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SSC CGL DEST
Combined Graduate Level recruitment requires a Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for Tax Assistant and similar posts.
Eligibility
- •Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
- •Age 18–32 years (post-wise variations apply)
- •Indian citizen
Typing Requirements
- •8000 key depressions per hour
- •15 minute typing window
- •Printed English passage to type
Exam Pattern
- •Tier I — Objective
- •Tier II — Objective
- •Tier III — Descriptive
- •Tier IV — DEST / CPT skill test
Preparation Tips
- •Target 2000 KDPH cushion above the cutoff to absorb errors.
- •Mock the printed-passage workflow — eyes on paper, not the screen.
- •Practice numeric and punctuation-heavy passages — DEST is data-entry style.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 8000 KDPH in WPM?
Roughly 27 WPM at average word length — easy if you target 35+ WPM in practice.
Is DEST qualifying?
Yes, qualifying for Tax Assistant; not counted in the merit total.