SSC Stenographer (Grade C / Grade D) Typing Test Online
Quick answer: SSC Stenographer Grade C and D is a shorthand dictation and transcription test. While the dictation is on paper, our tool helps you practise fast, accurate transcription typing under time pressure.
Looking for a free online SSC Stenographer typing test? Use the matching browser practice profile below, then check the current official notification for final rules.
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Practise SSC Stenographer (Grade C / Grade D) in English QWERTY → Practise in Hindi Mangal Inscript →Free starter access: Five English and five Hindi starter passages are available without signup. The full test bank may require a paid plan; use the current official notification to confirm the exam's final rules.
SSC Stenographer (Grade C / Grade D) typing test rules
| Test duration | 10-minute dictation; 40–65-minute transcription |
|---|---|
| English requirement | Practice transcription pace: 40 WPM (not an official SSC speed requirement) |
| Hindi requirement | Practice transcription pace: 35 WPM (not an official SSC speed requirement) — Mangal InScript, Mangal Remington, Kruti Dev 010 |
| Scoring model | Full/half mistakes as a percentage of the master passage |
| Error / accuracy | 5% max error |
| Backspace / edit keys | Current word only |
Page reviewed: 2026-07-16. Practice rule status: draft. SSC's 2026 notice specifies 10-minute dictation at 100 wpm for Grade C or 80 wpm for Grade D, followed by transcription. Official transcription time is 40 minutes (C English), 55 minutes (C Hindi), 50 minutes (D English) or 65 minutes (D Hindi), with separate scribe accommodations. This page is typing-transcription practice only; it does not reproduce audio dictation or official transcription timing. Error caps are a practice fallback. Reference material: view source.
How your score is calculated
Omission, substitution, addition, repetition and incomplete words are full mistakes. Applicable full-stop and capitalisation errors are half mistakes under the SSC stenography rules. Your result screen shows each detected mistake and the practice formula applied to your attempt. This result is not an official exam result.
Tips for the SSC Stenographer (Grade C / Grade D) typing test
Select Grade C or Grade D before starting. Build clean transcription speed before chasing raw pace; minor one-character spelling slips are treated as half mistakes in this practice fallback.
Preparation guide
Practise in English & Hindi
Type using English QWERTY, Hindi Mangal Inscript, Hindi Mangal Remington and Hindi Kruti Dev 010. The Hindi layouts are mapped inside your browser, so you do not need to install a keyboard or change any system setting. The interface is blind-typing and designed to resemble common computer-based practice conditions.
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Frequently asked questions about the SSC Stenographer (Grade C / Grade D) typing test
What is the SSC Stenographer dictation speed?
100 words per minute for Grade C and 80 words per minute for Grade D, for 10 minutes.
How many mistakes are allowed?
Select Grade C for a 5% cap or Grade D for a 7% cap in this practice profile.
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