SSC CHSL Typing Test 2026
Free practice test matching the official SSC CHSL format — Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level.
Stage: Tier 2 — Skill Test / Typing Test • Verified for 2026 Recruitment Cycle
Official Exam Requirements
- Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO) — Standard (8,000 KDPH)
- Data Entry Operator Grade 'A' (DEO-A) — 15,000 KDPH (C&AG, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Culture only)
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About the SSC CHSL Typing Assessment
Administered by the Staff Selection Commission for 10+2 secondary education qualifiers, the Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC CHSL) Skill Test evaluates clerical typing competency across diverse Union Government secretariats. The assessment serves as a mandatory qualification gate for Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) vacancies in Central Administrative Tribunals and Union Ministries. Crucially, speed benchmarks diverge by post: LDC and JSA roles mandate 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi (completed in 10 minutes), standard DEO vacancies require 8,000 KDPH (15 minutes), whereas Grade 'A' DEO appointments in the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) demand an accelerated 15,000 KDPH (50 WPM equivalent over 15 minutes).
Candidates qualify for the CHSL Tier 2 Skill Test after passing the Tier 1 objective screening. During application submission, aspirants elect either English or Hindi as their medium of assessment—a choice that remains immutable on test day. The test executes in dedicated computer labs using standard QWERTY keyboards for English and either Inscript or Remington GAIL layouts for Hindi candidates. Evaluation calculates both full mistakes (omitted words, substituted words, and additions) and half mistakes (spelling errors, capitalization slips, and punctuation discrepancies). For general category candidates, the cumulative error rate must not exceed 7% (LDC/JSA) or 5% (DEO Grade A) to achieve qualification.
Target posts & designations
- Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO) — Standard (8,000 KDPH)
- Data Entry Operator Grade 'A' (DEO-A) — 15,000 KDPH (C&AG, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Culture only)
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SSC CHSL Typing Test — Frequently Asked Questions
1 What is the typing speed required for SSC CHSL LDC / JSA posts?
For Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) and Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) posts, candidates must type at 35 words per minute in English (approximately 10,500 key depressions per hour) or 30 words per minute in Hindi (approximately 9,000 key depressions per hour). The test lasts 10 minutes, and candidates must select their medium during the online application — this choice is final and cannot be changed.
2 What is the SSC CHSL DEO typing speed requirement?
The standard Data Entry Operator (DEO) post requires 8,000 key depressions per hour (approximately 2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes). The DEO Grade 'A' post, available only in C&AG, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, and Ministry of Culture, requires a higher 15,000 key depressions per hour (approximately 3,700–4,000 key depressions in 15 minutes).
3 Can I take the SSC CHSL typing test in Hindi?
Yes. For LDC and JSA posts, you can opt for Hindi typing at 30 WPM (9,000 KDPH). The DEO skill test is conducted in English only. You must select your preferred language medium during the online application process — it cannot be changed after submission.
4 What is the error allowance in the SSC CHSL typing test?
For LDC/JSA typing tests, the permissible error percentage is 7% for General/UR category candidates and 10% for OBC, EWS, SC, ST, ESM, and PwD candidates. Errors are calculated as: (Full Mistakes + Half Mistakes ÷ 2) ÷ Total Words × 100. Exceeding your category's limit results in disqualification.
5 Is the SSC CHSL typing test marks-based or qualifying?
The typing test (Tier 2 Skill Test) is purely qualifying. Your score in the typing test is not added to the final merit list. However, failing to achieve the minimum speed and stay within the error percentage limit will disqualify you from posts that require this test, regardless of your CBT scores.
6 What keyboard layout is used in SSC CHSL Hindi typing?
SSC CHSL Hindi typing is conducted using the Inscript or Remington (GAIL) keyboard layout, depending on the software provided at the exam centre. Candidates should practise on both layouts before the exam. The layout to be used in a specific recruitment cycle is typically specified in the official notification or hall ticket instructions.
7 How should I prepare for the SSC CHSL typing test?
For LDC/JSA: practise 10-minute timed tests daily targeting 40–42 WPM in English (or 33–35 WPM in Hindi) to build a comfortable buffer above the minimum. Keep your error rate well below 5% during practice. For DEO Grade A: practise 15-minute sessions targeting 17,000–18,000 KDPH to ensure you clear 15,000 KDPH on exam day despite nervousness.