What is the SSC CHSL LDC typing test requirement?

SSC CHSL LDC (Lower Division Clerk) requires either 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi. The choice is made at application time and cannot be changed. The test is 10 minutes long. Backspace is disabled. Maximum 7% errors for UR category. The test is qualifying — marks not added to merit.

What is the SSC CHSL LDC job profile and salary?

LDC (Lower Division Clerk) in SSC CHSL works in Central Government offices handling data entry, file management, correspondence, and office administration. Pay scale is Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 to 63,200) plus DA, HRA, and other allowances. After promotion, an LDC becomes UDC (Upper Division Clerk) at Level 4.

What is the difference between LDC and JSA in SSC CHSL?

LDC (Lower Division Clerk) and JSA (Junior Secretariat Assistant) are essentially the same clerical post but in different departments. LDC posts are in attached/subordinate offices, while JSA posts are in Central Secretariat. Both require the same typing speed (35 WPM English or 30 WPM Hindi) and have the same pay scale.

Is the typing test same for LDC and PA/SA in SSC CHSL?

Yes — LDC, JSA, Postal Assistant (PA), and Sorting Assistant (SA) all require the same typing test: 35 WPM English or 30 WPM Hindi, 10 minutes, backspace disabled. Only DEO posts have a different test (DEST — data entry speed test at 8,000 KDPH).

What is the SSC CHSL LDC Tier 2 pattern?

SSC CHSL Tier 2 has three sections: Session I (Module I — Mathematical Abilities, Module II — English Language), Session I (Module III — General Intelligence), and Session II (Module I — Skill Test/Typing Test for LDC/JSA). The typing test is in Session II and is qualifying. Final merit is based on Session I scores only.

How to prepare for SSC CHSL LDC typing test in 30 days?

Week 1-2: Master home row (A S D F J K L ;) — eyes on screen, no keyboard looking. Week 3: Full keyboard practice, aim for 25 WPM. Week 4: Timed sessions with backspace disabled, push to 35+ WPM. Daily 30-40 minutes on TypingSutra. Target 38 WPM in practice — exam pressure reduces speed by 2-3 WPM.

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35 WPM · Backspace OFF

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Hindi typing guide

Mangal · 30 WPM · rules

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English typing guide

QWERTY · 35 WPM · rules

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DEST · 8000 KDPH · 15 min

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SSC CHSL LDC Typing Test 2026

35 WPM English30 WPM Hindi10 MinutesBackspace DisabledLevel 2 PayQualifying Only

WPM Eng

WPM Hindi

₹19,900

Starting Pay

SSC CHSL LDC 2026 — Post Overview & Typing Test Pattern

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Job Profile

→Data entry and file management in Central Govt offices

→Official correspondence and noting/drafting

→Record maintenance and dispatch

→Assisting senior officers in administrative work

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Pay & Promotion

→Pay Level 2: Rs. 19,900 to 63,200 per month

→Plus DA, HRA (8-24%), TA, medical allowances

→Promotion to UDC (Upper Division Clerk) at Level 4

→Further promotion to Assistant Section Officer

SSC CHSL LDC Typing Test Pattern 2026 — Syllabus & Format

PostLDC (Lower Division Clerk) · JSA (Junior Secretariat Assistant)

Speed — English35 WPM (10,500 KDPH) — 10 minutes

Speed — Hindi30 WPM (9,000 KDPH) — 10 minutes

Language choiceOne language only — chosen at SSC CHSL application time

Hindi fontsMangal INSCRIPT or Krutidev/Remington Gail

BackspaceDISABLED — every error stays and reduces Net WPM

Error limit (UR)Maximum 7% errors

Error limit (Reserved)Maximum 10% errors

Error typesFull Mistake (1 error) · Half Mistake (0.5 error)

NatureQualifying — marks NOT added to Tier 2 merit list

When conductedSession II of Tier 2 — same day as written exam

Start Practicing — Free SSC CHSL LDC Typing Practice

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Hindi typing — 30 WPM guide

Mangal INSCRIPT · complete rules

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English typing — 35 WPM guide

QWERTY · backspace disabled · rules

30-Day SSC CHSL LDC Typing Preparation Plan

Week 1–2

Home row mastery

A S D F J K L ; — eyes on screen only, no keyboard looking. F and J bumps are your anchor. Daily 20 minutes, focus purely on these 8 keys. Target: 15 WPM on home row words.

Week 3

Full keyboard + accuracy drills

Add top row (Q W E R T · Y U I O P) and bottom row (Z X C V B · N M). Practice with backspace DISABLED from day one — this is critical for SSC CHSL. Target: 25 WPM, under 10% errors.

Week 4

Timed sessions + speed push

10-minute timed sessions daily. TypingSutra identifies weak keys and drills them. Push to 35+ WPM. Go into exam with 38+ WPM — exam pressure reduces speed 2-3 WPM.