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BMC Stenographer Exam Date 2026 Out – Gujarati & English Call Letter, Syllabus and Exam Pattern
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Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Released On
26 Oct 2026
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The Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Gujarat, has released an important examination notice for candidates appearing in the Stenographer (Gujarati) and Stenographer (English) recruitment examinations.
According to the examination notice issued by the Establishment Department of Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation, the first qualifying shorthand examination for both posts will be conducted on 6 November 2026.
Candidates can download their call letters through the official OJAS Gujarat website from 26 October 2026.
Along with the examination date and call letter instructions, BMC has published the detailed examination syllabus, qualifying shorthand speed, main examination structure, marks distribution and transcription requirements.
The recruitment examination consists of an initial qualifying shorthand test followed by a main examination for candidates who qualify.
The main examination comprises two papers carrying 100 marks each.
Gujarati Stenographer candidates must satisfy the prescribed Gujarati shorthand speed requirements, while English Stenographer candidates must satisfy the corresponding English shorthand requirements.
Candidates should download their call letters, confirm their examination centre and reporting time, and prepare according to the official syllabus.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation |
| Department | Establishment Department |
| Post 1 | Stenographer (Gujarati) |
| Post 2 | Stenographer (English) |
| Examination Year | 2026 |
| First Examination | Qualifying Shorthand Test |
| First Examination Date | 06/11/2026 |
| Call Letter Download From | 26/10/2026 |
| Main Examination | Written Paper and Skill Test |
| Written Paper Marks | 100 |
| Main Skill Test Marks | 100 |
| Total Main Examination Marks | 200 |
| Call Letter Mode | Online |
| Download Portal | https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in/ |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Call Letter Download Starts | 26 October 2026 |
| First Qualifying Examination | 6 November 2026 |
| Main Examination Date | Not Announced in Notice |
| Main Examination Call Letter | To Be Announced |
| Final Result | To Be Announced |
Candidates should follow the reporting time printed on their individual call letters.
Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation has informed candidates that call letters for both Gujarati and English Stenographer first examinations can be downloaded through OJAS.
Candidates should check their personal information and examination instructions after downloading the call letter.
Step 1: Visit the official OJAS website at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in/.
Step 2: Open the examination call letter or admit card section.
Step 3: Select the relevant Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation Stenographer examination.
Step 4: Choose the applicable Gujarati or English Stenographer post, where required.
Step 5: Enter the confirmation number and date of birth requested by the portal.
Step 6: Submit the information.
Step 7: Download the examination call letter.
Step 8: Print the call letter and check the instructions.
Candidates should retain the call letter for examination-related purposes.
The official examination notice describes two principal examination stages.
Candidates must demonstrate the prescribed shorthand writing ability.
This examination is intended to test whether candidates possess the required shorthand skill.
Only candidates who satisfy the qualifying requirements will become eligible for admission to the main examination.
The main examination consists of two papers:
Paper 1: Language Proficiency and Basic Computer Knowledge – 100 Marks.
Paper 2: Shorthand and Computer Transcription Skill Test – 100 Marks.
The final ranking will be determined according to the marks obtained in the main examination.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Language | Gujarati |
| Test Type | Shorthand Qualifying Test |
| Dictation Speed | 60 Words Per Minute |
| Dictation Duration | 2 Minutes |
| Transcription | 7 Words Per Minute |
| Writing Method | Legible Handwriting |
| Typing | Not Permitted for Qualifying Transcription |
The test is designed to evaluate the candidate's ability to take dictation in Gujarati shorthand at the prescribed speed.
Candidates demonstrating the required skills may qualify for the main examination.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Test Type | Shorthand Qualifying Test |
| Dictation Speed | 80 Words Per Minute |
| Dictation Duration | 2 Minutes |
| Transcription | 7 Words Per Minute |
| Writing Method | Legible Handwriting |
| Typing | Not Permitted for Qualifying Transcription |
The English shorthand qualifying examination follows a higher dictation-speed requirement than the Gujarati shorthand qualifying examination.
