SSC CGL DEST QWERTY (English) Typing Test (English)
The SSC CGL DEST (Data Entry Skill Test) is a word-processor typing stage for Combined Graduate Level posts. Candidates reproduce an English passage with formatting allowed, and the Staff Selection Commission scores it on speed and the percentage of mistakes.
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SSC CGL DEST typing test cutoffs & scoring
| Category | Min WPM | Min KDPH | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 35 | 10,500 | ≤20% mistakes allowed (DEST) |
| OBC/EWS | 35 | 10,500 | ≤25% mistakes allowed |
| SC/ST | 35 | 10,500 | ≤30% mistakes allowed |
Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) in a word-processor environment — tabs and paragraphs are allowed. Errors are counted as a percentage.
How to clear the SSC CGL DEST typing test
- Type the English passage into the word-processor area within the 15-minute window.
- Aim for about 35 words per minute (roughly 10,500 key depressions per hour).
- Tabs and paragraph breaks are allowed — match the layout of the source passage.
- Stay within the error limit for your category: 20% General, 25% OBC/EWS, 30% SC/ST.
Sample passage
The Data Entry Skill Test for Combined Graduate Level posts asks candidates to reproduce a printed passage inside a word processor. Unlike a plain speed test, this stage allows tabs, paragraph breaks and basic formatting, so attention to layout matters as much as raw pace. Examiners measure both the volume of correctly entered text and the share of words that were typed wrongly or skipped. Steady practice on long office-style passages, complete with numbers and punctuation, builds the rhythm this particular test rewards.
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Common questions
What is the typing speed required for the SSC CGL DEST typing test?
For the SSC CGL DEST English typing test you need 35 words per minute (about 10,500 key depressions per hour). ≤20% mistakes allowed (DEST).
Which font is used in the SSC CGL DEST typing test?
The SSC CGL DEST English typing test uses the QWERTY (English) layout, with 15 minutes to type the passage.
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