PSSSB Clerk Typing Exam Prep Guide

Introduction to PSSSB Typing Tests

To secure recruitment as a Clerk, Clerk IT, or Clerk Accounts under the **Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB)**, candidates must pass a qualifying typing test. This test is non-competitive (qualifying only), but it is notoriously challenging. Up to **70-80% of candidates fail** due to panic, keyboard variations, or a lack of familiarity with official error calculation formulas.

Official Passing Criteria

Candidates must pass typing tests in **both** English and Punjabi on the same day. Here are the core specifications:

• Languages: English (standard QWERTY) and Punjabi (Raavi Unicode font).
• Test Duration: 10 Minutes for each language test.
• Speed Requirement: Minimum **30 Words Per Minute (WPM)** in both tests.
• Accuracy Requirement: Minimum **92% Net Accuracy** (i.e. maximum 8% errors allowed).

Mistake Penalties & Speed Calculation

The WPM calculation follows strict Indian government formulas. Typing speed is measured in **Net WPM**:

Critical Warning: Each uncorrected spelling mistake, punctuation error, or missed space counts as a mistake. In the net speed calculation, **each error penalizes you by deducting 10 words** (or 50 keystrokes) from your total typed count. This is why accuracy is far more important than raw speed. A typist with 40 Gross WPM and 15 mistakes will fail, while a typist with 32 Gross WPM and 2 mistakes will pass!

Interface Rules & Controls

• Backspace Key: The Backspace key is usually **enabled**, but you can only correct mistakes in the current active word. Once you press space and move to the next word, you cannot return to edit previous words.
• Scroll Behavior: The text paragraph is displayed on the screen. The box autoscrolls as you type.
• Font Size: The text size in the official terminal is comfortable (~14-16pt) with standard alignment.