SSC Stenographer Preparation

The best books for SSC Stenographer English are given below:

• Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi

• Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis (for vocabulary)

• English for General Competitions by Neetu Singh, Wren & Martin's English Grammar books

Candidates should study by themselves to prepare for SSC Steno exam. They should practice previous years question papers. Candidates must attempt mock tests. They should know the syllabus and pattern. 

Candidates should shorthand practice early. They should know the syllabus and exam pattern. Candidates must attempt mock tests to know the type of questions asked in the exam. They should prepare well inorder to crack the exam.

Students must make a handy notes for important formulas, GK facts, vocabulary, and reasoning. Use study material, books, and previous year question paper for preparation. Regular revision is important for self-assessment.

Candidates must start shorthand dictation practice early even while preparing CBT.  Required speeds are Grade C: 100 wpm for 10 minutes (transcription: 40 min, English),  Grade D: 80 wpm for 10 minutes (transcription: 50–65 min), Candidates must build consistency in accuracy and transcription under time pressure.

Candidates must prepare a good plan. They should revise Grammar, Vocabularly, etc. Candidates must study four to six hours. They should revise all the topics given in the syllabus thoroughly.

SSC Stenographer exam include subjects such as General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language & Comprehension. Candidates must understand the exam pattern, cover important topics and use trusted books as given below:

• A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non Verbal Reasoning (R.S. Aggarwal)

• Objective General English (S.P. Bakshi / Wren & Martin)

• Lucent's General Knowledge, Manorama Year Book for GK