Mangal Remington GAIL
Unicode with typewriter keys
The Remington typewriter key positions, typed as Unicode in Mangal. If you learned on Kruti Dev, most keys will feel familiar - a few characters differ, so practise those.
Practise Remington GAIL01About this test
Patna High Court Computer Operator-cum-Typist typing tests (Advt. PHC/02/2026). English and Hindi are both compulsory, and your accuracy is your mark.
02Rules
- 1Duration: 10 minutes per language.
- 2English: 40 WPM for 400 words. Hindi: 30 WPM for 300 words.
- 3Your accuracy in percent is your mark out of 100. Minimum 90% in English and 85% in Hindi.
- 4Hindi is typed in Mangal on the Remington GAIL layout.
- 5The exam screen has no word, error or typed-word highlighting and no auto-scroll.
- 6Backspace has no limit.
03How you are scored
Accuracy = correct words / words typed x 100 = marks out of 100.
04Important notes
- Typing is worth 200 of the 260 merit marks.
- The notice gives no accuracy formula; this practice counts every mistake as a full one.
About the Patna High Court typing test
Here typing is not just pass or fail - your accuracy becomes your marks, and those marks decide your rank.
The High Court of Judicature at Patna recruits Computer Operator-cum-Typist (Group C, Pay Level 4) through a written test and an interview. The written test has three parts: an objective paper, an English typing test and a Hindi typing test. Both typing tests are compulsory.
Unlike most government typing tests, these are not merely qualifying. The notice says your accuracy percentage is your mark out of 100 in each typing test. Below 90% in English or 85% in Hindi you are out; above it, every extra percentage point is an extra mark on the merit list.
Exam at a glance
Taken from Advertisement No. PHC/02/2026 dated 10 April 2026. Check the admit card for your test day.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | High Court of Judicature at Patna |
| Post | Computer Operator-cum-Typist (Group C, Level 4) |
| Stages | Written Test (objective paper + English typing + Hindi typing), then Interview |
| English typing | 40 WPM for 400 words in 10 minutes - 100 marks |
| Hindi typing | 30 WPM for 300 words in 10 minutes - 100 marks |
| Marks | Accuracy % = marks out of 100 in each typing test |
| Minimum | 90% accuracy in English, 85% in Hindi |
| Languages | Both compulsory - fall short in either and you are out |
| Hindi layout | Remington GAIL keyboard, Mangal font - no Kruti Dev, no InScript |
| Passage length | About 400 English and 300 Hindi words, give or take 5% |
| Screen | No word or error highlighting; no auto-scroll (earlier sittings) |
| Eligibility | Graduate, a 6-month computer course, and a typing certificate of 40 WPM English / 30 WPM Hindi |
How the marks add up
Typing is worth 200 of the 260 marks that make up your final merit. Your typing accuracy decides your rank more than anything else.
| Stage | Part | Max marks | Minimum | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Test | Part-A: objective paper (English, Hindi, computer, reasoning) | 50 | 20 | 30 min |
| Written Test | Part-B: English computer typing | 100 | 90 | 10 min |
| Written Test | Part-C: Hindi computer typing | 100 | 85 | 10 min |
| Interview | Top 3 candidates per vacancy are called | 10 | 3 | - |
| Final merit | Written Test + Interview | 260 | - | - |
From Annexure I of Advt. PHC/02/2026. If the Court holds a Preliminary Test, its marks only shortlist candidates and are not counted in the merit list.
Where typing fits in the selection
Typing is part of the written test itself, so it counts towards your merit from the first stage.
- Preliminary TestIf heldOnly if applications are high: 50 marks, 30 minutes, 40% to qualify. About 10 candidates per vacancy go on. Marks are not counted for merit.
- Written Test250 marksThe objective paper plus the English and Hindi typing tests. You must qualify in all three parts.
- Interview10 marksAbout 3 candidates per vacancy, in order of written-test merit. At least 3 marks to qualify.
- Final merit list260 marksWritten Test plus Interview. On a tie, the higher written-test score wins, then the older candidate.
