SSC CHSL DEO (DEST) typing test pattern
| Exam | SSC CHSL DEO — Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | Data Entry Operator (DEO), DEO Grade A |
| Mode | Computer-based typing test |
| Language | English |
| Speed required | 8,000 key depressions per hour (≈27 WPM) |
| Duration | 15 minutes |
| Nature | Qualifying (confirm in notification) |
Key points
- Speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour on computer.
- An English passage of about 2,000–2,200 key depressions must be typed in 15 minutes.
- Accuracy matters as much as speed — the notification defines how errors are counted.
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 CHSL DEO (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 CHSL DEO (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).