DRDO Stenographer Exam Guide 2026
DRDO Stenographer 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 DRDO CEPTAM Stenographer 2024 Overview
| Recruiting Body | Defence Research and Development Organisation | |
|---|---|---|
| Official Website | DRDO | |
| Cadre | Admin & Allied Service | |
| Post | Stenographer Grade I Stenographer Grade II | |
| Number of Vacancies | 338 | To be announced |
| Application Start Date | 7th November 2022 | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply | 9th December 2022 (5 PM) | To be announced |
| Tier-I CBT Admit Card | 2nd March 2023 | To be announced |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 20th March 2023 | To be announced |
| Result Date | 25th April 2023 | To be announced |
| Tier-II Admit Card | 16th October 2023 | To be announced |
| Category | Latest Central Government Jobs |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Code | Post Name | Vacancies | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | TOTAL | ||
| 0401 | Stenographer Grade I | 13 | 04 | 40 | 12 | 146 | 215 |
| 0501 | Stenographer Grade II | 06 | 00 | 16 | 01 | 100 | 123 |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Name | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade I, II | Tier 1 (CBT) Tier 2 (Skill/Physical Fitness and Capability Test) |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade I | Bachelor’s degree of a recognized University. Dictation: 10 minutes @ 100 words per minute. Transcription 40 minutes (English), (only on computers) |
| Stenographer Grade II | 12th Class pass from a recognized Board or University. Dictation: 10 minutes @ 80 words per minute. Transcription: 50 minutes (English), (only on computers). |
📊 DRDO Stenographer Recruitment 2024 : Age Limit
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade I | 18 to 30 years |
| Stenographer Grade II | 18 to 27 years |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Pipes & Cistern Time & Work Speed Time & Distance Simple Interest & Compound Interest Data Interpretation Quadratic Equation Number Series L.C.M and H.C.F Partnership Probability Profit and Loss Permutation & Combination Pipes & Cistern |
| Reasoning Ability | Blood Relation Syllogism Order and Ranking Inequalities Alpha-Numeric-Symbol Series Logical Reasoning Passage Inference |
| General English | Idioms and Phrases Active and Passive Voice Error Spotting Para jumbles Synonyms and Antonyms Spellings Cloze Test Reading Comprehension Para Fillers One Word Substitution |
| General Awareness | History Indian Constitution Indian Polity Geography Science Sports Current Events Indian National Movement |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subjects | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 75 questions for 75 marks | 60 minutes |
| Reasoning | ||
| General Awareness | ||
| General English |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.When will the application process of DRDO Stenographer Recruitment 2024 begin?
The application process will begin once the official notification is released, For the last cycle, the applications began on 7th November 2022.
Q2.How many vacancies are available for Stenographer Grade I?
A total of 215 vacancies were available for Stenographer Grade I in the previous cycle. The number of vacancies for the upcoming cycle are yet to be released.
Q3.How many vacancies are available for Stenographer Grade II?
A total of 123 vacancies are available for Stenographer Grade II. The number of vacancies for the upcoming cycle are yet to be released.
Q4.How many questions will be asked in the CBT Exam?
A total of 75 questions will be asked.
Q5.What is the minimum age limit for the Stenographer Grade I and Grade II?
The minimum age limit for DRDO CEPTAM Stenographer Grade I & Grade II is 18 years.
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