Bihar University LDC English Typing Test

About This Exam

Lower Division Clerk (LDC) is a widely recruited non-teaching clerical post across Bihar's state universities and affiliated colleges. Depending on the specific recruitment notification, candidates may be given a choice between English and Hindi typing, or in some cases both languages may be tested. The English typing skill test checks whether a candidate can type official correspondence, notices, and administrative content accurately and at a reasonable pace on a computer — a core requirement for day-to-day clerical work in a university office.

Typing Test Pattern

Mode: Computer-based typing test conducted offline at a designated centre, generally after the written examination result is declared.
Language: English, typed using the standard QWERTY keyboard layout.
Passage: A fixed administrative/general English passage is displayed on screen for typing.
Duration: Typically a 10-minute window is allotted for the typing test.
Nature: The test is qualifying — candidates must clear the minimum prescribed speed and accuracy to remain in contention for selection.

Speed Requirement

Across Bihar's LDC-grade recruitments — a pattern followed consistently by bodies such as BSSC and other state-level clerical exams — the standard English typing speed requirement is:


English Typing Speed: 35 words per minute (WPM)
Test Duration: 10 minutes
Layout: Standard QWERTY


Evaluation is generally done on a net speed basis, meaning gross typing speed is reduced according to uncorrected errors. A tight error/accuracy standard applies, so candidates need to sustain both speed and accuracy through the entire duration rather than typing fast in bursts.

Result & Scoring

The English typing test is generally evaluated on a qualifying (pass/fail) basis and does not add marks to the final merit list.
Candidates must meet both the minimum net WPM and accuracy requirement simultaneously to be declared qualified.
Final selection and merit ranking are usually based on the written examination score, with the typing test acting as a mandatory clearance stage before document verification.
Qualified candidates proceed to document verification and, where applicable, further scrutiny before appointment.

Preparation Tips

Build a comfortable speed buffer. Since evaluation is on a net-speed basis, practice until you can consistently type 40+ WPM, giving yourself margin above the 35 WPM requirement to absorb exam-day errors and nerves.
Practice with formal, administrative English content. The exam passage is usually official in tone — government correspondence, notices, or general administrative text — so practicing similar material builds useful familiarity.
Type clean on the first pass rather than relying on corrections. Heavy use of backspace consumes time without adding to your gross keystrokes, which can quietly pull your net speed below the required threshold.
Simulate the actual 10-minute test regularly. Timed mock sessions build the pacing and endurance needed for the real exam.
Track and fix recurring error patterns. Spacing, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes are common causes of failure even among fast typists — review every practice session for these.
Practice proper touch-typing technique. Reducing reliance on looking at the keyboard improves both consistency and speed over a sustained session.

Selection Process Note

The general Bihar University LDC recruitment selection process typically includes:


Written Examination — covering General Knowledge, General Science, Mathematics, Reasoning/Mental Ability, and Hindi/English language sections (exact composition can vary by recruiting university or authority).
English Typing Skill Test — a qualifying computer-based test requiring 35 WPM (net speed) with limited permissible errors.
Document Verification — for candidates who clear the typing test, followed by final merit preparation and appointment.


Since different universities and recruiting bodies in Bihar may issue their own notifications with slightly varying rules on speed, passage length, and language choice, candidates should always confirm exact requirements from the official notification relevant to their specific recruitment cycle.

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