RSSB Stenographer Hindi Typing Test

About This Exam

The RSSB Stenographer recruitment process includes a skill-based test that checks Hindi typing speed, accuracy, and computer efficiency. In many RSSB stenographer and Personal Assistant Grade-2 type recruitments, the second phase is conducted online and includes typing speed and efficiency tests in Hindi and English. The board’s official notice for the 2024 recruitment mentions that the “typing speed and efficiency test” is being held online and that admit cards are available through the board website.

For Hindi typing, candidates are usually required to type a given passage within a fixed time and complete basic computer-based formatting tasks. The goal is not only speed but also accuracy and correct use of the prescribed Hindi font layout.

Typing Test Pattern

The RSSB stenographer typing test is generally divided into speed and efficiency parts. Official exam-related guidance for RSSB typing practice commonly describes a 10-minute Hindi speed test, a 10-minute English speed test, and separate efficiency tests for both languages.

Hindi Speed Test
In the Hindi speed test, a passage appears on the screen and the candidate must type it accurately within the given time. In practice materials for RSSB typing, the Hindi passage is often described as around 400 words, with DevLys 010 used for Hindi input.

Hindi Efficiency Test
The efficiency test checks practical computer skills such as formatting text, using alignment, spacing, bold, italics, bullets, and table creation. This section measures whether the candidate can work comfortably in a word processor during office-type tasks.

Speed Requirement

For RSSB typing practice, a commonly cited qualifying benchmark is a minimum of 9 marks out of 25 in both English and Hindi typing speed tests. Hindi scoring guidance on the same practice resource states that marks are awarded at 0.0625 per correct Hindi word, with no negative marking for wrong words.

A safe practice target is at least 25 WPM with strong accuracy. If you are preparing seriously, focus on error-free typing first and then build speed gradually. A fast but inaccurate attempt will usually cost more than a slightly slower but clean one

Result & Scoring

The typing score is usually based on the number of correct words typed within the allotted time. In RSSB practice material, Hindi typing marks are calculated using the formula: Total Correct Words × 0.0625.

The same source also says the typing test carries a maximum of 25 marks per language, and that no negative marking is applied for wrong words. In other words, omissions, duplicate words, and spelling mistakes reduce your number of correct words, but do not create separate negative marks

Preparation Tips

Start by learning the exact Hindi layout used in the exam, usually DevLys 010 for RSSB typing practice. Practice daily with timed mock tests so your hands get used to the pressure of a real 10-minute exam.

Focus on accuracy before speed. Short, repeated drills are more useful than long, unfocused sessions. Also practice MS Word operations such as alignment, paragraph settings, bullets, and table formatting because the efficiency section can decide whether you qualify.

A simple routine works well:

20 minutes Hindi typing practice.

10 minutes efficiency practice.

1 timed mock test every few days.

Selection Process Note

The RSSB stenographer and Personal Assistant Grade-2 process may include a Phase-II typing and shorthand/efficiency stage depending on the recruitment cycle. For the 2024 recruitment, the board’s notice states that the typing speed and efficiency test is being conducted online.

Because the selection rules can change from one notification to another, candidates should always read the official PDF carefully. In these exams, passing the skill test is often essential before final merit is prepared.

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