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SSC CHSL - Data Entry Operator (DEST) typing test: pass mark, time and free practice
SSC CHSL - Data Entry Operator (DEST): you need 8,000 KDPH in 15 minutes. See the pass mark, the mistake rule and the keyboard layout, then practise the same test free in your browser.
Typing test rules at a glance
| Pass mark | 8,000 KDPH |
|---|---|
| Time | 15 minutes |
| Mistake rule | You need 8,000 key depressions per hour, which is 2,000 correct keys in 15 minutes. |
| Keyboard named in notices | English QWERTY. |
| Good to know | Data Entry Speed Test, measured in key depressions per hour (KDPH). Qualifying. |
What the pass mark means
You need about 2,000 correct key presses in 15 minutes. 8,000 KDPH is about 26.7 words per minute.
You need 8,000 key depressions per hour, which is 2,000 correct keys in 15 minutes.
Which layout to practise
English QWERTY. English QWERTY guide
A simple practice plan
- Week 1: practise your layout without the clock until you type without looking at the keys.
- Week 2: type exam-style passages with the exam time limit and watch the mistakes, not only the speed.
- Last week: take full mock exams (full screen, no pause) and aim a few words above the pass mark.
Other tests in this group
- SSC CHSL - LDC / JSA (35 WPM / 30 WPM)
- SSC CHSL - DEO in C&AG-related departments (15,000 KDPH)
- SSC CGL - Tax Assistant / DEST posts (8,000 KDPH)
Common questions
What is the typing test pass mark for SSC CHSL - Data Entry Operator (DEST)?
The pass mark we list is 8,000 KDPH in 15 minutes. Data Entry Speed Test, measured in key depressions per hour (KDPH). Qualifying. Always check your own notice, because rules change between recruitment cycles.
Which keyboard layout does it use?
English QWERTY. Check your admit card for the final word.
How can I practise this typing test for free?
Open the free practice app, go to Typing Test, choose Government exam mode and pick this exam. It gives you an exam-style passage, the exam time limit and a Pass or Not qualified result. No sign-up is needed.
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