SSC DEO Typing Test
Data Entry Operator skill test practice, scored the way SSC actually scores it — key depressions per hour, not WPM.
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DEO is scored in KDPH, not WPM
The SSC Data Entry Operator (DEO) skill test measures key depressions per hour (KDPH) — every keystroke, including shift keys and punctuation, counted over an hour-equivalent rate — rather than words per minute. A commonly cited requirement is around 8,000 KDPH for general DEO posts, though the exact figure is set per recruitment notification and can differ for posts requiring a higher rate (such as certain Ministry-specific DEO posts).
Converting your practice score to KDPH
Type a passage here, then plug your character count and time into the KDPH calculator to see your speed in the exact unit SSC uses — no manual conversion needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key depressions per hour — every keystroke you make, extrapolated to an hourly rate. It's the unit SSC uses to score the Data Entry Operator skill test, instead of WPM.
A commonly cited figure is around 8,000 KDPH for general DEO posts, but exact requirements are set per recruitment cycle and can vary by post — always confirm against the current official notification.
Use the KDPH calculator: enter the characters you typed and your time, and it converts directly — no need to do the math by hand.
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