What the exam screen looks like
The screen gives you no help: nothing tells you where you are or which word you got wrong.
| Screen rule | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Layout | Passage on the upper half of the screen, typing box directly below it |
| Word highlighter | None - the word you are on is not marked |
| Wrong-word highlighter | None - mistakes are not shown in red, so you will not know you made one |
| Typed-word highlighter | None - finished words are not greyed out or ticked |
| Auto-scroll | None - the passage does not move with you; keep your place yourself |
| Backspace | No limit - you can correct any earlier text |
| Arrow keys | Reported to work for moving between words |
| Copy and paste | Disabled |
| Time up | Whatever you have typed after 10 minutes is marked; there is no restart |
The 2026 notice does not describe the screen. These rules are from the 2022 Computer Operator-cum-Typist test and the May 2024 stenographer typing test, as reported by candidates. Check the instructions on your test day.
Set up this practice test like the exam screen
Before you start, open the test settings on the typing screen and choose No highlighter, turn auto-scroll off, and keep full backspace. Hide the live speed too. Practising with green and red words trains you to rely on a signal that will not be there on the day, which is exactly when your mistakes start to cost marks.
Practise both papers
Take the 10-minute English and 10-minute Hindi (Remington GAIL) tests and see your accuracy - and so your mark out of 100 - the moment you finish.
Accuracy is your mark
In a 400-word English passage each wrong word costs about a quarter of a mark, and roughly 40 wrong words take you below 90% and out of the race. In the 300-word Hindi passage the limit is about 45. Above the line, 1% accuracy is 1 mark: two candidates at 92% and 97% are 5 marks apart on a 260-mark list, which is more than many interview scores. So type slightly slower and cleaner rather than faster and loose.
Which mistakes count
The test is marked word by word against the passage. Every one of these lowers your accuracy - and your marks.
| Mistake | Example |
|---|---|
| Omission | Leaving out a word or figure that is in the passage |
| Substitution | Typing "order" where the passage reads "orders" |
| Addition | Typing a word that is not in the passage |
| Spelling | Typing "jugdement" for "judgement" |
| Repetition | Typing "the the Court" |
| Spacing | Typing "HighCourt" or "Hi gh" |
| Capitalisation | Typing "court" where the passage reads "Court" (English only) |
| Punctuation | A missing comma or an extra full stop |
Earlier Patna High Court tests split mistakes into full and half mistakes (notice of 2 May 2024), but the 2026 advertisement does not list them or give an accuracy formula. This practice test counts every mistake as a full one, the strict reading, so your mark here will not flatter you.
Worked example: an English attempt that scores well
The formula
Correct words = words typed - mistakes
Accuracy = correct words / words typed x 100
Marks = accuracy (out of 100)
Net speed = correct words / 10 minutes
The attempt
- Test length
- 10 minutes
- Passage
- 400 words
- Words typed
- 430
- Mistakes
- 14
Working it out
- Correct words430 - 14= 416
- Accuracy416 / 430 x 100= 96.7%
- Marksaccuracy out of 100= 96.7 / 100
- Net speed416 / 10= 41.6 WPM
- Accuracy check96.7% against 90%= clears
Qualified - 96.7 marks96.7% accuracy clears the 90% minimum and becomes 96.7 marks out of 100 in the merit list.
TipThis is how this practice test marks it; the notice does not publish a formula. If the Court counts accuracy against the 400-word passage instead, untyped words count against you too - so finish the passage.
Worked example: a fast Hindi attempt that is disqualified
The formula
Correct words = words typed - mistakes
Accuracy = correct words / words typed x 100
Marks = accuracy (out of 100)
Net speed = correct words / 10 minutes
The attempt
- Test length
- 10 minutes
- Passage
- 300 words
- Words typed
- 360 (36 WPM gross)
- Mistakes
- 56
Working it out
- Correct words360 - 56= 304
- Accuracy304 / 360 x 100= 84.4%
- Net speed304 / 10= 30.4 WPM
- Accuracy check84.4% against 85%= falls short
DisqualifiedThe speed is fine at 30.4 WPM, but 84.4% is under the 85% Hindi minimum - and that ends the candidature, however good the English score.
