PSSSB Clerk typing test pattern
| Exam | PSSSB Clerk English Typing Test (Punjab) |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Posts | Clerk, Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator |
| Mode | Computer-based typing test |
| Language | English |
| English speed | 30 WPM (9,000 key depressions/hour) — practice target |
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| Nature | Qualifying (confirm in notification) |
Key points
- English typing is tested along with Punjabi typing.
- Punjabi typing practice is not available on this site yet.
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 PSSSB Clerk standard for the language you choose. The recruiting body's own evaluation method, published in the notification, is final.
Preparation tips for the PSSSB 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 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.
- 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 Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB).