RRB NTPC Junior Time Keeper Hindi Typing Test

About This Exam

The Junior Time Keeper is an undergraduate-level RRB NTPC post responsible for maintaining time records, schedules, registers, and other official railway documents. Candidates shortlisted after CBT stages must qualify the Computer Based Typing Skill Test wherever applicable. The typing test evaluates only typing proficiency and does not add marks to the final merit list, but qualifying it is mandatory.

Typing Test Pattern

Typing Language: Hindi
Script: Unicode Hindi
Duration: 10 Minutes
Mode: Computer-Based Typing Test
Minimum Target: 250 Words
No Spell Check Facility
No Editing Tools
Backspace is not allowed during the evaluation test

Speed Requirement

For the Hindi typing option, candidates must meet the following minimum benchmark:


Minimum Speed: 25 words per minute (WPM)
Equivalent Word Count: Approximately 250 words typed correctly within the 10-minute test window
Error Allowance: The first 5% of total mistakes are ignored; beyond that, each additional error results in a word-count deduction


This 25 WPM Hindi requirement is lower than the 30 WPM required for the English typing option, but don't let that lull you into a false sense of ease — the no-backspace rule and strict error penalty make consistent accuracy just as important as raw speed.

Result & Scoring

The RRB uses a specific formula to convert your raw typed output into a final qualifying speed:

Net Speed (WPM) = (Total Words Typed − (Net Mistakes × 10)) ÷ Time Taken (in minutes)

A simplified explanation of how mistakes are handled:


The first 5% of total mistakes made are excused automatically.
For every mistake beyond that 5% threshold (counted in full or half increments), a proportional word deduction is applied to your final word count.
Your final net speed must still meet or exceed 25 WPM in Hindi to qualify.


Because the test is qualifying only, there's no separate merit ranking for typing performance — you either clear the minimum bar or you don't. Candidates who fail this stage are not considered further for Junior Time Keeper, no matter how strong their CBT-1/CBT-2 scores were, and there is no re-attempt within the same recruitment cycle.

Preparation Tips

Practice Hindi typing every day using Unicode fonts, learn the correct keyboard layout, improve finger placement, avoid unnecessary typing mistakes, and attempt full-length mock typing tests regularly. Focus equally on speed and accuracy, as both are important for qualifying the RRB NTPC typing examination.

Selection Process Note

The selection process generally includes:

CBT-1
CBT-2
Computer Based Hindi Typing Skill Test (for applicable posts)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Final Selection

Candidates should always follow the latest RRB notification for any updates in the recruitment process.

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