OSSC Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2025: Mains Merit List (Out), Typing Test

The OSSC Junior Stenographer Merit List for the Mains Exam has been released on the official website of OSSC. The OSSC Junior Stenographer mains written examination was conducted on 12th April 2025 (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.). The selected candidates will be called for Grade-III Typing Test. The typing test notice was released which consists of the Keyboard layout for transcription and typing test in Odia. The OSSC Junior Stenographer mains written examination was conducted on 12th April 2025 (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.). 

Earlier, new notification was released for 2025 cycle announcing 67 vacancies for the post of Junior Stenographer, 5 vacancies for Junior Grade Typist and 2 for typist cum scribe assistant. The application window is open from 4th April till 3rd May 2025. Candidates can download the official notification PDF from the official website or they can also download it from the link given below. Earlier, Exam Date had been released for the Mains examination (Advt No. 4421/OSSC).

• Candidates had applied online between 13th November 2024 to 15th December 2024
• The selection is based on the candidate's performance in the prelims, mains, and skill test, followed by certificate verification.
• The candidates who will be finally selected for Odisha Junior Stenographer post will receive salary in the pay scale of  Rs 25,500 and Rs 81,100.

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OSSC Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2025: Highlights

The OSSC Junior Stenographer Recruitment has been announced for 60 vacancies. Highlights of the recruitment are given below.

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OSSC Odisha Junior Stenographer Exam Date 2025

The OSSC Odisha Junior Stenographer Exam Date has been announced on the commission's website a few days before the respective stage of the selection process. Details of the exam dates are given below.

OSSC Odisha Junior Stenographer Vacancy 2025

The OSSC Junior Stenographer Notification has been released for 67 vacancies including 05 vacancies for Junior Grade Typist. These vacancies are under various departments of the Odisha Government. The OSSC Odisha Junior Stenographer vacancy distribution is given below.

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Odisha Junior Stenographer Apply Online 

The candidates can apply online on the OSSC official website. Check out the steps to apply online for the post of junior stenographer.

Step 1. Register for the OSSC Junior Stenographer Recruitment

Visit the official website of OSSC. Go to the ‘Apply Online’ page. Click on the link to apply for OSSC Junior Stenographer Recruitment. Enter the required details and register yourself carefully.

Step 2. Fill Out the OSSC Junior Stenographer Application Form

After registration, carefully fill out the online application form for OSSC Junior Stenographer Recruitment. Check all the details entered and proceed.

Step 3. Upload the required documents 

Upload the required documents such as your photograph and signature, in the specified format.

Step 4. Submit the Application Form

Verify all the details mentioned and the documents uploaded and submit the OSSC Junior Stenographer Application Form.

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OSSC Junior Stenographer Application Fee

As per the OSSC Junior Stenographer Notification,  applicants are exempted from paying any examination fee during the application process.

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OSSC Junior Stenographer Selection Process 2025

The selection of candidates for the OSSC Junior Stenographer post includes a Prelims, Mains, Skill Test, and Certificate Verification. Details of the same are discussed below.

Prelims

It is an objective-type exam for 150 marks. Candidates who qualify the same will only be eligible for the mains exam. The prelims is only qualifying in nature. The merit list will be prepared based on the marks of the Mains and Skill Test.

Mains

The Mains Exam carries a weightage of 100 marks. It assesses the candidate's knowledge of English and Odia languages. Candidates need to qualify this stage to be eligible for the skill test.

Skill Test

This stage includes a Computer Skill Test for 50 marks and a Stenography Test for 50 Marks (Typing Test for Typist). The Stenography Test involves the following:'

• Dictation in English for 5 minutes approximately @ 70 words per minute to be transcripted on Computer within 25 minutes.
• Dictation in Odia for 5 minutes approximately @ 70 words per minute to be transcripted on Computer within 35 minutes.

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OSSC Junior Stenographer Eligibility 2025 

The candidates can apply online only if they satisfy the OSSC Junior Stenographer eligibility criteria defined in terms of age, qualification, and nationality.

• The applicants must have passed class 12th from a recognized board of education.
• The age of the applicants must not exceed 38 years.
• For the post of Junior Grade Typist, 10th-pass candidates between 18-38 years of age can apply.

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OSSC Junior Stenographer Syllabus 2025

The OSSC Junior Stenographer Syllabus for the Prelims includes topics from Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability, Mental Ability, Current Affairs, and Computer/ Internet Awareness. The syllabus for the Mains includes Odia Language Comprehension, English Language Comprehension, Precis Writing (Odia & English), Usage and Vocabulary (Odia & English), and Translation from English to Odia and vice versa.

OSSC Junior Stenographer Exam Pattern 2025

Check out the OSSC Junior Stenographer exam pattern below:

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OSSC Junior Stenographer Salary

The finally appointed candidates will be entitled to salary in the pay scale of Rs 25,500 and Rs 81,100 (Level 7). The OSSC Junior Stenographer salary is inclusive of allowances and benefits such as TA, DA, HRA, etc., as per government borms.

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OSSC Junior Stenographer Books

Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi-Prominently used for developing English grammar as well as comprehension skills.

Shorthand Made Easy by N.S. Ramaswamy-For learning stenography

Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal-For the development of reasoning skills

Stenographer & Typist English Language by Kiran Prakashan-Prepared specifically for the stenographer, for developing proficiency in English languages.

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OSSC Junior Stenographer Preparation Tips

Follow the below-mentioned tips to get prepared for the OSSC Junior Stenographer examination.

• Cover Overall Syllabus: The full syllabus varies across different places, which includes parts on English, Reasoning, and Stenography skills.
• Stenography Every Day: Set aside time each day to do shorthand and typing speed practice in order to bring it up to the desired standards.
• Enhance Your English: Enhance your grammar and comprehension skills and vocabulary to enhance your opportunities in the language part.
• Mock Tests and Previous Papers: Solve OSSC Junior Stenographer mock tests and previous year's papers for OSSC Junior Stenographer to know about the pattern of the exam and time management.
• Time Management: Prepare a study schedule that includes ample time for each subject and chiefly typing and shorthand practice.
• Revision: Revise key topics regularly, giving more importance to weak areas and precision in stenography.

OSSC Junior Stenographer Admit Card 2025

The OSSC Junior Stenographer Admit Card  is made available on the official OSSC website before the examination date. Download the admit card along with registration details from it. This document contains relevant information regarding the dates of the exam, timing, and venue, coupled with other instructions to be carried along during the examination.

OSSC Junior Stenographer Cut Off 2025

The OSSC Junior Stenographer Cut Off is released after the examination is conducted. It is the minimum number of marks which a candidate has to have to pass for next selection stage. Cut off differs every time because it depends on several factors like the number of aspirants appearing in it, the difficulty level of the examination, and seats that are vacant.

OSSC Junior Stenographer Answer Key 2025

OSSC Junior Stenographer answer key is published after the examination so that the applicants may check their answers against it. It will give the correct answers to the questions given in the examination, and accordingly, the applicants will be able to estimate the scores. Thus, the prospects of clearing the cut-off can be checked also.

OSSC Junior Stenographer Result 2025

The OSSC Junior Stenographer Result is declared at the official OSSC website after the evaluation process. Results will be available at the website using the required particulars for registration. And on the basis of performance of the candidate in the written exam, the result will choose the candidate qualified for the next phase which may be the skill test or an interview.

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