The main examination for both posts consists of two papers.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Language Proficiency and Computer Knowledge | 100 |
| Paper 2 | Shorthand and Transcription Skill Test | 100 |
| Total | 200 |
The written and skill examinations assess language proficiency, basic computer knowledge, shorthand accuracy and transcription skills.
The language-proficiency and computer-knowledge paper carries 100 marks.
| Subject | Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Essay Writing | Descriptive | 10 |
| Precis Writing | Descriptive | 10 |
| Letter Writing (Two Letters) | Descriptive | 20 |
| Gujarati to English Translation | Descriptive | 10 |
| English to Gujarati Translation | Descriptive | 10 |
| English Grammar | Objective | 20 |
| Basic Computer Knowledge / Operations | Objective | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
120 Minutes (2 Hours)
For Gujarati Stenographer, the notice describes Paper 1 as Gujarati language proficiency and computer knowledge.
For English Stenographer, it describes Paper 1 as English language proficiency and computer knowledge.
Both notices provide the above marks distribution.
Candidates can prepare the following areas:
Essay Writing: General topics, social issues, administrative topics and current affairs.
Precis Writing: Reading comprehension, identifying main ideas and producing concise summaries.
Letter Writing: Formal letters, official correspondence and application-based writing.
Translation: Gujarati-to-English and English-to-Gujarati sentences and passages.
English Grammar: Tenses, articles, prepositions, sentence correction, vocabulary and related concepts.
Computer Knowledge: Computer fundamentals, operating systems, file management, typing operations and basic office applications.
These are suggested preparation areas. The official notice provides the subject headings and marks but not an exhaustive topic-wise syllabus.
The Gujarati Stenographer main skill test carries 100 marks.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Language | Gujarati |
| Test | Shorthand and Computer Transcription |
| Shorthand Speed | 75 WPM |
| Passages | 2 |
| Duration Per Passage | 4 Minutes |
| Total Dictation Duration | 8 Minutes |
| Computer Transcription Time | 60 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 100 |
Candidates will take dictation of two separate four-minute passages.
They must then transcribe the dictated material on a computer within the permitted time.
The English Stenographer main skill test also carries 100 marks.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Test | Shorthand and Computer Transcription |
| Shorthand Speed | 100 WPM |
| Passages | 2 |
| Duration Per Passage | 4 Minutes |
| Total Dictation Duration | 8 Minutes |
| Computer Transcription Time | 50 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 100 |
Candidates should particularly focus on shorthand accuracy, dictation speed and error-free transcription.
Both Gujarati and English main skill tests follow the specified 100-mark assessment structure.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Transcription | 90 |
| Punctuation and Related Accuracy | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
The notice specifies that one mark will be deducted for every 2½ transcription errors from the marks allocated for transcription.
It also states that marks may be awarded down to a minimum of 20, after which zero marks apply under the notified evaluation condition.
Candidates should consult the official notice for the precise interpretation of this marking provision.
| Particulars | Gujarati | English |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Dictation Speed | 60 WPM | 80 WPM |
| Qualifying Dictation Duration | 2 Minutes | 2 Minutes |
| Main Shorthand Speed | 75 WPM | 100 WPM |
| Main Dictation Duration | 8 Minutes | 8 Minutes |
| Main Computer Transcription | 60 Minutes | 50 Minutes |
| Paper 1 Marks | 100 | 100 |
| Paper 2 Marks | 100 | 100 |
| Main Examination Total | 200 | 200 |
Candidates should concentrate on achieving the required shorthand speed without sacrificing accuracy.
Daily Shorthand Practice: Practise dictation at the prescribed speed for the relevant language.
Transcription Practice: Practise converting shorthand notes into accurate text within the prescribed time.
Grammar and Translation: Prepare Gujarati and English translation along with grammar.
Computer Skills: Practise basic computer operations and typing accuracy.
