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PPSC Junior Clerk (BS-11) typing speed: 25 WPM or 35 WPM?
If you search for the PPSC Junior Clerk typing speed, you will find two different numbers. That is not a mistake: the requirement is set by the advert of each department.
Why there are two numbers
Public adverts for Junior Clerk (BS-11) posts in Punjab have asked for 25 words per minute in some departments and 35 words per minute in others, for example in a Land Records advert. The commission and the department can change the speed, the language and the way it is scored from one advert to the next.
Which one should you train for?
Train for the higher number. If you can type 35 WPM with good accuracy, a 25 WPM requirement is comfortable and a 35 WPM requirement is within reach. Training only to 25 leaves you stuck if the advert you need asks for more.
Read the advert, not a forum post
Look for these details in the exact advert: required WPM, language (English, Urdu or both), time allowed, whether accuracy is scored, and whether computer skills are tested separately. Screenshots shared on social media are often out of date.
A short plan
- Week 1: reach 25 WPM at 97 percent accuracy.
- Week 2: reach 30 WPM while keeping accuracy above 95 percent.
- Week 3: reach 35 WPM in full timed runs.
- Week 4: repeat timed tests on office-style passages and drill your mistake words.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the PPSC Junior Clerk typing speed?
It depends on the advert. Public adverts have asked for 25 WPM in some departments and 35 WPM in others. Check the notice for your post.
Is the test in English or Urdu?
Adverts can specify either or both. Read the one for your post.
Should I practise at the higher speed?
Yes. Training to 35 WPM gives you a safety margin for both.