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English Typing Speed Test — SSC CHSL, LDC, Court

Measure your typing WPM and accuracy using government-job style paragraphs. Calibrated for the SSC CHSL standard (35 WPM minimum, 7% mistakes allowed). Choose 1, 2, 5, or 10 minute duration.

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SSC CHSL Typing Standards

For LDC (Lower Division Clerk) and JSA (Junior Secretariat Assistant) posts under SSC CHSL, the qualifying typing speed is 35 WPM in English (equivalent to 10,500 keystrokes per hour) or 30 WPM in Hindi (9,000 KPH). The test runs for 10 minutes and allows up to 7% mistakes — beyond that, the candidate is declared failed regardless of speed. PwD candidates get 5 minutes extra. For Court typist and DEO posts, the requirement is higher (typically 40+ WPM English).

How to Practice Effectively

Sit with both feet flat, wrists straight, elbows at 90°, eyes at screen level. Use the 10-finger touch typing method: left fingers cover A-S-D-F (index on F), right on J-K-L-; (index on J). The little bumps on F and J help you find home position without looking. Start at 50% of your target speed prioritizing 100% accuracy, then gradually push pace. Don't look at the keyboard — this is the single biggest speed gain over time. Most candidates reach 35 WPM in 2-3 months of daily practice.

WPM Calculation Method

This tool uses the standard 5-character-per-word definition that government typing tests follow. So 35 WPM = 35 × 5 = 175 characters per minute = 10,500 characters per hour — matching the official SSC requirement. WPM is calculated from correctly typed characters only — mistakes don't count toward speed. Combine with the Hindi Typing Test if your post needs both languages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typing speed required for SSC CHSL and LDC?
SSC CHSL (LDC and JSA posts): minimum 35 wpm in English (10,500 keystrokes per hour) or 30 wpm in Hindi (9,000 KPH). Mistakes allowed: 7%. Court reporter and DEO posts often require higher (40+ WPM English).
How is WPM calculated?
WPM = words typed in 1 minute, where a "word" is 5 characters (the standard definition). So 35 WPM = 35 × 5 = 175 characters per minute = 10,500 characters per hour. This tool uses the same standard, counting only correctly typed words by spaces.
How can I improve my typing speed?
Practice 30–60 minutes daily. Use proper home-row finger positioning (left fingers on A-S-D-F, right on J-K-L-;). Don't look at the keyboard. Start at 70% of your target speed with high accuracy, then gradually increase pace. Use typing apps like Typing.com or Keybr.com. Most candidates take 2–3 months to reach 35 WPM from scratch.
Does accuracy or speed matter more?
Both — but accuracy is the gateway. SSC CHSL allows only 7% errors (so for a 5-minute test that's roughly 35 wrong characters out of 500+ typed). If your accuracy drops below 93%, the entire test is failed regardless of speed. Always prioritize 95%+ accuracy first, then push speed.
Why does my speed look low here vs. other typing sites?
Most online typing tests count words optimistically. This tool uses the standard 5-character-per-word definition that government typing tests use, which is closer to the SSC examination calculation. So 35 WPM here ≈ what you'd achieve in an actual SSC skill test.

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