Free English Typing Test Online

Check your WPM speed & accuracy — perfect for SSC CHSL, DEO, CPCT, IBPS exam preparation

How to Take the English Typing Test

Select a paragraph, choose your test duration (2, 5, or 10 minutes), then start typing. The timer begins with your first keystroke. Type each word correctly and press space to move to the next. Correctly typed words appear in green; wrong words appear in red with a wavy underline. When the test ends, your result shows WPM, accuracy, and a Pass/Fail grade.

What is a Good Typing Speed for Government Jobs?

For most government clerical positions in India, the minimum required typing speed is 30–35 WPM with 90–95% accuracy. SSC CHSL LDC requires 35 WPM English or 30 WPM Hindi. SSC CHSL DEO requires 8000 KDPH (approximately 40 WPM). IBPS Clerk requires 20 WPM. Practice daily to reach and maintain these benchmarks.

Tips for Beginners — How to Improve Typing Speed

Start with proper finger placement on the home row (ASDF JKL;). Never look at your keyboard — this is the most important habit. Focus on accuracy first; speed follows naturally. Practice at least 20 minutes daily. Use our Disable Backspace mode to train without corrections.

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FAQ — English Typing Test

SSC CHSL LDC requires 35 WPM English or 30 WPM Hindi. DEO post requires 8000 KDPH (approximately 40 WPM) with minimum 95% accuracy.

Gross WPM is your raw typing speed without penalty. Net WPM deducts errors: Net WPM = Gross WPM - (Errors per minute). Our test shows Net WPM following the Indian Govt. standard.

Practice daily with timed tests, master the home row first, stop looking at the keyboard, focus on accuracy before speed, and read ahead while typing.

For government exams in India, use QWERTY — it is the standard tested layout. All exams are conducted on QWERTY keyboards.

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