{"id":109495,"date":"2026-03-16T11:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T05:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=109495"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:00:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T05:30:39","slug":"dest-and-cpt-ssc-cgl-tier-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/dest-and-cpt-ssc-cgl-tier-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What is DEST and CPT in SSC CGL Tier 2 2026? Understand here"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/dest-and-cpt-ssc-cgl-tier-2\/#DEST_and_CPT_in_SSC_CGL_Tier_2\" >DEST and CPT in SSC CGL Tier 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/dest-and-cpt-ssc-cgl-tier-2\/#DEST_and_CPT_in_SSC_CGL_Tier_2_Syllabus\" >DEST and CPT in SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/dest-and-cpt-ssc-cgl-tier-2\/#What_is_CPT_Computer_Proficiency_Test_in_SSC_CGL\" >What is CPT (Computer Proficiency Test) in SSC CGL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/dest-and-cpt-ssc-cgl-tier-2\/#What_are_CPT_posts_in_SSC_CGL\" >What are CPT posts in SSC CGL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/dest-and-cpt-ssc-cgl-tier-2\/#CPT_Modules\" >CPT Modules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/dest-and-cpt-ssc-cgl-tier-2\/#What_is_SSC_CGL_DEST_Data_Entry_Skill_Test\" >What is SSC CGL DEST (Data Entry Skill Test)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/dest-and-cpt-ssc-cgl-tier-2\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dest-and-cpt-in-ssc-cgl-tier-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DEST_and_CPT_in_SSC_CGL_Tier_2\"><\/span>DEST and CPT in SSC CGL Tier 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam every year to recruit candidates for various non-gazetted posts in government departments and ministries. The SSC CGL 2026 exam will be held in two computer-based stages. As part of the Tier 2 examination, certain posts require candidates to qualify additional skill tests like <strong>DEST<\/strong> (Data Entry Speed Test) and <strong>CPT<\/strong> (Computer Proficiency Test).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dest-and-cpt-in-ssc-cgl-tier-2-syllabus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DEST_and_CPT_in_SSC_CGL_Tier_2_Syllabus\"><\/span>DEST and CPT in SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the SSC CGL Tier 2 examination process, candidates are required to undergo two skill tests: DEST (Data Entry Speed Test) and CPT (Computer Proficiency Test). These are qualifying in nature and assess the candidate\u2019s typing speed and basic computer knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Test Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>CPT and DEST Syllabus <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)<\/td><td>DEST will be conducted as per the Commission\u2019s guidelines. It is a skill test and does not have a fixed syllabus. Candidates will be required to type a passage containing about 2,000 key depressions in <strong>15 minutes<\/strong>. The test evaluates the candidate\u2019s typing speed and accuracy. Detailed instructions will be provided by the respective SSC Regional Offices.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)<\/td><td><strong>Computer Basics<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/classification-of-computers\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Classification of a computer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/central-processing-unit-for-ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Central Processing Unit (CPU),<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/input-and-output-devices\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Input\/Output Devices<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/computer-momory-for-ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Computer Memory<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/memory-organisation-for-ssc-cgl\/?ref-contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Memory Organization<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/backup-devices-for-ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Back-up Devices<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/computer-ports-for-ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ports<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/windows-explorer-for-ssc-cgl-tier-2\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Windows Explorer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/keyboard-shortcuts-for-ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keyboard Shortcuts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/difference-between-microprocessor-and-microcontroller\/\">Microprocessor &amp; Microcontroller<\/a><br><strong>Software<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/windows-os-and-microsoft-office-for-ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Windows Operating System &amp; MS Office<\/a> including basics of Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel PowerPoint, etc.<br>Database &amp; SQL Basics<br><strong>Working with the Internet and e-mails<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/web-browsing-and-searching-for-ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Web Browsing &amp; Searching<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/downloading-and-uploading-for-ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Downloading &amp; Uploading<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/email-account-management-for-ssc-cgl-tier-2\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Managing an E-mail Account<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/e-banking-for-ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e-Banking<\/a>.<br><strong>Basics of networking and cybersecurity<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/networking-devices-and-protocols-for-ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Networking devices and protocols<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/network-information-security-threats-for-ssc-cgl-tier-2\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Network and information security threats<\/a> (like hacking, viruses, worms, Trojans, etc.), and preventive measures.