IREM Rule No. 176(A): Stenographers (DR) – IREM Vol-I, Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-Section-III (Recruitment and Training)
(XII) MINISTERIAL & NON-MINISTERIAL CATEGORIES
(b) Other than Accounts Department
(iii) Stenographers (DR):-
Para 176(A): The posts in the category of Stenographers (Hindi/ English) in PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 GP Rs.2400 will be filled by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards as under:-
(I) (a) 50% plus shortfall, if any, against (b) and (c) below by direct recruitment through the agency of RRBs.
(b) 25% by promotion by selection of Shorthand knowing clerks/ Typists.
(c) 25% by general selection from serving Group ‘C’ in grade pay Rs.1800 and above with knowledge of shorthand.
(II) For direct recruitment, qualification etc. are as under:-
(i) Educational qualification: 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board/ University.
(ii) Age: Between 18 and 27 years.
(iii) Professional: The following standards have been prescribed for the posts in shorthand:-
Stenographer (English):-
|
Speed |
Duration |
Transcription time |
|
80 W.P.M. |
10 MINUTES |
50 MINUTES |
|
100 W.P.M. |
10 MINUTES |
40 MINUTES |
|
120 W.P.M. |
10 MINUTES |
35 MINUTES |
Note: Direct Recruit Stenographer (English) in PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 GP Rs.2400 to pass written examination (General Awareness and Language Test in English) and skill test at the speed of 80 w.p.m. and 50 minutes in shorthand on computer. Those Stenographers who pass the examination in English and dictation in shorthand and transcription at 100 w.p.m. and 120 w.p.m. will be granted one or two advance increments respectively at the recruitment stage and while in service.
Stenographer (Hindi):-
|
Speed |
Duration |
Transcription time |
|
80 W.P.M. |
10 MINUTES |
65 MINUTES |
|
100 W.P.M. |
10 MINUTES |
55 MINUTES |
|
120 W.P.M. |
10 MINUTES |
45 MINUTES |
Note: Direct Recruit Stenographer (Hindi) in PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 GP Rs.2400 to pass skill test at the speed of 80 w.p.m. in 65 minutes on computer. Those Stenographers who pass the examination in Hindi and dictation in shorthand and transcription at 100 w.p.m. and 120 w.p.m. will be granted one and two advance increments respectively at the recruitment stage and while in service.
[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2010/PM4/3, dated 10.11.2015, (RBE No. 141/2015)]