
RRB Stenographer 2025
Role and Responsibilities
Role | Responsibilities |
Speech Transcription | Converting speeches, meetings, and discussions into written documents. |
Typing and Documentation | Preparing official documents, circulars, and correspondence with accuracy. |
Maintaining Records | Organizing and maintaining important files and records for easy retrieval. |
Shorthand Skills | Taking quick and accurate notes during meetings or conferences using shorthand. |
Assisting Officials | Providing administrative support to railway officers as per their requirements. |
Handling Confidential Data | Managing sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality. |
Coordinating Communication | Acting as a communication link between departments, officers, and stakeholders. |
Career Path of RRB Stenographer 2025
Stage | Description |
Entry-Level Role | Appointed as a Stenographer in various departments of Indian Railways. |
Departmental Exams | Opportunity to clear internal exams for promotions to higher administrative positions. |
Senior Stenographer | Promoted to the role of Senior Stenographer, handling more responsibilities and higher pay. |
Personal Assistant | Progress to the role of Personal Assistant (PA) to senior officers or department heads. |
Private Secretary | Further promotion to Private Secretary (PS), managing key administrative tasks. |
Administrative Officer | With experience and promotions, you can reach the role of Administrative Officer or equivalent. |
Selection Process
Stage | Details |
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) | A written online test covering subjects like General Awareness, English/Hindi, and Reasoning Ability. |
2. Skill Test | Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Shorthand and Typing with prescribed speeds. |
3. Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates will be called to verify their original documents and eligibility. |
4. Medical Examination | Candidates must pass a medical fitness test to ensure they meet the health standards required. |
Syllabus
Subject | Topics |
General Awareness | – Current Affairs (National & International) |
– Indian History, Geography, Polity, and Economy | |
– Railways and Important Organizations | |
– Sports, Books, Awards, and Science & Technology | |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | – Analogies, Coding-Decoding, and Puzzles |
– Syllogism, Blood Relations, and Statement Conclusions | |
– Number Series, Venn Diagrams, and Data Sufficiency | |
English Language | – Grammar (Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement, Articles, Prepositions) |
– Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Spelling Errors | |
– Comprehension, Sentence Rearrangement, and Error Spotting | |
Hindi Language (Optional) | – व्याकरण (Grammar), शब्दावली (Vocabulary), पर्यायवाची, विलोम, मुहावरे, और संधि-विच्छेद |
– गद्यांश (Comprehension), वाक्य शुद्धि, वाक्य पुनः संयोजन |
Exam Pattern
Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
English/Hindi Language | 50 | 50 | |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | |
Total | 150 | 150 | 90 Minutes (120 minutes for PwBD) |
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- Negative marking: 0.33 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Eligibility Criteria
Category | Details |
Educational Qualification | – Must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized board. |
– Proficiency in Shorthand and Typing is mandatory (as per the skill test requirements). | |
Age Limit | – Minimum: 18 years |
– Maximum: 30 years (Relaxations as per government rules for reserved categories). | |
Nationality | – Must be a citizen of India or meet other conditions specified by RRB. |
Typing Proficiency | – Typing speed: 30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi. |
Shorthand Proficiency | – Shorthand speed: 80/100 WPM in English or Hindi. |
Pay Scale
Post | Pay Scale | Grade Pay |
Stenographer | Level 6 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) | ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 |
Additional Allowances | – Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other benefits as per norms. | – |

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