SSC CGL DEST (Data Entry Speed Test)
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) · Data Entry Operator (Tier 2)
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About SSC CGL DEST (Data Entry Speed Test)
DEST is the mandatory Tier-2 skill test for candidates targeting the Data Entry Operator post specifically — 15 minutes, English only, and the one SSC typing round with genuine category-based error tolerance instead of a flat cutoff. This mock reproduces both the 8,000 KDPH speed target and the exact error-tolerance percentages for each reservation category.
Exam Format
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Duration | 15 minutes, English only |
| Depression target | 2,000 key depressions minimum (≈8,000 KDPH) |
| Error tolerance — General/UR | Up to 20% of typed depressions may be errors |
| Error tolerance — OBC/EWS | Up to 25% |
| Error tolerance — SC/ST/PwD | Up to 30% |
| Scoring | Qualifying only — speed and error rate both have to clear your category's line |
🎯 This is a mock test
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does DEST have different error limits per category?
That's how SSC's own notification defines it — General/UR candidates are held to a stricter 20% error ceiling, while OBC/EWS gets 25% and SC/ST/PwD gets 30%. Select your category in the picker below to see your exact tolerance.
Is DEST the same test as the SSC CHSL typing test?
No — DEST is specific to the CGL Data Entry Operator post and only runs in English, with a 15-minute duration and category-based error tolerance. CHSL's test is 10 minutes, offers a Hindi option, and has a flat pass mark for everyone.