About the Defence LDC typing test
Army commands, naval dockyards, Air Force stations and ordnance units regularly advertise civilian LDC posts. Their typing tests follow the central standard (35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi) but are conducted locally, sometimes with simple practice-software interfaces that highlight the current word. This page uses a generic government CBT layout with word highlighting.
| Conducting body | Ministry of Defence units |
|---|---|
| Posts | Lower Division Clerk (civilian), Store Keeper (where typing applies) |
| English | 35 words per minute · 10 minutes |
| Hindi | 30 words per minute · 10 minutes |
| Backspace | Allowed (no spell-check / auto-correct) |
| Errors | Benchmark 5%. |
| Hindi typing | Unicode Hindi (Mangal / Nirmala UI) – Inscript or Remington Gail |
| Interface on this page | State board CBT style |
Defence LDC typing test rules
- English 35 wpm / Hindi 30 wpm; 10 minutes.
- Conducted by the recruiting unit, often locally.
Always check the latest notification. Recruiting bodies revise speed, duration and error rules from time to time. Information here was last reviewed on 18 October 2026. You can change the required speed and error limit in the simulator’s Advanced options.
How the Defence LDC typing test is evaluated
Net words per minute
Gross speed = (key depressions ÷ 5) ÷ minutes for English, or actual words ÷ minutes for Hindi.
Net speed = gross speed − (mistakes ÷ minutes). Full mistakes count as 1 and half mistakes as ½.
You qualify when your net speed reaches the required speed and your error percentage stays within the notified limit.
Worked example: At 35 wpm for 10 minutes you need about 350 correct words. With a 5% error limit, that leaves room for roughly 17 full mistakes.
Read the complete explanation with more examples in How typing speed is calculated in government exams.
Preparation tips for Defence LDC
- Unit-level tests may use older keyboards – practise on a full-size keyboard with long key travel.
New to touch typing? Start with our universal touch typing guide and the step-by-step keyboard lessons, then follow the 30-day plan. For Hindi, read the Hindi typing guide (Inscript & Remington Gail).
About this exam interface
This simulator uses a generic state recruitment board CBT layout with a green header, a passage pane and a typing pane – similar to the software used by UPSSSC, HSSC, RSMSSB, PSSSB and other state boards.
Want to practise a passage from a previous year or your coaching notes? Add it in My Paragraphs – it stays in your browser and appears in the passage list of every simulator.
Defence LDC typing test – FAQs
What typing speed do defence civilian LDC posts need?
Usually 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi, as per central government norms.
Is this Defence LDC typing test free?
Yes. TypingPrep is completely free. There is no registration – your results and your own paragraphs are stored only in your browser.
Does this Defence LDC practice test look like the real exam?
This simulator uses a generic state recruitment board CBT layout with a green header, a passage pane and a typing pane – similar to the software used by UPSSSC, HSSC, RSMSSB, PSSSB and other state boards.