<br><strong>Miscellaneous<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/computer-abbreviations-for-ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Computer Abbreviations &amp; Terminology<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cybersecurity-and-it-awareness-for-ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cybersecurity &amp; IT Awareness<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DEST is mandatory for all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-posts\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL posts<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CPT is only applicable for specific posts such as Assistant Section Officer (CSS, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-become-assistant-section-officer-in-mea\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MEA<\/a>, AFHQ, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both DEST and CPT are qualifying tests marks will not be added to the final merit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates must clear these skill tests to be eligible for final appointment in specific posts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-typing-test\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Typing Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-cpt-computer-proficiency-test-in-ssc-cgl\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_CPT_Computer_Proficiency_Test_in_SSC_CGL\"><\/span>What is CPT (Computer Proficiency Test) in SSC CGL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) in SSC CGL is a qualifying skill test conducted in <strong>online mode<\/strong>. It is required only for specific posts such as Assistant Section Officer in CSS, MEA, AFHQ, etc. The purpose of CPT is to assess a candidate\u2019s practical knowledge of basic computer operations, such as using MS Office applications, internet usage, email management, and understanding computer fundamentals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nature:<\/strong> Qualifying only (not counted in merit).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Conducted online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mandatory for:<\/strong> Candidates applying for posts like ASO in CSS, MEA, AFHQ, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test Focus:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet and Email usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic computer and Windows operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keyboard shortcuts and file handling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-2-previous-year-paper\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download SSC CGL Tier 2 Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-cpt-posts-in-ssc-cgl\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_CPT_posts_in_SSC_CGL\"><\/span>What are CPT posts in SSC CGL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)<\/strong> is mandatory for candidates applying to specific posts under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL<\/a>. It assesses a candidate\u2019s ability to use computer applications like MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Post Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Department\/Organization<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Assistant Section Officer (ASO)<\/td><td>Central Secretariat Service (CSS)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Assistant Section Officer (ASO)<\/td><td>Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Assistant Section Officer (ASO)<\/td><td>Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Assistant<\/td><td>Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), Ministry of Corporate Affairs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Assistant (GSI)<\/td><td>Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Assistant<\/td><td>Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Assistant<\/td><td>Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Inspector (Central Excise)<\/td><td>Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Inspector (Preventive Officer)<\/td><td>Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Inspector (Examiner)<\/td><td>Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Executive Assistant<\/td><td>Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Postal Assistant \/ Sorting Assistant<\/td><td>Department of Posts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL Free mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cpt-modules\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CPT_Modules\"><\/span>CPT Modules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CPT is divided into <strong>three modules<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Word Processing (MS Word)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spreadsheet (MS Excel)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generation of Slides (MS PowerPoint)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-module-wise-details\">Module-wise Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) in SSC CGL is divided into three practical modules that check basic working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Each module is time-bound and must be completed with accuracy to qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Module<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Test Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Task\/Requirement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Word Processing<\/td><td>Type an English passage of about 2000 key depressions<\/td><td>15 Minutes<\/td><td>Minimum 95% accuracy required; no formatting needed; speed and accuracy evaluated<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Spreadsheet<\/td><td>Perform basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.<\/td><td>Not Fixed<\/td><td>Candidates must use Excel formulas and functions correctly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Generation of Slides<\/td><td>Create a PowerPoint presentation based on a given slide layout<\/td><td>15 Minutes<\/td><td>Tasks include inserting header, footer, date, and time and replicating the slide accurately<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-posts-are-non-cpt-post-in-ssc-cgl\">Which posts are non CPT post in SSC CGL?