UPSSSC Stenographer — Hindi Shorthand & Typing Test From 1 September 2026
Covers Advt 09-Exam/2023 (PET-2022) & Advt 13-Exam/2024 (PET-2023)
- UPSSSC will conduct the Hindi Shorthand (Ashulekhan) and Hindi Typing (Tankan) Proficiency Test starting 1 September 2026
- Covers eligible candidates from two separate Stenographer (Ashulipik) Main Exam cycles — Advt 09-Exam/2023 (PET-2022) and Advt 13-Exam/2024 (PET-2023)
- Eligibility is based on Main (written) Examination scores
- This is a short advance notice — no detailed schedule, admit card date, or venue is given yet
Bookmark this — detailed schedule and admit card will follow separately
Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has notified that, based on Main (written) Examination scores, eligible candidates under two separate Stenographer (Ashulipik) recruitment cycles will now proceed to the Hindi Shorthand (Ashulekhan) and Hindi Typing (Tankan) Proficiency Test, starting 1 September 2026. The two cycles are Advertisement No. 09-Exam/2023 (Main Exam based on PET-2022) and Advertisement No. 13-Exam/2024 (Main Exam based on PET-2023).
What This Notice Confirms — and What It Doesn't
Confirmed by this notice:
- Eligible candidates from Advt 09-Exam/2023 and Advt 13-Exam/2024 will take the Hindi Shorthand and Hindi Typing Proficiency Test
- Eligibility is based on Main (written) Examination scores
- The test will start from 1 September 2026
Not yet announced in this notice:
- The detailed date-wise or advertisement-wise schedule beyond the 1 September start date
- Admit card release date
- Exam city/venue details
- The number of eligible candidates under each advertisement
We'll cover these separately as and when UPSSSC releases them — we're not filling these gaps with estimates here.
How the Stenographer Skill Test Stage Generally Works
The following is general background on UPSSSC's typical Stenographer selection process, based on how past UPSSSC Stenographer recruitments have generally been run — it is not stated in this specific notice, and should be treated as general context rather than confirmed fact for this exact cycle.
UPSSSC's Stenographer recruitment typically follows a Main (written) Exam, followed by a Shorthand and Typing skill test, followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination. The skill test stage is generally qualifying in nature — meaning it usually isn't added to a candidate's final merit score, but failing to meet the required speed/accuracy in this stage can still affect a candidate's overall selection regardless of their written exam marks. Candidates should confirm the exact rules for their specific advertisement from the official notification rather than assuming this general pattern applies without checking.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| UPSSSC Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
| Download Official Notice (PDF) | Notice No. 1044/20/2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What has UPSSSC announced for Stenographer candidates?
UPSSSC has announced that, based on Main (written) Examination scores, eligible candidates under Advertisement No. 09-Exam/2023 (Stenographer Main Exam, PET-2022) and Advertisement No. 13-Exam/2024 (Stenographer Main Exam, PET-2023) will undergo the Hindi Shorthand and Hindi Typing Proficiency Test, starting from 1 September 2026.
Q2. Which two UPSSSC Stenographer advertisements does this notice cover?
Advertisement No. 09-Exam/2023, Stenographer (Ashulipik) Main Examination based on PET-2022, and Advertisement No. 13-Exam/2024, Stenographer (Ashulipik) Main Examination based on PET-2023. These are two separate recruitment cycles.
Q3. When will the UPSSSC Stenographer Hindi Shorthand and Typing Test be held?
The test will be conducted starting from 1 September 2026. This notice does not give a detailed date-wise or advertisement-wise schedule beyond the starting date.
Q4. Does this notice include the admit card, exam city, or candidate list?
No. This notice only announces that the test will start from 1 September 2026. It does not include admit card release dates, exam venues, or the list of eligible candidates — those details are expected in a separate notice closer to the test date.
Q5. Is the UPSSSC Stenographer skill test counted in the final merit list?
This specific notice does not state that. Based on how UPSSSC has generally run its Stenographer selection process, this skill test stage is typically qualifying in nature and not added to the final merit score — though failing to qualify can still affect a candidate's selection. Candidates should confirm current rules from the official advertisement rather than relying on general pattern alone.
Disclaimer
This post is based on the official notice (No. 1044/20/Teen(PET-1)/2025/Khand-1, dated 29.07.2026) issued by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, signed by the Exam Controller, UPSSSC, Lucknow. This is a short advance notice confirming only the test type and starting date — it does not include a detailed schedule, admit card information, or candidate lists. General background on the typical UPSSSC Stenographer selection process is clearly marked as such and is not part of the official notice itself. Candidates are advised to watch the official UPSSSC website for further updates.