SSC typing test: how it works
Practise for the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) typing skill tests in Hindi. The test below runs for 10 minutes, the duration used for the SSC CHSL typing test, and shows your speed and accuracy as you type. Choose InScript or Remington to match the layout you will select in the exam.
SSC typing tests at a glance
SSC uses different typing tests for different exams and posts. These are the standards used in recent notices. Each new notice can change them, so check the notice for your exam.
| Exam and post | Language | Standard | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHSL: LDC / JSA | English | 35 wpm (10,500 key depressions per hour) | 10 minutes |
| CHSL: LDC / JSA | Hindi | 30 wpm (9,000 key depressions per hour) | 10 minutes |
| CHSL: DEO | English | 8,000 key depressions per hour | 15 minutes |
| CGL: DEST | English | About 2,000 key depressions | 15 minutes |
Is the SSC CGL typing test in Hindi?
No. The SSC CGL Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) is taken in English. Hindi typing is an option in the SSC CHSL typing test for LDC and JSA posts, where candidates choose English or Hindi.
HindiType currently offers a Hindi test only, so use this page to prepare for the CHSL Hindi typing test.
Hindi keyboard layouts allowed in SSC
The SSC CHSL 2019 skill test notice listed four Hindi options: InScript, Kruti Dev, Remington GAIL and Remington CBI. Choose the one you already type fastest on, and confirm it is listed in your notice.
- InScript: the standard Unicode Hindi layout built into Windows.
- Kruti Dev: the Remington typewriter arrangement with the Kruti Dev 010 font. Practise it with the Remington option here.
- Remington GAIL and CBI: Unicode versions of the typewriter layout.
How words per minute relate to key depressions
SSC counts one word as five key depressions, so 30 words per minute equals 30 × 5 × 60 = 9,000 key depressions per hour. HindiType counts correct Unicode characters instead of keystrokes. Some Hindi characters need two keystrokes, so your HindiType speed and an SSC key depression count will not match exactly.
How to prepare for the SSC typing test
- Practise full 10-minute sessions so your speed holds up to the end.
- Accuracy matters: SSC allows only a small percentage of errors, so slow down rather than guess.
- Do not rely on Backspace. Fix only the word you are typing.
- Practise with passages of formal Hindi, including numbers and punctuation.
- Use the guided lessons for keys you still search for.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the SSC CHSL typing test?
The CHSL typing test for LDC and JSA posts is 10 minutes in recent notices. Candidates with a scribe have been given extra time. Check the notice for your exam year.
What Hindi typing speed is needed for SSC CHSL?
Recent notices ask for 30 words per minute in Hindi, which SSC equates to 9,000 key depressions per hour. The English standard is 35 words per minute.
Is SSC CGL typing in Hindi or English?
The SSC CGL Data Entry Speed Test is in English. Hindi is an option in the SSC CHSL typing test.
Can I use Kruti Dev in the SSC typing test?
The SSC CHSL 2019 notice listed Kruti Dev along with InScript, Remington GAIL and Remington CBI. Practise Kruti Dev with the Remington option on this page and confirm the options in your current notice.
Is this an official SSC mock test?
No. HindiType is an independent practice tool. Your score shows your progress, but SSC uses its own software and rules for counting errors.
Sources
Exam details last checked on 29 October 2026. Rules can change with each notice, so confirm them in the official notice for your exam.