SSC CHSL Typing Test 2026
Verified test specification
| Variant | Language | Requirement | Duration | Backspace | Scoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CHSL (LDC / JSA) नया | English | 35 WPM | 10 min | Locked | Net WPM with full and half mistakes (DoPT scheme) |
| SSC CHSL (LDC / JSA) Hindi नया | Hindi, Mangal (InScript) | 30 WPM | 10 min | Locked | Net WPM with full and half mistakes (DoPT scheme) |
| SSC CHSL (DEO) नया | English | 8,000 KDPH | 15 min | Locked | Key depressions |
| SSC CHSL (DEO Grade A, C&AG) नया | English | 15,000 KDPH | 15 min | Locked | Key depressions |
Official source SSC CHSL notification · Last checked: 31 July 2026
Practice test
| Time left | Gross WPM | Accuracy | Errors | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - |
Previous results (this device)
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How marking works
Every 5 keystrokes count as one word. A full mistake (omitted, substituted, added or misspelt word) costs 50 strokes; a half mistake (spacing, punctuation, capitalisation) costs 25.
Worked example at this exam's level: you type 1,750 strokes in 10 minutes, exactly 35 WPM gross. With 3 full and 2 half mistakes the penalty is 50 × 4.0 = 200 strokes, so net speed is (1,750 − 200) ÷ 5 ÷ 10 = 31 WPM. The threshold is 35 WPM, so this attempt falls short.
Which posts this applies to
- Lower Division Clerk
- Junior Secretariat Assistant
- Data Entry Operator
- Data Entry Operator Grade A
Keyboard and font required
English typing uses the standard QWERTY keyboard, on TCS iON software in the actual exam.
Hindi typing is in Unicode with the Mangal font. Practise on the same keyboard layout you will choose in the exam: see the Mangal font typing test for a plain-practice version and layout setup instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What speed does the SSC CHSL (LDC / JSA) typing test require?
As per the SSC CHSL notification: English: 35 WPM; Hindi, Mangal (InScript): 30 WPM; English: 8,000 KDPH; English: 15,000 KDPH.
How long is the test?
10 min for SSC CHSL (LDC / JSA). Other variants on this page show their own duration in the table above.
Is backspace allowed?
No editing: Backspace, Delete, arrows and shortcuts locked. This follows the official instructions; the practice test above behaves the same way.
How is the score calculated?
Net WPM with full and half mistakes (DoPT scheme). The marking section on this page shows a worked example with the exact arithmetic.
Is this the official exam software?
No practice site is the official software. The rules here are taken from SSC CHSL notification and the counting follows the same scheme, so your scores are comparable. Take the official mock test before your exam.
Does this test count toward the merit list?
No, it is qualifying. You must clear the threshold, but the typing score does not add to your merit total.
About this test, in brief
The SSC CHSL typing test is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission.
The SSC CHSL typing test requires 35 words per minute in English and 30 words per minute in Hindi.
The SSC CHSL typing test applies to Lower Division Clerk and Junior Secretariat Assistant posts.
The SSC CHSL typing test is qualifying and does not count toward the final merit list.
Rojgar Abhyas provides SSC CHSL typing test practice.