Mock Tests: Complete timed shorthand exercises and full-duration practice sessions.
Error Analysis: Review spelling, punctuation and transcription errors after each practice session.
Since the skill test includes marks for transcription and punctuation accuracy, candidates should avoid focusing only on speed.
Candidates should consult their individual call letters for the mandatory examination-day document checklist.
As a general preparation measure, they may keep the following ready:
Printed Examination Call Letter
Valid Photo Identity Proof
Recent Passport-Size Photograph, if required
Other Documents Specified in the Call Letter
The uploaded syllabus notice does not provide a separate detailed identity-document checklist.
The first examination is scheduled for 6 November 2026.
Gujarati and English Stenographer candidates have separate shorthand speed requirements.
Call letters are available through OJAS.
The qualifying test must be cleared to become eligible for the main examination.
The initial shorthand test uses handwritten transcription.
The main skill test requires computer transcription.
The main examination includes two 100-mark papers.
The language and computer paper lasts two hours.
Gujarati main shorthand dictation speed is 75 WPM.
English main shorthand dictation speed is 100 WPM.
Candidates should carefully follow transcription and punctuation instructions.
Final ranking will depend on main examination marks.
The exact examination venue and reporting time should be checked on the call letter.
Candidates should monitor OJAS and BMC updates for further instructions.
| Description | Details |
|---|---|
| OJAS Official Portal | https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in/ |
| BMC Official Website | https://www.bmcgujarat.com/ |
| Examination Notice | BMC Stenographer Exam Date and Syllabus 2026 |
| Call Letter | Available through OJAS |
| First Examination Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Gujarati Stenographer Syllabus | Included in the Two-Page Notice |
| English Stenographer Syllabus | Included in the Two-Page Notice |
| Main Examination Date | Not Announced |
Yes. Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation has scheduled the first examination for Stenographer (Gujarati) and Stenographer (English) on 6 November 2026.
Call letters are available from 26 October 2026 according to the BMC notice.
Stenographer (Gujarati) and Stenographer (English).
A qualifying shorthand test.
60 words per minute.
80 words per minute.
Two minutes.
No. The notice specifies legible handwritten transcription rather than typing.
Only candidates who qualify in the initial shorthand test will be eligible for admission to the main examination.
Two papers.
100 marks.
100 marks.
200 marks.
120 minutes.
Essay writing, precis writing, letter writing, translation between Gujarati and English, English grammar and basic computer knowledge.
75 words per minute.
100 words per minute.
Two passages of four minutes each.
60 minutes.
50 minutes.
90 marks for transcription and 10 marks for punctuation and related accuracy.
Yes. The notice specifies a deduction of one mark for every 2½ errors from transcription marks.
According to marks obtained in the main examination.
The uploaded notice does not specify a confirmed main examination date.
Candidates should check their individual call letters for the examination centre.
Candidates should check the relevant application and call letter recovery options available through OJAS.
Yes. Both posts have language-specific shorthand requirements, while the main examination syllabus and assessment structure are separately described in the notice.
Yes. Basic computer knowledge and operations carry 20 marks in Paper 1.
The BMC Stenographer Exam Date 2026 notification provides important information for candidates preparing for the Gujarati and English Stenographer examinations conducted by Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation.
The first qualifying examination is scheduled for 6 November 2026, while call letters are available through OJAS from 26 October 2026.
Candidates should prepare according to the prescribed shorthand speeds of 60 WPM for Gujarati and 80 WPM for English at the qualifying stage.
The main examination consists of a 100-mark language and computer knowledge paper and a 100-mark shorthand skill test.
For the main skill test, Gujarati Stenographer candidates must demonstrate 75 WPM shorthand speed with 60 minutes for computer transcription. English Stenographer candidates must demonstrate 100 WPM with 50 minutes for transcription.
Candidates should download their examination call letters, carefully review the instructions and continue practising shorthand and transcription accuracy.
For any further changes to the schedule, examination instructions and results, follow the official OJAS and Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation websites.
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