Kruti Dev 010
Remington typewriter keys
The older non-Unicode font on typewriter keys. Suits candidates who learned Hindi typing in an institute.
Practise Kruti Dev01About this test
SSC CHSL typing test for LDC and JSA posts. You type in one language - the one chosen in your application - and the test is qualifying.
02Rules
- 1Duration: 10 minutes.
- 2Speed: 35 WPM (10,500 key depressions an hour) in English or 30 WPM (9,000) in Hindi.
- 3Error limit: 7% for UR and EWS, 10% for OBC, SC, ST, PwBD and ESM, counted against the words in the passage.
- 4Full mistakes count 1; half mistakes (spacing, capitalisation, punctuation, transposition, paragraph) count 0.5.
- 5Backspace, Delete and the arrow keys work. Start each paragraph with Tab.
- 6The exam screen has no word or error highlighting and no auto-scroll.
03How you are scored
Error % = (full mistakes + half mistakes x 0.5) / words in the passage x 100. Speed is measured in key depressions; 5 key depressions = 1 word.
04Important notes
- The typing test is qualifying - your merit comes from Tier II.
- DEO posts take a separate Data Entry Speed Test.
About the SSC CHSL typing test
One language, ten minutes, and an error limit that depends on your category.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruits Lower Division Clerks (LDC) and Junior Secretariat Assistants (JSA) through the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam. After Tier I and the written parts of Tier II, candidates for these posts take a typing test on computer - in English or Hindi, whichever they chose in the application form. Data Entry Operator posts take a separate Data Entry Speed Test instead.
The typing test is qualifying: it adds no marks to your merit. But you must reach the speed with errors inside your category's limit, or you are not selected for LDC/JSA.
Exam at a glance
The CHSL typing-test pattern in one table. Check the notice for your year before the test.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | LDC and JSA take the typing test; DEO takes the Data Entry Speed Test |
| Where it sits | Tier II, Section III, Module II (skill / typing test) |
| Test type | Qualifying only - no marks added to the merit |
| Language | English or Hindi, fixed when you apply |
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| English | 35 WPM - about 10,500 key depressions an hour |
| Hindi | 30 WPM - about 9,000 key depressions an hour |
| Passage | About 1,750 key depressions in English |
| Error limit | UR / EWS: 7%; OBC / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM: 10% |
| Hindi fonts | Kruti Dev 010 or Mangal (InScript / Remington GAIL), as reported |
| Exemption | Permanently unfit PwD candidates may be exempted from the typing test (not from the DEO test) |
Which skill test your post takes
LDC and JSA type a passage in words; DEO posts are measured in key depressions.
| Post | Test | Speed | Duration | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | Typing test | 35 WPM English / 30 WPM Hindi | 10 min | English or Hindi |
| DEO (most departments) | Data Entry Speed Test | 8,000 key depressions an hour | 15 min | English only |
| DEO Grade A (specified departments) | Data Entry Speed Test | 15,000 key depressions an hour | 15 min | English only |
Speeds and posts from SSC CHSL notices as widely reported. Check the notice for your year.
Where typing fits in the selection
Your rank comes from Tier II. The typing test decides whether you keep an LDC/JSA post.
- Tier ICBTAn objective computer-based test. It shortlists candidates for Tier II.
- Tier II, Sections I and IIMeritMathematics, reasoning, English and general awareness. Your merit comes from here.
- Tier II, Section IIIQualifyingModule I: computer knowledge. Module II: the typing test (LDC/JSA) or DEST (DEO). Fail it and the post is out of reach.
- Document verificationLast stepPosts are allotted by merit and preference among candidates who cleared every qualifying part.
What the exam screen looks like
A plain screen: the passage above, your typing below, and nothing marked as you go.
| Screen rule | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Layout | Passage on the upper half of the screen, typing box directly below it |
| Word highlighter | None - the word you are on is not marked |
| Wrong-word highlighter | None - mistakes are not shown in red |
| Auto-scroll | None - keep your own place in the passage |
| Backspace | Allowed, along with the arrow keys and Delete |
| Paragraphs | Start a new paragraph with Tab; spaces count as a half mistake |
| Disabled | Copy, paste, spell-check and auto-correct |
| Language | Fixed by your application - you cannot switch during the test |
The notice does not describe the screen. These rules come from recent SSC skill tests 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 the language you applied in, and see your speed and mistakes the moment you finish.
