HSSC Clerk typing test pattern
| Exam | HSSC Clerk Typing Test (Haryana) |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) |
| Posts | Clerk, Data Entry Operator |
| Mode | Computer-based typing test |
| Language | English & Hindi |
| English speed | 30 WPM (9,000 key depressions/hour) — practice target |
| Hindi speed | 25 WPM (7,500 key depressions/hour) — practice target |
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| Hindi layouts | Remington GAIL, Krutidev 010, Mangal Inscript |
| Nature | Qualifying (confirm in notification) |
Key points
- Computer typing test is qualifying for clerical posts.
- Many candidates also take the HARTRON typing certificate.
How your result is calculated here
This practice test counts key depressions (5 key depressions = 1 word). Gross WPM = key depressions ÷ 5 ÷ minutes, and Net WPM = Gross WPM − mistakes ÷ minutes. Wrong, missing and extra words are full mistakes; capitalisation and punctuation errors are half mistakes. Your Net WPM is compared with the HSSC Clerk standard for the language you choose. The recruiting body's own evaluation method, published in the notification, is final.
Preparation tips for the HSSC Clerk typing test
- Practise at full length (10 minutes) at least once a day so your speed doesn't drop in the last minutes.
- Aim for 38 WPM in English / 33 WPM in Hindi in practice — exam nerves usually cost a few WPM.
- Keep accuracy above 95%. Every mistake reduces your net speed.
- Switch highlighting off for your mock tests — the real exam doesn't colour your words.
- Practise the Hindi layout offered at your centre: Remington GAIL or Krutidev 010 or Mangal Inscript. See which layout to choose.
- Read our guide on how to increase typing speed.
DisclaimerThe speed shown is a recommended practice target; the recruiting body sets the exact typing standard in each notification. Always confirm with the latest official notification of Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC).