SSC CHSL Typing Test — Free Online DEST Practice
What is the SSC CHSL typing test (DEST)?
The SSC CHSL Tier-2 includes a Skill Test / Typing Test that is qualifying in nature. Candidates applying for the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) must clear the Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) or a typing test depending on the post. The typing test checks whether you can type a given English or Hindi passage at the required speed within the allotted time, on a computer, without your usual tools and shortcuts.
The benchmark most candidates aim for is 35 words per minute (WPM) in English or 30 WPM in Hindi. In SSC terms, 35 WPM corresponds to roughly 10,500 key depressions per hour and 30 WPM to about 9,000 key depressions per hour. The catch is that speed alone is not enough — the passage must be reproduced accurately, because every mistake is counted and reduces your effective speed.
Start SSC CHSL PracticeSSC CHSL typing — speed and rules at a glance
| Parameter | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Required speed | 35 WPM | 30 WPM |
| Key depressions/hour | ~10,500 | ~9,000 |
| Duration | 10 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Font / layout | Standard keyboard | Mangal (Unicode), Inscript/Remington |
| Nature | Qualifying — you must meet the cut-off to be considered | |
Note: exact rules can change between recruitment cycles. Always confirm the current speed and mode from the official SSC notification for your year.
How to prepare for the SSC CHSL typing test
- Practise on full passages, not isolated words — the real test gives you a continuous paragraph.
- Type without looking at the keyboard. Touch typing is the single biggest speed multiplier.
- Prioritise accuracy over raw speed. A clean 32 WPM beats a sloppy 40 WPM once errors are deducted.
- Simulate exam conditions — use a 10-minute timer and avoid pausing.
- Practise in your chosen language daily. Hindi typists should fix the Mangal/Inscript layout early and stick to it.
Our typing tester lets you reproduce the exact 10-minute format with live gross WPM, net WPM and accuracy, so you always know whether you are above or below the SSC cut-off before exam day.
FAQ
Is the ssc chsl typing test free?
Yes. It is completely free, requires no signup, and runs entirely in your browser.
Does it support Hindi and English?
Yes. You can practise in both English and Hindi (Mangal / Krutidev layouts).
Is my data private?
Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your data is never uploaded to a server.