SSB Head Constable Ministerial Typing Test 2026: Dates & Rules

The SSB Head Constable (Ministerial) typing test is the skill test for HC(Min)-2020 posts in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The SSB portal lists a typing test notice dated 30 October 2026 and an e-admit card notice dated 2 November 2026. Speed, duration and error rules are not on the portal and must be read from the linked notice PDF.

Last checked: 11 November 2026 against the SSB recruitment portal listing (recruitment.ssb.gov.in). The linked PDF notices still need to be read in full before you prepare.

What is the SSB Head Constable (Ministerial) typing test?

It is the skill test (टंकण परीक्षा) in the SSB recruitment for Head Constable (Ministerial) posts, listed on the portal as HC(Min)-2020. The portal does not say whether the test only qualifies candidates or also carries marks. The notice dated 30 October 2026 answers both points.

Do not assume the rules of other exams. SSC, RRB, High Court and state board typing tests each have their own speed, duration and error rules, and SSB's rules may differ from all of them.

When is the SSB typing test and admit card released?

The SSB portal lists two notices in this cycle: a typing test notice dated 30 October 2026 and an e-admit card notice dated 2 November 2026. The portal also lists a notice of candidates declared qualified in the written exam for this post, but its date was not captured.

A news report dated 4 November 2026 gives 16 and 18 November 2026 as the test days. That news date is not confirmed in an official notice in this guide. Use the e-admit card on the portal for the final date, time and venue, because the admit card is the document that governs your reporting.

What typing speed does the SSB test require?

The required speed is not stated on the portal listing, so this guide does not give a figure. Read the typing test notice dated 30 October 2026 for the words-per-minute target and the test duration.

Typing speed charts for other exams can help you set a training goal, but they are not SSB rules. The government typing speed chart shows how speeds vary across exam bodies.

How are mistakes counted in the SSB typing test?

The SSB error rule is not confirmed in the portal listing, so check the notice first. Most government typing tests use a net-speed formula: words typed correctly, minus penalties for mistakes, divided by the test time in minutes.

Here is an illustration of the arithmetic only, not SSB's rule. Suppose a candidate types 380 words with 12 mistakes in 10 minutes. Net speed = (380 minus 12) divided by 10 = 36.8 wpm net. If the notice counts half mistakes or full mistakes differently, the result changes, so use the notice's formula. The error calculation guide explains how full and half mistakes are usually treated.

Can you use backspace in the SSB typing test?

The backspace rule is not stated on the portal, so do not assume either way. Some government tests allow correction during typing, while others count every uncorrected error. Check the notice, and practise in the same mode the notice allows.

The backspace rules guide compares how different exams handle corrections.

Which font should you practise: Kruti Dev or Mangal?

The font is not stated on the portal listing. If the notice specifies Hindi typing, it will name the font, and you should practise only in that font. Practising in the wrong font can cost you speed, because layouts and keystrokes differ.

If you are unsure between Kruti Dev (कृति देव) and Mangal Unicode (मंगल), read the Kruti Dev vs Mangal guide before you start practice.

How should you prepare before the SSB typing test?

1. Open recruitment.ssb.gov.in and download the typing test notice dated 30 October 2026. Note the speed, duration, error rule, font and language.
2. Open the e-admit card notice dated 2 November 2026 and check your admit card for the test date, time and venue.
3. Check the advertisement PDF for the full advertisement number and vacancy details.
4. Set your practice font and layout to match the notice. Do not practise in a font the notice does not name.
5. Practise under a timer using the duration in the notice. Track gross words, mistakes and net speed for each session.
6. Practise correction rules as the notice states them, because a backspace habit can cost marks in a test that does not allow it.
7. Plan your travel for the venue and time on the admit card, and carry the documents the admit card lists.
8. Ignore date changes that appear only in news reports. Confirm any change on the SSB portal before you act on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SSB Head Constable (Ministerial) typing test confirmed for 16 November 2026?

No official notice captured for this guide confirms 16 November 2026. A news report dated 4 November 2026 gives 16 and 18 November, so check the e-admit card and the SSB portal for the final schedule.

What is the typing speed for the SSB HC (Ministerial) test?

The speed is not stated on the portal homepage. Read the typing test notice dated 30 October 2026 on recruitment.ssb.gov.in for the required words per minute.

Is backspace allowed in the SSB typing test?

The backspace rule is not confirmed in the portal listing. Check the typing test notice, and practise under the rule the notice states.

Which font is used in the SSB typing test?

The font is not stated on the portal listing. The notice will name the font and language, so practise only in that setting.

Where do I get the SSB typing test admit card?

Use the e-admit card notice dated 2 November 2026 on recruitment.ssb.gov.in and follow its link. Check the test date, time and venue on the admit card itself.

Are news-site dates reliable for SSB exams?

News sites help you find notices, but they are not the source of exam facts. Confirm every date, speed and rule in the official SSB notice before you act on it.

Is the SSB typing test qualifying or does it carry marks?

The portal listing does not say. The typing test notice dated 30 October 2026 states whether the test qualifies candidates or contributes to merit.

Practise general typing speed with the free typing test and use the practice software at typing.rapidsteno.com for timed drills in the font your notice names.

Sources

• SSB recruitment portal, notice on the Skill/Typing Test for Head Constable (Min)-2020, dated 30 October 2026: recruitment.ssb.gov.in
• SSB recruitment portal, e-admit card notice for the HC(Min)-2020 Skill Test (Typing Test), dated 2 November 2026: recruitment.ssb.gov.in
• SSB recruitment portal, list of candidates declared qualified in the written exam for this post (notice date not captured): recruitment.ssb.gov.in
• News report dated 4 November 2026. Not an official source; used only to identify the reported test dates of 16 and 18 November 2026, which still need confirmation in an official notice.