How errors are counted
Every mistake is either full (counts as one) or half (counts as half).
| Weight | Error type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Full | Omission | A word or figure in the passage that you left out |
| Full | Substitution | Typing "Ministry" where the passage reads "Ministries" |
| Full | Addition | A word or figure that is not in the passage |
| Full | Spelling | Typing "goverment" for "government" |
| Full | Repetition | Typing "of the the" |
| Full | Incomplete word | Typing "administ" for "administration" |
| Half | Spacing | Typing "publicservice" or "pub lic" |
| Half | Capitalisation | Typing "india" for "India" |
| Half | Punctuation | A missing comma or an extra full stop |
| Half | Transposition | Typing "service public" for "public service" |
| Half | Paragraph | Spaces instead of Tab at the start of a paragraph |
Capitalisation applies to English only.
Your error limit depends on your category
Add your mistakes (full = 1, half = 0.5) and compare them with the words in the given passage. UR and EWS candidates may make up to 7%; OBC, SC, ST, PwBD and ESM candidates up to 10%. On a passage of about 350 words that is roughly 24 mistakes for UR / EWS and 35 for the others. Two candidates with the same attempt can get different results because of their category, so know your own limit.
Worked example: an English attempt that qualifies
The formula
Speed (KDPH) = key depressions x 60 / minutes
Mistakes = full mistakes + half mistakes x 0.5
Error % = mistakes / words in the passage x 100
The attempt
- Category
- UR (limit 7%)
- Test length
- 10 minutes
- Passage
- about 350 words
- Key depressions
- 1,820
- Full / half mistakes
- 14 / 10
Working it out
- Speed1,820 x 60 / 10= 10,920 KDPH
- Speed check10,920 against 10,500= clears
- Mistakes14 + 10 x 0.5= 19
- Error %19 / 350 x 100= 5.4%
- Error check5.4% against 7%= clears
Qualified10,920 key depressions an hour clears the 10,500 bar, and 5.4% errors is inside the 7% UR limit.
TipThis follows how the SSC rule is usually explained; this practice test also shows your net WPM. Six more full mistakes (25 in all) would cross 7% for a UR candidate.
Worked example: one Hindi attempt, two categories
The formula
Speed (KDPH) = key depressions x 60 / minutes
Mistakes = full mistakes + half mistakes x 0.5
Error % = mistakes / words in the passage x 100
The attempt
- Test length
- 10 minutes
- Passage
- about 300 words
- Key depressions
- 1,560
- Full / half mistakes
- 20 / 8
Working it out
- Speed1,560 x 60 / 10= 9,360 KDPH
- Speed check9,360 against 9,000= clears
- Mistakes20 + 8 x 0.5= 24
- Error %24 / 300 x 100= 8.0%
- UR / EWS (7%)8.0% against 7%= falls short
- OBC / SC / ST (10%)8.0% against 10%= clears
Not qualified for a UR candidateThe speed clears, but 8.0% errors is over the 7% UR / EWS limit. The same attempt would qualify an OBC, SC, ST, PwBD or ESM candidate.
TipThree fewer full mistakes (21 in all, 7.0%) would have qualified a UR candidate too.
The mistake that fails most candidates
Treating it as a speed test. The speed bar is modest, but errors are counted against the whole passage, and on a screen with no highlighting a skipped line is a burst of omissions you never see. Ten skipped words alone use up almost half of a UR candidate's 7%. Aim for 40+ WPM in English or 35+ in Hindi with errors under 4%, and keep your eyes moving line by line.
Choosing your Hindi layout
If you applied for Hindi, pick one layout early and stick to it. Switching costs weeks.
Mangal InScript
Unicode - the government standard
Vowels under the left hand, consonants under the right. The easiest layout to learn from scratch.
Practise InScriptMangal Remington GAIL
Unicode with typewriter keys
Typewriter key positions, typed in Mangal. Close to Kruti Dev, so it suits typewriter-trained candidates who want Unicode.
Practise Remington GAILLayout options as reported for recent SSC typing tests. Confirm the options in your admit card instructions.
