01About this test
Bombay High Court Clerk typing test: 10 minutes of English typing on computer, 20 marks, minimum 10.
02Rules
- 1Duration: 10 minutes, English only, on computer.
- 2Passage of 400 words. The test is worth 20 marks; the minimum to pass is 10.
- 3Fail the typing test and you are not considered for the post, whatever your screening score.
- 4The advertisement does not publish the marks formula. This practice gives 1 mark for every 20 correct words.
- 5Backspace is off here - candidates report it disabled; the advertisement does not say.
03How you are scored
Marks = correct words / 20 (400 correct words = 20 marks). Pass = 10 marks = 200 correct words in 10 minutes.
04Important notes
- The typing marks are added to the merit with the screening test (90) and viva-voce (40).
- Eligibility already needs a 40 WPM English typing certificate.
About the Bombay High Court Clerk typing test
1,332 Clerk posts, one 10-minute English test, and 10 marks between you and the interview.
The High Court of Judicature at Bombay is recruiting Clerks for its Principal Seat and its Nagpur and Aurangabad benches. Candidates who clear the screening test take a 10-minute English typing test on computer, worth 20 marks.
You need at least 10 marks to stay in the selection, and the marks you score are added to the merit with the screening test and the viva-voce. There is no Marathi typing test in this recruitment, but you must be able to read and write Marathi.
Exam at a glance
From the official Clerk advertisement.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Posts | 1,332 Clerks: Bombay 830, Nagpur 166, Aurangabad 336 |
| Pay | Pay matrix S-10, Rs 29,200 - 92,300 |
| Eligibility | Graduate (law preferred), English typing 40 WPM certificate, Marathi |
| Stage 1 | Screening test, 90 marks, 1 hour |
| Stage 2 | Typing test - 20 marks, minimum 10, 10 minutes, 400 words |
| Stage 3 | Viva-voce, 40 marks |
| Typing language | English only, on computer |
The advertisement gives the duration, passage length, marks and pass mark. It does not explain how marks are worked out or whether backspace works - see the next sections.
Where typing fits in the selection
Typing is both a gate and marks in your merit.
- Screening test90 marksMarathi, English, GK, reasoning, arithmetic and computers.
- Typing test20 marks10 minutes, 400 words. Below 10 marks you are out.
- Viva-voce40 marksInterview for those who clear typing.
- Select list150 marksMerit from all three stages.
How this practice marks you
The advertisement does not publish a formula, so this practice uses the plain reading of 400 words = 20 marks: one mark for every 20 correct words. 10 marks means 200 correct words in 10 minutes. Backspace is off, because candidates report it disabled - if it turns out to work on the day, you will only find the test easier.
Practise the 10-minute test
Take the 400-word English test with backspace off and see your correct words and estimated marks.
Marks at different speeds
Estimated marks under the 20-correct-words-a-mark reading.
| Correct words in 10 min | Net speed | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | 20 WPM | 10 - the minimum |
| 300 | 30 WPM | 15 |
| 360 | 36 WPM | 18 |
| 400 | 40 WPM | 20 - full marks |
The mistake that fails most candidates
Treating the test as pass or fail. The typing marks go into your merit, and every 20 correct words is a mark - the same as a screening question. With backspace off, steady 38-40 WPM with few mistakes is worth far more than bursts of 50 with errors.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Marathi typing test for Bombay High Court Clerk?
No. The current Clerk advertisement has an English typing test only. You must still be able to speak, read and write Marathi.
How long is the Bombay High Court Clerk typing test?
10 minutes, on a passage of 400 words, on computer.
How many marks is the typing test and what is the pass mark?
20 marks, with a minimum of 10. Below that you are not considered for the post.
Are typing marks added to the merit?
Yes. The select list uses the screening test (90), typing test (20) and viva-voce (40).
What typing certificate do I need to apply?
An English typing 40 WPM certificate - GCC, GCC-TBC (MSCE) or ITI. GCC-TBC 40 WPM holders are also exempt from a separate computer-proficiency certificate.
Is backspace allowed?
The advertisement does not say. Candidates report it disabled, so this practice runs with backspace off.
How many Clerk posts are there?
1,332 vacant posts (present and arising over the next two years): 830 at Bombay, 166 at Nagpur and 336 at Aurangabad.
Is this the official Bombay High Court typing software?
No. 91Typing is an independent practice platform. It follows the advertisement - 10 minutes, 400 words, 20 marks - and labels the parts it has to assume.
Official source: High Court of Judicature at Bombay
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