Madhya Pradesh Stenographer Hindi Typing Test

About This Exam

The Madhya Pradesh Stenographer Hindi Typing Test is conducted to assess the Hindi typing proficiency of candidates applying for Stenographer and related ministerial posts in various Madhya Pradesh Government departments. Since stenographers are responsible for preparing official documents and transcribing shorthand dictation, candidates must demonstrate fast and accurate Hindi typing.

Regular practice with exam-oriented passages helps improve speed, accuracy, and confidence. AI Typing Guru provides realistic Hindi typing mock tests that closely simulate the actual examination environment.

Typing Test Pattern

Mode: The skill test is generally conducted in two parts — a computer typing component and a shorthand dictation-and-transcription component — under the supervision of the recruiting department (for example, the Director General of Police for MP Police Stenographer posts).
Typing Requirement: Candidates are generally required to hold a CPCT (Computer Proficiency Certification Test) certificate for Hindi typing, following the same MP-government-wide CPCT framework used for other clerical posts.
Shorthand Requirement: A dictation is given at the prescribed speed, which the candidate must record in shorthand and then transcribe back into text (typically on a computer) within an allotted time.
Font/Layout: Hindi typing components typically use the Mangal Unicode font; some department-specific typing modules may also reference Inscript or Kruti Dev depending on the recruitment cycle.

Speed Requirement

Based on official MPESB notifications for Stenographer and related posts, the standard requirements are:


Hindi Shorthand (Dictation) Speed: 100 words per minute (WPM) — the most commonly cited requirement for Stenographer/Hindi Shorthand Writer posts under MPESB Group-4 recruitment
Hindi Typing Speed (via CPCT): Around 20–30 WPM, net speed, as per the general CPCT requirement applicable to the post
MP Police Subedar (Stenographer): Requires a shorthand certificate/diploma at a minimum of 100 WPM along with CPCT certification in Hindi typing
MP Police ASI (Stenographer): A comparatively lower shorthand speed of around 80 WPM has been specified in some notifications for this post


Since shorthand speed requirements can differ meaningfully between posts (for example, 80 WPM for ASI Stenographer versus 100 WPM for Subedar Stenographer or MPESB Group-4 Stenographer), candidates should always confirm the exact figure from the specific notification for their target post.

Result & Scoring

The skill test (typing and shorthand) is generally evaluated with a minimum qualifying percentage — for example, some MP Police Stenographer recruitment notifications require candidates to score at least 30% marks in the skill test to qualify.
The written examination score is typically combined with the skill test score to prepare the final merit list, rather than the skill test being purely qualifying in every case — candidates should check whether their specific notification treats it as qualifying-only or marks-bearing.
CPCT-based Hindi typing proficiency (where required) is separately certified and generally must be held (or obtained during probation, in some notifications) as an eligibility requirement.
Some notifications allow candidates who do not yet hold a CPCT certificate to apply, provided they obtain it within a specified probation period after appointment — this varies by department and should be verified from the official notice.

Preparation Tips

Treat shorthand as the core skill to master. Since 80–100 WPM dictation speed is significantly higher than standard clerical typing requirements, shorthand practice needs sustained, structured daily effort rather than last-minute cramming.
Practice dictation-to-transcription as one combined workflow. It's not enough to take fast shorthand notes — you must also transcribe them back accurately and within time, so practice both stages together under timed conditions.
Build your Hindi typing speed alongside shorthand. Since a CPCT-based Hindi typing certificate is also generally required, don't neglect standard Hindi typing practice on the Mangal Unicode font while focusing on shorthand.
Use varied dictation content. Practicing with administrative, government-scheme, and current-affairs-style Hindi passages builds familiarity with the vocabulary commonly used in actual exam dictations.
Simulate exam-day timing precisely. Practice full dictation-and-transcription cycles at the exact target speed and duration specified in your post's notification, rather than only practicing shorthand speed drills in isolation.
Revise the written exam syllabus in parallel. Since the final merit in many notifications combines written exam and skill test marks, balance your preparation between General Knowledge/Reasoning/Hindi-English sections and steno/typing practice.
Confirm your post-specific speed requirement before you start. Since Subedar Stenographer, ASI Stenographer, and MPESB Group-4 Stenographer posts have specified different shorthand speeds in various notifications, target your practice to the exact requirement of the post you're applying for.

Selection Process Note

The general MPESB Stenographer recruitment selection process typically includes:


Written Examination (Computer-Based or OMR-Based Test) — objective MCQs covering General Knowledge, Reasoning/Logical Ability, Hindi/English language, and (for some posts) Science/Technical subjects.
Skill Test — a combined typing and shorthand dictation-and-transcription assessment, evaluated against the minimum speed and qualifying percentage prescribed for the specific post.
Document Verification — verification of educational qualifications, shorthand certificate/diploma, CPCT certificate, and category certificates.
Medical Examination — for certain departments (such as MP Police), a medical fitness check may follow document verification before final selection.


Since shorthand and typing speed requirements, as well as the weightage given to the skill test in the final merit, can vary meaningfully across different MPESB Stenographer notifications, candidates should always verify the exact criteria from the official notification relevant to their specific recruitment cycle.

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