Spend the first week controlling errors, the second building paragraph volume, the third extending stamina, and the fourth rehearsing full 15-minute mocks. Keep one light day each week and adjust the next block using your actual results.
Before day one: record a clean starting point
Complete two five-minute sets and one 15-minute mock before the plan begins. Use unfamiliar passages and the keyboard you normally use. Record net WPM, accuracy, key depressions, and the minute where rhythm first became unstable.
This baseline is not a judgement. It decides whether the first week should emphasise missing characters, punctuation, reading speed, or physical tension.
Days 1–7: accuracy and movement
Use five-minute easy and medium passages. Type at a pace where the eyes can remain on the source text and the hands stay relaxed. Spend ten minutes each day on the most common error from the baseline.
| Days | Main work | Completion rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Slow paragraph copies and posture check | Finish without a late correction rush. |
| 3–4 | Spacing and punctuation drills | Repeat until the same error declines. |
| 5–6 | Two fresh five-minute sets | Keep accuracy within a narrow range. |
| 7 | Light review | No score chasing. |
Days 8–14: paragraph volume
Move to ten-minute practice sets while keeping one five-minute accuracy drill. Read in short phrases rather than reacting to one letter at a time. The aim is smoother output, not a dramatic WPM jump.
On day 14, compare two ten-minute results. If accuracy drops sharply after minute five, repeat this block for two more days before moving to longer mocks.
Days 15–21: build 15-minute stamina
Complete three full-window sessions during the week, separated by shorter practice days. Use the pacing pattern of a calm opening, stable middle and clean final two minutes. Do not restart a mock because of one poor line.
- Day 15: 15-minute practice mode.
- Day 17: 15-minute mock mode.
- Day 19: two focused five-minute corrections.
- Day 21: second full mock and comparison.
Days 22–30: exam-style repetition and taper
Use four unfamiliar 15-minute mocks across the final nine days. Review them using completion, accuracy and consistency together. Keep the day before the final benchmark light; tired hands do not produce a useful readiness score.
At day 30, compare the median of the final three mocks with the opening baseline. A smaller accuracy swing and steadier final minutes matter as much as the fastest number.
Common questions about 30-day plan
Can a complete beginner use this 30-day plan?
Yes. Keep the first two weeks longer if key location and spacing are still unstable. The calendar is a progression guide, not a reason to move into full mocks before basic paragraph control is ready.
What should I do if I miss two or three days?
Resume from the last completed block. Do not double the next session to repay missed minutes. One normal session followed by the planned review is safer than a sudden high-volume day.
Should I repeat the same paragraph during the plan?
Repeat a short passage when correcting one movement, but use a fresh paragraph to confirm that the improvement transfers. Readiness should be judged on unfamiliar text, not a memorised sample.
Sources, scope and author
- Official SSC CGL 2026 notice for the 15-minute, about-2,000-KDP DEST format
- CGL Typing session metrics and paragraph practice workflow