The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB, SAS Nagar Mohali) conducts recruitment for thousands of Clerk, Clerk IT, Clerk Accounts, and Legal Clerk vacancies across Punjab government departments.
PSSSB is known for its rigorous Bilingual Typing Test, where clearing Punjabi typing on Unicode Raavi font (Asees layout) alongside English typing is strictly mandatory.
⚡ Quick Exam Snapshot (TL;DR Fact Matrix)
| Evaluation Parameter | Part-I: Punjabi Typing Test | Part-II: English Typing Test |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Required Speed | 30 Words Per Minute (WPM) | 30 Words Per Minute (WPM) |
| Mandatory Font | Raavi Font (Unicode Standard) | Standard QWERTY |
| Keyboard Layout (Punjabi) | Asees Layout | Standard QWERTY |
| Test Duration | 10 Minutes | 10 Minutes |
| Target Words | Approx 300 Words | Approx 300 Words |
| Permissible Mistake Limit | Maximum 8% Errors (92% Accuracy Minimum) | Maximum 8% Errors (92% Accuracy Minimum) |
| Compulsory Both Passed? | YES — Must qualify both languages | YES — Must qualify both languages |
| Nature of Examination | Mandatory Qualifying | Mandatory Qualifying |
| Backspace Allowed | Yes (Full Editing Enabled) | Yes (Full Editing Enabled) |
1. Punjabi Typing on Raavi Font (Asees Layout Rules)
Unlike phonetic transliteration, PSSSB mandates Asees keyboard layout on Raavi font:
- Gurmukhi Glyphs: Standard letter mapping requires memorizing key locations for Gurmukhi vowels and consonants.
- Tippi (ੰ) & Bindi (ਂ): Nasal sound markers must be typed after the consonant.
- Adhak (ੱ): Represents gemination/stress on consonants; must be typed before the stressed consonant in Asees layout.
- Pairin Akhars (ਪੈਰੀਂ ਅੱਖਰ - ਰ, ਹ, ਵ): Subscript letters are formed using specific key combinations (
Shiftkeys).
2. Speed & Error Deduction Formula
Gross Speed (WPM) = (Total Words Typed / Time (10 Minutes))
Error Percentage (%) = ( (Total Mistakes / Total Words Typed) ) × 100
Net Speed (WPM) = Gross Speed - ( (Mistakes / 10 Minutes) )
- If a candidate achieves 38 WPM gross speed but commits 8.5% mistakes, they are declared FAILED due to exceeding the 8% error ceiling!
3. High-Scoring Routine for PSSSB Aspirants
- Daily Practice on Asees Layout: Dedicate 45 minutes daily to Gurmukhi script typing on standard desktop keyboards.
- Master Paired Letters: Practice high-frequency Punjabi words (ਸਰਕਾਰ, ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਾਸਨ, ਅਧਿਕਾਰ, ਮੁੱਖ ਮੰਤਰੀ, ਪੰਜਾਬ).
- Practice timed Punjabi and English passages on TypingWire.in.
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