Who needs 35 WPM?
SSC CHSL (LDC and JSA) and DSSSB ask for 35 WPM in English, about 10,500 key depressions per hour, over 10 minutes. The Supreme Court Junior Court Assistant test also asks for 35 WPM.
At 35 WPM you type 175 characters a minute, 350 words in 10 minutes and 10,500 key depressions an hour.
Words needed at 35 WPM
| Test length | Words | Characters |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 175 | 875 |
| 7 minutes | 245 | 1,225 |
| 10 minutes | 350 | 1,750 |
| 15 minutes | 525 | 2,625 |
If you are below 35 WPM
Look at your error rate first. If it is above 5%, slow down by 5 WPM for a week and type cleanly; your net speed will rise even though your fingers feel slower. If errors are already low, take two tests a day at this length and one 1-minute sprint at the end of the session to stretch your top speed. Most learners gain 1 to 2 WPM a week with 20 to 30 minutes of daily practice.
Frequently asked questions
Is 35 WPM good?
35 WPM is the SSC CHSL requirement and a solid office speed.
How many words is 35 WPM in 10 minutes?
350 words, or about 1,750 characters.
How long does it take to reach 35 WPM?
With 30 minutes of daily practice, most people starting from about 20 WPM reach 35 WPM in two to four months.