Sarkari Exam Typing Speed Test (English & Hindi)
Practice official 1-min, 2-min, and 5-min exam typing passages with real-time Net WPM, Gross WPM, and error deduction formulas for SSC CHSL, BSSC, Civil Court, and Railway NTPC skill tests.
Sarkari Typing Speed Test
Official Exam SimulatorSSC CHSL, BSSC, Civil Court & Railway RRB NTPC Benchmarks • DoPT 5-Stroke Evaluation
Government Exam Typing Speed Norms (आधिकारिक टाइपिंग गति मानक)
Prescribed cutoffs and permitted error limits across Central & State commissions
| Examination / Commission | Language | Min Speed (WPM / KDPH) | Test Duration | Permitted Mistakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CHSL (LDC / JSA / DEO) | English | 35 WPM (10,500 KDPH) | 10 Minutes | Up to 7% for UR (10% for reserved categories) |
| Hindi (Mangal) | 30 WPM (9,000 KDPH) | 10 Minutes | Up to 7% for UR (10% for reserved categories) | |
| BSSC Inter Level (Clerk / Steno) | Hindi (Remington Gail / Inscript) | 30 WPM | 10 Minutes | Max 1.5% to 2% error tolerance |
| English | 35 WPM | 10 Minutes | Standard clerical error rules apply | |
| Railway RRB NTPC (Clerk Typist) | English | 30 WPM | 10 Minutes | 5% mistake allowance without editing tools |
| Hindi (Kruti Dev / Mangal) | 25 WPM | 10 Minutes | 5% mistake allowance without editing tools | |
| Bihar Civil Court / UP Police / Rajasthan HC | Hindi (KrutiDev 010 / Remington) | 30 WPM (Court) / 25 WPM (Police) | 10 Minutes | Traditional typewriter key mapping evaluated strictly |
| English | 35 – 40 WPM | 10 Minutes | Legal judgment & court clerk transcription passages |
How Commission Evaluates Speed: Gross WPM vs Net WPM
1. The Official 5-Stroke Rule
In government exams, a word is strictly defined as 5 keystrokes (including spaces and punctuation). Typing 1,750 keystrokes in 10 minutes equals exactly 350 words, or 35 Gross Words Per Minute.
2. Net WPM Penalty Formula
Net WPM = Gross WPM - (Error Count ÷ Total Minutes). If a candidate types 40 Gross WPM but commits 25 mistakes in 5 minutes, their Net WPM drops to 35 WPM. Accuracy is equally crucial as speed.
Frequently Asked Questions (अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल)
Q1: Can I use the Backspace key during the exam?
In SSC and BPSC typing tests, the Backspace key is allowed to correct erroneous characters within the current word. However, in Railway RRB typing tests, backspace and text editing are strictly disabled once a word is completed.
Q2: Which keyboard layout is used for Hindi typing in BSSC and Court exams?
Government commissions provide Remington Gail (on Mangal font) and Inscript layouts. Most candidates prefer Remington Gail as its layout is identical to traditional typewriter key sequences.
Q3: How often should I practice to achieve 35 WPM?
Consistently practicing three 5-minute sessions daily for 30 days is sufficient to progress from 20 WPM to 35+ WPM with over 95% accuracy. Focus on finger placement (Home Row: ASDF / JKL;) and avoid looking at the keyboard.