KPSC Second Division Assistant English Typing Test
The KPSC Second Division Assistant (SDA) English Typing Test is a qualifying stage in the recruitment process. Candidates must type at least 35 WPM in English (10 minutes) with not more than 10% errors to qualify for final selection.
About This Exam
The KPSC Second Division Assistant (SDA) English Typing Test is a qualifying stage in the recruitment process. Candidates must type at least 35 WPM in English (10 minutes) with not more than 10% errors to qualify for final selection.
Typing Test Pattern
Duration: 10 minutes
Language: English
Nature: Qualifying (marks are not counted for final merit)
Required Speed:
35 WPM (Words Per Minute) in English
This corresponds to 10,500 Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH)
(based on average of 5 key depressions per word)
Passage: A passage is displayed on the computer screen
Candidates must type the passage within 10 minutes with at least 35 WPM net speed
Maximum allowed errors: 10% of total typed words
If errors exceed 10%, the candidate is declared unqualified
Candidates can make corrections during the test using Backspace key
Speed Requirement
Minimum required speed: 35 WPM in English
This means:
350 words in 10 minutes (35 WPM)
Candidates must meet both:
Minimum speed (35 WPM net)
Maximum error limit (10% of total typed words)
Result & Scoring
The typing test is merely qualifying:
Marks obtained in the typing test are not counted for determining final merit
Candidates must:
Achieve 35 WPM net speed in English
Limit errors to not more than 10%
If errors exceed 10%, the candidate is declared unqualified and ineligible for further stages
This makes the typing test a critical filter even though it does not add to the final score.
Preparation Tips
Practice timed 10-minute English typing tests daily
Focus on achieving at least 35 WPM consistently
Maintain accuracy; avoid more than 10% errors
Use QWERTY keyboard layout during practice
Learn to correct mistakes quickly without losing time
Practice typing from screen-based passages like the real exam (on-screen mode)
Disable auto-correct and spell check in your practice environment to simulate real conditions
Selection Process Note
Typical selection stages for KPSC Second Division Assistant:
Written Examination (MCQs)
Computer Skill Test (Typing + others) – Qualifying in nature
Viva‑voce (where applicable)
Document Verification
Candidates must qualify in the typing test to proceed to further stages. Though it does not add to the final score, failing the typing test can disqualify you from final selection.
FAQs
What is the minimum English typing speed for KPSC Second Division Assistant?
Most candidates search for this: the minimum required speed is 35 WPM in English, i.e., 350 words in 10 minutes.
Is the KPSC SDA typing test qualifying or marks-based?
The typing test is merely qualifying; marks obtained are not counted for final merit.
How many errors are allowed in KPSC Second Division Assistant English typing test?
Candidates can commit errors up to 10% of total typed words. If errors exceed 10%, the candidate is declared unqualified.
What happens if I type 35 WPM but make more than 10% errors in KPSC typing test?
Even if you type at 35 WPM, exceeding 10% errors means you are declared unqualified and ineligible for further stages.
How to prepare for KPSC Second Division Assistant English typing test at home?
Practice 10-minute timed English typing tests on screen, focus on achieving 35 WPM, and keep errors within 10%.