SSC Stenographer 2023: How to Score 150+ Despite the Negative Marking?

As we all know the notification for SSC Stenographer Exam 2023 has been released on the SSC’s website on the 2nd of August 2023. The major highlight this year has been the change in the marking scheme. As per the notification, there will be a negative marking equal to one-third of the marks allotted to the question for each wrong answer in the Computer-Based Examination.

What this means is:

For every correct answer, the candidate will be awarded 1 mark.
For every incorrect answer, 0.33 marks will be deducted while earlier it was 0.25.

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We can refer to the exam pattern i.e., subjects, marks, etc., for the Computer Based Test (CBT), below:

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How will the Change in the Marking Scheme Impact the Candidate?

Considering the increase in negative marking, candidates need to be more careful while attempting the questions. Now mistakes will cost the candidate an arm and a leg and have a more negative impact on the exam result. It is highly recommended to avoid doing guesswork and attempt the questions only when you are sure about the answer. That means students need to focus more on their preparation have complete clarity of the concepts.

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Important Dates

SSC Stenographer Exam 2023 – Important Dates
Dates for submission of online applications.	2 October to 23 October
Last date and time for receipt of online applications	23 October 11:00 hour
Last date and time for making online fee payment	23 October 11:00 hour
Date of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ and online payment of Correction Charges.	24 October to 25 October
Schedule of Computer-Based Examination	October 2023 The exam Date is yet to be notified

SSC Stenographer 2023 Exam Overview

SSC Stenographer 2023
Exam Name	SSC Stenographer 2023
Organization	Staff Service Commission
Website	ssc.nic.in
Salary	Grade ‘C’ – INR 50,682/- Grade ‘D’ – INR 37,515/-
Notification Date	1st of August 2023
Exam Date	October 2023
Mode of Examination	Online
Mode of Registration	Online
Registration Starts Date	2nd of August
Registration End Date	23rd of August
Application Fee	INR 100/-
Admit Card Download Date	Yet to be Announced
Results	Yet to be announced

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Tips for Scoring High in the SSC Stenographer 2023

There will be 3 subjects in the SSC Stenographer 2023 Exam namely, a) General Intelligence & Reasoning, b) General Awareness c) English Language and Comprehension. Due to the increase in negative marking, conceptual clarity is crucial for the exams. A combination of comprehensive and objective studies is highly recommended. With focus, determination, and discipline scoring 200+ is not a hard nut to crack. Employ the following tips and you will see the result:

How to score in General Intelligence & Reasoning?

To score in reasoning, you must have exposure to all types of questions. That’s why the regular practice of Mock Tests takes your preparation to a whole different level. Include rigorous Mock Test practice sessions for reasoning.
Have clarity in most probable questions like inequality, syllogism, etc.
Previous years’ questions not only familiarize you with topics they also offer you a glimpse over the difficulty level and question pattern. Solving them is extremely important. Don’t skip this part.
Candidates waste a lot of time understanding and then mentally solving the questions. Learning time management, as well as tools and tricks, can solve this issue. For better clarity and confidence, mock tests help this.

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How to score in General Awareness?

For GA preparation, leave any important event that occurred during the last 3 months.
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Nearly all mentors and experts suggest NCERT books for the 10th board. They are considered authentic & are an excellent source for exam preparation.
Go for intensive 2-3 hour sessions of Mock Tests every day.
Revise History, Geography, Polity, and Economics concerning India.

How to score in English Language & Comprehension?

Try to answer the previous year’s questions.
Have clear a understanding of the structure and basics of grammar.
Vocabulary is extremely important. Do regular vocabulary practice. Use The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary capsules available on our blog for the preparation.
Again previous years’ questions help you figure out the most frequent topics asked in the exam. Practice the last 5 year’s English questions. Plan your preparation around them.

Now, it’s time to wrap up the post. Try these tips and don’t forget to share your experience. All the best!

Smita Ray