Typing Speed Test (WPM)

Data entry, typist, clerk and many government jobs test your typing speed. Take this free 1-minute test to see your words per minute (WPM) and accuracy. The timer starts when you begin typing.

Updated October 2026 · Free · No sign-up · Works on mobile

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India has one of the largest workforces in the world, and every year millions of young people start looking for their first job. Many employers now hire for data entry, customer support and back office roles that need good typing speed and accuracy. Practising for a few minutes every day can improve your speed quickly. Sit straight, keep your fingers on the home row and look at the screen instead of the keyboard. Accuracy matters more than speed, so try to make as few mistakes as possible while you type.

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How to use the Typing Speed Test (WPM)

Click in the typing box.
Start typing the passage exactly as shown. The timer starts automatically.
Stop after 60 seconds or when you finish the passage.
See your WPM, accuracy and errors.

Typing speed required for jobs

Data entry operator: usually 30-40 WPM with high accuracy.
SSC CHSL and similar exams: 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi.
Stenographer and court typist posts: higher speeds, as given in each notification.

WPM counts one word as 5 characters. Net speed only counts correctly typed characters.

How to improve typing speed

Learn touch typing with fingers on the home row (ASDF and JKL;).
Practise 15 minutes daily rather than for hours once a week.
Focus on accuracy first; speed follows.
Take a test like this every few days to track progress.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good typing speed?

40 WPM is a good speed for most office jobs. 60 WPM or more is excellent.

How is WPM calculated?

Correct characters typed ÷ 5 gives words, divided by minutes taken.

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