What are the main subjects in the HSSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026?

The syllabus includes General Awareness (20%), Computer Knowledge (10%), and Subject-related Stenography (70%).

Haryana HSSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026, Check Exam Pattern Details

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the Haryana HSSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026 along with Advt. No. 03/2026 for Group-C (Steno) posts under CET Phase-II.

Candidates applying for Steno Typist (Hindi/English/Both Languages) must go through the updated syllabus and exam pattern to plan an effective preparation strategy. The written examination syllabus is clearly defined and divided into three major sections with specific weightage.

Haryana HSSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026

The written examination for HSSC Stenographer posts will be conducted at the Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) level. The paper will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks, and the duration of the exam will be 1 hour 45 minutes.

The syllabus includes General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Subject-related Stenography topics. The subject section carries the highest weightage, making shorthand concepts extremely important for scoring well.

Haryana HSSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026: Overview

The Haryana HSSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026: Overview provides a clear outline of subjects, exam pattern, and weightage for Group-C Steno posts under CET Phase-II. It helps candidates understand the structure of the written exam and focus on high-scoring sections for effective preparation.

Haryana HSSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026

Exam Conducting Body: Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)
Exam Name: HSSC Stenographer Written Examination 2026
Exam Mode: Offline (OMR Based)

Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100

Exam Duration: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
Medium of Question Paper: Bilingual (Hindi & English)
General Awareness Weightage: 20%
Computer Knowledge Weightage: 10%
Subject Related (Stenography) Weightage: 70%

Minimum Qualifying Marks (General Category): 50%
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Reserved Categories): 40%
Selection Process: Stenography Skill Test (Qualifying) followed by Written Examination (Merit Based)

Haryana HSSC Stenographer Detailed Syllabus 2026

The Haryana HSSC Stenographer Detailed Syllabus 2026 has been released for Group-C Steno posts under CET Phase-II. It clearly outlines subject-wise topics for General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Hindi/English Stenography to help candidates plan their preparation effectively.

GROUP-1: Written examination syllabus for Steno Typist(Hindi).

1) General awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics, Science, History including Haryana related history, current affairs, literature, Geography, Civics, Environment, Culture etc.

2) Computer terminology, Fundamentals, word software, excel software, Power point, internet, web browsing, Communication, emails, downloading and uploading data on websites etc.

3)Subject related syllabus

व्यंजनों का वर्गानुसार प्रयोग एवं व्यंजन रेखाओं को मिलाने का प्रयोग।
दीर्घ एवं लघु स्वरों का प्रयोग, बिंदु एवं डैश स्वरों का प्रयोग, माध्यमिक स्वर आदि का प्रयोग, पूर्व एवं पश्च स्वर।
शब्द चिन्ह, संक्षिप्ताक्षर एवं वाक्यांशों का प्रयोग, शब्दाक्षर, क्रिया विभक्तियों का प्रयोग एवं “है” का प्रयोग।
द्विस्वर / दो स्वरों का प्रयोग, द्विस्वर एवं त्रिस्वर का प्रयोग, द्विस्वर एवं त्रिस्वर संबंधी नियम, त्रिस्वर चिह्नों पर अनुस्वार, शब्द चिन्ह एवं वाक्यांशों में द्विस्वर व शब्दाक्षर त्रिस्वर का प्रयोग।
त वर्ग का प्रयोग, श्वास्य व्यंजनों की वैकल्पिक रेखाएँ, ह, ल, र का प्रयोग।
अर्धस्वर “य” के अर्धवृत्त का प्रयोग।
छोटे वृत्तों का प्रयोग – प्रारंभिक, माध्यमिक एवं अंतिम; वृत्त स, ज का प्रयोग।
बड़े वृत्त का प्रयोग, सश, अंतिम स्स / प्रारंभिक स्स तथा माध्यमिक स्स का प्रयोग।
अंडाकार वृत्त या छोटे एवं बड़े अंडाकार वृत्त; स्त, स्थ, स्त्र, स्ट्र के प्रयोग / स्तर।
अनुनासिक व्यंजन (अनुस्वार) एवं अनुनासिक स्वर (अनुनासिक्य) का प्रयोग।
व्यंजन रेखाओं पर प्रारंभिक हुक (अंकुश), प्रारंभिक र तथा ल का प्रयोग।
अंतिम हुक एवं नए हुकों का प्रयोग (व, फ, ण आदि)।
अंतिम बड़े हुक या “श्न” संयुक्त व्यंजनों में “श्न” का प्रयोग, अभ्यास एवं अर्धवृत्त य तथा व का प्रयोग।
अर्धकरण सिद्धांत – व्यंजन रेखाओं को साधारण लंबाई से आधा कर एवं अन्य व्यंजन जोड़ना।
द्विगुण सिद्धांत – व्यंजन रेखाओं को दुगुना कर उनमें कर/कार/दर/दार/तर/तार/टर/डर आदि व्यंजनों का योग।
उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय की प्रतिनिधि रेखाएँ, मुद्राओं का प्रयोग तथा वाक्यांशों का प्रयोग।

GROUP-2: Common written examination syllabus for Steno Typist(English)/ Junior Scale Steno.(English)/ Senior Scale Steno.(English)/Stenography Grade-II (English).

1) General awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics, Science, History including Haryana related history, current affairs, literature, Geography, Civics, Environment, Culture etc.

2) Computer terminology, Fundamentals, word software, excel software, Power point, internet, web browsing, Communication, emails, downloading and uploading data on websites etc.

