UPSSSC Stenographer Admit Card 2024 Released – Download Main Exam Hall Ticket
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has officially announced the exam city and admit card release schedule for the Stenographer (आशुलिपिक) Main Examination 2024. This recruitment drive, conducted under Advertisement No. 13-Exam/2024, aims to fill a total of 1224 vacancies across various departments of the Uttar Pradesh government. Candidates who were shortlisted based on their Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2023 scores can now check their examination city and schedule. The main written examination is scheduled to be held on 20 January 2026 (Monday) in four major districts of the state. This is a critical stage for aspirants eyeing a clerical and administrative career in UP Government departments.
Detailed Examination Logistics: The commission has designated four districts—Agra, Kanpur Nagar, Lucknow, and Meerut—as the centers for the Stenographer Main Exam. To facilitate candidates, UPSSSC has provided an advance intimation of the examination city. However, candidates must note that they can only view the city details and download the final admit card after paying the required Main Examination Fee. The exam will be a 2-hour single-shift objective test covering Hindi, Reasoning, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and specialized General Knowledge related to the state of Uttar Pradesh.
(I) Important Links & Admit Card Portal
(II) Important Dates & Exam Schedule
- 📢 Notification Release 02-12-2024
- 🚀 Main Exam City Release Date 10-01-2026
- 🗓️ Written Exam Date (Main) 20 January 2026 (Monday)
- ⏰ Examination Shift Time 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- 📜 Skill Test (Stenography) Date To be notified post-result
(III) Vacancy Details (Advt 13/2024)
The recruitment aims to fill 1224 vacancies in two categories of selection:
| Selection Type | Posts (Revised as per Notice) |
|---|---|
| General Selection (Samaanya Chayan) | 608 |
| Special Selection (Vishesh Chayan) | 53 |
| Total Vacancies Highlighted in City Notice | 1224 |
*Vacancies are distributed across various departments like Revenue Council, Civil Courts, and Irrigation Dept.
(IV) Examination Districts & Centers
The UPSSSC Stenographer Main Exam will be conducted in the following 04 administrative districts of Uttar Pradesh:
Note: Candidates must reach their center at least 60 minutes before the commencement of the exam (i.e., by 09:00 AM).
(V) Main Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Total Questions: 100 | Duration: 120 Minutes | Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25)
📄 Part 1: Hindi Knowledge
- Letter Writing & Grammar
- Vocabulary & Punctuation
- Sentence Correction
🧠 Part 2: General Intelligence
- Coding-Decoding & Analogy
- Number Series & Puzzle
- Logical Deduction
🌍 Part 3: General Awareness
- Indian History & Polity
- Economics & Geography
- Current Affairs (National)
💻 Part 4: Computer Knowledge
- Fundamentals & Networking
- MS Office & E-mail
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
🏛️ Part 5: UP Special GK
- History & Culture of UP
- Economic Profile of UP
- Govt Schemes in UP
(VI) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How can I download my UPSSSC Stenographer Admit Card?
Ans: Visit the official link provided in the ‘Important Links’ section, enter your Main Exam Registration Number and Date of Birth, and click on ‘Submit’ after the fee payment check.
Q2: What is the exam date for UPSSSC Steno Advt 13/2024?
Ans: The written main examination is scheduled for 20 January 2026 (Monday).
Q3: I cannot view my exam city. What is the reason?
Ans: You must pay the Main Examination Fee first. As per the official notice, city info and admit cards are only accessible after successful fee transaction.
Q4: Is there negative marking in the Stenographer Main Exam?
Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/4th (0.25 marks) for every incorrect answer in the objective test.
Q5: Which districts are hosting the UPSSSC Stenographer exam?
Ans: The exam is being held in 04 districts: Agra, Kanpur Nagar, Lucknow, and Meerut.
Q6: What documents are required on the exam day?
Ans: You must carry the printed color/B&W Admit Card and an original Photo ID proof (Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Passport/Driving License) with two passport-sized photographs.
Q7: What is the salary of a Stenographer in UP Govt?
Ans: The post belongs to Pay Matrix Level-4 (Grade Pay ₹2800) or Level-5 (Grade Pay ₹2400) depending on the department, as per 7th Pay Commission.
Q8: Is the written exam final for selection?
Ans: No, qualifying the written exam is mandatory to appear for the Stenography Skill Test and Typing Test, which are the final filters.
Q9: I work in a PSU. Do I need an NOC?
Ans: Yes, candidates employed in Govt/PSU/Autonomous bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate during Document Verification.
Q10: What is the cutoff score for the Stenographer Main exam?
Ans: The final merit cutoff will be released along with the written exam result, based on the difficulty of the paper and number of qualifiers for the skill test.