The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) conducts typing and steno skill tests for recruitment to Clerk, Junior Scale Stenographer, Steno-Typist, and Assistant under the Haryana CET (Common Eligibility Test) Group-C Cadre.
⚡ Quick Exam Snapshot (TL;DR Fact Matrix)
| Parameter | English Typing Stream | Hindi Typing Stream | Stenographer Post |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Required Speed | 30 Words Per Minute (WPM) | 25 Words Per Minute (WPM) | 80 WPM Shorthand + 30 WPM Typing |
| Test Duration | 5 Minutes | 5 Minutes | 5 Min Dictation + 20 Min Trans. |
| Target Words in Passage | Approx 150 Words | Approx 125 Words | 400 Words |
| Required Font | Standard QWERTY | Mangal (Inscript / Remington Gail) | Mangal / Standard |
| Nature of Paper | Mandatory Qualifying | Mandatory Qualifying | Mandatory Qualifying |
| Permissible Error Limit | Up to 7% to 8% Maximum | Up to 7% to 8% Maximum | Up to 8% |
| Backspace Allowed | Yes (Full Editing Enabled) | Yes (Full Editing Enabled) | Yes |
1. Speed Calculation & Mathematical Formula
Gross Words = (Total Keystrokes Typed / 5)
Net Speed (WPM) = (Gross Words - Mistakes Penalty / Time (5 Minutes))
- Because the test is only 5 minutes long, candidates must avoid hesitant starts. Pausing for even 20 seconds can cost you 4 to 6 WPM.
2. Full Mistakes vs Half Mistakes in HSSC
- Full Errors (1 Word Deducted):
- Skipping any word from the master printed passage.
- Substituting a printed word with an incorrect word.
- Inserting extraneous words or figures.
- Half Errors (0.5 Word Deducted):
- Punctuation mistakes (missing commas, periods).
- Spacing errors (missing space or double space).
- Capitalization inaccuracies.
3. High-Scoring Practice Routine on TypingWire
Practice 5-minute high-tempo passages on TypingWire.in to master rapid starts for HSSC CET.
🔗 Related Examination & Speed Guides
Continue preparing with official error annexures, software interface rules, and speed conversion benchmarks:
- Bihar Beltron DEO & BSSC Inter-Level Typing Rules: Read the full breakdown in Bihar Beltron DEO & BSSC Inter-Level Typing Rules.
- MP CPCT Typing Test Rules & Scorecard Validity: Read the full breakdown in MP CPCT Typing Test Rules & Scorecard Validity.
- UPSSSC Junior Assistant & Clerk Typing Test Rules: Read the full breakdown in UPSSSC Junior Assistant & Clerk Typing Test Rules.
- RSSB RSMSSB LDC Typing & Computer Efficiency Rules: Read the full breakdown in RSSB RSMSSB LDC Typing & Computer Efficiency Rules.
