MPESB ASI Steno & Subedar Stenographer Syllabus 2026
Stage 1: Written Examination
| Subject | Marks |
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| General Knowledge & Logical Reasoning | 40 |
| Intellectual Ability & Mental Aptitude | 30 |
| Science & Simple Arithmetic | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
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Written Examination Pattern
| Exam Mode | Online (MCQ) |
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| Total Questions | 100 |
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| Total Marks | 100 |
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| Duration | 2 Hours |
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| Correct Answer | +1 Mark |
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| Negative Marking | No marks deducted for incorrect or unattempted questions |
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| Question Paper Language | Hindi |
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Stage 2: Practical Examination – Subedar Stenographer
| Total Duration | 1 Hour |
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| Total Marks | 100 |
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| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 30 Marks |
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| Hindi Shorthand Dictation | Two dictations of 5 minutes each at 100 words per minute |
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| Draft Review | 5 minutes after each dictation to read and correct the draft |
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| Hindi Transcription / Typing | 20 minutes for each dictation |
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| Shorthand Marks | 10 marks for each dictation |
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| Transcription Marks | 40 marks for each transcription |
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Stage 2: Practical Examination – ASI Ministerial
| Total Duration | 1 Hour |
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| Total Marks | 100 |
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| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 30 Marks |
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| Hindi Typing Test | Two paragraphs of 600 words each |
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| Time | 30 minutes for each paragraph |
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| Marks | 50 marks for each paragraph |
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| Evaluation | Typing accuracy, including omissions, additions, word/number substitutions, spelling errors and spacing mistakes |
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Note: The official rulebook specifies the subject-wise marks for the written examination and the practical-test requirements. It does not provide a detailed topic-wise breakdown for General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Mental Aptitude, Science or Simple Arithmetic in the syllabus section. Candidates should read the official notification carefully for complete instructions.