The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has published the official notification detailing the rules for the Combined Stenographers' (Grade-'B'/Grade-'I') Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024. The examination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to facilitate promotions to the Private Secretary Grade across various Central Government services and allied cadres.
Key Highlights
- The rules govern the selection and inclusion in the Select Lists for the Private Secretary Grade for three distinct years: 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Candidates who are eligible for the 2022 examination are also eligible for the 2023 and 2024 examinations, provided they opt to be considered and fulfill all other conditions.
- The crucial dates for determining eligibility are 1st July of the respective examination years (1st July 2022, 1st July 2023, and 1st July 2024).
- There are no vacancies in the Private Secretary Grade of the Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers' Service (Category VII) for the year 2024.
Participating Services and Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill specific eligibility criteria based on their respective service categories on the crucial date:
- Category IV (Central Secretariat Stenographers' Service): Requires a Bachelor's Degree and not less than three (3) years of approved and continuous service in the Personal Assistant grade. Specific relaxations in continuous service are granted to certain Seniority Quota and LDCE candidates for the 2024 exam.
- Category V (IFS, Branch 'B'): Requires a Bachelor's Degree, completion of mandatory MEA training, and not less than five (5) years of approved service. A one-year relaxation is granted to the 2018 batch PAs for appearing in the 2024 exam.
- Category VI (Armed Forces Headquarters): Requires not less than three (3) years of approved and continuous service in the Personal Assistant Grade.
- Category VII (Railway Board): Requires a Bachelor's Degree and not less than three (3) years of approved and continuous service in the Personal Assistant grade.
- Category IX (ESIC): Requires not less than three (3) years of approved and continuous service in the Personal Assistant Grade.
Important Instruction for Applicants
Candidates expecting to meet the eligibility requirements by the crucial date must apply online on the UPSC website. The hard copy of the application must be routed through the proper channel after due verification of service records by the cadre unit concerned.
Examination Scheme and Syllabus
The examination consists of two main parts: a Written Examination (500 marks) along with a qualifying Shorthand Test (100 w.p.m in English or Hindi), and an Evaluation of Record of Service (100 marks).
| Paper | Subject | Type | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Studies & Knowledge of Constitution, Parliament Procedures, RTI Act 2005. | Objective | 150 | 2 Hrs |
| 2 | Procedure & Practice in Secretariat, General Financial and Service Rules. | Objective | 150 | 2 Hrs |
| 3 | Noting and Drafting, Precis writing. | Subjective | 200 | 3 Hrs |
- Negative Marking: For objective-type papers, there will be a penalty of one-third of the marks assigned to that question for every wrong answer marked by a candidate.
- Evaluation of Service Record: A minimum of 40% marks is strictly required in the evaluation of the record of service; candidates scoring below this will not be considered for ranking.
Conclusion
This gazette notification establishes the legal framework and eligibility conditions for the Combined Stenographers LDCE for three vacancy years. Eligible candidates should ensure their service records are updated and prepare in accordance with the prescribed syllabus and examination scheme mentioned in the rules.
Disclaimer
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- Accuracy & Mistakes: While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, human errors or omissions may occur.
- No Liability: Under no circumstances shall the author or this website be held liable for any loss arising from the use of this information.
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