Typing speed required for government jobs in Pakistan
These are the speeds asked for in recent PPSC, FPSC and ECP advertisements. The figure for your post can be different, so always read your advert.
| Post | Typing speed asked for |
|---|---|
| Junior Clerk (PPSC) | 25 WPM English + 25 WPM Urdu |
| Lower Division Clerk (FPSC) | 30 WPM English |
| Sub Assistant (ECP, screening) | 30 WPM English |
| Stenotypist / Stenographer (PPSC) | 35 WPM English typing, 25 WPM Urdu |
| Computer Operator / Data Entry Operator (PPSC, ECP) | 40 WPM English, often plus an Urdu test |
| Stenographer (FPSC) | 50 WPM English (plus shorthand) |
How to take the test
- Choose English or Urdu and a time: 1, 2 or 5 minutes. Most official tests last 5 or 10 minutes, so use 5 minutes for realistic practice.
- Click in the typing box and start typing. The timer starts with your first key.
- Correct letters turn green and mistakes turn red. You can use Backspace to fix mistakes.
- When time runs out you get your net WPM, accuracy and how you compare with job requirements.
How to type in Urdu on your computer or phone
Windows: open Settings → Time & language → Language & region, add Urdu, then add the Urdu Phonetic keyboard (or install the CRULP phonetic keyboard). Switch keyboards with Windows + Space.
Android or iPhone: add the Urdu keyboard in Gboard or in your iPhone's keyboard settings, then switch to it in this test.
No Urdu keyboard? Leave phonetic typing switched on. English keys turn into the matching Urdu letters, for example salam becomes سلام and kam becomes کام.
Tips to type faster
- Keep your fingers on the home row (A S D F and J K L ;) and use all ten fingers.
- Look at the screen, not the keyboard. It feels slow for a week, then your speed climbs quickly.
- Aim for 95% accuracy first. Mistakes cost more time than typing slowly.
- Practise 15 minutes every day rather than one long session a week.
- For data entry tests, practise numbers, phone numbers and names with the Data entry mode.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good typing speed for a government job in Pakistan?
Most clerical posts ask for 25 to 30 words per minute (WPM) in English. Computer operator and data entry operator posts usually ask for 40 WPM. Some posts, such as Junior Clerk and Stenographer in PPSC, also test Urdu typing at 25 WPM. Always check the exact figure in the advertisement for your post.
How is typing speed (WPM) calculated?
One "word" is counted as five characters, including spaces. Gross WPM is the characters you typed divided by five, divided by the minutes taken. Net WPM subtracts one word per minute for every uncorrected error, which is how most typing tests score you.
How can I type in Urdu without an Urdu keyboard?
Keep "phonetic typing" switched on in the test: the English keys you press are converted to Urdu letters (for example a = ا, b = ب, k = ک, y = ے). This follows the common Urdu Phonetic layout, which is also available in Windows and on Android and iPhone keyboards.
Which Urdu keyboard is used in typing tests?
Many test centres use the Urdu Phonetic keyboard (CRULP layout) on Windows, and some use InPage. Ask the department or test centre which layout they use, and practise on the same one.
How long does it take to improve typing speed?
With 15 to 20 minutes of focused practice a day, most people improve by 5 to 10 WPM within a few weeks. Learn to touch-type with all ten fingers first; speed follows once you stop looking at the keyboard.
Does accuracy matter more than speed?
Yes. Typing tests usually deduct marks for mistakes, and many require at least 90 to 95 percent accuracy. Type at a steady pace you can keep accurate, then speed up gradually.
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Practice texts were written for SoftDotCom. Requirements were taken from PPSC, FPSC and ECP advertisements; last reviewed 9 November 2026.