KVS Stenographer Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Important Dates
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KVS recruits stenographers at two grades. Notification 01/2025, the joint drive CBSE ran for KVS and NVS, had 57 Stenographer Grade II posts and 5 Stenographer Grade I posts, all in KVS.
Grade II is open to graduates; Grade I is for serving Grade II stenographers with five years in. Tier-2 results came out on 17 August 2026 (Grade I) and 23 August 2026 (Grade II), and the shorthand skill test is next.
Last checked against the official notification on .
KVS Stenographer Details
Exam Pattern
Tier-1 and Tier-2 follow the common scheme of the drive: a 300-mark objective screening test (minus 1 per wrong answer), then a 100-mark Tier-2 with 60 objective and 10 descriptive questions. The skill test comes after, for five candidates per post.
| Skill test | Grade II | Grade I |
|---|---|---|
| Dictation | 10 minutes at 80 wpm | 10 minutes at 100 wpm |
| Transcription on computer | 50 min English / 65 min Hindi | 50 min English / 65 min Hindi |
| Typing | 40 wpm English or 35 wpm Hindi | 45 wpm English or Hindi |
| Computer proficiency | 100 marks, 40% to qualify | 100 marks, 40% to qualify |
The Grade I norms were raised by Corrigendum 1. The skill test is qualifying; rank is by Tier-2 marks.
Eligibility Criteria
| Grade II | Grade I | |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Graduate | Graduate |
| Experience | None | 5 years regular service as Steno Grade II at Level 4 in a central/state government or autonomous body |
| Age limit | 27 | 30 |
Both need working Hindi and English and computer skills. SC/ST get 5 years' age relaxation, OBC 3, PwBD 10 to 15.
Salary
| Grade | Level | Basic pay |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade II | 4 | ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 |
| Stenographer Grade I | 6 | ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 |
How to Apply
Fee: ₹1,200 plus ₹500 processing for either grade. SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen paid ₹500.
Important Dates
| Grade II | Grade I | |
|---|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 11 Dec 2025 | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Tier-1 | 11 Jan 2026, afternoon | 11 Jan 2026, afternoon |
| Tier-2 | 30 Mar 2026, afternoon | 28 Mar 2026, morning |
| Tier-2 result | 23 Aug 2026 | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Skill test | Not yet scheduled | Not yet scheduled |
Result
| Grade | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade II | 19 | 3 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 57 |
| Grade I | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Grade II includes three ex-servicemen seats and some backlog OBC, SC and ST seats.
Cut Off
| Grade | Registered | Sat Tier-1 | Shortlisted for Tier-2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade II | 6,633 | 4,429 | 585 |
| Grade I | 271 | 104 | 50 |
Cut-off marks were not released.
Preparation Tips
Shorthand is where candidates fail. Practise 80 wpm dictation (100 for Grade I) with transcription on a computer, and keep the typing speed above the required net figure, since errors are deducted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What shorthand speed does KVS ask for?
80 wpm for Grade II and 100 wpm for Grade I, for 10 minutes.
Can a fresher apply for Grade I?
No. Grade I needs five years as a Grade II stenographer.
Does NVS also hire stenographers in this drive?
Not in Notification 01/2025; both grades were for KVS only.
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