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SSC CGL DEST Typing Test — Data Entry Speed Test Simulator

The SSC CGL Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) is measured in key depressions per hour, not just words per minute. This free simulator runs the full 15 minutes, reports your KDPH alongside net WPM, disables Backspace like the real test, and applies the SSC full/half-mistake evaluation so you can see exactly where you stand against the 8,000 KDPH standard.

SSC CGL DEST (English)· 15 min · 35 WPM target
Time15:00
WPM0
Acc100%
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Why this test matters

DEST is unusual because it is graded on key depressions per hour (KDPH): the standard is roughly 2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes, which is about 8,000 KDPH or 27 WPM, while certain Data Entry Operator Grade A posts demand 15,000 KDPH (about 50 WPM). Candidates who only ever check their WPM on lenient tools arrive unprepared for the KDPH framing, the strict no-backspace rule, and the depth-of-error deductions. This simulator translates between KDPH and WPM for you, enforces the disabled edit keys, and applies the category-wise error tolerance, so your practice number means the same thing your exam number will.

How this test is scored

KDPH = total key depressions in one hour (we scale your 15-minute count up). Divide KDPH by 300 to get WPM. SSC subtracts full mistakes (1.0) and half mistakes (0.5) from your gross words to get net words, and you must also stay within your category's error tolerance applied to the passage. Backspace and editing keys are disabled throughout.

Compiled from public sources (last checked June 2026) and not yet confirmed against the official notice. Verify speed, duration, error limits and backspace policy against the latest official notification before your exam.

Frequently asked questions

What is the KDPH requirement for SSC CGL DEST?
The standard DEST expects about 8,000 KDPH (~2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes, ~27 WPM). Some DEO Grade A posts require 15,000 KDPH (~50 WPM). Confirm the figure for your post in the official notice.
How do I convert KDPH to WPM?
Divide KDPH by 300 (a 'word' is 5 key depressions and there are 60 minutes in an hour). So 8,000 KDPH ≈ 27 WPM and 15,000 KDPH = 50 WPM.
Can I use Backspace in DEST?
No. Backspace, Delete, Cut, Copy, Paste, Undo and Redo are all disabled in the official DEST, and they are disabled in this simulator too.
Is DEST qualifying or scored for merit?
DEST is qualifying in nature for most posts — you must pass it, but it does not add merit marks. Always verify against the current notification.
How is the error limit applied?
A category-wise tolerance (for example, lower for UR than for SC/ST) is applied to the passage. Choose your category above so the verdict uses the right limit.

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