SSC Stenographer

Along with SSC Stenographer books, candidates must solve previous year question papers:

• Familiarize with exam pattern and difficulty level

• Understand recurring topics

• Refine strategy and timing

Candidates can select the SSC Stenographer books that have cover the syllabus. They should choose books that are latest. Candidates must select books written by good authors. Besides, candidates must solve previous years' question papers.

Candidates can refer to the following books: Pitman Shorthand New Course (classic for Pitman method), Speed Writing Modern Shorthand by Heather Baker, Shorthand Dictations by Vishnu Still, Kailash Chandra Transcription magazine is a popular choice for practice in India

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

The best books for SSC Stenographer General Awareness are given below.

• Lucent's General Knowledge (static GK)

• General Awareness by Arihant Experts

• General Knowledge by Disha Experts

• Pratiyogita Darpan magazine and Manorama Yearbook for current affairs

The books recommended for SSC Stenographer General Intelligence & Reasoning are given below:

• A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S.? Agarwal

• Analytical Reasoning by M.K.? Pandey

• Verbal & Non? Verbal Reasoning by B.S. Sijwali & Indu Sijwali 

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.