Same clock, same bar
35 WPM English, 30 WPM Hindi
Every run uses the 10-minute clock and checks your net speed against the KVS bar, listing every wrong word on the result.
01About this test
KVS Junior Secretariat Assistant typing test on computer, part of the skill test. You type in one language, and the test is qualifying.
02Rules
- 1Duration: 10 minutes.
- 2Speed: 35 WPM net in English or 30 WPM net in Hindi.
- 3Type at least 1,750 key depressions in English or 1,500 in Hindi.
- 4Every wrong word is subtracted from your gross words.
- 5Backspace is allowed. There is no word or error highlighting and no auto-scroll.
- 6The skill test also includes a Computer Proficiency Test.
03How you are scored
Net WPM = (key depressions / 5 - wrong words) / 10 minutes.
04Important notes
- NVS JSA, in the same drive, needs 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi.
About the KVS JSA typing test
Ten minutes, one language, and every wrong word taken straight off your speed.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) recruits Junior Secretariat Assistants (JSA) (Pay Level 2) through a recruitment drive run by CBSE. After the Tier 1 and Tier 2 written exams, shortlisted candidates take a skill test: a typing test on computer and a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
The typing test is qualifying: it adds no marks to your merit, but you must reach 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi. Note that NVS JSA, recruited in the same drive, asks less - 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi - so check which post you are preparing for.
Exam at a glance
The KVS JSA typing-test pattern in one table. Check the notice and admit card for your recruitment.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS); exam run by CBSE |
| Post | Junior Secretariat Assistant (Pay Level 2) |
| Eligibility | Class XII pass, age 18-27 |
| Stages | Tier 1, Tier 2, then the skill test (typing + CPT) |
| Test type | Qualifying - no marks added to the merit |
| Language | English or Hindi, one of your choice |
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| English | 35 WPM net - at least 1,750 keystrokes |
| Hindi | 30 WPM net - at least 1,500 keystrokes |
| Speed | Keystrokes / 5 = words; wrong words are subtracted, then divided by 10 |
| Mode | Screen to screen - the passage is on the computer |
| NVS JSA | Same drive, but 30 WPM English / 25 WPM Hindi |
Where typing fits in the selection
Your rank comes from the written tiers. The skill test decides whether you keep it.
- Tier 1WrittenAn objective screening exam.
- Tier 2MeritThe post-specific written exam. Your merit comes from here.
- Typing testQualifying10 minutes: 35 WPM English or 30 WPM Hindi. Miss it and you are out.
- Computer Proficiency TestQualifyingPractical MS Office and internet tasks, reported as 100 marks with 40% to qualify.
What the exam screen looks like
A plain screen: the passage above, your typing below, and nothing marked.
| Screen rule | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Mode | Screen to screen - the passage is shown on the computer |
| Word highlighter | None - the word you are on is not marked |
| Wrong-word highlighter | None - mistakes are not shown in red |
| Auto-scroll | None - scroll the passage yourself |
| Backspace | No restriction - correct anything you have typed |
| English font | Times New Roman |
| Minimum to be marked | About 1,750 keystrokes in English or 1,500 in Hindi |
The notice does not describe the screen. These rules are from recent JSA skill tests run by central testing agencies, as reported by candidates and coaching platforms. Check the instructions on your test day.
Set up this practice test like the exam
Open the test settings on the typing screen, choose No highlighter, turn auto-scroll off and hide the live speed. Keep full backspace. Practising with green and red words trains you to rely on a signal that will not be there on the day.
Practise the 10-minute test
Take the 10-minute test in English or Hindi and see your net speed and every wrong word the moment you finish.
How the speed is worked out
Your keystrokes are divided by 5 to give gross words. Every wrong word is then subtracted, and the result is divided by 10 minutes. So in this test each wrong word costs 0.1 WPM, and ten wrong words cost a full WPM. At 35 WPM the minimum is 1,750 keystrokes - type more than that, so the wrong words do not pull you under the bar.
Which mistakes count
Your typing is compared word by word with the passage. Each of these is a wrong word.
| Mistake | Example |
|---|---|
| Omission | Leaving out a word that is in the passage |
| Wrong word | Typing "school" where the passage reads "schools" |
| Spelling | Typing "vidyalya" for "vidyalaya" |
| Extra or repeated word | Typing "the the principal" |
| Spacing | Typing "KendriyaVidyalaya" |
| Capitalisation and punctuation | Typing "kvs" for "KVS", or dropping a comma |
As reported for recent JSA skill tests. Check your notice for the exact rules.
Worked example: an English attempt that qualifies
The formula
Gross words = keystrokes / 5
Net words = gross words - wrong words
Net WPM = net words / 10 minutes
The attempt
- Test length
- 10 minutes
- Keystrokes
- 2,000
- Wrong words
- 12
Working it out
- Minimum keystrokes2,000 against 1,750= met
- Gross words2,000 / 5= 400 (40.0 WPM)
- Net words400 - 12= 388
- Net speed388 / 10= 38.8 WPM
- Speed check38.8 against 35= clears
Qualified40 WPM gross with 12 wrong words leaves 38.8 WPM net, comfortably above 35.
TipTyping only the minimum 1,750 keystrokes would leave no room at all: the same 12 wrong words would drop it to 33.8 WPM.
