SSC CGL DEST Practice
Practice SSC CGL Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) online. Features official SSC evaluation formula, 27 WPM required speed, and 15-minute simulation tests.
What the DEST measures
The Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) used in SSC exams checks how many key depressions you make accurately. In the SSC CHSL notification it is set at 8,000 key depressions per hour, tested over 15 minutes on an English passage of about 2,000–2,200 key depressions. In SSC CGL, the DEST applies only to the posts whose notification lists it — check yours.
Key depressions, not words
Every character you type counts as a key depression, including spaces. 2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes means a steady, accurate pace for the whole test — not a fast start.
How SSC counts mistakes
- Full mistakes: an omitted word, a wrong or extra word, a spelling error, a repeated word, an incomplete (half-typed) word.
- Half mistakes: a missing space between words, wrong capitalisation (not applied to Hindi), punctuation errors, transposed words.
DEST practice tips
- Practise in English with no word highlighting and manual scrolling.
- Train numbers and punctuation — DEST passages include them.
- Take full 15-minute tests at least three times a week.
Always confirm the figures in the latest notification of your exam before test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typing speed required for SSC CGL DEST?
For English, candidates are required to type 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes, which equates to a speed of approximately 27 WPM.
How is DEST evaluated in SSC CGL?
SSC CGL DEST is evaluated by calculating mistake percentage. Mistakes are classified as Full or Half. Depending on the post, the maximum mistake percentage allowed varies (e.g., 5% to 7% for CPT posts, and up to 20% for non-CPT posts).
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