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SSC CHSL Typing Test — Exam Overview
SSC CHSL typing practice needs to match your post. The cited CHSL 2026 notice separates the LDC/JSA typing test from the DEO skill test. LDC/JSA uses a 10-minute test at 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi; DEO uses a separate 15-minute data-entry task.
Use this page for timed practice and error review. TypingHub is independent of SSC. Its practice result does not replace the Commission’s evaluation, cutoff or selection decision.
How this exam differs
LDC/JSA and DEO have different patterns: the cited CHSL 2026 notice gives LDC/JSA a 10-minute typing task and DEO a 15-minute skill test.
From CHSL 2026, Hindi-medium LDC/JSA candidates must type in Mangal font only; using any other font means non-qualification (notice para 13.9.13.7(viii)). TypingHub’s Hindi output is Unicode, which is what a Mangal console records.
The typing test is Session-II of Tier-II, held on the same day as the Tier-II written sections after a re-registration break. DEO posts need 8,000 or 15,000 KDPH, so choose the post-specific pattern instead of the LDC/JSA threshold.
Basic Details
| Detail | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| LDC / JSA duration | 10 minutes | Standard duration in the cited notice |
| English speed | 35 WPM | 10,500 KDPH equivalent |
| Hindi speed | 30 WPM | 9,000 KDPH equivalent |
| DEO duration | 15 minutes | A separate skill-test pattern |
| DEO speed | 8,000 or 15,000 KDPH | Depends on the department/post specified in the notice |
| Language choice | Check your application | LDC/JSA medium follows the selected option |
| Practice report | Speed and accuracy | Feedback, not official marks |
| Exam instructions | SSC notice and regional instructions | Check your recruitment cycle |
Choose the Correct CHSL Practice Pattern
- LDC / JSA: English or Hindi typing
- DEO / DEO Grade A: the applicable data-entry skill test
Do not apply the 35 WPM LDC/JSA requirement to every DEO post. Match the duration, language and speed to your notice.
Which Requirement Applies?
| Post / medium | Standard duration and speed | Source scope |
|---|---|---|
| LDC/JSA — English | 10 minutes; 35 WPM | CHSL 2026 notice |
| LDC/JSA — Hindi | 10 minutes; 30 WPM | CHSL 2026 notice |
| DEO / DEO Grade A | 15 minutes; post-specific KDPH | Check Part A or B |
Category-wise error cutoffs are not a permanent universal percentage. Read the applicable SSC result write-up and evaluation guidelines.
Important qualifying notes
- Use the post-specific notification for compensatory time and exemption conditions.
- This practice page does not issue a recruitment qualification.
Plan a CHSL Practice Attempt
LDC/JSA preparation
- iChoose English or Hindi to match your application and available practice setup.
- iPractise a complete 10-minute passage with steady reading and accurate spacing.
- iReview your slowest combinations before repeating a new passage.
DEO preparation
- iCheck whether your post falls under the 8,000 or 15,000 KDPH requirement.
- iUse a full 15-minute session when practising the DEO pattern.
- iPractise numbers and punctuation as well as ordinary words; WPM alone does not describe every data-entry mistake.
Practice and Recruitment Instructions
Prepare accurately
- iUse the duration and language appropriate to your post.
- iReview the latest regional skill-test instructions before the examination.
Avoid assumptions
- iSoftware, allowed keys and accommodation conditions must be confirmed from the official instructions.
- iThe TypingHub report is practice feedback and does not establish an SSC cutoff.
Preparation Tips & Strategy
Speed & Accuracy Strategy
Accuracy first
Aim for less than 3% errors before trying to increase speed
Daily practice
30–45 min daily is more effective than occasional long sessions
Touch typing
Learn home row position and avoid looking at the keyboard
Target speed
Aim for 40–45 WPM to build a safe safety margin for exam day
Mock tests
Practice full 10-minute timed sessions regularly
Content & Keyboard Tips
Read ahead
Train your eyes to read 1–2 words ahead while typing
Special characters
Practice commas, full stops, apostrophes, and capital letters
Rhythm
Maintain a steady typing rhythm — avoid bursts followed by pauses
Familiar content
Practice with government-style passages — similar to actual CHSL content
Error correction
Practice using Backspace efficiently without breaking rhythm
PwBD Provisions in the CHSL 2026 Notice
LDC / JSA typing test
- iScribe-eligible candidates get 15 minutes instead of 10.
