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Practise InScript01About this test
BHU Junior Clerk computer typing test, taken right after the written test. It is qualifying, and your written test is marked only if you clear it.
02Rules
- 1Duration: 15 minutes, in English or Hindi.
- 2Speed: 30 WPM net in English or 25 WPM net in Hindi - 450 or 375 correct words.
- 3Accuracy of at least 85%, worked out as net speed / gross speed.
- 4Backspace is allowed; the current, correct and wrong words are highlighted on screen.
- 5Do not skip or join words - in the exam every word after a skipped word can be marked wrong.
- 6Hindi is typed in Mangal InScript or Remington GAIL; the layout cannot be changed during the test.
03How you are scored
Gross speed = words typed / 15. Net speed = correct words / 15. Accuracy = net speed / gross speed x 100.
04Important notes
- There is no interview - final selection is by written-test score among candidates who qualify typing.
About the BHU Junior Clerk typing test
Fail the typing test and your written test is never marked.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) recruits Junior Clerks (Group C, Pay Level 2) through a computer-based written test and a computer typing test, both on the same day. You type for 15 minutes in English or Hindi, whichever you choose.
The typing test is qualifying, but BHU's 2026 notice gives it real teeth: the written test is evaluated only for candidates who qualify the typing test. There is no interview, so your CBT score decides your rank - but only if you clear typing first.
Exam at a glance
From Advt. No. 07/2024-2025 and BHU's 2026 syllabus notice, with the reported typing rules marked as such.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Banaras Hindu University - Recruitment & Assessment Cell |
| Post | Junior Clerk (Group C, Pay Level 2), 191 posts |
| Stages | Written test (CBT) and typing test on the same day; no interview |
| When | The typing test runs right after the CBT, at the same venue |
| Language | English or Hindi - you choose one |
| Duration | 15 minutes |
| Speed | 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi |
| Test type | Qualifying - but the CBT is marked only if you qualify |
| Accuracy | 85%, as reported from BHU's typing instructions |
| Hindi layout | Mangal InScript or Remington GAIL |
| Screen | Current, right and wrong words are highlighted; backspace allowed |
How selection works
One day, two tests. The order of marking is what matters.
- Written test (CBT)120 min120 questions, 360 marks: general awareness, reasoning, numerical ability, language and computer proficiency. +3 for a right answer, -1 for a wrong one.
- Typing test15 minOnline, straight after the CBT. 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi. Fail it and your CBT is not marked.
- CBT markedQualified onlyMinimum 126 / 360 (35%) for General and OBC, 90 / 360 (25%) for SC, ST and PwBD.
- Final listNo interviewRanked by CBT score. On a tie, the older candidate is placed higher. Then document verification.
The written test at a glance
Your rank comes from here - once typing is cleared.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General awareness and current affairs | 25 | 75 |
| General intelligence and reasoning | 25 | 75 |
| Numerical ability | 25 | 75 |
| Language comprehension and ability | 25 | 75 |
| Computer proficiency | 20 | 60 |
| Total (120 minutes, -1 per wrong answer) | 120 | 360 |
From BHU's 2026 syllabus notice. The paper is bilingual except for the language section.
What the exam screen looks like
Unlike most typing tests, BHU's screen does mark up the passage as you type.
| Screen rule | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Mode | Screen to screen - the passage is on the screen, not on paper |
| Word highlighter | Yes - the word to type next is highlighted |
| Right / wrong words | Yes - correct words and wrong words are marked in the passage |
| Backspace | Allowed - you can go back and fix a wrong word at any time |
| Skipped or merged words | Everything after is marked wrong - skipping a word, or joining two words, shifts the comparison |
| Keyboard layout | Chosen before the test; it cannot be changed during it |
| Trial | A short mock before the real test to check the keyboard |
| Time up | The test ends on its own at 0:00; you can submit early if you finish |
The 2026 notice does not describe the screen. These rules are from BHU's typing instructions (2020 sitting, screen-to-screen) and recent candidate reports. Check the instructions on your test day.
