UPSC SO/Steno - Admit Card
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UPSC SO/Steno Admit Card 2023: Dates, Basic Instructions, How to download?, Eligilibility
Updated On - April 06 2023 by Divyansh K
UPSC SO/Steno Admit Card 2023 will be released by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The admit card will be released in an e-ticket format. Candidates can download their admit card only through their registered email given at the time of the application form. The admit card will contain essential details such as the Candidate's name, roll number, centre for examination, timing, etc. Admission ticket releases 3 weeks before the commencement of the examination. For more details regarding UPSC/SO Admit card and how to download it, candidates can go through the whole article.
UPSC SO/Steno Admit Card Important Dates 2023
Candidates can take a look at all the important dates for UPSC SO/Steno 2023:
| Important events | Important Date |
| Start date of application | 13 September 2023 |
| Last date to apply | 10 October 2023 |
| Issuance of admit card | Three weeks before the exam |
| Exam date | 10 December 2023 |
Note: Candidates must keep visiting the page for all the updates on the dates.
Basic Instructions for UPSC SO/Steno Admit Card 2023
Candidates are expected to keep the following rules or instructions in mind for UPSC SO/Steno Admit Card 2023.
- Date and centre of examination provided on the admit card can change due to administrative problems. The commission makes every effort to provide a candidate with a centre of their choice. If there is any change in the exam centre or date, Candidates will be informed about the same.
- If any candidate appears in the examination centre other than mentioned in the admit card, the Documents are needed along with UPSC SO/Steno Admit Card 2023.
How to download UPSC SO/Steno Admit Card 2023?
To download UPSC SO/Steno Admit card 2023, there are steps that the candidates must follow.
- Step 1: Navigate to the Official website of UPSC i.e upsc.gov.in.
- Step 2: On the home page, click on the ‘admit card’ tab that is given to the right side.
- Step 3: After clicking access the link for downloading the admit card.
- Step 4: Enter the registered email id.
- Step 5: Admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Step 6: Now candidates can take the printout of the admit card for future uses.
Details mentioned in UPSC SO/Steno Admit Card 2023
The list of details are mentioned on the UPSC SO/Steno admit card 2023.
- Name of the candidates
- Test centres
- Date of the examination
- Centre for examination
- Registration Id/Date of birth/ roll number
- Name of the examination
- Complete postal address as given in the application
Things to carry to UPSC SO/Steno Exam 2023
Candidates are advised to carry the following documents to the examination centre. In the absence of any document, the entry will not be granted.
- A hard copy of e-admission ticket
- Official identity card
Things not to carry to UPSC/SO Exam 2023
UPSC has listed certain items that are not allowed inside the exam hall. Listed items should not be carried to the UPSC SO/Steno exam centre/hall.
- Candidates are not allowed to carry electronic gadgets like mobile phones, pager, Bluetooth, or any other gadget used for communication, during the exam.
- Any paper, notes, textbooks, study notes, guides, or any kind of study material is also not allowed inside the examination hall centre.
UPSC SO/Steno Exam Pattern 2023
There will be 3 papers that will be conducted for SO/Steno Exam 2023. Candidates must check the given mentioned information regarding the UPSC SO/Steno 2023 Exam Pattern to get an idea about the question paper structure:
Paper 1 and 2
| Exam Mode | Offline Mode |
| Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Type of Question | Multiple Choice Question/ Objective type questions |
| Maximum marks | 150 Marks |
Paper 3 Exam Pattern
Go through the given below table related Paper 3 structure:
| Exam Mode | Written Exam |
| Duration | 03 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
UPSC SO Steno 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates are advised to check the UPSC SO Steno Eligibility Criteria before applying for the exam. There is a total of 9 categories in UPSC SO Steno as described below:
- Category 1: Section Officers Grade of the Central Secretariat Service.
- Category 2: Section Officers Grade (Integrated Grade II & III) of the General Cadre of the Indian Foreign Service, Branch ‘B’
- Category 3: Section Officers Grade of the Railway Board Secretariat Service
- Category 4: Private Secretary Grade of the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service.
- Category 5: Grade I of the Stenographers’ Cadre of the Indian Foreign Service, Branch B
- Category 6: Grade ‘A’ & ‘B’ merged of the Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers Service
- Category 7: Grade ‘B’ of the Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service.
- Category 8: Section Officers Grade of the Intelligence Bureau.
- Category 9: Private Secretary Grade in Employees’ State Insurance Corporation.
The UPSC SO Steno Eligibility Criteria in the various categories and various services are detailed below:
| Services | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Section Officers’ (SO) Grade of the Central Secretariat Service |
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| Section Officers’ (SO) Integrated Grade 2nd & 3rd) of the General Cadre of the Indian Foreign Service, Branch ‘B’ | Applicants must have not less than five years of experience in Grade 4 of the general cadre or Grade 2 of the stenographer's cadre or Grade 2 of the Cypher sub-cadre of the Indian Foreign Service or branch B of IFS or all the mentioned criteria. |
| Section Officers’ (SO) Grade of the Railway Board Secretariat Service | Must have at least five years experience in service in the assistant's grade of the Railway Board Secretariat Service or Grade 2/Grade C of the Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers’ Service or both. |
| Private Secretary Grade of the Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service |
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| Grade I of the Stenographers’ Cadre of the Indian Foreign Service, Branch B | Should have at least five years of work experience in service of Grade 2 of the Stenographers cadre of the Indian Foreign Service, Branch B. |
| Grade ‘A’ & ‘B’ merged of the Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers’ Service | Candidates require to have at least three years of experience in service of Grade 2/Grade C of the Armed Forces Headquarter Stenographer's Service |
| Grade ‘B’ of the Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service | Aspirants must have at least 5 years of experience in the service of Grade 2 or Grade C of the RBSSS (Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service). |
| Section Officers’ Grade of the Intelligence Bureau. |
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| Private Secretary Grade in Employees’ State Insurance Corporation | Aspirants must have at least three years of regularized experience in PA (Personal Assistant) Grade in ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation). |
UPSC SO/Steno Result 2023
The UPSC SO/Steno Admit card releases on the official website of UPSC. UPSC result releases in the form of a merit list in PDF format. The name and roll number of all the qualified candidates are mentioned in the merit list. The merit list based on their aggregate marks secured by the candidate is prepared. The shortlisted candidates have to be present for the further round of selection. As per the process, UPSC will also release a category wise list of the selected candidates.
Form Start Date:
13 Sep 2023
Form End Date:
04 Oct 2023
The last date to submit the form was on 04 Oct 2023
Browse Other ExamsExamination Date (Online):
10 Dec 2023
Application Fees:
₹ 100
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