GSSSB Clerk English Typing Test

About This Exam

GSSSB Clerk is one of the most popular state government jobs in Gujarat. It's conducted by the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board through the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE).

Here's the important part: GSSSB does not run a separate English typing speed test on exam day. There's no WPM-based typing round like SSC or Railway exams have.

Instead, candidates need "basic knowledge of computer usage" as per Gujarat government rules. A computer knowledge certificate must be submitted, usually before final appointment, not during the exam itself.

So your real typing test happens on the job, not in the recruitment process. But strong typing skills still help a lot in daily clerical work once you're selected.

Typing Test Pattern

No dedicated online English typing speed test is conducted by GSSSB for Clerk posts
Selection is fully based on written exams — Prelims and Mains
Prelims: 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 1 hour, covering Reasoning, Aptitude, English, and Gujarati
Mains: descriptive for Group A posts, objective for Group B posts
A basic computer knowledge certificate is a separate eligibility requirement, checked at the document verification or appointment stage

Speed Requirement

There is no official WPM figure published for GSSSB Clerk, since typing speed isn't tested as part of the recruitment.

If your computer knowledge certificate involves typing (many state-recognized certificates do), a common benchmark used across Gujarat is around 30 WPM in English.

Since this depends on which certificate you hold, always confirm the exact requirement from the official GSSSB notification and the certificate body.

Result & Scoring

Prelims marks are only for screening — they don't count toward the final merit
Final selection is based purely on Mains exam marks
The computer knowledge certificate is a pass/fail eligibility document, not a scoring component
Missing or invalid computer knowledge proof at appointment stage can lead to cancellation of selection

Preparation Tips

Focus most of your energy on Reasoning, Aptitude, English, and Gujarati for the Prelims.
Don't ignore Mains preparation — General Studies and language skills carry real weight here.
Get your basic computer knowledge certificate sorted early, so it doesn't create last-minute stress.
Still practice English typing regularly. It's not tested in this exam, but it helps a lot in your actual clerk job.
Use short daily typing sessions, around 15–20 minutes, to build comfortable typing speed for office work.
Solve previous year GSSSB papers to get used to the exam's question style.

Selection Process Note

The process is: online application via OJAS, Preliminary exam (screening only), Mains exam (merit-based), and document verification. A basic computer knowledge certificate must be submitted, often before final appointment.

There's no separate typing skill test day like in SSC or Railway exams. Always check the latest GSSSB notification, since rules can be updated.

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