SSC CHSL Typing Test — Free Online Practice Test 2026

What Is the SSC CHSL Typing Test?

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) typing test is a mandatory skill assessment for candidates vying for positions such as Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). This official exam evaluates keyboard speed and input accuracy. Our online simulator recreates the official exam environment, letting you practice with formal paragraphs under strict timers.

SSC CHSL Typing Speed Requirements

Depending on the medium selected during your application process, the typing speed requirements vary:

English Typing — 35 WPM Requirement

For English medium candidates, the required speed is 35 words per minute (WPM), which corresponds to about 10,500 key depressions per hour (KDPH). You must complete a 1,750-character passage within 10 minutes.

Hindi Typing — 30 WPM Requirement

For Hindi medium candidates, the speed requirement is 30 words per minute, equivalent to 9,000 key depressions per hour. The official test passage contains approximately 1,500 characters to be typed in 10 minutes.

SSC CHSL Typing Test Format and Rules

The exam follows strict guidelines set by the Staff Selection Commission. Preparing according to these rules is vital to passing:

Test Duration

The duration of the typing test is 10 minutes. Candidates with physical disabilities who qualify for a scribe are given 15 minutes.

Allowed Errors and Accuracy Rules

The commission classifies mistakes into Full Errors (omission of a word, substitution, spelling errors, or adding extra words) and Half Errors (spacing errors, capitalization errors, or wrong punctuation). The cutoff or permissible error percentage varies by category (typically 7% for General and 10% for reserved categories).

Software Used in Actual Exam

The actual exam is conducted on a dedicated computer interface where the source passage is displayed on the top half of the screen, and you must type it in the text box below. Crucially, backspace and editing keys are allowed, but automatic scrolling is usually disabled, requiring manual cursor navigation.

How to Prepare for SSC CHSL Typing Test

Succeeding in the SSC skill test requires consistent, deliberate practice rather than just typing random texts:

Daily Practice Schedule

Practice for 30–45 minutes daily. Break your sessions into 10-minute blocks to match the exam format. Keep your focus on accuracy first; speed naturally follows when you stop making errors.

Which Font to Use for Hindi Typing

For Hindi typing, the official SSC guidelines require either Mangal font (using Inscript or Remington Gail layouts) or Kruti Dev. Ensure you set up the correct keyboard layout in your operating system settings early in your preparation.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid looking at the keyboard while typing. Focus on the source text. Keep your wrist elevated to prevent fatigue and repetitive strain injuries. Always double-check your punctuation and capitalization, as these count as errors.

SSC CHSL Typing Test vs SSC CGL — Key Differences

While both are conducted by the SSC, the CGL (Combined Graduate Level) typing test (Data Entry Speed Test or DEST) features different speed thresholds. CGL DEST requires 27 WPM (8,000 KDPH) over 15 minutes, whereas CHSL demands a higher speed of 35 WPM over 10 minutes.

Free SSC CHSL Typing Practice Resources

Use our free online practice simulator above to warm up. You can also print official PDF question papers from previous years and type them using our custom text typing test mode.