CGLTyping
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about SSC CGL typing, selection and eligibility — each links to a full page for the complete picture.
Typing Test Rules & Speed
2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes — roughly 27 effective WPM — plus a category-wise accuracy requirement. Full rules and pattern →
Yes, for corrections — but you can't retype the whole passage from scratch. Full answer →
You can't choose — exam centres use whatever keyboard is provided. What to know before exam day →
Selection Process & Interview
No — SSC CGL has had no interview round since the 2016 recruitment cycle. Full explanation →
Only if you're recommended for a Data Entry Operator post. Full answer →
Most posts outside Data Entry Operator — Assistant, Inspector, Auditor and Sub-Inspector roles typically don't. Full breakdown →
Written tiers, document verification, and a skill test for specific posts only — no interview. Full process →
SSC CGL Basics
Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level. Full overview →
It varies by post, with category-based relaxations. Full explanation →
Generally a graduation degree, with some posts requiring specific specialisations. Full breakdown →
Get Started
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