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Typing Test for SSC CGL 2025<\/a>: <\/strong>SSC has decided to conduct the SSC CGL DEST exam on 18th January 2026. The SSC CGL Typing Speed Test (DEST) is important for candidates, as it decides eligibility based on typing speed, accuracy, and error percentage. Most candidates focus on the main sections (quant, general awareness, English, etc), thinking that they will clear the DEST exam easily, but as a result, they fail to pass this test and get disqualified from the entire recruitment process. Yes, you heard right, since this test is mandatory to qualify. To help you out of this problem, we have provided several SSC CGL Typing Speed Tests in this blog. So don’t wait for the last day, just start your preparation from now onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SSC CGL Typing Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To clear this test, candidates are advised that their minimum typing speed for English must be 35 words per minute (wpm), and for Hindi typing speed should be 30 wpm. The SSC CGL typing test speed is calculated based on the correct words typed in 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Criteria<\/th>Requirement<\/th>Counts as a mistake<\/th>Impact<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Typing speed<\/td>8000 KDPH<\/td>Wrong key, extra\/missing char<\/td>Lowers accuracy<\/td><\/tr>
Accuracy<\/td>Maintain within allowed error %<\/td>Spacing\/punctuation\/case errors<\/td>May lead to rejection<\/td><\/tr>
Passage format<\/td>Follow given layout<\/td>Ignoring line breaks\/tabs<\/td>Penalized<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Typing Test for SSC CGL 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL typing speed test is a skill test that assesses the candidate’s ability to type in English or Hindi on a computer. The candidates have to type at least 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes. The key depressions include alphabet, numbers, symbols, and space bars. The candidates have to maintain an accuracy of at least 80% in their typing. The accuracy is calculated based on the errors made in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and formatting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL Typing Test for Which Post?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SSC CGL typing test is only applicable to candidates who have applied for the posts of Tax Assistant (Central Excise and Income Tax) and Assistant Section Officer of CSS. The typing test is conducted after the Tier-II exam and before the document verification. As per the latest updates, the SSC has successfully conducted the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam. Candidates who will qualify for the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam will be eligible to appear for the typing test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SSC CGL Typing Speed Test Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below, we have provided the rules that candidates must take care of during the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The typing test is a qualifying exam and does not contribute to the overall score.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Candidates must complete a passage of approximately 2000 key depressions within 15 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Minimum error limits must be met based on the candidate’s category:\n