What is the typing speed required for CHSL DEO?

For Data Entry Operator (DEO) in SSC CHSL, candidates need 8000 Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH). For DEO Grade 'A', the requirement is 15000 KDPH.

SSC CHSL Typing Test Rules, Interface & Key Depressions

Q: Is there backspace allowed in the SSC CHSL typing test?

Yes, backspace is allowed during the CHSL typing test. However, you can only correct words that you are currently typing. Once you press SPACE, you typically cannot go back to the previous word in the modern TCS interface.

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC CHSL) examination includes a crucial Skill Test / Typing Test for candidates who qualify Tier 1. It evaluates a candidate's practical data entry capability before their final recruitment.

Depending on whether you're aspiring for a Data Entry Operator (DEO) or a Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) post, the typing speed requirements and parameters vary. Preparation using an interface matching the actual SSC CHSL typing test is the best way to ensure success.

💡 Did You Know: In CHSL typing tests, speed is significantly more demanding for DEO Grade 'A' posts compared to LDC positions. Accuracy limits remain stringently enforced.

SSC CHSL Skill Test vs Typing Test

There are two primary categories when it comes to the practical computer test in CHSL:

Post Type	Test Type	Required Speed	Duration
DEO (Regular)	Skill Test	8,000 Key Depressions Per Hour	15 Mins
DEO (Grade 'A')	Skill Test	15,000 Key Depressions Per Hour	15 Mins
LDC / JSA	Typing Test	35 WPM (10500 KDPH in English)	10 Mins

Understanding Key Depressions

Unlike standard online tests that calculate Words Per Minute by dividing characters by 5, the Staff Selection Commission strictly looks at Key Depressions.

Every letter stroke is counted as a depression.
Typing spaces between words counts as a key depression.
Pressing shift/caps for capitals counts toward your total key strokes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is there backspace allowed in the SSC CHSL typing test?

Yes, backspace is allowed during the CHSL typing test. You can correct words as long as you are typing them, but the modern TCS interface significantly limits your ability to jump back lines or correct words after hitting SPACE.

What is the typing speed required for SSC CHSL LDC?

For LDC & JSA posts in SSC CHSL, the required typing speed is 35 Words Per Minute (WPM) in English or 30 WPM in Hindi. This corresponds to 10500 Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH) in English.

Can I skip difficult technical words during the test?

You can theoretically skip words, but every skipped word is calculated as a 'Full Mistake' and increases your error percentage drastically.