RRB NTPC typing skill test: format and free practice
RRB NTPC's Computer Based Typing Skill Test is a 10-minute, qualifying check for clerk and typist posts. Speeds, scoring and a practice plan.
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| Rule | Widely published figure |
|---|---|
| Full name | Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) |
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| English speed | 30 WPM |
| Hindi speed | 25 WPM |
| Posts | Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and similar |
| Nature | Qualifying only; no editing tools or spell check |
Verify every figure in the current official notification; exam bodies change rules between cycles.
Practise in the same format
The 10-minute government-exam typing format below uses passages of the same style. Finish once a day and watch net WPM and accuracy.
Government exam format
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Start the government exam format testRailway Recruitment Boards fill thousands of clerical posts through the NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) exam. For every post with "Typist" in its name, candidates who clear the computer-based stages must also pass a typing skill test. The rules below are widely published; verify them in the notification and the special instructions for your test.
Format
The test runs for 10 minutes on a computer. Candidates choose English or Hindi at the application stage. The widely published qualifying speeds are 30 words per minute in English and 25 words per minute in Hindi. Hindi candidates type in Krutidev or Mangal font using the layout they selected, and this choice also cannot be changed on the day.
A passage appears on the screen and the candidate types it into a box below. Spell check, auto-correct and any editing tools beyond the normal keyboard keys are disabled. Some RRBs publish a short mock test on their site before the real one so candidates can see the interface; take it if it is offered.
How it is scored
The typing test is qualifying only and does not add to the merit total. Your gross typed words are counted, errors are deducted according to the published rules, and the net figure is compared with the qualifying speed. Candidates often report that the error rules are stricter than they expected: a mistake in any part of a word commonly counts the whole word as wrong, and omitted or extra words count too.
Candidates with certain disabilities may be exempt on production of the required certificate; the notification sets out the conditions.
Common mistakes
- Choosing Hindi because 25 WPM sounds easier, without having practised the Hindi layout. The layout, not the speed, is the hard part.
- Practising on one-minute tests. Ten minutes on an unfamiliar passage feels very different.
- Ignoring the mock test interface and losing time on the day working out where to type.
- Pressing Enter at line ends when the passage is a single flowing paragraph.
- Panicking after an early error and slowing to a crawl for the rest of the test.
Two-week practice plan
Our government-exam typing format is a 10-minute test on exam-style passages that shows gross WPM, net WPM and errors side by side. Use it with the English or Hindi passage set matching your choice.
- Days 1 to 3: one 10-minute test a day at a steady pace. Record net WPM. Many candidates are already at or above 30 WPM gross but below it net.
- Days 4 to 7: two tests a day. Between them, practise the keys you miss most, usually capitals and punctuation.
- Days 8 to 11: one test a day plus one longer 15-minute session to build stamina. Aim for errors under 3 percent.
- Days 12 to 14: one test a day under exam conditions, at the time your test is scheduled. Aim for 35 WPM English or 30 WPM Hindi net to leave a margin.
Note: the figures on this page are the widely published rules; verify every one of them in the current official notification before you sit the test.
Questions
Which RRB NTPC posts require the typing test?
Posts with Typist in the title, such as Junior Clerk cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist, are the widely published examples. The notification lists the exact posts.
Can I use a Hindi layout of my choice?
Candidates commonly select Krutidev or Mangal at application and must use that choice on the day. Confirm the available options in your notification.
Does the typing test add marks to my result?
No. It is widely published as qualifying only; your CBT scores determine merit.
Guides describe commonly reported formats. They are not official material, contain no real test questions, and HomebaseWorks is not affiliated with any employer or exam body named.