Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) NTPC Computer Based Typing Skill Test Rules
The RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test will be for the post of Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Time Keeper.
The typing text will appear in the upper portion of the screen, while the input area for typing will be provided immediately beneath it.
No word selection, error indication, or automatic scrolling feature will be available during the test.
The use of the backspace key will not be permitted.
If a candidate finishes typing the entire passage before the allotted time of 10 minutes, they may begin typing the passage again from the start.
Candidates who do not achieve a minimum of 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi within the prescribed time limit will be declared disqualified.
The Typing Skill Test will be conducted only for qualifying purposes, and the marks obtained in this test will not be considered while preparing the final merit list.
Typing Language: The test will be held in either English or Hindi, based on the language option selected by the candidate at the time of application.
Typing Font: Candidates choosing the Hindi language may type the passage using KrutiDev 010 or Mangal font, with the Remington GAIL keyboard layout.
Typing Speed: To qualify, candidates must achieve a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi.
Time Duration: A total time of 10 minutes will be allotted for the typing test in either language.
Passage Length: The English passage will consist of at least 1500 keystrokes, while the Hindi passage will be approximately 1250 keystrokes in length.
Error Calculation based on Words:
Total Mistake = No. of Full Mistake + No. of Half Mistake / 2
5% mistake of total typed words are ignored during error calculation.
Final Mistake Count = Total Mistake - 5% of Total Words Typed
Net Typing Speed Caluclation Formula:
Typing Speed = (No. of Total Words Typed - Final Mistake Count * 10) / Time Duration in Minutes
Candidates are strongly encouraged to practice typing on a regular basis for the RRB NTPC English or Hindi typing examinations in order to meet the required minimum speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi, along with a high level of accuracy. After the permissible 5% error relaxation, each incorrect word attracts a penalty calculated as ten times the number of errors, which may reduce the effective typing speed by one word per minute. Therefore, maintaining accuracy is just as important as achieving the required speed.
To enhance performance, candidates are advised to practice in a real exam–like environment. Regular typing practice on Testmentor.in helps candidates become familiar with the actual test interface, improve speed gradually, reduce errors, and build confidence before the examination. Consistent practice on the right platform can make a significant difference in qualifying the typing test successfully.