Never skip a word
BHU's instructions warn that if you leave out a word or join two words without a space, the software treats every word after it as wrong. One slip in the second minute can wreck the whole attempt. The highlighting is there to help: if the words after your cursor suddenly turn red, go back with Backspace and fix the gap before typing on. Note that this practice test re-aligns after a slip, so it is kinder than the real software - treat any skip here as a fail.
Practise the 15-minute test
Take the 15-minute test in English or Hindi with word and error highlighting on, just like the BHU screen, and see your net speed and accuracy the moment you finish.
How speed and accuracy are worked out
Two gates, both required: net speed and accuracy.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Gross words | All words you typed, right and wrong |
| Net words | Only the correct words |
| Gross speed | Gross words / 15 minutes |
| Net speed | Net words / 15 minutes - this is the speed that counts |
| Accuracy | Net speed x 100 / gross speed - at least 85% |
| Minimum to qualify | 450 correct words in English or 375 in Hindi (30 / 25 WPM over 15 minutes) |
As reported from BHU's typing assessment instructions; the 2026 notice states only the speeds. This practice test uses the same definitions.
Worked example: an English attempt that qualifies
The formula
Gross speed = words typed / 15
Net speed = correct words / 15
Accuracy = net speed x 100 / gross speed
The attempt
- Test length
- 15 minutes
- Words typed
- 495
- Wrong words
- 38
Working it out
- Correct words495 - 38= 457
- Gross speed495 / 15= 33.0 WPM
- Net speed457 / 15= 30.5 WPM
- Accuracy30.5 x 100 / 33.0= 92.3%
- Speed check30.5 against 30= clears
- Accuracy check92.3% against 85%= clears
Qualified - CBT will be marked30.5 WPM net clears 30, and 92.3% clears 85%, so this candidate's written test goes on to be evaluated.
TipThe margin is thin: 8 more wrong words would leave 449 correct words and 29.9 WPM. Aim for 35+ WPM.
Worked example: an accurate Hindi attempt that is too slow
The formula
Gross speed = words typed / 15
Net speed = correct words / 15
Accuracy = net speed x 100 / gross speed
The attempt
- Test length
- 15 minutes
- Words typed
- 400
- Wrong words
- 32
Working it out
- Correct words400 - 32= 368
- Net speed368 / 15= 24.5 WPM
- Accuracy368 x 100 / 400= 92.0%
- Accuracy check92.0% against 85%= clears
- Speed check24.5 against 25= falls short
Not qualified - CBT not markedAccuracy is fine at 92%, but 368 correct words is 7 short of the 375 needed for 25 WPM - and without the typing pass, the written test is not evaluated.
TipEight more correct words - about 20 seconds of typing at this pace - would have qualified. Speed endurance over the full 15 minutes is the Hindi hurdle.
The mistake that fails most candidates
Running out of steam. After two hours of CBT, you type for a full 15 minutes - longer than most typing tests - and it is common to practise only in 5-minute bursts. Without the stamina, speed sags in the last few minutes and an attempt can finish just under 450 or 375 correct words. Practise full 15-minute tests, ideally after a long study session, and aim for 35+ WPM English or 30+ Hindi.
Choosing your Hindi layout
Two Hindi layouts are offered. Pick one and choose it before the test starts - you cannot switch during it.
Mangal Remington GAIL
Unicode with typewriter keys
Typewriter key positions in Mangal. If you learned on Kruti Dev, this is the layout to choose.
Practise Remington GAILKruti Dev 010
Non-Unicode, typewriter keys
Not offered. Kruti Dev typists should practise Remington GAIL - most keys are the same.
