SSC CGL Skill Test: English Typing
SSC CGL Tier-2 Computer Skill Test (English): 15 minutes. Qualifying is roughly 8,000 key depressions in the full 15 minutes.
The SSC CGL English typing test runs 15 minutes, with a qualifying speed of 35 wpm net. Practise the same format free on this page with live WPM, accuracy and key-depression tracking. Register free to see your result and save every attempt.
SSC CGL टाइपिंग टेस्ट (अंग्रेज़ी): 15 मिनट, क्वालिफाइंग स्पीड 35 wpm (नेट)। असली फॉर्मेट में मुफ्त अभ्यास करें, और रिजल्ट देखने के लिए मुफ्त रजिस्टर करें।
The clock starts the moment you press Start. Type what you see; mistakes show in red.
Unofficial practice tool, not affiliated with SSC, RRB or NIC. Figures here are a close estimate of the real exam scoring, not a substitute for it. Always confirm current rules on your official exam notice.
SSC CGL Skill Test: English Typing: key facts
| Test | SSC CGL Skill Test: English Typing |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Exam duration | 15 minutes |
| Qualifying speed | 35 wpm net |
| Other lengths | 1 to 15 minutes, or open-ended |
| Cost | Free. Register free to see your result |
How to practise the SSC CGL Skill Test: English Typing
- Keep the duration on 15 minutes, the real exam length, so the qualifying bar applies to your run.
- Press Start typing test. The clock starts at once; type the passage exactly as shown. Mistakes turn red.
- Keep going until the timer ends. Pasting is disabled, so every character you score is one you typed.
- Register free (Google or WhatsApp) to open your result: net WPM, gross WPM, accuracy, key depressions and errors.
- Repeat daily. Your history shows whether net WPM and accuracy are climbing.
How many words is that? Typing speed to words typed
A word is 5 characters, spaces included. Multiply your net WPM by the minutes to get the words you type; multiply the words by 5 for the keystrokes.
| Net WPM | Words in 15 min · keystrokes |
|---|---|
| 20 wpm | 300 words · 1,500 keys |
| 25 wpm | 375 words · 1,875 keys |
| 30 wpm | 450 words · 2,250 keys |
| 35 wpm | 525 words · 2,625 keys |
| 40 wpm | 600 words · 3,000 keys |
| 50 wpm | 750 words · 3,750 keys |
| 60 wpm | 900 words · 4,500 keys |
How to get ready for the SSC CGL typing test
- Learn the home row (A S D F, J K L ;) and rest your fingers there. Touch typing with your eyes on the passage is faster than hunting for keys.
- Put accuracy before speed. Net WPM subtracts errors, so a slower clean run usually scores higher than a fast messy one.
- Read two or three words ahead of the cursor to keep a steady rhythm instead of typing word by word.
- Practise at the full exam length a few times a week. Concentration fades in the last minutes and only full runs train that.
- Sit with straight wrists and the screen at eye level, and take a short break between runs to avoid strain.
Keep practising
- SSC CGL exam guidePattern, syllabus, cut-offs and dates
- Free SSC CGL mini mocksShort timed question sets with solutions
- SSC CHSL Typing Test (DEST): English10 minutes, English
- SSC CGL Skill Test: Hindi Typing15 minutes, Hindi
- RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test: English10 minutes, English
- RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test: Hindi10 minutes, Hindi
- All typing testsEvery exam preset and free practice
- Subject-wise practice setsFree 10-question sets for the written exam
Frequently asked questions
What is the qualifying typing speed for SSC CGL?
The SSC CGL English typing test runs 15 minutes, with a qualifying speed of 35 wpm net. Always confirm the current rules on your official exam notice.
How long is the SSC CGL typing test?
15 minutes, the length of the real test. You can also practise any length from 1 to 15 minutes, or open-ended, but the qualifying bar only applies to a run of the full 15 minutes.
How is typing speed (WPM) calculated?
Every 5 characters count as one word. Gross WPM is all characters typed divided by 5, per minute. Net WPM is correct characters minus incorrect characters, divided by 5, per minute, and net WPM is the figure compared with a qualifying speed. Accuracy is correct characters as a percentage of everything typed.
What are key depressions and how are they different from WPM?
Key depressions count the keys you press, including spaces and punctuation. Some exams state the bar as key depressions, and often as a rate per hour, while WPM is a speed. This tool counts the depressions in your actual run and shows them next to WPM. The figure is a close practice estimate, not the count official exam software would report.
Do I need to register to see my typing test result?
You can take the test without an account, but your result (net WPM, accuracy, errors and, for exam presets, whether you would have qualified) opens after you register free with Google or WhatsApp. Registering also saves every attempt to your typing history.
Is this typing test free?
Yes. The test is free with no card needed. Register free with Google or WhatsApp to open your result and keep your history.
How can I improve my typing speed for SSC CGL?
Put accuracy before speed. Net WPM subtracts errors, so a slower clean run usually scores higher than a fast messy one. Learn the home row (A S D F, J K L ;) and rest your fingers there. Touch typing with your eyes on the passage is faster than hunting for keys. Practise at the full exam length a few times a week. Concentration fades in the last minutes and only full runs train that.
Is this the official SSC CGL typing test?
No. This is a free, unofficial practice tool built by Pareeksha to help you rehearse the format and pace of the real test. It is not affiliated with SSC, RRB or NIC.
Unofficial practice tool, not affiliated with SSC, RRB or NIC. Figures here are a close estimate of the real exam scoring, not a substitute for it. Always confirm current rules on your official exam notice.
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