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the SSC CGL exam, some posts do not require candidates to appear for the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). Selection for these posts is based on Tier-1, Tier-2, and document verification. Below is a list of major SSC CGL non-CPT posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Post Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Department\/Organization<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Inspector of Income Tax<\/td><td>Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Auditor<\/td><td>Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Auditor<\/td><td>Controller General of Accounts (CGA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Auditor<\/td><td>Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Accountant \/ Junior Accountant<\/td><td>Controller General of Accounts (CGA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Accountant \/ Junior Accountant<\/td><td>Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Inspector of Posts<\/td><td>Department of Posts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Assistant Section Officer (ASO)<\/td><td>Ministry of Railways<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Assistant Section Officer (ASO)<\/td><td>Intelligence Bureau (IB)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Assistant Section Officer (ASO)<\/td><td>Ministry of Electronics &amp; Information Technology<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-ssc-cgl-dest-data-entry-skill-test\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_SSC_CGL_DEST_Data_Entry_Skill_Test\"><\/span><strong>What is SSC CGL DEST (Data Entry Skill Test)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DEST stands for <strong>Data Entry Skill Test<\/strong> in the SSC CGL exam. It is a qualifying test meant to check a candidate&#8217;s typing speed and accuracy. Candidates are required to type 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes, which translates to a speed of 8000 key depressions per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This test is applicable only for candidates applying for the post of Tax Assistant in the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-posts-that-require-dest\">SSC CGL Posts that Require DEST<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tax Assistant (Central Excise)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax Assistant (Income Tax)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dest-types-of-mistakes\">DEST \u2013 Types of Mistakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is <strong>no negative marking<\/strong> in DEST. However, marks are deducted based on the type of typing mistakes made. SSC classifies them into Full Mistakes and Half Mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Mistake Type<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>What is counted as a Mistake<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Full Mistake<\/strong><\/td><td>Omission of a word or figure<\/td><td>Missing a word or number from the passage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Substitution of a wrong word or figure<\/td><td>Writing a different word\/number than given<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Addition of a word or figure not in the passage<\/td><td>Adding extra words or numbers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Half Mistake<\/strong><\/td><td>Spacing errors<\/td><td>Typing <em>\u201cihave\u201d<\/em> instead of <em>\u201cI have\u201d<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Repetition of letters<\/td><td>Typing <em>\u201ccomming\u201d<\/em> instead of <em>\u201ccoming\u201d<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Omission of letters<\/td><td>Typing <em>\u201cspeling\u201d<\/em> instead of <em>\u201cspelling\u201d<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Addition of letters<\/td><td>Typing <em>\u201cspellling\u201d<\/em> instead of <em>\u201cspelling\u201d<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Transposition of letters<\/td><td>Typing <em>\u201csleping\u201d<\/em> instead of <em>\u201csleeping\u201d<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Substitution of incorrect letters<\/td><td>Typing <em>\u201cseeplings\u201d<\/em> instead of <em>\u201cspelling\u201d<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DEST is qualifying in nature. Candidates must meet the required speed and accuracy standards to be considered for the final selection in Tax Assistant posts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any corrections using pen or pencil are ignored and no credit is given to such corrections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/courses\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Courses for All Govt Exams<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1671443333863\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. For which post SSC CGL DEST skill test is conducted?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. DEST is conducted for the Post of Tax Assistants<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1671443405772\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. For which post SSC CGL CPT skill test is conducted?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Assistant Section Officer In CSS, MEA &amp; AFHQ, Assistant In Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) Under The Ministry Of Corporate Affairs, Assistant (GSI) In The Ministry Of Mines, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer) &amp; Inspector (Examiner) In CBIC<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1671443458668\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. What is DEST in SSC CGL Tier-2?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> DEST stands for Data Entry Speed Test, where candidates must type 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes. It checks typing speed and accuracy and is qualifying in nature.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1676981670982\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q4. What accuracy is required to pass the Word Processing module?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> A minimum 95% accuracy is recommended in the Word Processing module to safely qualify.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1676981743121\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. Can DEST\/CPT be skipped if I\u2019m not applying for those posts?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> If you are not applying for posts like Tax Assistant or ASO, then DEST and CPT won\u2019t impact your selection. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1676981880931\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q6. Are there penalties for errors in DEST?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> DEST doesn\u2019t have negative marking, but mistakes are counted as Full or Half, which affects accuracy.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-stenographer-eligibility-check-tool\/\">Are You Eligible for SSC Stenographer 2026? Check with FREE Live Tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-mts-eligibility-check-tool\/\">Are You Eligible for SSC MTS 2026? Check with FREE Live Tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-eligibility-check-tool\/\">Are You Eligible for SSC GD 2026-27? 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