Central Govt
CSIR JSA Typing Test
Rules last checked on 23 Sep 2026
The CSIR JSA Typing Test is conducted by CSIR labs for Junior Secretariat Assistant. The minimum speed is English 35 words per minute and Hindi 30 words per minute.
Source: CSIR JSA advertisement 2025. Always confirm the exact figures in the latest official notice.
Typing test rules
- English
- 35 WPM
- Hindi
- 30 WPM
- Duration
- 10 minutes
- Passage · English
- ~350 words
- Passage · Hindi
- ~300 words
- Backspace
- Allowed
Mistake rule: No official error limit is published, but mistakes still lower your net speed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum typing speed for the CSIR JSA Typing Test?
English 35 words per minute (WPM) and Hindi 30 words per minute (WPM).
How long is the CSIR JSA Typing Test?
10 minutes.
How are mistakes counted?
No official error limit is published, but mistakes still lower your net speed.
Is backspace allowed?
Yes, backspace is allowed, but every correction costs you time.
Where do these rules come from?
Source: CSIR JSA advertisement 2025. Rules last checked on 23 Sep 2026. Always confirm in the latest official notice.