SSC CHSL Typing Test Prep
Practice SSC CHSL DEST typing test in English & Hindi. Match real exam rules: 35 WPM target, backspace allowed, manual scrolling, no text highlighting.
SSC CHSL Typing Test Prep
Master the Staff Selection Commission DEST rules, check evaluation formulas, and take simulated mock papers to crack the screening.
SSC CHSL Typing Specifications
The SSC CHSL Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) is a qualifying round. The exam requires candidates to enter a printed text paragraph into a computer interface under a 10-minute time constraint.
English Option
35 WPM Speed
1750 key depressions (KDPH) required in 10 minutes.
Hindi Option
30 WPM Speed
1500 key depressions (KDPH) required in 10 minutes.
Evaluation Rules & Interface Conditions
- ✔ Backspace: Fully allowed. You can edit any previously entered words within the passage.
- ✖ Text Highlighting: Disabled. The words do not turn green or red. You must track your cursor position manually.
- ✖ Auto-Scrolling: Disabled. You must scroll the source text pane manually using mouse wheel or keyboard scrollbars.
- ✔ Error Evaluation: Percentage of errors is calculated. Error margins allowed vary by category (e.g. 5% to 7% for Gen, 10% for Reserved categories).
Frequently Asked Questions
How are errors calculated in SSC typing?
SSC classifies mistakes into Full Mistakes (omitted words, substituted words, spelling errors, added words) and Half Mistakes (wrong capitalization, spacing errors, punctuation errors). The error percentage is computed as: **(Total Mistakes / Total Target Words) * 100**.
Which keyboard layout is used for SSC Hindi Typing?
SSC supports Remington Gail and Mangal Inscript layouts using the Mangal Unicode font. Kruti Dev is typically not allowed in official SSC CHSL tests, so it is highly recommended to practice on Remington Gail.
Simulate SSC CHSL Exam Mode Now
Try our high-fidelity mock test matching exact SSC parameters (no highlight, manual scroll, and ssc error formula).
Start SSC Mock TestAspirant Prep Toolkit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the speed requirement for SSC CHSL Typing Test?
For English, you need 35 WPM (approx. 1750 key depressions in 10 minutes). For Hindi, the required speed is 30 WPM (approx. 1500 key depressions in 10 minutes).
Is backspace allowed in the SSC CHSL DEST exam?
Yes, backspace is fully allowed in the SSC CHSL typing exam. You can make corrections within the 10-minute duration.
Simulate Exam Mode Now
Try our high-fidelity mock test matching exact exam parameters (no highlight, manual scroll, and official error formula).
Start Mock Test