PSSSB Typing Test 2026: Complete Guide
Complete PSSSB typing guide with speed requirements, rules, and free practice.
30 WPM
English min. speed
30 WPM
Hindi min. speed
10 min
Per section
Allowed
Backspace
Net
Scoring
01Quick Facts
| English Speed | 30 WPM |
| Hindi Speed | 30 WPM |
| Duration | 10 min / 10 min per section |
| Backspace | Allowed |
| Category | State |
| Authority | PSSSB |
02What is PSSSB?
PSSSB Typing Test
1. What is PSSSB?
02Exam RulesClerk: 30 WPM in Punjabi or Hindi, 10 minutes, Raavi or Mangal font. DEO: 8000 KDPH English, standard QWERTY. Both are qualifying tests — no marks added to merit.RuleValueClerk — Punjabi/Hindi speed30 WPM (minimum)DEO — English typing8000 key depressions per hourDuration10 minutesPunjabi fontRaavi (Remington-style layout)Hindi fontMangal (Remington GAIL)English fontStandard QWERTYError margin5% or lessFont notePunjab uses the Raavi font for Punjabi typing — not Krutidev or Mangal. The keyboard layout follows Remington-style conventions. If your post requires Punjabi, practice specifically on Raavi layout.
2. Exam Rules
03Typing LayoutsThree different layouts serve PSSSB candidates — Raavi for Punjabi, Mangal Remington GAIL for Hindi, and QWERTY for DEO English. They are not interchangeable. Pick the one for your post and stick with it.PUNJABI CLERKRaavi (Punjabi)Official Punjabi Unicode font with Remington-style layout. Used in PSSSB and all Punjab state government typing tests.PSSSB Clerk, Punjab Police, Punjab Revenue DeptPractice →HINDI CLERKMangal Remington GAILFor Hindi section of PSSSB. Same Remington-style layout as Raavi — once you learn one, the other is easier.PSSSB (Hindi option), CPCT, RSSB LDCPractice →DEO POSTSEnglish QWERTYStandard English keyboard for DEO posts. KDPH metric — key depressions per hour, not WPM.PSSSB DEO, SSC CHSL, RRB NTPCPractice →Raavi vs Mangal: If you already know Remington GAIL Hindi, Punjabi Raavi will feel familiar — same key positions, different script. The muscle memory transfers quickly.
3. Typing Layouts
04How TypingWale HelpsBuilt for Indian government exam aspirants. 10-minute timed sessions, Remington GAIL layout, offline practice — everything PSSSB candidates need in one place.Remington GAIL PracticeFull Hindi layout practice matching PSSSB Hindi requirement. Same key positions as Raavi.10-Minute Timed SessionsMatches the exact PSSSB test duration. Builds pacing so the real test feels familiar.Speed & Accuracy TrackingPer-session data so you can see week-over-week progress toward 30 WPM.Government-Style PassagesFormal text similar to Punjab state government content — not casual writing.Error BreakdownWhich specific character types slow you down — fix the bottlenecks, not everything.Offline PracticePractice anywhere, internet not required. Download once, practice anytime.
4. How TypingWale Helps
05Common MistakesThe most common issue is language confusion — practising Hindi when your post needs Punjabi, or using the wrong font. Identify your exact requirement first.What to avoid✕Practising only Hindi if your post requires Punjabi — Raavi is a completely different layout✕Confusing Punjabi Raavi layout with Hindi Remington — same structure but different characters✕Using backspace extensively — it breaks your flow in timed tests✕Setting practice sessions longer than the actual test duration — 10 min focused practice is better than 1 hour casualWhat actually works✓Identify your exact post first — different language requirements for Clerk vs DEO✓For Punjabi, use Raavi font specifically — don't substitute with another font✓Practice in 10-minute focused sessions to build pacing for the actual test✓Aim for 32–33 WPM in practice so 30 WPM feels comfortable on exam day✓Daily 30–40 minute practice for 4–5 weeks typically reaches 30 WPM for beginners
5. Common Mistakes
06Frequently Asked QuestionsPSSSB Clerk mein Punjabi ya Hindi — kaunsa choose karein?+Agar Punjabi mein comfortable ho toh Punjabi choose karo — it's the state language and many candidates are strong in it. Hindi also valid. DEO ke liye English required hoti hai.Raavi font kya hota hai aur kahan practice karein?+Raavi Unicode font hai jo Punjabi ke liye use hoti hai — similar to Mangal for Hindi. Keyboard layout Remington-style follow karta hai. TypingWale mein Remington GAIL practice available hai jo structure samajhne mein help karti hai.30 WPM Punjabi mein achieve karna — kitna time lagta hai?+Hindi typewriter background walo ko Punjabi mein shift karne mein 2-3 hafte lagte hain kyunki layout similar hai. Bilkul naye students ko 4-6 hafte. Daily 30-40 minute practice zaroori hai.PSSSB DEO ke liye KDPH kya hona chahiye?+8000 KDPH minimum — roughly 22 WPM English. Regular English typists ke liye ye relatively easy target hai. Main challenge accuracy hai — error % 5% se neeche rakhna.PSSSB typing test qualifying hai ya marks add hote hain?+Qualifying nature ka hai — pass/fail. Marks final merit mein nahi jate. Pass karna zaroori hai selection ke liye.Punjab mein kaunse aur exams mein Raavi font use hoti hai?+Punjab Police, Punjab Revenue, PUNBUS, Punjab Roadways, other state PSBs. Mostly Punjabi state government jobs. Central government jobs usually Mangal (Hindi) ya English use karte hain.Kya English aur Punjabi dono practice ek saath karein?+Agar DEO post hai toh English KDPH focus karo. Clerk ke liye Punjabi/Hindi. Dono ek saath practice karna possible hai — but 10-minute sessions separate rakhna better hai focus ke liye.Ready to start?Free practice — no sign up neededPractice FreeDownload App
03Typing Rules
- English: 30 WPM minimum · 90% accuracy required
- Hindi: 30 WPM minimum · 90% accuracy required
- Backspace: Allowed — you can correct mistakes
04Language Selection
This exam requires both English and Hindi sections. Choose your preferred language at application time — practice both to be prepared.
05Hindi Fonts & Layouts
Available Layouts
06Backspace Policy
Backspace ALLOWED
You can use backspace to correct errors. Use it strategically — excessive corrections reduce your overall speed.
07Duration & Time Management
10 min English · 10 min Hindi
Practice building sustained focus — the real exam tests endurance, not short bursts.
08Qualifying Criteria
All sections must be passed to qualify. Failing any one section results in disqualification.
Error Calculation Formula
Net WPM = (Gross Keystrokes / 5 - Errors) / Time (min)Each error costs 1 keystroke. Net WPM determines qualification.
09Why This Matters
Government typing positions are stable, well-paid careers. PSSSB is conducted by PSSSB and qualifies you for clerical and data-entry roles across central and state government departments. Building exam-accurate speed now gives you a permanent advantage.
10Preparation Strategy
Learn the required keyboard layout — use our free lessons to build muscle memory.
Practice sustained typing — our simulator matches the exact duration and conditions.
Take mock tests — analyze your scorecard and focus on weak keys.
Build speed to 5-10 WPM above the threshold — safety margin for exam-day pressure.
12Official Sources & Verification
Verified from PSSSB (dated 2024-01-01). View official source ↗
Speed, error, and font rules change per recruitment cycle. Always verify with the current official notification before your exam.