SSC CHSL PA SA Hindi Typing Test
A quick, practical guide to the SSC CHSL PA/SA Hindi Typing Test — covering the exam pattern, minimum speed requirement, scoring rules, and preparation tips for Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant aspirants. Applicable Posts: Postal Assistant (PA) and Sorting Assistant (SA), Department of Posts — SSC CHSL
About This Exam
The SSC CHSL PA/SA Hindi Typing Test is a mandatory skill test for candidates who select Hindi as their typing medium while applying for Postal Assistant or Sorting Assistant posts. Candidates who clear Tier-I and Tier-II of SSC CHSL are called for this test.
Like other CHSL typing tests, it's purely qualifying in nature — it doesn't add marks to your final merit, but failing it disqualifies you from the PA/SA post regardless of your written exam score.
Typing Test Pattern
The test is conducted on a computer, with the passage on the upper half of the screen and the typing area below it. Candidates get 10 minutes to type the passage (15 minutes for PwD/scribe-eligible candidates), choosing between Mangal (Inscript) or Kruti Dev 010 (Remington Gail) font/layout.
Candidates select Hindi as their typing medium at the time of application and cannot change it on exam day. The passage generally contains around 1,750–1,800 characters.
Speed Requirement
The minimum speed required is 30 words per minute (WPM) in Hindi, equivalent to 9,000 key depressions per hour (KDPH), calculated on a net speed basis. This speed must be sustained across the full 10-minute duration. Practicing at 35+ WPM builds a safe buffer against exam-day errors, especially for matra and halant mistakes.
Result & Scoring
The test is evaluated strictly as Pass/Fail. Your gross typing speed is reduced based on errors (full and half mistakes), and if your net speed falls below 30 WPM, you're disqualified from the PA/SA post — no matter how strong your Tier-II score was. There's no partial credit or merit-list impact.
Preparation Tips
Lock your layout (Mangal or Kruti Dev) early and stick to it.
Focus on matras and halant characters — these cause the most errors.
Practice with formal, administrative-style Hindi paragraphs.
Time every practice session for the full 10 minutes.
Build a comfortable speed buffer above 35 WPM.
Practice on a platform that mirrors the real exam interface.
Selection Process Note
The SSC CHSL selection process for PA/SA includes Tier-I (CBT), Tier-II (CBT), and the Typing/Skill Test. The typing test is conducted only after qualifying Tier-II and is mandatory for final selection — not a scoring stage. Always confirm the latest speed and pattern details from the official SSC notification before your exam.
FAQs
What is the minimum typing speed for SSC CHSL PA/SA Hindi typing test?
Candidates need a minimum net speed of 30 words per minute, sustained for the full 10-minute test.
Which font can I use for the PA/SA Hindi typing test?
You can choose between Mangal (Inscript layout) or Kruti Dev 010 (Remington Gail layout), selected before the test begins.
Does the PA/SA Hindi typing test add marks to the final merit list?
No, it's a qualifying Pass/Fail test only and doesn't add marks to your merit score.
PA/SA Hindi typing test ke liye kitni practice chahiye?
Agar aap regular 1-1.5 ghante daily practice karte hain, to 3-4 weeks mein 30+ WPM easily achieve ho jata hai, bas matra aur halant par accuracy rakhna zaroori hai.
How is net Hindi typing speed calculated?
Net speed is your gross typing speed minus deductions for full and half mistakes, so accuracy directly affects whether you clear the 30 WPM requirement