SSC CHSL Typing Test
LDC/JSA 35 WPM English / 30 WPM Hindi · DEO 8,000–15,000 KDPH · category-wise error limits · exact TCS iON interface.
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SSC CHSL Typing Test — Quick Facts
| Official name | Skill Test / Typing Test (Tier-2, Section-IV, Session-II) |
| Posts | LDC, JSA, PA, SA (Typing Test) · DEO, DEO Grade A (Skill Test / DEST) |
| Interface | TCS iON |
| Speed — LDC / JSA | 35 WPM (English) or 30 WPM (Hindi) |
| Speed — DEO / DEO Grade A (most depts) | 8,000 KDPH |
| Speed — DEO / DEO Grade A (CAG-type) | 15,000 KDPH |
| Duration — LDC / JSA | 10 minutes (PwBD: +5 min) |
| Duration — DEO | 15 minutes (PwBD: +5 min) |
| Language — LDC / JSA | English or Hindi (chosen at application — final) |
| Language — DEO | English only |
| Backspace | Allowed |
| Nature | Qualifying — failing removes you from selection |
| Error precision | Calculated to two decimal places |
Speed Required for Each Post
| Post | Test type | Speed | Passage | Time | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDC / JSA / PA / SA | Typing Test | 35 WPM (Eng) · 30 WPM (Hindi) | ≈10,500 / 9,000 KDPH | 10 min | Eng or Hindi |
| DEO / DEO Grade A (most depts) | Skill Test (DEST) | 8,000 KDPH | 2,000–2,200 key depressions | 15 min | English |
| DEO / DEO Grade A (CAG-type) | Skill Test (DEST) | 15,000 KDPH | 3,700–4,000 key depressions | 15 min | English |
35 WPM ≈ 10,500 key depressions per hour · 30 WPM ≈ 9,000 KDPH. The DEO test is not measured in WPM at all — it is judged purely on key depressions within 15 minutes.
Language and Hindi Font Options (LDC / JSA)
If you apply for LDC or JSA, you choose your medium — English or Hindi — in the online application form. This choice is final; you cannot change it on exam day.
| Hindi layout | Keyboard logic | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|
| KrutiDev 010 | Remington (typewriter) layout | Candidates trained on the old Remington system |
| Mangal — Inscript | INSCRIPT Unicode standard | Fresh learners; the government standard layout |
| Remington Gail | Remington logic on Unicode font | Remington typists moving to Unicode |
Learn from scratch: Remington GAIL · Mangal Inscript · KrutiDev
SSC CHSL Interface — What Is Allowed and What Is Not
Knowing exactly how the on-screen interface behaves removes most exam-day surprises.
| Function | Status | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Backspace key | Allowed | Correct mistakes in text already typed. Overusing it breaks rhythm. |
| Arrow keys | Allowed | Move cursor inside typed text to fix an earlier error. |
| Delete key | Allowed | Works for editing text already entered. |
| Tab key (new paragraph) | Required | Start every new paragraph with Tab. Manual spaces = half mistake per paragraph. |
| Live error highlighting | None | The screen does NOT mark mistakes as you type. You must self-check. |
| Auto-scroll of passage | No | Passage does not scroll on its own. Keep eyes 2–3 words ahead. |
| Copy / Paste | Disabled | You cannot copy from the passage or paste into the box. |
| Spell-check / auto-correct | None | No software correction — every letter, space and capital is on you. |
| Switch language mid-test | Not allowed | Medium is locked at application time for LDC/JSA. |
| Retype after finishing | Not required | If you finish early, revise and correct — do not start over. |
How Errors Are Counted — Full and Half Mistakes
SSC evaluates your script using its official guidelines and counts errors to two decimal places. Every error is either a full mistake (one word deducted) or a half mistake (half a word deducted).
