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.
Partly verified (checked 2026-10-16). Some rules are not published, so this mock shows speed and accuracy but no pass/fail verdict. Unverified: Maximum error %; Exact error % formula.
Start the SSC CHSL DEO mock
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.
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.
Practice sets
Original exam-style passages written for this site (not previous-year papers). Set 1 is free for everyone. All other sets unlock with Plus (sign in + ₹99 once).
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.