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SSC CHSL Pattern

English Typing Test — 10 Minutes

The exact duration used in the SSC CHSL English skill test — practice at full exam length with a 35 WPM target.

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Full Exam-Length Simulation

Runs for the same 10 minutes as the real SSC CHSL English skill test, with real-time WPM and accuracy tracking.

35WPM Target
95%+Accuracy Goal
10 minExam Length

Why 10 Minutes Matters

SSC CHSL — the exam behind LDC, JSA, Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant recruitment — runs its English typing skill test for exactly 10 minutes, requiring 35 WPM net speed with a combined error tolerance of just 7%. A 1 or 2-minute test can't tell you whether your accuracy holds up for the full duration; this test simulates the real thing with a fresh, exam-length passage every time you start.

Aim for 35+ WPM at 95%+ accuracy across the whole 10 minutes — building a buffer above the bare minimum matters, since exam-day nerves cost most candidates a few WPM. Remember that the real SSC CHSL test disables backspace, delete, arrow-key cursor movement, and all cut/copy/paste and autocorrect functions — practice without relying on those to build the muscle memory the actual exam demands. Full figures for other exams are on the government exam requirements page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which exam uses a 10-minute English typing test?
SSC CHSL (for LDC, JSA, PA and SA posts) runs its English typing skill test for exactly 10 minutes, requiring 35 WPM net speed with a combined error tolerance of 7%. Most other central and state clerical exams use the same or a similar duration.
What WPM should I target?
Aim for at least 35 WPM at 95%+ accuracy — a comfortable margin above the SSC CHSL minimum, since exam nerves typically cost a few WPM on the real test day.
Can I use backspace or arrow keys during the real exam?
No. SSC disables backspace, delete, arrow-key cursor movement, cut, copy, paste, undo, redo, spell-check and autocorrect during the actual skill test. Practising without relying on corrections is essential.

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