UPSC Steno Exams in 2026

The year 2026 is significant for stenography aspirants — both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariats are expected to announce new recruitment, and UPSC typically notifies positions for Personal Assistants and Stenographers in various ministries.

Key Posts in 2026

Lok Sabha Secretariat

  • Junior Parliamentary Reporter (Grade C)
  • Senior Parliamentary Reporter (Grade B)

Rajya Sabha Secretariat

  • Reporter (English) — Grade C
  • Reporter (Hindi) — Grade C

Ministry Stenographers via UPSC

  • Personal Assistant to various Secretaries
  • Senior Personal Secretary

Speed Requirements Comparison

PostMinimum SpeedPreferred Speed
Ministry PA100 WPM120 WPM
Parliament Jr. Reporter160 WPM160+ WPM
Parliament Sr. Reporter160 WPM180+ WPM

2026 Exam Calendar (Expected)

  • Q1 2026: Notification release, application window
  • Q2 2026: CBE (written) examination
  • Q3 2026: Skill test for qualified candidates
  • Q4 2026: Document verification, merit list

The 160 WPM Path for 2026

If you’re starting in early 2026 and targeting Parliament Reporter in the same cycle, you likely won’t make it — but you can prepare for the 2027 cycle.

If you already write at 100+ WPM:

  • 6 months of intensive daily practice can get you to 130 WPM
  • Another 6 months to 160 WPM is realistic

Start now. Use our speed building resources and dictation practice to begin your 160 WPM journey.

Subject Preparation for Written Exam

English Language (Most Important)

  • Comprehension passages at high difficulty
  • Vocabulary and idioms
  • Grammar — tense, voice, narration

General Knowledge

  • Current affairs (last 12 months)
  • Indian Constitution and Parliament
  • History of stenography and reporting (yes, this appears)

Reasoning

  • Standard SSC-level reasoning is sufficient

One-Year Roadmap

MonthShorthand TargetSubject Study
1–2100 WPM solidifiedGK foundation
3–4120 WPMEnglish comprehension
5–6130 WPMMock tests begin
7–8140 WPMSubject revision
9–10150 WPMFull mocks weekly
11–12160 WPMExam mode