A four-week preparation plan
Four weeks, accuracy first. The error limit fails more candidates than the speed.
| Week | Focus | English target | Hindi target | Errors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Untimed passages, typing without mistakes. Learn Tab for paragraphs. | 28-30 WPM | 22-24 WPM | Any - learn the keys |
| Week 2 | Full 10-minute tests. Switch to No highlighter. | 33-35 WPM | 27-29 WPM | Under 7% |
| Week 3 | Auto-scroll off. Capitals, punctuation and figures. | 37-39 WPM | 31-33 WPM | Under 5% |
| Week 4 | Daily tests with exam settings only. | 40+ WPM | 35+ WPM | Under 4% |
What to practise, and what to avoid
Small habits decide a qualifying test. Keep the left column; drop the right.
Do this
- Practise with No highlighter and auto-scroll off, like the exam screen.
- Start every paragraph with the Tab key.
- Work out your error % after each test and compare it with your category limit.
- Practise only the language you applied in - you cannot switch on the day.
- Type government and current-affairs text: ministries, schemes, figures.
Avoid this
- Chasing speed while your errors are over 5%.
- Skipping hard words - an omission is a full mistake.
- Indenting paragraphs with spaces - each one is a half mistake.
- Changing your Hindi layout close to the exam.
Practising on 91Typing
Practise under the rules and the screen you will be marked on.
Same clock, same mistakes
Scored the moment you submit
Every run uses the 10-minute clock and the full / half mistake rules, and shows your speed and every mistake on the result.
Exam-style screen
No highlighter, no auto-scroll
Turn off highlighting and auto-scroll in the test settings to type on a plain screen, like the SSC test.
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 SSC CHSL LDC and JSA?
35 WPM in English (about 10,500 key depressions an hour) or 30 WPM in Hindi (about 9,000), in a 10-minute test.
Do I type in both English and Hindi?
No. You type in one language - the one you chose in your application form. It cannot be changed later.
Is the SSC CHSL typing test qualifying?
Yes. It adds no marks; your merit comes from Tier II Sections I and II. But you must qualify it to be considered for LDC/JSA.
How many errors are allowed?
Up to 7% for UR and EWS candidates and up to 10% for OBC, SC, ST, PwBD and ESM candidates, counted against the words in the given passage.
What is a full mistake and what is a half mistake?
Full: omitted, wrong, extra, misspelt, repeated or incomplete words. Half: spacing, capitalisation, punctuation, transposed words and paragraphs started with spaces instead of Tab.
Is there word highlighting or error highlighting on the screen?
No. Recent SSC tests show the passage on the upper half of the screen with no word highlighting, no error highlighting and no auto-scroll.
Is backspace allowed in the SSC typing test?
Yes. Backspace, the arrow keys and Delete all work. Copy, paste, spell-check and auto-correct do not.
Do I have to use Tab for paragraphs?
Yes. Start each new paragraph with Tab; using spaces is a paragraph error, which counts as half a mistake.
Which Hindi fonts are available?
Candidates report Kruti Dev 010, Mangal InScript and Mangal Remington GAIL. Choose one, practise only on it, and confirm the options in your admit-card instructions.
How long is the passage?
About 1,750 key depressions in English, which is roughly 350 words - about what 35 WPM produces in 10 minutes.
What test do DEO candidates take?
The Data Entry Speed Test: 15 minutes in English, at 8,000 key depressions an hour for most departments and 15,000 for DEO Grade A in specified departments.
Can a candidate with a disability be exempted from the typing test?
A PwD candidate certified permanently unfit for the typing test by a Government medical authority may be exempted from the LDC/JSA typing test under the notice. There is no exemption from the DEO Data Entry Speed Test.
Is there extra time for candidates with a scribe?
Candidates eligible for a scribe are reported to get 5 minutes of compensatory time in the skill test. Check the notice for your year.
What happens if I fail the typing test?
You are not considered for the LDC/JSA posts in that exam, however well you did in Tier II.
What speed and accuracy should I practise for?
Aim for 40+ WPM in English or 35+ in Hindi, with errors under 4%, on a plain screen with no highlighting.
Is this the official SSC typing software?
No. 91Typing is an independent practice platform. It follows the published rules - 10 minutes, full and half mistakes, no highlighting on the exam screen - so your practice reads the way the real test will.
Official source: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
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Your speed, accuracy and mistakes are scored the moment you finish.