SSC CGL DEST (Tax Assistant): free mock test and rules
Practise for the SSC CGL DEST (Tax Assistant) with the same time limit, rules and scoring as far as we could confirm them. No signup and no ads.
Rules based on SSC instructions for the Data Entry Speed Test, last checked 2026-10-31. Always read your official notification.
Some rules are checked. Others could not be confirmed from an official notice.
Not confirmed: allowed errors, how each mistake counts.
| Conducted by | Staff Selection Commission |
|---|---|
| Posts | Tax Assistant |
| Time | 15 minutes |
| Passage length | 400 words |
| Required speed | 8,000 key depressions per hour |
| Allowed errors | 7% |
| Backspace allowed | Yes |
| Current word highlighted | No |
| Errors shown while typing | No |
| Live speed shown | No |
Sample passage
Digital payments have changed the way people buy and sell across the country. A small vendor can now accept money through a mobile phone without keeping a machine or much cash. This reduces the risk of theft and creates a record of sales, which can help the vendor obtain a loan later. For customers, payments have become quick and simple....