Worked example: a Hindi attempt that falls short
The formula
Gross words = keystrokes / 5
Net words = gross words - wrong words
Net WPM = net words / 10 minutes
The attempt
- Test length
- 10 minutes
- Keystrokes
- 1,650
- Wrong words
- 40
Working it out
- Minimum keystrokes1,650 against 1,500= met
- Gross words1,650 / 5= 330 (33.0 WPM)
- Net words330 - 40= 290
- Net speed290 / 10= 29.0 WPM
- Speed check29.0 against 30= falls short
Not qualified33 WPM gross, but 40 wrong words - mostly matras and half letters in Hindi - pull it down to 29.0 WPM.
TipTen fewer wrong words would have given exactly 30.0 WPM. For an NVS JSA candidate, the same attempt would clear the 25 WPM bar.
The mistake that fails most candidates
Preparing to the wrong speed. KVS and NVS JSA were recruited in the same drive, but KVS asks 35 / 30 WPM while NVS asks 30 / 25. Candidates who practised to the NVS bar find themselves short for KVS. Aim for 40+ WPM English or 35+ Hindi with under 15 wrong words in a 10-minute test.
KVS JSA or NVS JSA?
Same job title, same drive - different typing speeds.
| Organisation | English | Hindi | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVS - Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan | 35 WPM | 30 WPM | 10 min |
| NVS - Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti | 30 WPM | 25 WPM | 10 min |
As reported for the 2025 combined KVS / NVS recruitment. Check the notice for the post you applied to.
A four-week preparation plan
Four weeks to build a speed buffer above 35 / 30 WPM.
| Week | Focus | English target | Hindi target | Wrong words |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Untimed passages, typing without mistakes. | 28-30 WPM | 23-25 WPM | Any - learn the keys |
| Week 2 | Full 10-minute tests. Switch to No highlighter. | 33-35 WPM | 28-30 WPM | Under 25 |
| Week 3 | Auto-scroll off. Capitals, punctuation, numbers. | 37-39 WPM | 32-34 WPM | Under 20 |
| Week 4 | Daily tests with exam settings, plus MS Office practice for the CPT. | 40+ WPM | 35+ WPM | Under 15 |
What to practise, and what to avoid
Small habits decide a qualifying test. Keep the left column; drop the right.
Do this
- Practise to the KVS speeds, 35 / 30 WPM, not the NVS ones.
- Use No highlighter and auto-scroll off, like the exam screen.
- Fix a wrong word with backspace as soon as you see it - each one costs speed.
- Type well above the minimum keystrokes.
- Prepare for the CPT as well: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the internet.
Avoid this
- Stopping at exactly 35 / 30 WPM gross.
- Skipping a hard word - an omission is a wrong word too.
- Relying on red words to spot mistakes - the exam screen has none.
- Leaving the CPT until after the typing test.
Practising on 91Typing
Practise under the rules and the screen you will be marked on.
Exam-style screen
No highlighter, no auto-scroll
Turn off highlighting and auto-scroll in the test settings to type on a plain screen.
History, weak keys, replay
All on the exam dashboard
Your attempt history, weak keys and a replay of any past attempt are on the exam dashboard.
Open the dashboardFrequently asked questions
What typing speed is required for KVS JSA?
35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi, as net speed, in a 10-minute typing test on computer.
Is the KVS JSA typing speed the same as NVS JSA?
No. In the 2025 combined drive, KVS JSA needs 35 / 30 WPM, while NVS JSA needs 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi.
Is the typing test qualifying?
Yes. It adds no marks to your merit, which comes from the written tiers. You must still reach the speed to be selected.
What is in the KVS JSA skill test?
Two parts: the typing test and a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) on MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and the internet, reported as 100 marks with 40% to qualify.
Do I type in both English and Hindi?
No. You take the test in one language, English or Hindi.
How is net speed calculated?
Divide your keystrokes by 5 to get gross words, subtract the wrong words, and divide by 10 minutes. Example: 2,000 keystrokes = 400 words; 12 wrong words; 388 / 10 = 38.8 WPM.
Is there a minimum number of keystrokes?
Reportedly 1,750 in English and 1,500 in Hindi - exactly the required speed for 10 minutes.
Is backspace allowed?
Yes, with no restriction. You can correct anything you have typed.
Is there word highlighting or error highlighting?
No. Recent JSA tests showed no word highlighting, no error highlighting and no auto-scroll. Practise with No highlighter selected.
Which Hindi layout should I use?
This practice test uses Mangal InScript. The Hindi font depends on the testing agency, so confirm the options in your admit card instructions.
Who can apply for KVS JSA?
Candidates who have passed Class XII, aged 18 to 27 (with the usual relaxations), who can type at the required speed on computer.
What speed should I practise at?
Aim for 40+ WPM in English or 35+ in Hindi with fewer than 15 wrong words in 10 minutes.
Is this the official KVS typing software?
No. 91Typing is an independent practice platform. It follows the reported rules - 10 minutes, 35 / 30 WPM, wrong words subtracted - so your practice reads the way the real test will.
Official source: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS); recruitment conducted by CBSE
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Your speed, accuracy and mistakes are scored the moment you finish.