The HSSC Stenographer Written Exam is 100 MCQ in 105 minutes — no negative marking, so attempt every question. The key to scoring high is cracking Haryana GK (10–15 questions) and the Reasoning + Maths sections. This guide covers section-wise practice questions, exam strategy, and a preparation schedule.
Written Exam Pattern (Quick Reference)
| Section | Approx Questions | Marks | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness & Haryana GK | 25–30 | 25–30 | Haryana GK = 10-15 questions |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | 20–25 | 20–25 | Series, Coding, Blood Relations |
| Quantitative Aptitude / Maths | 15–20 | 15–20 | Arithmetic, Percentages, SI/CI |
| Basic Computer Knowledge | 10–15 | 10–15 | MS Office, Shortcuts, Internet |
| Hindi / English Language | 10–15 | 10–15 | Grammar, Synonyms, Comprehension |
| Total | 100 | 100 | No negative marking — attempt all |
Section 1: General Awareness & Haryana GK
This is the highest-ROI section. Haryana GK alone contributes 10–15 questions. Focus on districts, rivers, fairs, folk arts, schemes, and Haryana government appointments.
Practice Questions — Haryana GK
Q1. How many districts are there in Haryana (as of 2026)?
(a) 20 (b) 22 (c) 25 (d) 28
Answer: (b) 22 — Haryana has 22 districts. The latest district added is Charkhi Dadri (2016).
Q2. The Surajkund International Crafts Mela is held in which Haryana district?
(a) Gurugram (b) Karnal (c) Faridabad (d) Ambala
Answer: (c) Faridabad — Surajkund is located in Faridabad district. It is one of India's largest crafts fairs.
Q3. Which folk dance of Haryana is traditionally performed by men during Holi and spring festivals?
(a) Phag (b) Ghoomar (c) Bhangra (d) Garba
Answer: (a) Phag — Phag is a Haryana folk dance performed by men during the Phagwah/Holi season.
Q4. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme was launched by PM Modi in which Haryana city?
(a) Ambala (b) Hisar (c) Panipat (d) Rohtak
Answer: (c) Panipat — Launched on 22 January 2015 in Panipat, Haryana, which had the lowest child sex ratio.
Q5. Which river forms the eastern boundary of Haryana, separating it from Uttar Pradesh?
(a) Ghaggar (b) Markanda (c) Yamuna (d) Saraswati
Answer: (c) Yamuna — The Yamuna River forms Haryana's eastern boundary with Uttar Pradesh.
Practice Questions — National GK & Current Affairs
Q6. Which Article of the Indian Constitution gives the President the power to impose President's Rule in a state?
(a) Article 352 (b) Article 356 (c) Article 360 (d) Article 368
Answer: (b) Article 356
Q7. Who is the author of the Indian national song "Vande Mataram"?
(a) Rabindranath Tagore (b) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (c) Subramanya Bharati (d) Maithilisharan Gupt
Answer: (b) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Section 2: Reasoning & Mental Ability
Q1. Number Series: Find the next number: 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ?
Differences: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 (odd numbers increasing by 2)
Answer: 38 (27 + 11 = 38)
Q2. Coding-Decoding: If PAPER is coded as QBQFS, how is PENCIL coded?
Each letter shifted +1: P→Q, A→B, P→Q, E→F, R→S
PENCIL → Q, F, O, D, J, M = QFODJM
Q3. Blood Relations: A is the brother of B. B is the sister of C. C is the father of D. What is A's relation to D?
A and B are siblings; B is C's sister → A and C are also siblings (A is C's brother); C is D's father → A is D's Uncle
Q4. Direction Sense: Ravi walks 5 km North, turns right and walks 3 km East, turns right and walks 5 km South. How far is he from his starting point?
He is now 3 km East of starting point. Answer: 3 km (East)
Q5. Ranking: In a row of 30 students, Priya is 12th from the left. What is her position from the right?
30 − 12 + 1 = 19th from the right
Q6. Analogy: Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
Answer: School — a doctor works in a hospital; a teacher works in a school.
Q7. Venn Diagram: In a class, 30 students play Cricket, 25 play Football, and 10 play both. How many play at least one sport?
30 + 25 − 10 = 45 students
Section 3: Quantitative Aptitude
Q1. Percentage: A shopkeeper marks up an item by 40% and gives a 20% discount. What is the net profit/loss %?
SP = 1.4 × 0.8 = 1.12 of CP → Net profit = 12%
Q2. Simple Interest: ₹8,000 at 6% per annum for 3 years. Find Simple Interest.
SI = (8000 × 6 × 3) / 100 = ₹1,440
Q3. Time & Work: A can do a job in 12 days, B in 18 days. Working together, how many days?
Combined rate = 1/12 + 1/18 = 3/36 + 2/36 = 5/36
Days = 36/5 = 7.2 days
Q4. Speed-Distance-Time: A train 300 m long crosses a platform 200 m long at 72 km/h. Time taken?
Total distance = 500 m; Speed = 72 km/h = 20 m/s; Time = 500/20 = 25 seconds
Q5. Ratio & Proportion: Two numbers are in ratio 4:7. Their sum is 132. Find the numbers.
4x + 7x = 132 → 11x = 132 → x = 12; Numbers = 48 and 84
Q6. Average: Average of 5 numbers is 40. If one number is removed, average becomes 38. Find the removed number.
Sum of 5 = 200; Sum of 4 = 152; Removed = 200 − 152 = 48
Section 4: Basic Computer Knowledge
Q1. Which keyboard shortcut is used to Save a document in MS Word?
Answer: Ctrl + S
Q2. Which of the following is an example of an input device?
(a) Monitor (b) Printer (c) Scanner (d) Speaker
Answer: (c) Scanner
Q3. What does CPU stand for?
Answer: Central Processing Unit
Q4. Which keyboard shortcut is used to Cut selected text in MS Office?
Answer: Ctrl + X
Q5. What does URL stand for?
Answer: Uniform Resource Locator
Q6. Which file format is used for MS Excel spreadsheets?
Answer: .xlsx
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + C | Copy |
| Ctrl + V | Paste |
| Ctrl + X | Cut |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo |
| Ctrl + S | Save |
| Ctrl + P | |
| Ctrl + A | Select All |
| Ctrl + F | Find |
| Ctrl + B | Bold |
| Alt + F4 | Close application |