The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has released the syllabus and exam date for the written examination for Stenographer / Steno Typist Grade-III. This recruitment is for a total of 531 posts under Advertisement No. 07/25 (original 432 posts + 99 posts added through a corrigendum). The written examination will be held on 1 December 2026 (Tuesday) in two CBT shifts — this was announced in the exam-date notice (Memo No. 4900) dated 9 November 2026. See the complete exam pattern and syllabus below.
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Important Dates
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Exam Pattern
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Exam Pattern — Part-wise Marks
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| A | General Studies | 50 | 200 |
| B | General Science & Maths | 50 | 200 |
| C | Comprehension, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability | 50 | 200 |
| Total | 150 | 600 |
Syllabus — Topic-wise
General Studies: Indian history, geography, polity, economy, current affairs, Bihar GK. General Science & Maths: physics, chemistry, biology (everyday science) and maths — number system, percentage, ratio, average, profit & loss, time & work, mensuration. Comprehension, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability: analogies, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, comprehension passages.
Selection Process
Selection will follow this order — written examination, then the practical test (Hindi shorthand dictation at 80 WPM for 4 minutes + Hindi typing at 30 WPM, 300 words in 10 minutes, up to 1.5% errors), then document verification. Applications were taken from 25 September to 24 November 2025 and the correction window was open from 25 to 31 October 2026.
Important Links
| BSSC Official Website | bssc.bihar.gov.in |
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
When will the BSSC Stenographer written examination be held?
The written examination will be held on 1 December 2026 (Tuesday) in two CBT shifts. The exam-date notice was issued on 9 November 2026.
How many posts are there in the BSSC Stenographer recruitment?
There are 531 posts in total — original 432 posts and 99 posts added through a corrigendum.
What is the BSSC Stenographer exam pattern?
The examination will have 150 MCQs, 600 marks in total, and a duration of 2 hours 15 minutes. A correct answer gives +4 marks and a wrong answer gives −1 mark.
What happens after the written examination?
After the written examination there will be a practical test — Hindi shorthand dictation at 80 WPM (4 minutes) and Hindi typing at 30 WPM (300 words in 10 minutes). This is followed by document verification.
When will the BSSC Stenographer Admit Card come?
The admit card has not been issued yet. For the admit card, check official notification.
