SSC CHSL DEO Skill Test (Data Entry Operator)
The CHSL DEO skill test measures key depressions per hour on printed English matter over 15 minutes. Most DEO posts need 8,000 KDPH; a few departments need 15,000 KDPH.
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- Duration: 15 minutes
- Backspace: allowed
- Languages here: English
- No live highlighting or speed meter — like the real exam. The timer cannot be paused.
- Rules partly unverified: you will get speed and accuracy, but no pass/fail verdict.
SSC CHSL DEO typing test rules
| Conducted by | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Posts | DEO / DEO Grade A — Consumer Affairs, Food & PD, SSC, Ministry of Culture (Part A: 15,000 KDPH); DEO / DEO Grade A — all other departments (Part B: 8,000 KDPH) |
| Cycle used | CHSLE 2026 (notice uploaded 07-09-2026) |
| Required speed | English: 8,000 KDPH |
| Duration | 15 minutes |
| Languages, layouts, fonts | English |
| Speed definition | Part B: 8,000 KDPH — printed English matter of about 2,000–2,200 key depressions in 15 min. Part A: 15,000 KDPH — about 3,700–4,000 key depressions in 15 min. |
| Formula | Judged on correct entry of words/key depressions; errors to 2 decimal places. No error threshold is published. |
| Error rules | Full and half mistakes per SSC evaluation guidelines. |
| Backspace / editing | Allowed. Revise and correct within time; Tab for paragraphs. |
| Format | paper-to-screen |
| Nature | Qualifying |
| Accommodations | Scribe-eligible candidates get 5 extra minutes (20 min). The skill test is mandatory for all DEO candidates. |
| Corrigenda | None found. |
Full mistakes
- Omission
- Substitution
- Addition
- Spelling error
- Repetition
- Incomplete word
Half mistakes
- Spacing error
- Wrong capitalisation
- Punctuation error
- Transposition
Notes
- The passage is given as printed matter and may also be displayed on screen.
- This mock targets the Part B standard (8,000 KDPH). For Part A posts aim for 15,000 KDPH.
Official sources
Relevant section: Para 8.1 (departments); Para 13.9.13.4–13.9.13.6; Para 17.6. Last verified: 2026-10-16. Rules can change between cycles — always read the latest notification. Profile version v1.
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Frequently asked questions
What typing speed is required for SSC CHSL DEO?
Part B: 8,000 KDPH — printed English matter of about 2,000–2,200 key depressions in 15 min. Part A: 15,000 KDPH — about 3,700–4,000 key depressions in 15 min. Source: SSC CHSL 2026 notice (official PDF).
How long is the SSC CHSL DEO typing test?
15 minutes. Scribe-eligible candidates get 5 extra minutes (20 min). The skill test is mandatory for all DEO candidates.
Is backspace allowed in the SSC CHSL DEO typing test?
Allowed. Revise and correct within time; Tab for paragraphs.
How are mistakes counted in SSC CHSL DEO?
Judged on correct entry of words/key depressions; errors to 2 decimal places. No error threshold is published. Full and half mistakes per SSC evaluation guidelines.
Data entry operator typing test
A data entry operator typing test measures key depressions per hour. This mock targets 8,000 KDPH, the standard for most DEO posts.
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