Bihar Court Reader-cum-Deposition Writer Hindi Typing Test

About This Exam

The Reader-cum-Deposition Writer post in Bihar's Civil and District Courts is one of the most sought-after clerical roles in the state judiciary. The job involves recording depositions, maintaining court records, and assisting judicial officers — all of which demand strong, accurate typing skills in both Hindi and English.

Recruitment for this post is carried out by the respective District Courts/Civil Courts in Bihar under the High Court of Patna's administrative framework. Candidates typically need a graduate degree and must clear a multi-stage selection process that places real weight on typing proficiency, since the role is fundamentally about producing accurate written records under time pressure.

Typing Test Pattern

Test mode: Computer-based typing test, generally conducted on the same day as other stages of the written examination
Languages tested: Hindi and English (both are compulsory; candidates must clear each independently)
Common Hindi fonts/layouts used in Bihar court typing tests: Kruti Dev and Mangal — candidates should be comfortable with both, as the specific font is confirmed in the official notification for each recruitment cycle
Passage type: General administrative and court-related Hindi passages
Duration: A fixed time window (typically around 10 minutes) is given to complete the passage
Evaluation basis: Speed (words per minute) combined with an accuracy/error threshold — a small percentage of mistakes is usually tolerated, but exceeding the error limit affects qualification

Speed Requirement

Based on the Bihar Civil Court Reader-cum-Deposition Writer rules, the benchmark speed requirements are:


Hindi Typing: 30 words per minute (WPM)
English Typing: 40 words per minute (WPM)


Some notifications for related Bihar court clerical posts (such as Deposition Writer-cum-Typist-cum-Clerk) also specify these same 30 WPM (Hindi) and 40 WPM (English) benchmarks, so candidates preparing for one post are generally well-prepared for the other.

A small margin of error (commonly around 5%) is usually allowed, but candidates should aim to type well above the minimum requirement in practice, since exam-day nervousness typically reduces real performance by a few WPM compared to practice-session speed.

Result & Scoring

The typing/skill test is usually qualifying in nature, meaning candidates must clear the minimum speed and accuracy criteria to move to the next stage — though exact marks weightage can vary by notification, so always check the specific advertisement.
Candidates who do not meet the minimum WPM or exceed the permissible error percentage in Hindi or English are generally disqualified from that stage, regardless of their written exam score.
The overall selection is based on combined performance across the Written Test and Interview, with the typing/skill test acting as a mandatory qualifying filter.
Final results and cut-offs are published on the official website of the concerned District Court / Bihar Civil Court / Patna High Court, so candidates should keep checking official notifications for their specific recruitment cycle.

Preparation Tips

Practice both fonts. Since Bihar court exams have historically used Kruti Dev and Mangal for Hindi typing, get comfortable switching between the two rather than relying on just one.
Type from real court-style content. Practice using legal and administrative Hindi vocabulary — terms related to depositions, court orders, and general correspondence — rather than only generic paragraphs.
Track accuracy, not just speed. Since the exam has a strict error tolerance, build the habit of proofreading as you type instead of rushing and fixing mistakes later.
Simulate exam conditions. Practice on a timed, distraction-free typing test at least a few times a week so the actual exam format doesn't feel unfamiliar.
Build a speed buffer. Aim to comfortably exceed 30 WPM in Hindi and 40 WPM in English in practice, so that natural exam-day speed drops don't push you below the qualifying mark.
Revise keyboard layout basics. A firm grip on Hindi keyboard mapping (whether Inscript, Remington, or the specific layout mentioned in your notification) saves valuable seconds and reduces errors.

Selection Process Note

The typical selection process for the Bihar Court Reader-cum-Deposition Writer post includes:


Preliminary Test (if conducted) — objective MCQs used for screening when the number of applicants is very high
Written Test — covering English Language & Grammar, Hindi Language & Grammar, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Reasoning, and Basic Computer Science
Typing/Skill Test — the Hindi and English typing tests described above
Interview — a final round assessing overall suitability for the post


Candidates should note that clearing the written test alone is not sufficient — the typing test is a mandatory, independent qualifying stage, and the final merit list typically factors in performance across the written test and interview, contingent on clearing the typing benchmarks.

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