Last updated: August 2026 · By Dream Institute, Bhanjanagar, Odisha
Short answer: Most government and bank jobs in India require a minimum English typing speed of 30–35 WPM at 95% accuracy. SSC CGL and CHSL need 35 WPM English / 30 WPM Hindi, Railway NTPC and Group D need 30 WPM English / 25 WPM Hindi, and bank PO/clerical exams need 30–35 WPM. The full exam-wise breakdown is in the table below.
Every year, lakhs of candidates are disqualified from government exams because their typing speed falls short of the required WPM — not because they typed poorly, but because they did not know the exact requirement of their target post. This guide compiles the typing speed required for government jobs across SSC, banking, railway, RBI, and state PSC exams so you can train to the right target.
What Typing Speed is Required for Government Jobs? (Full Table)
Requirements are set by each recruiting body and published in the official notification. The figures below reflect the standard skill-test requirements for each exam. Always confirm the latest numbers in the official notification from the source linked in each row.
| Exam / Board | Post | English | Hindi | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL | DEST / Junior Investigator (Skill Test) | 35 WPM | 30 WPM | 95% |
| SSC CHSL | LDC, DEO, Court Clerk (Skill Test) | 35 WPM | 30 WPM | 95% |
| SSC MTS | Eligible posts with typing test | 35 WPM | 30 WPM | 95% |
| IBPS PO / RRB PO | Probationary Officer | 35 WPM | 30 WPM | 95% |
| IBPS Clerk / RRB Clerk | Clerical Cadre | 35 WPM | 30 WPM | 95% |
| SBI Clerk | Junior Associate | 35 WPM | 30 WPM | 95% |
| RBI Assistant | Assistant | 35 WPM | 30 WPM | 95% |
| Railway NTPC | Clerk cum Typist / Accounts Clerk | 30 WPM | 25 WPM | 95% |
| Railway Group D | Group D / Level-1 posts | 30 WPM | 25 WPM | 95% |
| State PSC (OPSC / OSSC) | Typing Test Posts | 30–40 WPM | 25–30 WPM | 95% |
| LDC (State Level) | Lower Division Clerk | 35 WPM | 30 WPM | 95% |
| Data Entry Operator | DEO / Office Assistant | 40–60 WPM | 30–40 WPM | 95% |
Typing Speed for SSC CGL and CHSL
SSC (Staff Selection Commission) conducts CGL, CHSL, MTS, and Stenographer exams. Posts like LDC, DEO, Court Clerk, and Junior Investigator include a typing skill test of 35 WPM English or 30 WPM Hindi at 95% accuracy. The typing test is conducted on a computer with a passage of 2000 words; you must complete the prescribed words within the time limit while maintaining accuracy. Source: ssc.gov.in.
Typing Speed for Bank PO and Clerk Exams
Banking recruitment through IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, RRB PO, and SBI requires 35 WPM English or 30 WPM Hindi at 95% accuracy. The RBI Assistant exam follows the same standard. Bank typing tests are usually a short passage typed on screen — many candidates find the bank exam typing speed easier than SSC because the passage is short, but accuracy thresholds are strict. Source: ibps.in.
Typing Speed for Railway NTPC and Group D
Railway Recruitment Boards require 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi at 95% accuracy for NTPC clerical and Group D (Level-1) posts. Railway typing tests are comparatively lenient on speed but the accuracy bar is high, so mistakes hurt more than slow typing. Source: rrbcdg.gov.in.
Typing Speed for LDC and State PSC Exams
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) posts across states — including Odisha — typically require 35 WPM English or 30 WPM Hindi. State PSC typing test posts (such as through OPSC and OSSC in Odisha) generally fall in the 30–40 WPM range. Always read the official notification, as state requirements vary.
How to Improve Your Typing Speed for Government Exams
Reaching the required WPM is a matter of consistent practice, not talent. Follow these steps:
- Test your current speed first with a free online typing test so you know your baseline WPM and accuracy.
- Learn touch typing — proper finger placement doubles your speed within weeks. Our free English typing course teaches the full keyboard in 26 structured lessons.
- Practice accuracy before speed. Aim for 95%+ accuracy at any speed; speed follows accuracy.
- Use exam-style passages with numbers, dates, and addresses — like our medium difficulty typing test.
- Track daily progress — 15–20 minutes a day beats a 2-hour weekend session.
Typing Tests You Can Practice Right Now
Match your practice to your target exam with our dedicated typing test variants:
- 35 WPM Typing Test — hit the SSC and bank standard.
- Bank Exam Typing Test — practice for IBPS, SBI and RBI skill tests.
- SSC / LDC Typing Speed Test — exam-style passages for SSC and LDC posts.
- Government Job Typing Test Practice — general government typing practice.
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