English Skill Test
100 wpm · 10-minute dictation
40 minutes transcription time
Transcribe the 10-minute dictation in English.
SSC Stenographer Grade C Skill Test 2026
Prepare for the qualifying Grade C stenography skill test with the official 100 wpm dictation format, language-wise transcription times, and a focused practice plan.
100 words per minute10-minute dictationEnglish or HindiQualifying skill test
Grade CSkill TestUpdated for 2026
100Words Per Minute
10 minDictation Duration
40 minEnglish Transcription
55 minHindi Transcription
Grade C Skill Test Format
Candidates take a 10-minute dictation at 100 words per minute, then transcribe it on a computer.
Hindi Skill Test
100 wpm · 10-minute dictation
55 minutes transcription time
Transcribe the 10-minute dictation in Hindi.
The skill test is mandatory and qualifying. Merit is based on Computer Based Examination marks among candidates who qualify.
English & Hindi Typing Practice
Take a 5-minute typing test to practise transcription accuracy. Start Test opens the instructions before the timer begins.
| Practice | Language | Duration | Result | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Typing Test | English | 5 min | Speed & accuracy | Live | Start Test |
| Hindi Typing Test | Hindi · Unicode | 5 min | Speed & accuracy | Live | Start Test |
Grade C Preparation Plan
1
Build shorthand fluency before increasing dictation speed.
2
Practise short passages at 100 words per minute.
3
Transcribe the full passage within the time for your selected language.
4
Review missed words, spelling, punctuation, and typing accuracy.
Start with the official test format. Use the language and transcription time you selected in your application.
See Grade C & D PatternAbout the SSC Stenographer Grade C Skill Test
The Grade C skill test checks shorthand dictation and computer transcription after candidates qualify in the CBT. This guide summarises the 100 wpm, 10-minute dictation and the standard language-wise transcription times.