Written examination prowess alone is insufficient for hundreds of clerical, executive, and technical vacancies. A skill test proves that an applicant possesses real-world workplace competency.
1. Primary Categories of Government Skill Tests
Conducted for Lower Division Clerks (LDC), Tax Assistants, and Junior Clerks. Standard benchmark is 35 WPM in English (1,750 key depressions in 10 minutes) or 30 WPM in Hindi (1,500 key depressions).
Conducted for personal assistants and court stenographers. Involves listening to an audio dictation at 80 or 100 WPM, taking notes in shorthand symbols, and transcribing onto computer terminals.
Evaluates typing speed on running paragraphs (e.g. 2,000 depressions in 15 minutes for SSC CGL) and practical competence in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Hands-on practical tests for mechanics, electricians, drivers, and fitters evaluating equipment handling, fault finding, and workshop safety.