Punjab Steno Grade-III Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 478 Vacancies

Mode of Selection for Punjab Steno Grade-III Recruitment 2025

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)

• Marks: 60 (60 MCQs on English Composition & General Knowledge).
• Duration: 1 hour.
• Qualifying Criteria:
  • No negative marking.
  • Shortlisting: Candidates 3x the advertised vacancies (by normalized marks) will qualify for the next stage.
  • Normalization: Applied if CBT is conducted in multiple shifts using the Standard Deviation Method (page 6 formula).

2. English Shorthand & Transcription Test

• Dictation Speed: 80 words per minute (WPM).
• Transcription Speed: 20 WPM (on a computer).
• Passing Criteria: ≤8% errors allowed.

3. Spreadsheet Test

• Marks: 10 (qualifying only).
• Duration: 10 minutes.
• Passing Criteria: ≥4 marks (40%).
  • Only candidates scoring ≥4 marks will have their Shorthand Test evaluated.

4. Document Verification & Final Merit List

• Final Merit: Based solely on English Shorthand & Transcription Test performance.
  • Candidates with fewer errors rank higher.
  • Tie-Breakers:
    • Older candidate placed higher.
    • If age is same, alphabetical order of names.