Army Agniveer LDC/ SKT English Typing
Army Agniveer LDC/ SKT English Typing is a qualifying test — failing it cancels your selection regardless of your written score. Practice timed 10 mins sessions with real-time WPM and error tracking before the actual exam.
Duration
10 mins
Target
30 WPM
Error Limit
≤ 5%
Passages
1,000+
Minimum Speed
30 WPM
Max Error Rate
≤ 5%
Test Duration
10 mins
Test Nature
Qualifying only
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English Speed
30 WPM
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Duration
10 Minutes
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Post
LDC / SKT
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Recruitment
Agnipath Scheme
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Font
Times New Roman
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Error Limit
5% of Gross
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Exam At a Glance
Speed
30 WPM English
Duration
10 min
Error Limit
5%
Font
Times New Roman
Backspace
Allowed
Recruitment
Agnipath Scheme
Language
English only
Category Relaxation
None
Where Do You Stand?
Needs Work
< 21 WPM
Developing
21–25 WPM
Almost There
26–29 WPM
Exam Ready ✓
30+ WPM
Army Agniveer LDC/ SKT English Typing — Quick Facts
The Army Agniveer LDC/SKT Typing Test is the skill test in the Agniveer Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Store Keeper Technical (SKT) recruitment conducted by Indian Army under the Agnipath Scheme. Introduced in 2022, the Agnipath Scheme recruits Agniveers for a 4-year initial term across Army, Navy, and Air Force. LDC and SKT are clerical and technical support roles within the Army serving units at battalion, brigade, and regiment level. Candidates who clear the Common Entrance Exam (CEE) written examination and Physical Fitness Test advance to this skill test.
English candidates must reach 30 WPM. The test runs for 10 minutes on a computer-based interface. Army Agniveer LDC/SKT's 30 WPM English threshold matches Delhi Police HCM, RRB NTPC, and NVS JSA (30 WPM English) among Indian government typing tests. This entry-level speed target reflects the Agniveer post's operational reality. New recruits handle unit-level clerical work with training support, not senior secretariat documentation. Standard Full and Half mistake system applies with 5% error tolerance on gross word count.
The test uses Times New Roman font at 12-point size, matching the Army's standard documentation format. Backspace is allowed throughout the 10-minute session for error correction. The interface follows the standard SSC-style computer-based test configuration. The test is qualifying only. Meeting the 30 WPM threshold advances candidates to document verification and medical examination, but it does not add marks to the CEE score for merit ranking. Failing the typing test removes candidates from selection regardless of CEE performance.
This page covers the complete Army Agniveer LDC/SKT typing test: the 30 WPM English speed requirement, the 10-minute duration, Full and Half mistake categories, keyboard feature availability on exam day, Times New Roman font, the 4-year Agnipath Scheme context, and a preparation plan for the entry-level threshold. The test is English only; Hindi typing is not part of Agniveer LDC/SKT recruitment.
Agnipath Scheme recruitment
4-year initial term. LDC and SKT are Agniveer clerical/technical posts introduced under the 2022 Agnipath Scheme.
30 WPM English target
Entry-level threshold matching Delhi Police HCM, RRB NTPC, and NVS JSA. Times New Roman font.
English only
Hindi typing is NOT part of Agniveer LDC/SKT recruitment. Focus preparation on English at 30 WPM.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
Exam Name | Indian Army Agniveer LDC/SKT English Typing Test |
Conducted by | Indian Army under Agnipath Scheme |
Posts | Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Store Keeper Technical (SKT) |
Recruitment Term | 4 years initial (Agnipath Scheme) |
Nature | Skill test, qualifying only |
Speed Required | 30 WPM English |
Test Duration | 10 minutes |
Error Limit | 5% of gross words |
Font | Times New Roman 12pt |
Backspace | Allowed |
Language | English only |
Category Relaxation | None on typing test |
Speed Required
Net speed for Army Agniveer LDC/SKT equals gross WPM minus error deductions. Gross WPM equals total keystrokes typed divided by 5 divided by 10 (minutes). Full mistakes deduct 1 word; Half mistakes deduct 0.5 word. Your net speed must reach 30 WPM to qualify. The 30 WPM threshold matches Delhi Police HCM, RRB NTPC, and NVS JSA.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
English Speed | 30 WPM net |
English KDPH | 9,000 KDPH |
English Passage | ~1,500 characters (10 min) |
Test Duration | 10 minutes |
Font | Times New Roman 12pt |
Backspace | Allowed |
Error Limit | 5% |
30 WPM equals 9,000 KDPH (keystrokes per hour) for English. If your practice platform measures in KDPH, train to 10,000+ KDPH to build a comfortable buffer above the Army Agniveer qualifying line.
