Chandigarh Clerk, Steno 2026
Job Description
Overview / Description
Recruiting Body: Department of Personnel, Chandigarh Administration.
Post Names: Clerk & Steno-Typist (English).
Cadre: Group 'C' (Common Cadre).
Total Vacancies: 257 (Clerk: 234*, Steno-Typist: 23*). *Number likely to vary.
Job Type: Regular basis.
Pay Scale:
Clerk: Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200) 7th CPC.
Steno-Typist: Pay Level-3 (Rs. 21,700 - 69,100) 7th CPC.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
📝 Tier-I: Written Examination (OMR Based)
Total Marks: 200
Type: Objective (OMR Sheet)
Negative Marking: No (No negative marking)
Medium: English only
The written exam is split into Two Papers to be held on the same day (Morning and Evening sessions).
| Session | Subject | Marks | Duration | Level / Syllabus Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (Morning) | English | 40 | 2 Hours | Upto 12th Level |
| General Knowledge | 40 | Current Affairs & General Awareness | ||
| Computer Proficiency | 20 | Basic Computer Operations | ||
| Paper-II (Evening) | Mathematics | 40 | 2 Hours | Upto 10th Level |
| Statistics | 30 | Upto 10th Level | ||
| Aptitude (Reasoning) | 30 | Verbal & Non-Verbal | ||
| Total | 200 |
Detailed Syllabus Breakdown (As per notice)
While the official PDF does not provide a topic-by-topic breakdown, it specifies the educational level ceiling. Based on the notice's instructions, here is the expected detailed syllabus:
1. English (40 Marks) - 12th Standard Level
Grammar: Spotting Errors, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Antonyms, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech.
Vocabulary: Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Spelling Correction.
Comprehension: Reading Passage and answering questions based on it.
2. General Knowledge (40 Marks)
Current Events (National & International).
History, Geography & Polity of India (with special emphasis on Chandigarh UT).
Sports, Awards, Books & Authors.
Static GK (Important Days, Abbreviations).
3. Computer Proficiency (20 Marks)
Basic Hardware & Software knowledge.
MS Office (Word Processing & Spreadsheets - as required in eligibility).
Internet & Email usage.
Computer Abbreviations.
4. Mathematics (40 Marks) - 10th Standard Level
Number System, Simplification, Decimals & Fractions.
Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Discount.
Average, Simple Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance.
5. Statistics (30 Marks) - 10th Standard Level
Collection and Presentation of Data.
Mean, Median, Mode.
Graphical representation (Bar charts, Pie charts).
Basic Probability.
6. Aptitude / Reasoning (30 Marks)
Verbal: Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Ranking.
Non-Verbal: Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Pattern Completion.
💻 Tier-II: Skill Test / Proficiency Test (Qualifying Only)
Note: Marks obtained in this stage will not be added to the merit list. It is mandatory to "Qualify" this stage.
| Post | Test Details | Qualifying Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk | Typing Test on Computer (English) | 35 words per minute (w.p.m.) |
| Steno-Typist | Stenography Test (English) | Dictation: 10 minutes @ 80 w.p.m. Transcription: 50 minutes on Computer |
Important Note for PwBD Candidates:
Candidates eligible for a Scribe will get 15 minutes (instead of 10) for the Typing Test.
Candidates with permanent physical disability preventing typing can apply for Exemption from the Typing Test by submitting Annexure-IX (Medical Certificate) from the Civil Surgeon.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Qualification | Skill Test Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk | Bachelor Degree from a recognized University. | Typing: 35 w.p.m. in English on Computer. |
| Steno-Typist | Bachelor Degree from a recognized University. | Stenography: Dictation 10 mins @ 80 w.p.m.; Transcription 50 mins (English). |
| Common Requirement | Proficiency in Computer Operation (Word Processing & Spreadsheets) + ICT Training Course (CCC) of 80 hours (Certificate to be shown at Document Verification). | Skill Test is Qualifying only (No marks). |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Citizen of India / Subject of Nepal/Bhutan / Tibetan refugee (before 01.01.1962) / Person of Indian origin from specified countries (Kenya, Uganda, Sri Lanka, etc.).
Reservation: Applicable for SC, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD as per Central Govt./Chandigarh rules.
Note for OBC: Must belong to the Central List for UT Chandigarh. Migrants from other states are eligible only if caste is in their home state list (subject to certificate verification).
Note for EWS: Income & Asset Certificate must be valid for FY 2025-2026.
Total Vacancies
Post Details – Category-wise Distribution
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Clerks | Steno-Typist | Total Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | 115 | 12 | 127 |
| SC | 36 | 04 | 40 |
| OBC | 68 | 06 | 74 |
| EWS | 15 | 01 | 16 |
| ST | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand Total | 234 | 23 | 257 |
Post Details – Posts & Eligibility
| Post Name | UR | SC | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk | 115 | 36 | 68 | 15 | 234 |
| Steno-Typist | 12 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 23 |
| Total | 127 | 40 | 74 | 16 | 257 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS / Dependents of ESM | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC / PwBD / Ex-Serviceman (ESM) | Rs. 500/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online only (UPI, Internet Banking, RuPay Debit/Credit Card). Fee is Non-Refundable. |
Age Limit
Age Limit (As of closing date: 26.04.2026)
Minimum Age: 18 Years.
Maximum Age: 27 Years.
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit:
SC: 5 Years
OBC: 3 Years
PwBD (UR): 10 Years
PwBD (SC): 15 Years
PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 Years (after deduction of service rendered). Note: ESM must have minimum 15 years service as matriculate to be eligible.
Widows/Divorced Women (Unremarried): Up to 35 Years.
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Application | 06.04.2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 26.04.2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 29.04.2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Written Examination (OMR Based) | To be notified later |
| Application Website | https://chandigarh.gov.in/information/public-notices |
| Helpline Email | dper.rectt@gmail.com |