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CSIR Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Typing Test

CSIR laboratories conduct a qualifying 10-minute computer typing test for JSA posts. Backspace and Delete are disabled, and mistakes beyond 5% of words typed are deducted from your speed.

Rules verified from the official notification on 2026-10-16. Unverified: English layout; EWS allowance percentage.

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  • Duration: 10 minutes
  • Backspace: disabled
  • Languages here: English, Hindi
  • No live highlighting or speed meter — like the real exam. The timer cannot be paused.
  • Rules verified: you will get a practice pass/fail indicator.

CSIR JSA typing test rules

Conducted byCouncil of Scientific & Industrial Research (individual laboratories)
PostsJSA (General); JSA (Finance & Accounts); JSA (Stores & Purchase)
Cycle used2025 laboratory advertisements (e.g. CSIR-IIIM Advt 01R/2025) applying CSIR HQ letters of 23.04.2014 and 13.07.2015
Required speedEnglish: 35 WPM / 10,500 KDPH; Hindi: 30 WPM / 9,000 KDPH
Duration10 minutes
Languages, layouts, fontsEnglish; Hindi — Remington (Gail), Remington (CBI), Inscript (Mangal, Kruti Dev 010/011, Krishna)
Speed definition35 wpm English (10,500 KDPH) / 30 wpm Hindi (9,000 KDPH). Words = key strokes ÷ 5.
FormulaIgnorable mistakes = 5% of words typed (7% for ST/HH/ESM). Speed = words typed ÷ 10 − (mistakes − ignorable mistakes).
Error rulesMistakes beyond the ignorable allowance are deducted one word each.
Backspace / editingDisabled. Backspace, Delete, Escape, Control, F1–F12, auto-correct and spell-check are disabled (IIIM; NIIST similar).
FormatVaries by centre/lab
NatureQualifying
Accommodations5 minutes compensatory time for eligible PwBD categories (IIIM, per GoI/CSIR guidelines).
CorrigendaFormats differ by laboratory — check your lab’s notice.

Full mistakes

  • Mistakes as evaluated by the lab (CSIR letter follows SSC methodology)

Notes

  • IIIM shows the passage on screen; NIIST and CSIO give it on paper.
  • Hindi fonts vary by lab (Mangal, Kruti Dev, Krishna). This simulator uses the 5% (general) allowance.

Official sources

Relevant section: IIIM notice: “Scheme of Typing Test / Skill Test Norms on Computer”, “Instructions for Typing Test” 1–12; CSIR letter 13.07.2015. Last verified: 2026-10-16. Rules can change between cycles — always read the latest notification. Profile version v1.

Practice sets

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Conserving Water · medium
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Financial Inclusion and Banking · hard
Set 5 Plus
A Visit to the Library · easy
Set 6 Plus
Renewable Energy · medium
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Administrative Accountability · hard
Set 8 Plus
Health and Fitness · medium
Set 9 Plus
Cyber Security Awareness · hard
Set 10 Plus
Planting Trees · easy
Set 11 Plus
Railways and the Nation · medium
Set 12 Plus
Skill Development and Employment · hard

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Frequently asked questions

What typing speed is required for CSIR JSA?

35 wpm English (10,500 KDPH) / 30 wpm Hindi (9,000 KDPH). Words = key strokes ÷ 5. Source: CSIR-IIIM typing test notice with CSIR HQ letters.

How long is the CSIR JSA typing test?

10 minutes. 5 minutes compensatory time for eligible PwBD categories (IIIM, per GoI/CSIR guidelines).

Is backspace allowed in the CSIR JSA typing test?

Disabled. Backspace, Delete, Escape, Control, F1–F12, auto-correct and spell-check are disabled (IIIM; NIIST similar).

How are mistakes counted in CSIR JSA?

Ignorable mistakes = 5% of words typed (7% for ST/HH/ESM). Speed = words typed ÷ 10 − (mistakes − ignorable mistakes). Mistakes beyond the ignorable allowance are deducted one word each.

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