Read more to know about UPSC SO/ STENO LDCE Exam. The UPSC SO/ STENO Exam is a national level examination conducted by the Union Public Services Commission for the recruitment of Section Officers or Stenographers. Competitive exams helps students to choose a career of their choice and build up their logical and analytical skills. This exam is conducted through both objective and subjective type questions. It also helps to build their level of thinking and intelligent quotient which helps them gain deeper knowledge about the subject or area of interest. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and should have a minimum working experience of five years with four annual performance appraisals to apply for the Section Officer post.