A four-week preparation plan
Four weeks: no skipped words, then stamina for the full 15 minutes.
| Week | Focus | English target | Hindi target | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Pick your layout. Untimed passages; never skip a word. | 24-26 WPM | 19-21 WPM | 90%+ |
| Week 2 | 10-minute tests. Fix every red word before moving on. | 28-30 WPM | 23-25 WPM | 90%+ |
| Week 3 | Full 15-minute tests. Track words in the last 5 minutes. | 32-34 WPM | 27-29 WPM | 92%+ |
| Week 4 | 15-minute tests after a practice CBT, like the real day. | 35+ WPM | 30+ WPM | 93%+ |
What to practise, and what to avoid
Small habits decide a qualifying test. Keep the left column; drop the right.
Do this
- Practise full 15-minute tests, not short bursts.
- Watch the highlighting: if words turn red after your cursor, you have skipped or merged one - fix it now.
- Choose your Hindi layout once and practise only on it.
- Prepare for the CBT too - after typing, it decides your rank.
- Use the trial before the test to check the keyboard and layout.
Avoid this
- Skipping a hard word - everything after it can be marked wrong.
- Joining two words without a space - the same cascade.
- Practising only at exactly 30 / 25 WPM.
- Practising Hindi on Kruti Dev - it is not offered; use Remington GAIL instead.
Practising on 91Typing
Practise under the rules and the screen you will be marked on.
Same clock, same gates
Net speed and 85% accuracy
Every run uses the 15-minute clock and checks your net speed and accuracy against the BHU bars.
BHU-style highlighting
Current, right and wrong words
Word and error highlighting is on by default, as on the BHU screen, with full backspace.
History, weak keys, replay
All on the exam dashboard
Your attempt history, weak keys and a replay of any past attempt are on the exam dashboard.
Open the dashboardFrequently asked questions
What typing speed is required for BHU Junior Clerk?
30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi, in a 15-minute computer typing test.
Do I type in both English and Hindi?
No. You choose either English or Hindi for the typing test.
When is the typing test held?
Online, immediately after the written test (CBT), on the same day and at the same venue.
What happens if I fail the typing test?
Your written test is not evaluated. BHU's notice says the CBT is marked only for candidates who qualify the typing test.
Is there an interview for BHU Junior Clerk?
No. Final selection is by CBT score among candidates who qualified the typing test, followed by document verification.
What accuracy is needed?
85% is reported from BHU's typing instructions, worked out as net speed x 100 / gross speed. The 2026 notice itself states only the speeds, so check your admit card.
How many words do I need to type?
At 30 WPM over 15 minutes that is 450 correct words in English; at 25 WPM it is 375 in Hindi.
Is there word highlighting on the BHU typing screen?
Yes. BHU's instructions say the word to be typed, the right words and the wrong words are highlighted in the passage.
Is backspace allowed?
Yes. You can go back and correct a wrong word at any point during the test.
What happens if I skip a word?
BHU's instructions warn that if you leave out a word or merge two words, every word after it is treated as wrong. Fix the gap with backspace as soon as you notice it.
Which Hindi layouts can I use?
Mangal InScript or Remington GAIL. Kruti Dev is not offered, so Kruti Dev typists should practise Remington GAIL.
What is on the written test?
120 questions for 360 marks in 2 hours: general awareness, reasoning, numerical ability, language and computer proficiency. +3 for each right answer, -1 for each wrong one.
What is the minimum CBT score?
126 of 360 (35%) for General and OBC candidates and 90 of 360 (25%) for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
What qualifications do I need to apply?
A second-class graduate degree with at least six months of computer training (office automation, book-keeping, word processing), or a second-class degree with an AICTE-recognised computer diploma.
What speed should I practise at?
Aim for 35+ WPM in English or 30+ in Hindi at 93% accuracy or better, in full 15-minute tests, without skipping a word.
Is this the official BHU typing software?
No. 91Typing is an independent practice platform. It follows the published rules - 15 minutes, 30 / 25 WPM net, 85% accuracy, word highlighting - but it re-aligns after a skipped word, so the real software can be stricter.
Official source: Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Recruitment & Assessment Cell
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