SSC CHSL: English Typing Test
Rules last checked on 23 Sep 2026
The SSC CHSL English typing test is held by SSC for LDC / JSA / JPA. The minimum speed is 35 words per minute (WPM). The test lasts 10 minutes. Your error percentage must stay within the limit for your category: UR 7%, OBC/EWS 10%, SC/ST 10%, 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
- 35 words per minute (WPM)
- Duration
- 10 minutes
- Backspace
- Allowed
Mistake rule: Your error percentage must stay within the limit for your category: UR 7%, OBC/EWS 10%, SC/ST 10%, 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 (10 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum English typing speed for SSC CHSL?
35 words per minute (WPM).
How long is the test?
10 minutes.
How are mistakes counted?
Your error percentage must stay within the limit for your category: UR 7%, OBC/EWS 10%, SC/ST 10%, 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 CHSL 2026 notice + 2024/2025 final result notices. Rules last checked on 23 Sep 2026. Always confirm in the latest official notice.