The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recruits thousands of candidates for the post of Social Security Assistant (SSA) - Group ‘C’ through the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Candidates qualifying Phase-I are called for the Phase-II Computer Data Entry / Typing Skill Test.
⚡ 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 Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH) | 9,000 Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH) |
| Test Duration | 10 Minutes | 10 Minutes |
| Passage Length | Approx 350 to 400 Words | Approx 300 to 350 Words |
| Required Font (Hindi) | Standard QWERTY | Mangal (Inscript / Remington Gail) |
| Exam Conducting Agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Nature of Paper | Mandatory Qualifying | Mandatory Qualifying |
| Backspace Allowed | Yes (Full Editing Enabled) | Yes (Full Editing Enabled) |
1. NTA Typing Test Interface & Software Behavior
- Split-Screen Layout: Master passage is situated on the upper half; candidate input textarea is situated on the lower half.
- Current Word Highlighting: The active target word is highlighted with background contrast.
- Auto-Scrolling: Passage scrolls automatically to reveal subsequent lines.
- Infinite Backspace: Candidates can backspace freely within words and navigate across typed lines using arrow keys.
2. Speed & Error Calculation Algorithm
Standard Words Typed = (Total Key Depressions Typed / 5)
Net Speed (WPM) = (Standard Words - Mistakes Penalty / 10 Minutes)
- Candidates must maintain at least 93% to 95% net accuracy to ensure their net speed remains above the 35 WPM qualifying line.
3. High-Scoring Routine for EPFO SSA Aspirants
- Practice Social Security & Financial Vocabulary: Passages include financial terms like provident fund, pension scheme, gratuity, statutory contribution, employee benefits.
- Practice on TypingWire.in with the dedicated NTA interface simulator mode.
🔗 Related Examination & Speed Guides
Continue preparing with official error annexures, software interface rules, and speed conversion benchmarks:
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- AIIMS CRE Junior Administrative Assistant Typing Rules: Read the full breakdown in AIIMS CRE Junior Administrative Assistant Typing Rules.
- KVS, CBSE, BHU & DDA Junior Assistant Typing Rules: Read the full breakdown in KVS, CBSE, BHU & DDA Junior Assistant Typing Rules.
- KDPH to WPM Speed Calculation Formula Guide: Read the full breakdown in KDPH to WPM Speed Calculation Formula Guide.
