KVS Stenographer Syllabus 2026

KVS Stenographer Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern

Exam Date: January 10 & 11, 2026
Admit Card: RELEASED / Expected Immediately
Recruitment Cycle: KVS & NVS Common Recruitment (Advt. No. 01/2025)

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) is conducting the recruitment for Stenographer Grade II (and Grade I) under the new Common Recruitment Examination 2025-26 (in collaboration with NVS/CBSE). The selection process for the 2026 cycle has been revised.

Below is the detailed Tier-1 Syllabus and Exam Pattern for the upcoming exam.

1. KVS Stenographer Exam Pattern 2026 (Tier-1)

The Tier-1 exam is an Objective Type (OMR/CBT) test. Under the new cycle (Common Recruitment), the marking scheme has been updated in many notifications to 3 marks per question.

-1 Mark for Wrong Answer (Negative Marking) |
| Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Language | Bilingual (Hindi & English) except language papers |

Section-Wise Breakup:

2. Detailed Syllabus (Tier-1)

A. General Reasoning (20 Qs)

• Verbal & Non-Verbal: Analogies, Similarities and Differences, Space Visualization, Spatial Orientation.
• Logic: Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory.
• Topics: Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Arithmetical Number Series, Non-Verbal Series, Syllogisms, Statement & Conclusion, Venn Diagrams, Seating Arrangement.

B. Numeric Ability / Quantitative Aptitude (20 Qs)

• Number System: Simplification, Decimals, Fractions, LCM & HCF.
• Arithmetic: Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Profit & Loss, Discount.
• Commercial Maths: Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs, Mensuration.

C. Basic Computer Literacy (20 Qs)

• Fundamentals: Characteristics of Computers, Hardware & Software, Operating System.
• MS Office: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint (Shortcuts & Features).
• Internet: Web Browsers, E-mail, Search Engines, Computer Security (Virus, Antivirus).
• Other: Input/Output Devices, File System, RAM/ROM.

D. General Knowledge & Current Affairs (20 Qs)

• Current Affairs: National & International Events (last 6 months), Sports, Awards & Honors.
• Static GK: History (Ancient/Modern India), Geography, Indian Polity & Constitution, Economy.
• Science: Everyday Science, Scientific Research, Inventions & Discoveries.

E. Language Competency (English) (10 Qs)

• Grammar: Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Subject-Verb Agreement, Conjunctions.
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases.
• Comprehension: Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Sentence Rearrangement.

F. Language Competency (Hindi) (10 Qs)

• व्याकरण: संधि, समास, विलोम शब्द, पर्यायवाची शब्द.
• शब्दावली: मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ, तत्सम एवं तद्भव, वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द.
• अशुद्धि शोधन: वाक्य सुधार, लिंग, वचन, कारक.

3. Skill Test (Stage 2)

Candidates who qualify the Tier-1 Written Exam will be called for the Shorthand & Typing Test. This is Qualifying in nature.

65 Minutes (Hindi)

(On Computer) |
| Typing Test | Usually not separate if Transcription is on Computer, but check admit card instructions. |

Important Note for Jan 2026 Exam

• Admit Card: Since the exam is on Jan 10/11, ensure you have downloaded your city intimation slip or admit card from the official KVS/CBSE portal (kvsangathan.nic.in or cbse.gov.in).
• Tier 2: Some notifications for the Combined Recruitment mention a “Tier 2” (Subject Knowledge Test). For Stenographers, the Skill Test typically serves as the second stage. However, please read the specific instructions on your Admit Card carefully to see if a descriptive paper is included for your specific post code.