5 Minute Typing Test
Five minutes is the standard length for job and civil-service typing tests. It rewards consistency and accuracy over speed bursts.
About the 5 minute test
Used by: US civil service clerk-typist tests, UPSSSC junior assistant, Rajasthan High Court LDC, NHS admin screening.
Frequently asked questions
- How many words are in a 5 minute typing test?
- At an average 40 WPM you will type about 200 words; at 70 WPM about 350. The passage streams continuously, so fast typists never run out of text.
- Which exams use a 5 minute typing test?
- US civil service clerk-typist tests, UPSSSC junior assistant, Rajasthan High Court LDC, NHS admin screening.
- Can I pause the test?
- Yes. Press Esc or the pause button. Paused time is excluded from your speed calculation, and the passage stays where you left it.