Skill Test Norms As Per Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board APSSB Recruitment Rule
1. Skill Test Norms (Stenography) as per Recruitment Rule:
A. Dictation: 5 minutes @80 words per minute.
B. Transcription: 45 minutes (English) on a computer with an average of 5 key depressions for each word.
C. Permissible Mistakes: 8% allowed in transcription.
2. Stenography Proficiency Test:
A. Duration: 5 minutes @80 words per minute.
B. Passage: Trial passage and test passage dictated twice with a one-minute interval.
C. Minimum Transcribed Words: Candidates must transcribe a minimum of 368 correct words out of 400.
D. Qualifying Marks: Minimum qualifying marks for the stenography proficiency test is 40.
3. Type of Mistakes:
A. Omission of word/figure.
B. Substitution of a wrong word/figure.
C. Addition of a word/figure not found in the passage.
4. Disqualification Criteria:
A. Total mistakes exceeding 32 words.
B. Total correct words less than 368.
5. Scoring System:
A. 40 marks for minimum correct transcribed words.
B. Additional 2 marks for each extra correct transcribed word, up to a maximum of 100 marks.
6. Reporting Process:
A. After completing the test, candidates should take a printout of the transcribed passage.
B. Handover the shorthand paper and passage printout to the invigilator after signing them.
7. Materials Provided:
A. The Board will provide dictation pads and pencils/pens for every candidate.
B. Candidates are not allowed to bring their pads, pencils, or pens.
It's crucial for candidates to adhere to the specified guidelines and criteria to qualify for the test. Good luck to all the candidates appearing for the Personal Assistant (Stenographer Gr-III) Proficiency Test.