment Name: UPSSSC Stenographer Combined Competitive Examination 2025.
- Advertisment No.: 13-Exam/2024.
- Total Posts: 661 Posts across multiple state departments.
- Prerequisite Eligibility: Candidates must have a valid UP PET 2024 Scorecard with a qualifying score.
- Minimum Qualification: Intermediate (10+2) Passed, along with mandatory Hindi Stenography and Typing certification.
Selection Stages:
- Written Examination (Objective Type)
- Hindi Stenography Skill Test & Hindi/English Typing Test
- Document Verification (DV)
Detailed Written Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The Written Exam is the first crucial stage. The exam is objective type with multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and will have negative marking (typically 1/4th of the marks assigned to the question). The exact structure is as follows:
Written Examination Pattern:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi Knowledge & Writing Ability | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours |
| General Intelligence Test (Reasoning) | 25 | 25 | |
| General Knowledge (GK & Current Affairs) | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Syllabus Highlights:
- General Hindi: Comprehensive understanding of Hindi grammar, including vocabulary, idioms, phrases, sentence correction, synonyms, antonyms, and basic comprehension.
- General Intelligence: Questions on logical deduction, reasoning ability, number series, coding-decoding, visual memory, and concept formation.
- General Knowledge: Broad coverage of UP-specific General Knowledge, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and national/international Current Affairs.
Skill Test Requirements:
Candidates qualifying in the written exam will proceed to the Skill Test:
- Hindi Stenography: Dictation test at a speed of 80 words per minute (WPM).
- Typing: Required Hindi typing speed must be met (usually based on Krutidev or Mangal font; candidates must refer to the official notification for exact speed requirements).
How to Check Exam Date Notice and Download Admit Card
- Visit Official Website: Go to the official UPSSSC website, upsssc.gov.in.
- Notice Board: Navigate to the "Notice Board" or "Latest News" section on the homepage.
- Locate Notice: Look for and click the link titled "Advertisement No. 13-Exam/2024 Stenographer Exam Date Notice" (Released November 10, 2025).
- Admit Card Link: Starting November 18, 2025, click the link for "Download Stenographer Main Exam 2025 Admit Card".
- Enter Credentials: Provide your application Registration Number and Date of Birth along with the verification code.
- Print: Download the PDF and take a clear printout of the Admit Card to carry to the examination hall.
Warning!
Candidates are strongly advised to read all instructions on the Admit Card carefully before the exam date. Electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited in the examination hall.
Important Resources & Links:
| Download Exam Date Notice (Official PDF) | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card (Link Active from 18/11/2025) | Click Here |
| Download Official Syllabus PDF | Click Here |
| Official UPSSSC Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is the UPSSSC Stenographer Main Written Exam 2025 scheduled?
The main written examination is definitively scheduled to be held on November 25, 2025.
When will the Admit Card be available for download?
The Admit Card link will be activated and available for download on the official UPSSSC website starting from November 18, 2025.
What is the total number of posts advertised?
The UPSSSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025 (Advt. No. 13-Exam/2024) is being conducted for a total of 661 Posts.
Is the UP PET 2024 scorecard mandatory for this exam?
Yes, only candidates who appeared in the UP PET 2024 and achieved a qualifying score are shortlisted to appear for the Stenographer Main Written Examination.
What is the minimum Stenography speed required?
Candidates must possess a Hindi Stenography speed of at least 80 words per minute (WPM) to qualify for the Skill Test stage.
Will there be negative marking in the written exam?
Yes, the written examination will have a provision for negative marking, typically deducting 1/4th of the marks for each incorrect answer.