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SSC Selection Post Typing Test Rules: Post-Wise Speed, KDPH & Skill Test Guidelines

Everything you need to know about SSC Selection Post (Phase 12 / 13) typing skill tests, Data Entry Operator posts, Lower Division Clerk, and error evaluation criteria.

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The SSC Selection Post (Phase Examinations) covers multiple Central Government ministries across Matriculation, Higher Secondary (10+2), and Graduation levels. Many clerical and data-handling posts require a mandatory skill test.

1. Post-Wise Speed Requirements

Post CategoryMinimum QualificationTest DurationEnglish SpeedHindi Speed
Junior Clerk / LDC / JSAHigher Secondary (10+2)10 Minutes35 WPM (10,500 KDPH)30 WPM (9,000 KDPH)
Data Entry Operator (DEO)Higher Secondary (10+2)15 Minutes8,000 KDPH (~27 WPM)-
DEO Grade ‘A’10+2 with Science & Maths15 Minutes15,000 KDPH (~50 WPM)-
Store Clerk / AssistantMatriculation / 10+210 Minutes30 WPM25 WPM

2. Permissible Error Limits

  • UR / General: 7% Error Limit (LDC) / 5% (DEO Grade A).
  • OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwD: 10% Error Limit (LDC) / 7% (DEO Grade A).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typing speed in SSC Selection Posts? +

For LDC/Junior Clerk posts, speed is 35 WPM English or 30 WPM Hindi (10 minutes). For DEO posts, it is 8000 to 15000 KDPH in 15 minutes.

Is the typing test qualifying in SSC Selection Posts? +

Yes, the skill test is strictly qualifying in nature, but failure in the skill test leads to rejection even with top Tier-I marks.

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