Full mistakes (1 word each)
- Omitting a word or figure
- Typing a wrong word or figure
- Adding a word not in the passage
- Any spelling error (letter repeated, added, omitted or wrong)
- Repeating a word ("I shall shall be…")
- Leaving a word incomplete (half-typed = full mistake)
Half mistakes (0.5 word each)
- Spacing errors — no space or extra space
- Wrong capitalisation (not applied to Hindi)
- Punctuation omitted, added or replaced
- Transposition — wrong word order
- Paragraph with manual spaces instead of Tab
The net-speed formula
Gross words = total key depressions ÷ 5
Deductions = (Full mistakes × 1) + (Half mistakes × 0.5)
Net words = Gross words − Deductions
Net WPM = Net words ÷ minutes
Example (pass): 380 gross words, 10 full + 16 half mistakes. Deductions = 10 + 8 = 18. Net = 362. Net WPM = 36.2 ✓ (requirement: 35 WPM)
Example (fail): 360 gross words, 35 full + 30 half mistakes. Deductions = 35 + 15 = 50. Net = 310. Net WPM = 31 ✗ — below 35, so fail. High speed + high errors = fail.
Category-Wise Error Limits
Alongside speed, your total errors must stay within the maximum percentage allowed for your category. Reserved categories get a wider margin:
| Category | Maximum errors allowed (LDC / JSA) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) / EWS | 7% |
| OBC / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM | 10% |
On TypingWale you select your category, and every mock is scored against your exact cutoff — UR/EWS at 7%, reserved at 10% — with net WPM and error % shown to two decimal places.
SSC CHSL DEO Skill Test (Different from the Typing Test)
If you applied for a DEO or DEO Grade A post, you take a Data Entry Speed Test, not the WPM typing test. It is in English only, runs for 15 minutes, and is judged on correct key depressions:
- Most departments: 8,000 KDPH, with a passage of about 2,000–2,200 key depressions.
- CAG-type departments: 15,000 KDPH, with a passage of about 3,700–4,000 key depressions.
The DEO skill test is mandatory — no DEO candidate is exempted from appearing.
Scribe and PwBD provisions
- Scribe-eligible candidates get +5 minutes compensatory time (15 min Typing Test, 20 min Skill Test).
- VH candidates who opted for a scribe are provided a passage dictator.
- A PwD candidate permanently unfit for the Typing Test may seek exemption with the prescribed medical certificate from the competent authority.
Official SSC Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
- What speed is required for the SSC CHSL typing test?
- For LDC/JSA/PA/SA it is 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi (net speed). For DEO posts it is 8,000 key depressions per hour, and 15,000 KDPH for CAG-type departments.
- Is the SSC CHSL typing test in English or Hindi?
- For LDC/JSA you choose English or Hindi in the application form, and the choice is final. For DEO posts the skill test is in English only.
- Is backspace allowed in the SSC CHSL typing test?
- Yes. Backspace, arrow keys and delete are allowed, so you can correct text you have already typed. You cannot change anything once the time is over. Overusing backspace hurts your speed.
- How are errors calculated?
- Each error is a full mistake (one word deducted) or a half mistake (half a word). Net words = gross words minus these deductions, and net WPM must meet the required speed. Errors are calculated to two decimal places.
- What are the category-wise error limits?
- For LDC/JSA, Unreserved and EWS candidates may have up to 7% errors, while OBC, SC, ST, PwBD and ESM candidates may have up to 10%.
- How long is the SSC CHSL typing test?
- 10 minutes for the LDC/JSA typing test and 15 minutes for the DEO skill test. Scribe-eligible candidates get 5 minutes of extra compensatory time.
- Does the typing test add marks to my merit?
- No, it is qualifying only. But if you fail it, you are removed from selection for that post regardless of your written score, so it is effectively decisive.
- Which Hindi font should I choose?
- Pick one layout early and master it: KrutiDev (Remington layout), Mangal Inscript (government standard), or Remington Gail. You can learn any of them from scratch on TypingWale.
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