The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) conducts recruitment typing tests for Junior Assistant, Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Stenographer, and Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA) across Government of NCT of Delhi departments, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and Delhi Jal Board.
⚡ Quick Exam Snapshot (TL;DR Fact Matrix)
| Parameter | English Typing Stream | Hindi Typing Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Required Speed | 35 Words Per Minute (WPM) | 30 Words Per Minute (WPM) |
| Key Depressions Equivalent | 10,500 KDPH | 9,000 KDPH |
| Test Duration | 10 Minutes | 10 Minutes |
| Passage Length | Approx 350 to 400 Words | Approx 300 to 350 Words |
| Required Font | Standard QWERTY | Mangal (Inscript / Remington Gail) |
| Retyping Permitted | Yes (Compulsory if passage finishes early) | Yes (Compulsory if passage finishes early) |
| Permissible Error Limit | Up to 5% - 7% Maximum | Up to 5% - 7% Maximum |
| Backspace Allowed | Yes (Full Editing Enabled) | Yes (Full Editing Enabled) |
| Nature of Paper | Mandatory Qualifying | Mandatory Qualifying |
1. DSSSB Speed Calculation & 5-Keystroke Standard
DSSSB adheres to the standard 5-keystroke definition standardized by the Directorate General of Employment and Training (DGET):
Standard Words = (Total Key Depressions Typed / 5)
Gross Speed (WPM) = (Standard Words / 10 Minutes)
Net Speed (WPM) = Gross Speed - ( (Mistakes Counted / 10 Minutes) )
🔁 The Retyping Rule Explained:
- If a candidate typing at 50 WPM completes a 350-word text in 7 minutes, they must hit Space or Enter and continue typing the passage from the first word.
- The computer continues tracking keystrokes up to minute 10:00. Ceasing to type after 7 minutes drops your 10-minute average speed and risks disqualification.
2. Mistake Penalties Breakdown
- Full Mistakes: Every omitted word, substituted word, or added extraneous word.
- Half Mistakes: Capitalization errors, punctuation omissions, and spacing irregularities.
- Candidates exceeding the permissible error threshold fail the test regardless of their written Tier-I score.
3. High-Scoring Practice Routine on TypingWire
- Practice with Mangal Layout: Ensure you practice typing Hindi numbers, symbols, and punctuation marks.
- Retyping Passage Drills: Train on TypingWire.in with the infinite loop retyping simulator mode.
- Focus on Consistency: Maintain a calm, even keystroke rhythm throughout the 10 minutes.
🔗 Related Examination & Speed Guides
Continue preparing with official error annexures, software interface rules, and speed conversion benchmarks:
- SSC CGL DEST Typing Test Rules & 5% Cutoff: Read the full breakdown in SSC CGL DEST Typing Test Rules & 5% Cutoff.
- SSC CHSL Typing Test Rules: 35 WPM & Error Formula: Read the full breakdown in SSC CHSL Typing Test Rules: 35 WPM & Error Formula.
- Official SSC Full vs Half Mistake Evaluation Annexure: Read the full breakdown in Official SSC Full vs Half Mistake Evaluation Annexure.
- SSC Typing Test Interface & Backspace Rules: Read the full breakdown in SSC Typing Test Interface & Backspace Rules.
