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What the official notice says
The LDC/JSA typing test appears as Part C of Section-IV in Tier-II. The 2026 notice describes the Skill Test/Typing Test as qualifying in nature and refers to SSC's own evaluation guidelines.
Candidates select either English or Hindi as the typing-test medium in the application form. The notice says that choice is final. English candidates are expected to type at 35 WPM and Hindi candidates at 30 WPM, with speed judged from accurate computer entry of a supplied passage over 10 minutes.
For LDC/JSA candidates who choose Hindi, the 2026 notice requires Mangal font. TypeSarthi accepts Unicode Hindi for practice but does not reproduce SSC's font, keyboard, or evaluation setup. Read our Hindi keyboard setup guide and confirm the exam venue instructions before the test.
The notice gives eligible candidates using a scribe five extra minutes for this typing test, making their duration 15 minutes. Read the notice's eligibility and documentation conditions rather than assuming this applies to every candidate.
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Launch a matching practice session
These links configure TypeSarthi for the standard 10-minute duration and target speed. Eligible candidates with a scribe can select 15 minutes manually. TypeSarthi is a practice tool; its scoring, font and passage layout are not an official SSC test simulator. Read how TypeSarthi calculates WPM and accuracy before comparing scores.
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A four-week preparation loop
Use your recent-session history to decide when to increase speed. A steady score across several days is more useful than one unusually fast attempt.
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Week 1
Build clean rhythm
Practise below the target speed. Prioritise posture, consistent spacing, punctuation, and accuracy.
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Week 2
Approach the standard
Alternate short warm-ups with 10-minute sessions. Review recurring letter combinations and difficult words.
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Week 3
Hold target pace
Aim to maintain the published speed without a late-session accuracy drop. Repeat the same duration consistently.
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Week 4
Rehearse calmly
Use full 10-minute sessions under quiet, test-like conditions. Avoid changing your keyboard setup at the last moment.
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Common questions
Can I choose Hindi or English?
The 2026 notice allows either medium, but requires the choice in the application form and treats that choice as final.
Is 35 WPM required for Hindi too?
No. For LDC/JSA in the 2026 notice, the published standard is 35 WPM for English and 30 WPM for Hindi.
Which font is required for Hindi?
The 2026 SSC CHSL notice specifies Mangal font for the LDC/JSA Hindi typing test. Practising Unicode Hindi here helps with text entry, but it does not verify your exam font or layout. See our Hindi keyboard setup guide.
Does this guide cover the DEO skill test?
No. DEO posts use a separate data-entry skill-test scheme. Always read the relevant part of the official notice for the post you selected.
Is this page an official SSC resource?
No. TypeSarthi is an independent practice website. The official SSC notice linked below is the controlling source.