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SSC CGL DEST Typing Test 2026 — Free Typing Mock Test

Take a free SSC CGL DEST typing mock test in a real exam-style (CBT) screen — 8,000 key depressions/hour (English) in 15 minutes. No signup, unlimited attempts.

SSC & Central GovtEnglish15 minutesAs per notificationLast updated 25 Sept 2026
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About this free SSC CGL DEST typing mock test

This free mock test recreates the SSC CGL DEST typing (skill) test for Tax Assistant (CBIC & CBDT): a 15-minute timer, the 8,000 key-depressions-per-hour standard, backspace allowed and no word highlighting — just like the exam screen.

  1. Read the instructions and choose your language.
  2. Click Start Test and type the passage for 15 minutes (or submit early).
  3. Check your net WPM, accuracy, full and half mistakes, and the qualified / not qualified verdict — then retake with a new passage.

SSC CGL DEST typing test pattern

ExamSSC CGL Tax Assistant — Data Entry Skill Test (DEST)
Conducting bodyStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
PostsTax Assistant (CBIC & CBDT)
ModeComputer-based typing test
LanguageEnglish
Speed required8,000 key depressions per hour (≈27 WPM)
Duration15 minutes
NatureQualifying (confirm in notification)

Key points

  • Data Entry Skill Test of 8,000 key depressions per hour.
  • About 2,000 key depressions of English text in 15 minutes.
  • Only candidates who opted for Tax Assistant posts need to appear.

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. For SSC CGL DEST the result is compared with 8,000 key depressions per hour. The recruiting body's own evaluation method, published in the notification, is final.

Preparation tips for the SSC CGL DEST typing test

  • Practise at full length (15 minutes) at least once a day so your speed doesn't drop in the last minutes.
  • Aim for about 10,000 KDPH 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.
DisclaimerThese details are summarised from recent official notifications. Always confirm with the latest official notification of Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

SSC CGL DEST typing test — FAQs

Is this SSC CGL DEST typing mock test free?

Yes. The SSC CGL DEST typing mock test on TypingTestKaro is completely free — no signup and unlimited attempts. It uses the exam's 15-minute duration, its speed standard and an exam-style typing screen, and tells you at the end whether you would qualify.

Does this mock test cover the SSC CGL DEST written exam?

No — this is a mock of the typing (skill) test only. For the written exam use the official syllabus and a separate MCQ test series; come back here to practise the typing stage.

What is the typing speed required for SSC CGL DEST?

SSC CGL DEST requires 8,000 key depressions per hour — roughly 27 WPM — in a 15-minute English test.

How long is the SSC CGL DEST typing test?

The typing test is 15 minutes long. This practice test uses the same duration.

In which languages can I give the SSC CGL DEST typing test?

English.

Is the SSC CGL DEST typing test qualifying?

Typing skill tests are usually qualifying in nature — you must reach the minimum standard, but the marks are not added to the merit. Confirm this in your notification.

Can I use backspace in the SSC CGL DEST typing test?

Backspace is generally available on computer-based typing tests, but editing tools and spell-check are not. Practise with backspace off sometimes to improve first-time accuracy.