RRB NTPC Accounts Clerk Hindi Typing Test
The RRB NTPC Accounts Clerk cum Typist post requires candidates to clear a Hindi or English typing test after passing CBT 1 and CBT 2. This guide covers the Hindi typing test. The test is generally qualifying only — you must meet the minimum speed and accuracy, but it usually doesn't add marks to your merit list. Still, failing it can remove you from final selection
About This Exam
Mode: Computer-based typing at the exam center
Language: Hindi (chosen at application or before the test)
Keyboard Layout: Inscript or Remington (Kruti Dev/Mangal), as per official notification
Task: Type a displayed Hindi passage accurately
Duration: 10 minutes
Venue: RRB-designated, invigilated exam center
Typing Test Pattern
Hindi Speed: 25 WPM
Time: 10 minutes (≈250 correct words)
Hindi typing involves matras and joint characters, so accuracy matters as much as speed.
Speed Requirement
The typing test is qualifying in nature. Correction rules vary by cycle, so check the official notice. Final selection needs CBT marks + typing test clearance + Document Verification (DV). It doesn't add merit marks but is mandatory to pass. /
Result & Scoring
The typing test is qualifying in nature. Correction rules vary by cycle, so check the official notice. Final selection needs CBT marks + typing test clearance + Document Verification (DV). It doesn't add merit marks but is mandatory to pass.
Preparation Tips
Practice on the exact keyboard layout (Inscript/Remington) you'll use in the exam.
Prioritize accuracy over speed, especially with matras.
Practice with real Hindi passages, not just word lists.
Learn proper finger placement for touch typing.
Time yourself with a strict 10-minute limit.
Track WPM and accuracy regularly on a typing tool.
Selection Process Note
CBT 1
CBT 2
Typing Skill Test (Hindi or English)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Clearing the typing test is mandatory, regardless of CBT score.
FAQs
What is the minimum speed required for the Hindi typing test?
25 words per minute (WPM) within 10 minutes.
Is the Accounts Clerk Hindi typing test harder than the English one?
Not necessarily harder, but matras and conjunct letters require extra accuracy practice
Can I switch from Hindi to English typing later?
Usually no; the language choice is fixed once selected, as per official rules
Are backspace corrections allowed during the test?
This varies by recruitment cycle — always check the latest official notification.
Is prior computer knowledge needed for this test?
Basic keyboard familiarity helps, but no advanced computer skills are required