In SSC CHSL 2026, LDC/JSA candidates take a 10-minute typing test at 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi, while DEO candidates take a 15-minute English data entry test at 8000 or 15000 key depressions per hour, depending on the department. Both tests are qualifying.
All figures here come from the SSC CHSL 2026 notice (F.No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1, published 7 Sep 2026).
The two tests side by side
| Rule | LDC / JSA | DEO |
|---|---|---|
| Language | English or Hindi | English |
| Required speed | English 35 WPM (about 10500 key depressions an hour) or Hindi 30 WPM (about 9000) | 8000 key depressions an hour; 15000 for C&AG and Para 8.1 departments |
| Time | 10 minutes | 15 minutes |
| PwBD eligible for a scribe | 15 minutes | 20 minutes |
| Passage | Not stated as a length | 2000 to 2200 key depressions; 3700 to 4000 for C&AG and Para 8.1 |
| Nature | Qualifying | Qualifying |
Rules that apply to both
- Language choice is final. You pick the typing language in the application form and cannot change it later.
- Hindi in Mangal only. If you take the LDC/JSA test in Hindi, type in Mangal font. Any other font means you do not qualify (para 13.9.13.7 viii). This rule is new in the 2026 notice.
- Errors to 2 decimals. Errors are worked out up to 2 decimal places (para 13.9.13.4), using SSC's full and half mistake guidelines.
- No category-wise error % in the notice. The 2026 notice leaves the allowed error percentage to the qualifying standards fixed by the Commission. Figures quoted elsewhere online could not be checked against an official document.
What the DEO speed means in practice
8000 key depressions an hour is 2000 in 15 minutes, close to 27 WPM. The higher bar of 15000 an hour is 3750 in 15 minutes, which is 50 WPM, so the C&AG and Para 8.1 posts need a much faster typist. Make sure you know which DEO post you are aiming for before you set your practice target.
Which speed basis our test uses
The notice gives the LDC/JSA speed in WPM but does not say whether it is gross or net. Our practice judges it on net speed, after mistakes, which is the safer target. Because the notice gives no error limit, our test judges speed only and shows your error % for reference.
Preparation tips
- LDC/JSA: train in 10-minute runs. If you chose Hindi, practise with a layout that types Unicode, such as Remington GAIL or Inscript.
- DEO: train in 15-minute runs, and include numbers and capitals, since the score is in key depressions.
- For both, keep mistakes low: SSC still counts them, even if the limit is not printed in the notice.
What to do next
Take the SSC CHSL typing test, which offers all four versions: LDC/JSA English and Hindi, and both DEO levels. See the SSC CHSL page for photo and signature rules, and convert speeds with the WPM to KDPH converter.