Andaman & Nicobar Police Stenographer (OG) Syllabus
The comprehensive syllabus for the Andaman & Nicobar Police Stenographer (OG) exam generally includes the following sections:
1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Current Events:
- National and international significance.
Indian History:
- Major events, freedom movement, and historical milestones.
Geography:
- Physical and economic geography of India.
Indian Polity:
- Constitution, political system, public policy, and governance structure.
Economics:
- Indian economy, budgeting, economic planning, and development policies.
General Science:
- Basic concepts in physics, chemistry, and biology.
Environmental Studies:
- Ecology, environmental conservation, biodiversity, and climate change.
Culture:
- Indian art, literature, and heritage.
Sports:
- Significant events, awards, and achievements.
2. English Language
Reading Comprehension:
- Understanding and interpreting passages.
Vocabulary:
- Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and phrases.
Grammar:
- Parts of speech, sentence structure, tenses, articles, prepositions, and conjunctions.
Sentence Improvement:
- Error correction and sentence restructuring.
Writing Skills:
- Essay writing, precis writing, and letter drafting.
3. Quantitative Aptitude
Arithmetic:
- Percentages, profit & loss, simple & compound interest, ratios, time & work, time & distance, averages, mensuration.
Algebra:
- Basic equations and expressions.
Geometry:
- Concepts related to shapes, angles, and geometric theorems.
Statistics:
- Mean, median, mode, probability.
Data Interpretation:
- Analysis of graphs, charts, and tables.
4. Reasoning Ability
Verbal Reasoning:
- Analogies, coding-decoding, blood relations, series, direction sense, syllogism.
Non-Verbal Reasoning:
- Series, classification, analytical reasoning, pattern recognition, visual memory.
5. Stenography Skills
Shorthand Writing:
- Proficiency in shorthand for English (typically using Pitman or Gregg shorthand systems).
Typing Skills:
- Accuracy and speed in typing (usually in English and sometimes in Hindi).
Transcription:
- Ability to transcribe dictated material accurately and efficiently.
Dictation:
- Speed and accuracy in taking dictation.
6. General Administrative Skills
Office Management:
- Handling office documentation, correspondence, and filing systems.
Record Keeping:
- Maintaining accurate records, registers, and files.
Communication Skills:
- Effective verbal and written communication, handling inquiries, and interacting with the public.
7. Computer Knowledge
Basics of Computers:
- History, types, and generations of computers.
Operating Systems:
- Fundamentals of Windows, Linux, etc.
MS Office:
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Data Entry:
- Accuracy in typing and handling data.
Networking:
- Basic understanding of LAN, WAN, Internet protocols.
Cybersecurity:
- Awareness of online threats, safety practices, and data protection.
8. Interview/Personality Test
Assessment:
- Evaluation of knowledge, problem-solving abilities, stenography skills, communication skills, and overall suitability for the role of Stenographer (OG).