- iVH candidates with a scribe get a passage dictator. Candidates certified as unable to type may be exempted.
DEO skill test
- iScribe-eligible candidates get 20 minutes instead of 15.
- iNo DEO candidate is exempted from the skill test (notice para 13.9.13.6).
Exam-Day Rules, Accommodations & Common Mistakes
Check the official SSC CHSL Typing Test notice
- iReporting time, identity documents, the keyboard and software provided, scribe or compensatory-time provisions, and how mistakes are counted are set by the recruiting body. The current notification and your admit card override any general advice.
- iGeneral questions: Backspace rules, keyboard layouts and Hindi fonts are answered in the typing exam FAQ.
- iRoutines and drills: scoring rules, accuracy drills and test-day routines are in our exam guides.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
During Practice
- ✗Practicing only for speed without focusing on accuracy
- ✗Looking at keyboard instead of screen/passage
- ✗Skipping special characters (commas, apostrophes) during practice
During Test
- ✗Spending too much time correcting minor errors mid-way
- ✗Retyping completed portions unnecessarily
- ✗Not confirming personal details before test begins
Mindset Mistakes
- ✗Panicking after making initial errors — composure is key
- ✗Not practicing on similar software before exam day
- ✗Underestimating the importance of posture and hand position
A Repeatable CHSL Practice Routine
Fix one weakness
Choose spacing, letter order or numbers from your latest report. Practise that weakness for five minutes before another full test.
Compare like with like
Compare the same language and duration across three attempts. Avoid treating a one-minute peak as your full-test speed.
Understanding Your TypingHub Practice Report
Characters and words
- iCharacter comparison: Ordinary incorrect, extra or missing characters carry full weight in the practice analysis. A single misspelled word can contain several character errors.
- iCase and punctuation: Case-only substitutions and punctuation substitutions receive half weight. Added or omitted characters are counted separately.
- iSkipped or extra words: The report identifies missing and extra words as well as character differences. Read the highlighted passage to understand each mismatch.
Using the result
- iTwo accuracy measures: Character accuracy and word accuracy measure different things. A word counts as correct only when it matches the reference word.
- iPractice targets: A practice pass or fail is based on this test’s configured targets. It is not a recruiting authority’s qualification decision.
- iOfficial evaluation: Check the notice and evaluation instructions for your exact recruitment year, post and category. Do not convert this report into official examination marks.
Understanding Your Typing Practice Report
The arithmetic behind Gross WPM, Net WPM and key depressions. Your notice decides which of these it uses.
Gross WPM
Gross WPM = (total keystrokes ÷ 5) ÷ minutes. Letters, spaces and punctuation all count, and five keystrokes make one standard word.
Net WPM
Net WPM subtracts a penalty for uncorrected errors from Gross WPM. Two candidates with the same raw speed can end up several WPM apart.
Key depressions (KDPH)
Some notices state speed as key depressions. 35 WPM equals 10,500 key depressions an hour (35 × 5 × 60), and 30 WPM equals 9,000.
Full and half mistakes
TypingHub groups errors to help you review an attempt. Full and half weights in this report are practice feedback; use your recruitment's evaluation instructions for official penalties.
4-Week Practice Plan for SSC CHSL Typing Test
An adaptable practice routine, not a qualification guarantee. Repeat a stage until your accuracy is steady.
Week 1: Accuracy base
Touch-typing drills without looking at the keys. Hold 95% accuracy or better and ignore speed for now.
Week 2: Build speed
Two timed five-minute runs a day. Raise your pace by two or three WPM only once accuracy stays steady.