3) Subject related syllabus

Joining of consonants and vowels
Straight, curved, light and heavy strokes
Two and three consonant outlines
Long, short, dot and dash vowels
Position of vowels (preceding, following, intervening)
Logograms, grammalogues and contractions
Tick and dot “the” distinction
Diphthongs and triphones
Strokes R, H, thick R & L, abbreviated W
Use of H, upward SH
Small circle (S/Z), large circle (SW)
Small and large loops (ST/SD/STR)
Double consonants and their direction
Hooks, curved hooks and compound consonants
Use of shun after strokes and circles
Halving principle (T, D, MP, MB, NG)
Doubling principle (T, D, MP, MB, NG, L)
Prefixes, suffixes and monetary terms
Essential vowels

GROUP-3: Common written examination syllabus for Steno Typist(Both languages)/ Junior Scale Steno.( Both languages)/ Senior Scale

1) General awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics, Science, History including Haryana related history, current affairs, literature, Geography, Civics, Environment, Culture etc

2) Computer terminology, Fundamentals, word software, excel software, Power point, internet, web browsing, Communication, emails, downloading and uploading data on websites etc

English Stenography

Joining of consonants and vowels; straight, curved, light and heavy strokes
Two- and three-consonant outlines; long, short, dot and dash vowels
Vowel position (preceding, following, intervening) and vowel signs
Logograms, grammalogues and contractions
Tick and dot “the”; diphthongs and triphones
Strokes R & H, thick R & L, abbreviated W
Use of H and upward SH
Small circle (S/Z), large circle (SW), small & large loops (ST/SD/STR)
Double consonants and their direction
Hooks, curved hooks, compound consonants; use of shun
Halving principle (T, D, MP, MB, NG)
Doubling principle (T, D, MP, MB, NG, L)
Prefixes, suffixes, monetary terms and essential vowels

Hindi Stenography

वर्गानुसार व्यंजनों का प्रयोग एवं व्यंजन रेखाओं का संयोजन
दीर्घ-लघु, बिंदु-डैश, प्रारंभिक-मध्य-अंतिम स्वरों का प्रयोग
शब्द-चिन्ह, संक्षिप्ताक्षर, वाक्यांश, क्रिया विभक्तियाँ
द्विस्वर-त्रिस्वर, अनुस्वार एवं अनुनासिक ध्वनियाँ
त-वर्ग, ह-ल-र का प्रयोग; अर्धस्वर “य”
छोटे-बड़े वृत्त, अंडाकार वृत्त; स्त/स्थ/स्त्र/स्ट्र
प्रारंभिक व अंतिम हुक; संयुक्त व्यंजन
अर्धकरण सिद्धांत एवं द्विगुण सिद्धांत
उपसर्ग-प्रत्यय की प्रतिनिधि रेखाएँ और वाक्यांश

Syllabus for Stenography Skill Test for all type of Stenographer Posts

S.No	Posts	Departments	Shorthand
1	Steno-Typist (Hindi)	Various Departments / Boards / Corporations	• Hindi Shorthand: 64 WPM • Transcription: 11 WPM • Maximum Mistakes Allowed: 8%
2	Steno-Typist (English)	Various Departments / Boards / Corporations	• English Shorthand: 80 WPM • Transcription: 15 WPM • Maximum Mistakes Allowed: 8%
3	Junior Scale Stenographer (English) / Executive Assistant (Steno) / Stenography Grade-II (English)	Various Departments / Boards / Corporations	• English Shorthand: 100 WPM • Transcription: 20 WPM • Maximum Mistakes Allowed: 8%
4	Senior Scale Stenographer (English)	Various Departments / Boards / Corporations	• English Shorthand: 100 WPM • Transcription: 20 WPM • Maximum Mistakes Allowed: 4%
5	Steno-Typist (Both Languages)	Various Departments / Boards / Corporations	English: • Shorthand: 80 WPM • Transcription: 15 WPM • Mistakes: 8% Hindi: • Shorthand: 64 WPM • Transcription: 11 WPM • Mistakes: 8%
6	Junior Scale Stenographer (Both Languages)	Various Departments / Boards / Corporations	English: • Shorthand: 100 WPM • Transcription: 20 WPM • Mistakes: 8% Hindi: • Shorthand: 80 WPM • Transcription: 15 WPM • Mistakes: 8%
7	Senior Scale Stenographer (Both Languages)	Various Departments / Boards / Corporations	English: • Shorthand: 100 WPM • Transcription: 20 WPM • Mistakes: 4% Hindi: • Shorthand: 80 WPM • Transcription: 15 WPM • Mistakes: 4%

Note:-Shorthand and transcription test for the above said posts shall be conducted as computer based test in Kruti Dev 10 for Hindi in font 14 & Arial for English in font 12 with line spacing 1.5 point for Stenography skill test.

HSSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2026

The HSSC Stenographer Exam Pattern 2026 has been released by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission for Group-C Steno posts under CET Phase-II. The selection process includes a qualifying stenography skill test followed by a written examination conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode.

S.No	Subject	Weightage
1	General Awareness, Reasoning & Core Subjects	20%
2	Computer Knowledge & Digital Skills	10%
3	Subject-Related Syllabus	70%

Haryana HSSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026: Download PDF

The Haryana HSSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026 PDF has been officially released along with Advt. No. 03/2026 for Group-C Steno posts under CET Phase-II. Candidates should download the syllabus PDF to check the latest exam pattern, subject-wise topics, and stenography requirements for effective preparation.

The official syllabus PDF download link is given below, and aspirants are advised to rely only on the prescribed syllabus while planning their exam strategy.

Haryana HSSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026 PDF