Interface — What Is Allowed and What Is Not
The Army Agniveer LDC/SKT typing test runs on a computer-based interface with standard SSC-style configuration. A passage appears on the screen; you type in the input area. The interface uses Times New Roman font at 12-point size, matching Army documentation standards. Backspace is allowed throughout the 10-minute session.
| Function | Status | What it means |
|---|---|---|
Backspace | Allowed | Backspace works throughout the 10-minute test for error correction. |
Arrow keys | Disabled | Cannot navigate back through typed text using arrow keys. |
Delete key | Disabled | Forward deletion not available. |
Tab key | Required | Press Tab to begin a new paragraph as indicated in the passage. |
Live error highlighting | None | No real-time error feedback during the test. Errors calculated at submission. |
Copy / Paste | Disabled | Clipboard functions blocked entirely. |
Spell-check / AutoCorrect | Disabled | Autocorrect and browser spell-check turned off. |
Passage scroll | Allowed | Manual scrolling required if passage extends beyond visible window. |
How Errors Are Counted — Full and Half Mistakes
The Army Agniveer LDC/SKT error limit is 5% of gross words typed. At 300 gross words (30 WPM English for 10 minutes), you can afford 15 error units before crossing the threshold. Full mistakes count as 1 error unit; Half mistakes count as 0.5 units. Half mistakes from spacing errors and capitalisation accumulate silently.
FULL MISTAKES — 1 word each
Wrong word typed
Omitted word (word skipped)
Additional word typed
Spelling error
Repeated word
Incomplete word
HALF MISTAKES — 0.5 word each
Missing space between words
Extra space between words
Wrong capitalisation
Punctuation error
Transposed adjacent words
Paragraph spacing error
The Net-Speed Formula
net-wpm-formula
Gross WPM = Total keystrokes typed ÷ 5 ÷ 10 minutes
Error deductions = Full mistakes × 1 + Half mistakes × 0.5
Net WPM = Gross WPM − Error deductions
Qualifying: Net WPM ≥ 30=
Standard SSC-style Full and Half mistake methodology
Net speed is calculated to two decimal places. Army Agniveer LDC/SKT uses standard SSC-style error methodology. The 30 WPM English threshold is entry-level, reflecting the Agniveer post's 4-year initial-term recruit status under the Agnipath Scheme.
Worked Examples
Pass Example
Gross words
345
Full mistakes
10 → −10 words
Half mistakes
16 → −8 words
Net words
327
Net WPM
32.7 ✓ PASS
Fail Example
Gross words
280
Full mistakes
35 → −35 words
Half mistakes
30 → −15 words
Net words
230
Net WPM
23.0 ✗ FAIL
At 30 WPM gross over 10 minutes you type 300 gross words. The 5% ceiling allows 15 error units. Five wrong words (5 Full = 5 units) plus 20 spacing errors (20 Half = 10 units) = 15 units, exactly at the limit. One additional half mistake disqualifies you.
Category-Wise Error Limits
Army Agniveer LDC/SKT has no category-based error relaxation on the typing test. The 5% error limit and 30 WPM threshold apply to all candidates regardless of category. Category relaxation applies only to CEE written examination and Physical Fitness Test cut-offs, not to the typing skill test.
All Army Agniveer LDC/SKT candidates need the same 30 WPM net speed. No SC/ST/OBC relaxation on the typing test. Same standards apply across categories.
Before You Start Practising
Train to 34 WPM gross English, not the 30 WPM exam cutoff. Error deductions pull net speed below gross, so the buffer is necessary.
Practise with Times New Roman 12pt font to match the exam interface. The visual rhythm of Times New Roman differs from Calibri or Arial.
Track error percentage every session, not just speed. A 32 WPM session with 8% errors nets 29.44 WPM, which fails the 30 WPM cutoff.
Practise 10-minute full-length sessions on SSC-style interfaces. Army Agniveer uses standard SSC configuration.
Balance CEE, PFT, and typing preparation across your Agniveer preparation timeline. Multiple gates must be cleared.
On exam day: read the first 10 words before starting. The 30 WPM pace is entry-level; a controlled start prevents error clusters that could push you below 30 WPM net.
Common Reasons People Fail
Practising at exactly 30 WPM gross
Error deductions bring net speed below gross. Typing at 30 WPM gross with a 5% error rate gives a net of 28.5 WPM, a fail. Train to 34 WPM gross to survive typical error rates and still clear 30 WPM net.
Half mistakes hitting the 5% ceiling
At 300 gross words, the 5% limit allows 15 error units. Twenty spacing errors alone reach 10 units. Half mistakes matter more than candidates from beginner backgrounds expect.
Underestimating the qualifying nature
The typing test is qualifying only. Meeting 30 WPM advances candidates to document verification. Failing removes them regardless of high CEE marks. This is a hard gate, not an optional stage.
Not practising with Times New Roman
Army Agniveer uses Times New Roman font at 12pt. Candidates who train on Arial or Calibri face slightly different visual reading rhythm. Practise English typing in Times New Roman to match the exam.
Ignoring Physical Fitness Test
Agniveer selection includes Physical Fitness Test alongside CEE and typing. Candidates who focus only on typing preparation may fail PFT and never reach the typing stage. Balance PFT preparation with typing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Sources
Official Sources
Indian Army issues detailed Agniveer LDC/SKT recruitment notifications through joinindianarmy.nic.in per cycle. Always verify current notification.
Join Indian Army Official Portal
Official Indian Army recruitment portal at joinindianarmy.nic.in. Source for Agniveer LDC/SKT recruitment notifications under the Agnipath Scheme.
Agnipath Scheme Notification
Official Agnipath Scheme notification containing recruitment structure, typing test rules, 30 WPM English speed requirement, 10-minute duration, and Times New Roman font specification.
AI Typing is not affiliated with the Indian Army or the Ministry of Defence. Content is compiled from official Army Agnipath notifications and publicly available sources for educational purposes.