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DSSSB typing test online

The DSSSB typing test for LDC and Junior Assistant post codes is a qualifying skill test on computer. You must type at 35 words per minute in English or 30 in Hindi, which DSSSB counts as 10,500 or 9,000 key depressions per hour at five key depressions per word. Hindi is typed in the Kruti Dev font on a normal English keyboard. Rules are set per post code, so some posts, such as Field Clerk, have lower speeds.

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English speed35 wpm10,500 KDPH
Hindi speed30 wpm9,000 KDPH, Kruti Dev
ModeComputerQualifying skill test
Rules set byPost codeCheck your notice
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Duration
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Passage: Government schools in Delhi0 / 421 words

Over the past decade, government schools in many parts of the city have seen changes that were difficult to imagine a few years ago. Classrooms that once had broken benches and poor lighting have been repaired, and new buildings have been constructed in areas where schools were overcrowded. Libraries, science laboratories and computer rooms have been set up, and many schools now have clean drinking water and separate toilets for girls. These improvements have encouraged parents who had earlier preferred private schools to send their children to government schools. However, buildings alone do not make a good school. The quality of education depends on the teachers, on the way lessons are taught and on the support that children receive at home. Training programmes have been organised to help teachers learn new methods of teaching, and meetings between parents and teachers are held regularly so that parents can follow the progress of their children. Special classes have been started for students who find it difficult to keep up with the syllabus, and efforts are being made to reduce the number of children who leave school before completing their education. The administrative staff of the schools also has an important role to play. Records of admission, attendance, examinations and scholarships must be kept accurately, and information must be sent to the education department in time. Delay in processing a scholarship or in issuing a certificate can cause real hardship to a family. For this reason, schools are being encouraged to maintain their records on computer and to make use of the online systems introduced by the department. Much remains to be done. Some schools still face a shortage of teachers in certain subjects, and the number of students in a class is often higher than it should be. Yet the progress made so far shows that, with steady effort and public support, government schools can provide education of a quality that every child deserves. The involvement of the community is equally important. School management committees, which include parents, teachers and local representatives, can help to identify problems early and suggest practical solutions. When parents take an interest in the school, attendance improves and children feel encouraged to work harder. Former students who have done well in life can also be invited to speak to the children and to support the school in other ways. A school that is supported by its community becomes a place of pride for the whole neighbourhood, and its success is shared by everyone who has contributed to it.

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DSSSB typing test at a glance

PostsLDC / Junior Assistant and other clerical post codes with a skill test
English speed35 wpm (10,500 key depressions per hour)
Hindi speed30 wpm (9,000 key depressions per hour)
How speed is countedKey depressions, at 5 per word
Hindi fontKruti Dev, on a normal English keyboard
ModeOn computer
StatusQualifying skill test
Other postsSome post codes differ, e.g. Field Clerk at 30 wpm English or 25 wpm Hindi

Your post code sets the rules

DSSSB recruits for many Delhi Government departments, and each vacancy has its own post code. The skill test is defined per post code, so two DSSSB candidates can face different speeds. LDC and Junior Assistant post codes have used 35 wpm in English or 30 in Hindi on computer. Field Clerk post codes have used 30 and 25. Many post codes have no typing test at all.

Before you set a practice target, open the advertisement and skill test notice for your own post code.

Hindi in Kruti Dev

DSSSB notices say Hindi typing is done in the Kruti Dev font on a normal English keyboard. Kruti Dev follows the Remington-style layout, which is completely different from Inscript. If you are taking the test in Hindi, practise only on Kruti Dev.

This free test uses Unicode (Inscript) for Hindi, so it is best for English candidates and for a quick check. For Kruti Dev practice, use the DSSSB course on the Typing Orbit software.

Words and key depressions

DSSSB states its speeds in both words per minute and key depressions per hour, at five key depressions per word. 35 wpm is 35 × 5 × 60 = 10,500 key depressions per hour. This test reports both, so you can match your result to either figure in your notice.

Is your score enough for DSSSB?

Take the full 10-minute test above, then find your result here.

Net speed (English)Risk on exam dayWhat to do next
Below 28 wpmHighFix technique first: home row, no looking at the keys.
28 to 34 wpmHighDaily 10-minute passages. Accuracy before speed.
35 to 39 wpmModerateYou pass with little margin. Push accuracy above 96%.
40 to 45 wpmLowKeep it with full-length tests on new passages.
Above 45 wpmVery lowProtect accuracy and practise unfamiliar topics.

How to practise for the DSSSB typing test

  1. Check your post codeConfirm the speed and language for your post code before you set a target.
  2. Take the full 10 minutesPractise with backspace off so your result reflects clean typing.
  3. Read net speed and KDPHAim for 40 to 45 wpm in English, or 35 to 38 in Hindi, with few mistakes.
  4. Hindi? Switch to Kruti DevPractise Hindi only in Kruti Dev, the font DSSSB provides.

DSSSB typing test: questions

What typing speed is needed for DSSSB LDC or Junior Assistant?

35 words per minute in English or 30 in Hindi on computer, which DSSSB states as 10,500 and 9,000 key depressions per hour. Confirm the figure in the notice for your post code.

Which Hindi font is used in the DSSSB typing test?

Kruti Dev, typed on a normal English keyboard. Kruti Dev uses a Remington-style layout, so practise on that layout, not Inscript.

Is the DSSSB typing test the same for every post?

No. DSSSB sets the skill test per post code. LDC and Junior Assistant post codes have used 35 or 30 wpm, Field Clerk post codes 30 or 25 wpm, and many post codes have no typing test.

Can I practise the DSSSB typing test online for free?

Yes. This page runs a free 10-minute test in English or Hindi, with net speed, key depressions per hour and every mistake marked. No sign-up is needed.

How do I convert my wpm into DSSSB key depressions?

Multiply your words per minute by 5 and then by 60. For example, 40 wpm is 12,000 key depressions per hour, comfortably above the 10,500 needed in English.

Figures follow DSSSB skill test notices for LDC and Junior Assistant post codes. DSSSB sets rules per post code and they can change, so always confirm in the advertisement and skill test notice for your post code.

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