The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the notification for the recruitment of Junior Stenographers for the year 2025 . Candidates aspiring to work in government departments in stenography roles are encouraged to apply. Along with the notification, OSSC has also released the exam pattern and syllabus to help candidates prepare effectively for the written test and skill assessments
📌 Vacancy Details
Component Details Recruiting Body Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) Post Name Junior Stenographer Category Group C (Clerical/Support Staff) Location Odisha (various departments) Official Website www.ossc.gov.in
📚 OSSC Junior Stenographer Exam Pattern 2025
Stage Paper Name Subjects / Topics Marks Duration Stage 1 Language Test English & Odia Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary 50 1 Hour Stage 2 Shorthand Test Dictation in English/Odia & Transcription 100 5 mins dictation + 25 mins transcription Stage 3 Typing Test on Computer Typing speed and accuracy in English/Odia Qualifying 10 minutes Stage 4 Document Verification Original Documents Verification – –
Note: Only candidates qualifying in the Language Test will be called for Shorthand and Typing Tests .
📖 OSSC Junior Stenographer Syllabus 2025
✍️ Language Test (50 Marks)
Subject Topics Covered English Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Usage, Synonyms & Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Active & Passive Voice Odia Odia Grammar, Usage, Translation (Odia to English & Vice Versa), Vocabulary, Sentence Framing
🖋️ Shorthand Test (100 Marks)
Task Description Dictation Dictation in English/Odia at a specific speed Transcription Transcribing dictated passage in allotted time
⌨️ Typing Test on Computer (Qualifying Only)
Language Skill Tested English/Odia Typing speed and accuracy on computer keyboard
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