Maharashtra Police Steno/Clerk English Typing Test
The Maharashtra Police Steno/Clerk English Typing Test is a qualifying stage in the recruitment process. Candidates must type at least 40 WPM in English (10 minutes) with not more than 10% mistakes to qualify for final selection.
About This Exam
The Maharashtra Police Steno/Clerk recruitment includes a Typing Test as part of the skill assessment. This test ensures that candidates can handle official documentation, typing work, stenography, and routine office duties efficiently in an English environment.
Typing Test Pattern
Duration: 10 minutes
Language: English
Nature: Qualifying (marks are not counted for final merit)
Required Speed: 40 WPM (words per minute) in English
Passage: A printed English passage is given to the candidate
Candidates must complete the passage within 10 minutes with at least 40 WPM net speed
Maximum allowed mistakes: 10% of total typed words
For example, if you type 400 words, you can commit up to 40 mistakes
If mistakes exceed 10%, the candidate is declared unqualified, even if speed is 40 WPM
Speed Requirement
Minimum required speed: 40 WPM in English
This means:
400 words in 10 minutes (40 WPM)
Candidates must meet both:
Minimum speed (40 WPM)
Maximum mistake limit (10% of total typed words)
Result & Scoring
The typing test is merely qualifying:
Marks obtained in the typing test are not counted for determining final merit
Candidates must:
Achieve 40 WPM net speed in English
Limit mistakes to not more than 10%
If mistakes exceed 10%, the candidate is declared unqualified and ineligible for further stages (e.g., interview/viva)
This makes the typing test a critical filter even though it does not add to the final score.
Preparation Tips
Practice timed 10-minute English typing tests daily
Focus on achieving at least 40 WPM consistently
Maintain accuracy; avoid more than 10% mistakes
Use QWERTY keyboard layout during practice
Learn to correct mistakes quickly without losing time
Practice typing from hard copy manuscripts like the real exam
Disable auto-correct and spell check in your practice environment to simulate real conditions
Selection Process Note
Practice timed 10-minute English typing tests daily
Focus on achieving at least 40 WPM consistently
Maintain accuracy; avoid more than 10% mistakes
Use QWERTY keyboard layout during practice
Learn to correct mistakes quickly without losing time
Practice typing from hard copy manuscripts like the real exam
Disable auto-correct and spell check in your practice environment to simulate real conditions
FAQs
What is the minimum English typing speed for Maharashtra Police Steno/Clerk?
Most candidates search for this: the minimum required speed is 40 WPM in English, i.e., 400 words in 10 minutes.
Is the Maharashtra Police Steno/Clerk typing test qualifying or marks-based?
The typing test is merely qualifying; marks obtained are not counted for final merit.
How many mistakes are allowed in Maharashtra Police Steno/Clerk English typing test?
Candidates can commit mistakes up to 10% of total typed words. If mistakes exceed 10%, the candidate is declared unqualified.
What happens if I type 40 WPM but make more than 10% mistakes in Maharashtra Police typing test?
Even if you type at 40 WPM, exceeding 10% mistakes means you are declared unqualified and ineligible for further stages.
What is 10% mistake rule in Maharashtra Police Steno/Clerk typing test?
You can make mistakes up to 10% of total typed words. For example, if you type 400 words, you can commit up to 40 mistakes.