UPSC SO/Steno Admit Card 2020 – Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) releases SO/Steno admit card online. Candidates can download admission ticket from upsc.gov.in. Registered email address is required to download UPSC SO/Steno admit card. Details like examination date, day and time are conveyed to the candidate through admit card. It is mandatory to carry a hard copy of the admit card and official identity card to the exam centre. Get complete details for UPSC SO/Steno admit card 2020 including process of downloading admit card, details present on the admit card, result, etc, from this article.
UPSC SO/Steno Admit Card 2020
It is necessary for aspirants to bring UPSC SO/Steno admit card to the centre as it is required at the time of verification. Get important dates related to UPSC SO/Steno recruitment 2020 from the table below.
| Important events | Important Dates |
| Start date of application | 16 Sept 2020 |
| Last date to apply | 06 Oct 2020 |
| Issuance of admit card | To be announced |
| Exam date | 12 Dec 2020 |
Download admit card here: Candidates can download UPSC SO/Steno admit card 2020 as per schedule at upsc.gov.in.
UPSC SO/Steno 2020 official notification is not yet released. As soon as UPSC publishes notification, it will be updated on this page. Candidates are advised to check the official website of UPSC for regular updates.
How to download UPSC SO/Steno Admit Card 2020?
Union Public Service Commission releases the admit card for Section Officer and Stenographer through online process only. To get the admit card, visit the official website of UPSC, upsc.gov.in. The process to download UPSC SO/ Steno admit card 2020 is given below.
1st step: Visit the official website of UPSC, upsc.gov.in or click on the direct link provided above.
2nd step: On the home page, click on ‘admit card’ tab as shown in the image.
3rd step: After clicking access the link for downloading the admit card and enter the registered email address.
4th step: Admit card is displayed on the screen.
5th step: Check the details and download the UPSC SO/Steno admit card 2020.
Details present on UPSC SO/Steno Admit Card 2020
The following details are mentioned on the UPSC SO/Steno admit card 2020.
- Name of the candidates
- Test centres
- Date of the examination
- Venue for UPSC SO/Steno written exam
- Registration Id/Date of birth/ roll number
- Name of the examination
- Complete postal address as given in the application
Things to carry to UPSC SO/Steno 2020
Candidates are required to carry certain specified documents with them to the examination. Absence of these documents will cancel candidate’s entry to the examination centre.
- A hard copy of e-admission ticket
- Official identity card
Things not to carry to UPSC SO/Steno 2020
For smooth commencement of examination, UPSC has listed certain items which are not allowed inside the exam hall. Listed items should not be carried to the UPSC SO/Steno exam centre/hall.
- Candidates are not allowed to carry electronic gadget like mobile phones, pager, bluetooth, or any other gadget used for communication, during the exam.
- Any paper, notes, textbooks, study notes, guides, or any kind of study material is also not allowed inside the examination hall centre.
Note: Candidates must follow the instructions provided on the UPSC SO/Steno admit card.
UPSC SO/Steno Test Centres 2020
Listed below are the test centres where written examination for previous year SO/Steno was held. We will update the same soon after official notification for UPSC SO/Steno releases.
- Chennai
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
Note: As per previous notification, written examination and shorthand test for the post of Stenographers is organized in Delhi only.
Important Instructions for UPSC SO/Steno 2020
There are certain instructions which candidates have to keep in mind before appearing for the examination. These are the instructions as provided on the UPSC SO/Steno notification.
- Candidates must ensure that signatures done on various places like application form, attendance sheet and in other places are identical. There should be no variation in the candidate’s signature.
- Date and centre of examination provided on the admit card can change due to administrative problems. The commission makes every effort to provide a candidate with a centre of their choice. If there is any change in the exam centre or date, candidates are informed about the same.
- If any candidate appears in the examination centre other than allotted to them, the paper of such candidate will be cancelled.
Significance of UPSC SO/Steno Admit Card 2020
Get to know about the significance of UPSC SO/Steno admit card by reading the list below.
- Admission ticket is an identity proof which allows candidates to enter the examination hall.
- Admit card has important information on it, like date, day and time for UPSC SO/Steno examination.
- It allows candidates to enter the examination centre and take the examination.
- It is also used for future recruitment events like checking result and final document verification.
UPSC SO/Steno Exam Pattern 2020
The exam pattern provided below is referred to the previous year notification. As soon as UPSC releases notification for SO/Steno 2020, the pattern will be updated on this page. Till then, start the preparation from the pattern given below.
Exam Pattern for Paper-I
| Mode of examination | Written exam |
| Type of questions | Objective questions |
| Number of questions | 150 questions |
| Duration | 02 hours |
Exam Pattern for Paper-II
| Mode of examination | Written exam |
| Type of questions | Objective questions |
| Number of questions | 150 questions |
| Duration | 02 hours |
Exam Pattern for Paper-III
| Type of questions | Subjective questions |
| Maximum marks | 200 marks |
| Duration | 03 hours |
Click here to get UPSC SO/Steno Syllabus 2020.
UPSC SO/Steno Result 2020
The UPSC SO/Steno result releases at the official website of UPSC. Candidates can check their result at upsc.gov.in. UPSC result releases in the form of merit list in PDF format. Name and roll number of selected candidates is provided on the UPSC SO/Steno merit list.
After the commencement of the written examination, candidates are shortlisted for further rounds of selection procedure – shorthand for steno. After qualifying, evaluation of the service of the shortlisted candidates is done. A merit list based on their aggregate marks secured by the candidate is prepared. Candidates can download merit list from the official website.
About UPSC SO/Steno
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the recruitment process for Section Officer/ stenographer. UPSC SO/Steno examination is a competitive examination conducted for limited departments. Candidates have to take the written examination, and shorthand (for steno). Once candidates are able to qualify these stages, evaluation of their service is done for the final selection. The minimum qualifying standard for any stage is fixed by the Commission.
