In this article
Quick overview
What you will learn
60-80 WPM
Volume 2 range
Bridge from foundation to Grade D speed.
80-100 WPM
Volume 3 range
Exam-level practice for Grade D polish and Grade C prep.
No skipping
Right order
Volume 1 to 2 to 3 builds confidence and control.
After completing Kailash Chandra Volume 1, most SSC Steno aspirants wonder whether to move to Volume 2 or jump straight to Volume 3. This decision matters because moving too early can damage confidence and slow progress.
Each volume has a purpose. Use them in the right order and your shorthand speed grows smoothly. Skip steps and you may feel shorthand is impossible when the real issue is premature advancement.
What Each Volume is Designed For
| Volume | Speed Range | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Volume 1 | 40-60 WPM | Foundation and early dictation habit |
| Volume 2 | 60-80 WPM | Bridge to exam speed |
| Volume 3 | 80-100 WPM | Exam-level preparation |
| Volume 4-5 | 100+ WPM | Advanced high-speed practice |
The Right Order for SSC Steno
- Grade D target: Volume 1, Volume 2, first half of Volume 3.
- Grade C target: Volume 1, Volume 2, full Volume 3, selected Volume 4 passages.
- Court steno: Volume 1, Volume 2, selected Volume 3 plus legal vocabulary.
Volume 2 vs Volume 3 Comparison
| Factor | Volume 2 | Volume 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Target speed | 60-80 WPM | 80-100 WPM |
| Passage length | Medium | Longer |
| Vocabulary | Formal administrative | Advanced formal and legal |
| Phrasing density | Medium | High |
| When to start | After 55-60 WPM | After 72-75 WPM |
| Grade D need | Essential | Selected first-half practice |
When to Move from Volume 1 to Volume 2
- You can write Volume 1 at 55-60 WPM.
- Your error rate is under 10 percent.
- You can transcribe 200 words under 20 minutes.
- You know the most common Pitman phrases.
- You have completed at least 6 passage sets from Volume 1.
When to Move from Volume 2 to Volume 3
- You can write Volume 2 at 72-75 WPM.
- Your transcription errors are controlled.
- Phrasing happens automatically.
- You can recover from missed outlines without stopping.
- You have completed at least 8 Volume 2 passage sets.
How to Use Volume 2 Correctly
Before each new passage, identify unfamiliar administrative words and learn their outlines. Volume 2 vocabulary is harder than Volume 1, and long sentences demand better stamina.
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Start on WhatsAppPhrasing becomes mandatory in Volume 2. If you still write every small word separately, 70+ WPM will feel impossible.
How to Use Volume 3 Correctly
Do not panic if Volume 3 feels fast at first. Spend the first two weeks around 76-78 WPM, then move to 80 WPM. Practice leaving blanks and recovering during transcription.
Typing speed also matters more at Volume 3 level because passages are longer and transcription pressure becomes real.
Ready to Start?
For guided support through Kailash Chandra Volumes 1 to 3, see the online course or ask for batch guidance.
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