SSC CHSL LDC English Typing Test
A quick, practical guide to the SSC CHSL LDC English Typing Test — covering the exam pattern, minimum speed requirement, scoring rules, and preparation tips to help candidates qualify with confidence.
About This Exam
The SSC CHSL LDC English Typing Test is a mandatory skill test for candidates who select English as their typing medium while applying for LDC/JSA posts. Candidates who clear the CHSL Tier-I and Tier-II exams are called for this test, which checks whether they can type accurately and fast enough on a computer.
The test is purely qualifying — it doesn't add marks to your final merit, but failing it disqualifies you from the LDC/JSA post no matter how well you scored in the written exam.
Typing Test Pattern
The test is conducted on a computer, with the passage displayed on the upper half of the screen and the typing area below it. Candidates get 10 minutes to type the given English passage on a standard QWERTY keyboard, with auto-scroll and error highlighting built into the interface.
Candidates choose their typing medium (English or Hindi) at the time of filling the application form — you cannot switch on exam day.
Speed Requirement
The minimum speed required is 35 words per minute (WPM), calculated on a net speed basis after error deductions. This must be sustained across the full 10-minute duration, not just in short bursts. Practicing comfortably above 40 WPM gives you a safety buffer for exam-day errors.
Result & Scoring
The test is evaluated as Pass/Fail only. Your gross speed is reduced based on errors made, and if your net speed falls below 35 WPM, you're disqualified from the LDC/JSA post — even with a strong Tier-II score. There is no partial credit or marks addition to merit.
Preparation Tips
Practice touch typing on a standard QWERTY layout instead of looking at the keyboard.
Focus on accuracy first — speed without accuracy lowers your net WPM.
Practice with formal, government-style paragraphs similar to the actual exam register.
Always time yourself for the full 10 minutes, not shorter bursts.
Build a buffer of 40+ WPM in practice to safely clear the 35 WPM cutoff.
Use a typing platform that mimics the real exam interface (passage on top, typing box below).
Selection Process Note
The SSC CHSL selection process includes Tier-I (CBT), Tier-II (CBT), and the Typing/Skill Test for LDC/JSA and DEO posts. The typing test comes only after qualifying Tier-II and is a mandatory clearance stage — not a scoring one. Always verify the latest speed and pattern details from the official SSC notification before appearing.
FAQs
What is the minimum typing speed for the SSC CHSL LDC English typing test?
Candidates need a minimum net speed of 35 words per minute, sustained for the full 10-minute test.
the SSC CHSL typing test add marks to the final merit list?
it's a qualifying Pass/Fail test only. It doesn't add any marks to your merit score.
Can I choose Hindi instead of English for the typing test?
Yes, but you must select your medium while filling the application form — it cannot be changed later.
What happens if I fail the typing test but scored well in Tier-II?
You'll be disqualified from the LDC/JSA post regardless of your Tier-II score, since the typing test is mandatory to qualify.
How is net typing speed calculated?
Net speed is your gross typing speed minus deductions for errors — so accuracy directly affects whether you clear the 35 WPM requirement