UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Typing Test Simulator (TCS-iON Hall UI)
Official exam-hall computer typing simulator mirroring TCS-iON and High Court examination centers. Features strict word/character counting, automatic calculation of full/half mistakes, and instant category pass/fail qualification certificates.
UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) DEST Typing Speed & Error Rules
For clerical and executive evaluation in UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS), typing speed requirement is 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi over a 10-minute test window with maximum 5% permissible errors for UR.
| Key Exam Attribute | Official Parameter & Benchmark |
|---|---|
| Post Designation | Lieutenant (Indian Army) / Flying Officer / Sub-Lieutenant |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| 7th CPC Pay Level | Pay Level 10 (Grade Pay ₹5400) |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹56,100 |
| Estimated In-Hand Salary | ₹1,05,129 / month (Metro) |
| Total Questions & Time | 120 Qs in 120 Minutes |
| Marking Scheme | +0.83 Positive | -0.27 Negative |
| Typing Test Speed | 35 WPM (English) / 30 WPM (Hindi) |
| Age Criteria (General/UR) | 19 to 24 Years |
UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Typing Speed Test
Typing Skill Test FAQs: UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS)
Q1. What is the starting in-hand salary for UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS)?
As per the 7th CPC Matrix Level 10, the starting basic pay is ₹56,100. With Dearness Allowance (55% DA), House Rent Allowance (up to 30% for X-cities), and Transport Allowance minus NPS/PF deductions, the net monthly in-hand salary comes to approximately ₹1,05,129.
Q2. What is the negative marking and question pattern for UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS)?
The exam paper consists of 120 multiple-choice questions for a duration of 120 minutes. Candidates receive +0.83 marks for each correct response, while 0.27 marks are deducted for every incorrect attempt. Unattempted questions carry zero penalty.
Q3. Is there a typing skill test required for UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS)?
For posts requiring clerical or secretariat duties under UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS), a Computer Typing Skill Test is mandatory with a qualifying benchmark of 35 words per minute (WPM) in English or 30 WPM in Hindi over a 10-minute exam session with 5% allowed error margin.
Q4. What are the age limits and relaxation criteria for UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS)?
General (Unreserved) candidates must be between 19 and 24 years of age. OBC category candidates receive a 3-year upper age relaxation, and SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year upper age relaxation as per Government of India / State Government rules.
Q5. How does the 8th Pay Commission fitment factor impact the Lieutenant (Indian Army) / Flying Officer / Sub-Lieutenant salary?
If the 8th Pay Commission implements a projected fitment factor between 1.92x and 2.86x, the basic pay for Level 10 (currently ₹56,100) is projected to rise to between ₹1,07,712 and ₹1,60,446, dramatically boosting future gross pension and retirement benefits.
Q6. Can I download and print a free practice OMR sheet for UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS)?
Yes! ToppersMarg provides a free 1-click A4 Printable OMR Sheet Generator calibrated with exact 120 bubbles, corner optical alignment marks, roll number grid, and question-category sections mirroring the real exam hall sheet.