Week 3: Full-length mocks
One full SSC CHSL Typing Test mock a day for the exam's full duration. Read the error report and retype the words you missed.
Week 4: Exam rehearsal
Practise at your exam's time of day, on a full-size keyboard, with your notice's backspace rule. Aim a few WPM above the target.
Practise SSC CHSL Typing Test on TypingHub
Check the practice timer, language and input layout against your own recruitment instructions before starting.
Start the mock
Scroll up, click Start and type the passage shown. The clock runs for the full session, as it does in the exam hall.
Read your report
See Gross and Net WPM, accuracy and the full and half mistakes, word by word, as soon as the timer ends.
Repeat with a new passage
Retype your missed words, then try a fresh passage. For structured lessons and the available practice catalogue, see the SSC CHSL Typing Test course.
Frequently Asked Questions (SSC CHSL Typing Test)
HINDICan I practise the SSC CHSL Hindi typing test here?
Yes. Choose Hindi in the Language menu of this test. It sets the 30 WPM Hindi target, opens on Remington GAIL (the Kruti Dev keys) and lists Hindi passages. Keep your keyboard on English; the test types the Hindi letters for the layout you pick. The SSC CHSL 2026 notice accepts Mangal font only; this test types Unicode text, which is what a Mangal console records.
SCHEDULEWhen is the CHSL 2026 typing test?
It is held as Session-II of Tier-II, on the same day as the Tier-II written sections. SSC's Important Notice of 01.10.2026 (F. No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC) schedules CHSL 2026 Tier-I from 30 November to 31 December 2026; as of October 2026 the Tier-II date, and so the typing test date, is still to be notified.
PwBDHow much time do scribe-eligible candidates get?
15 minutes for the LDC/JSA typing test instead of 10, and 20 minutes for the DEO skill test instead of 15. Candidates certified as unable to type may be exempted from the LDC/JSA test, but no DEO candidate is exempted (CHSL 2026 notice, para 13.9.13.6–7).
QUALIFYINGIs the CHSL typing test scored or only qualifying?
Qualifying. SSC evaluates it under its published evaluation guidelines and calculates errors to two decimal places (CHSL 2026 notice, para 13.9.13.2–4).
FAQ 5What speed is required for SSC CHSL LDC/JSA?
The cited CHSL 2026 notice specifies 35 WPM English or 30 WPM Hindi over 10 minutes. These correspond to 10,500 and 9,000 KDPH.
FAQ 6Is the DEO test the same as LDC/JSA typing?
No. DEO has a separate 15-minute skill test, with 8,000 or 15,000 KDPH depending on the specified post/department.
FAQ 7Is a practice pass the official CHSL result?
No. TypingHub reports practice speed and accuracy. SSC applies its own evaluation instructions and recruitment-specific cutoffs.
FAQ 8Can I change my typing language at the examination?
The cited notice treats the LDC/JSA medium chosen in the application as final. Confirm your submitted choice before planning practice.
FAQ 9How can I improve accuracy without losing speed?
Use a fresh timed passage, identify repeated omissions and letter errors, then practise those combinations slowly. Compare complete sessions with the same settings.
Exam guides for SSC CHSL Typing Test
Read the scoring rules before the next attempt. These pages match this exam, not a generic typing blog.
Practice Other Popular Government Typing Tests
Enhance your typing speed across all major Central & State Level skill tests:
Official References & Recruitment Instructions
LDC/JSA typing and DEO data-entry tests have different speeds and durations. Select the pattern for your post.
- SSC CHSL 2026 examination notice (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Para 13.9.13: LDC/JSA 35 WPM English (about 10,500 KDPH) or 30 WPM Hindi (about 9,000 KDPH) in 10 minutes. DEO: 15 minutes at 15,000 or 8,000 KDPH depending on the department.
Independent preparation guidance based on the CHSL 2026 notice (published 07-09-2026), para 13.9.13, checked 2 October 2026. This is a dated source, not a claim about every future recruitment. Check subsequent SSC instructions and corrigenda.
Last reviewed October 2026 · TypingHub, New Delhi