SSC CHSL QWERTY (English) Typing Test (English)
The SSC CHSL English typing test is the qualifying Skill Test for the Combined Higher Secondary Level posts. Candidates type an English passage on a QWERTY keyboard, and the result is judged by typing speed together with the percentage of mistakes made.
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SSC CHSL typing test cutoffs & scoring
| Category | Min WPM | Min KDPH | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 35 | 10,500 | ≤7% mistakes allowed |
| OBC/EWS | 35 | 10,500 | ≤10% mistakes allowed |
| SC/ST | 35 | 10,500 | ≤10% mistakes allowed |
Qualifying typing test in the Skill Test. Errors are counted as a percentage of the passage — full backspace allowed.
How to clear the SSC CHSL typing test
- Type the English passage on a QWERTY keyboard within the 10-minute window.
- Aim for about 35 words per minute (roughly 10,500 key depressions per hour).
- Keep mistakes within the allowed share of the passage — 7% for General, 10% for OBC/EWS and SC/ST.
- Backspace is allowed, so correct slips as you go rather than racing past them.
Sample passage
The Staff Selection Commission conducts the typing test as a qualifying stage of the Combined Higher Secondary Level examination. Candidates who clear the written tier must demonstrate that they can type accurately at a steady pace on a standard keyboard. Speed alone is never enough, because a single careless mistake can push the error count past the permitted limit. The most reliable way to prepare is to practise full paragraphs every day, keeping your eyes on the screen and your fingers on the home row.
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Common questions
What is the typing speed required for the SSC CHSL typing test?
For the SSC CHSL English typing test you need 35 words per minute (about 10,500 key depressions per hour). ≤7% mistakes allowed.
Which font is used in the SSC CHSL typing test?
The SSC CHSL English typing test uses the QWERTY (English) layout, with 10 minutes to type the passage.
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