SSC CGL Data Entry Test (Tax Assistant): English Typing Test
Rules last checked on 23 Sep 2026
The SSC CGL Data Entry Test (Tax Assistant) English typing test is held by SSC for Tax Assistant (CBIC/CBDT), UDC/SSA. The minimum speed is 8,000 key depressions per hour (KDPH). The test lasts 15 minutes. Your error percentage must stay within the limit for your category: UR 5%, OBC/EWS 7%, SC/ST 7%, PwD 10%. A full mistake (wrong, missing or extra word, spelling mistake) counts 1 and a half mistake (capital letters, punctuation, spacing) counts ½.
Typing test rules
- Minimum speed
- 8,000 key depressions per hour (KDPH)
- Duration
- 15 minutes
- Backspace
- Allowed
Mistake rule: Your error percentage must stay within the limit for your category: UR 5%, OBC/EWS 7%, SC/ST 7%, PwD 10%. A full mistake (wrong, missing or extra word, spelling mistake) counts 1 and a half mistake (capital letters, punctuation, spacing) counts ½.
Start the practice test →Tips to clear it
- Practise for the full test length (15 minutes) so your speed holds up to the end.
- Get accuracy right first — in most exams mistakes cost more than a few words of speed.
- Yes, backspace is allowed, but every correction costs you time.
- KDPH counts key presses: 8,000 KDPH is about 27 words a minute.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum English typing speed for SSC CGL Data Entry Test (Tax Assistant)?
8,000 key depressions per hour (KDPH).
How long is the test?
15 minutes.
How are mistakes counted?
Your error percentage must stay within the limit for your category: UR 5%, OBC/EWS 7%, SC/ST 7%, PwD 10%. A full mistake (wrong, missing or extra word, spelling mistake) counts 1 and a half mistake (capital letters, punctuation, spacing) counts ½.
Is backspace allowed?
Yes, backspace is allowed, but every correction costs you time.
Can I practise this for free?
Yes, English typing tests are always free.
Where do these rules come from?
Source: SSC CGL 2026 notice + CGL 2025 result write-up. Rules last checked on 23 Sep 2026. Always confirm in the latest official notice.