TipThree fewer mistakes would have given 85.3% and qualified. In Hindi, half letters and matras are where most of these mistakes come from.
The mistake that fails most candidates
Practising with the passage highlighted and wrong words turned red. With highlighting on, you fix a word the moment it turns red. On the exam screen nothing is marked, so the same slips stay in your text - and a skipped line or a run of wrong words goes unnoticed until the result, costing accuracy and therefore marks. Train blind, check your mistakes after each attempt, and aim for 45+ WPM English at 95% and 35+ WPM Hindi at 92%.
The Hindi keyboard: Remington GAIL only
The notice fixes the Hindi layout as Remington GAIL in Mangal font. Nothing else is offered.
Kruti Dev 010
Non-Unicode, typewriter keys
Not offered. Close to Remington GAIL, so it is the easiest layout to move across from, but you will type in Mangal on the day.
Mangal InScript
Unicode, vowels left / consonants right
Not offered. Its keys sit in completely different places. If InScript is all you know, budget several weeks to learn Remington GAIL.
A four-week preparation plan
Four weeks, accuracy first. Here every percentage point is a mark.
| Week | Focus | English target | Hindi target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Learn Remington GAIL. Untimed passages, typing without mistakes. | 32-35 WPM at 92%+ | 22-25 WPM at 88%+ |
| Week 2 | Full 10-minute tests. Switch to No highlighter. | 38-40 WPM at 93%+ | 27-29 WPM at 89%+ |
| Week 3 | Auto-scroll off. Legal and official vocabulary, capitals, numbers. | 42-44 WPM at 94%+ | 31-33 WPM at 90%+ |
| Week 4 | Daily English then Hindi back to back, exam settings only. | 45+ WPM at 95%+ | 35+ WPM at 92%+ |
What to practise, and what to avoid
Small habits decide your marks. Keep the left column; drop the right.
Do this
- Practise with No highlighter and auto-scroll off, exactly like the exam screen.
- Check your mistakes after every test - the exam screen will not show them to you.
- Use backspace for a mistake you notice straight away; it has no limit here.
- Practise Hindi on Remington GAIL in Mangal from day one.
- Type legal and official passages: court orders, notices, judgements.
Avoid this
- Chasing speed past 45 WPM while your accuracy is under 95% - accuracy is your mark.
- Practising Hindi on Kruti Dev or InScript - neither is offered.
- Leaving Hindi until the last week - 85% in Hindi is as compulsory as 90% in English.
- Relying on red words to tell you about a mistake - the exam screen has none.
Practising on 91Typing
Practise under the rules and the screen you will be marked on.
Same clock, same passages
English 400 words, Hindi 300
Every run uses the 10-minute clock, shows your accuracy as marks out of 100, and checks it against the 90% / 85% minimum.
Exam-style screen
No highlighter, no auto-scroll
Turn off highlighting and auto-scroll in the test settings to type blind, just like the Patna High Court screen.
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 Patna High Court Computer Operator-cum-Typist?
40 WPM in English (a 400-word passage) and 30 WPM in Hindi (a 300-word passage), 10 minutes each. You also need at least 90% accuracy in English and 85% in Hindi.
How are typing marks calculated?
The notice says your accuracy percentage is your mark out of 100 in each typing test. 96% accuracy in English is 96 marks; 88% is a fail, because the minimum is 90.
Are the typing marks added to the merit list?
Yes. Unlike most government typing tests, the two typing tests carry 200 of the 260 marks in the final merit (50 for the objective paper, 100 each for typing, 10 for the interview).
Do I have to take both English and Hindi?
Yes, both are compulsory. You must qualify in the objective paper, the English test and the Hindi test to reach the interview.
Which Hindi keyboard and font are used?
Remington GAIL keyboard layout in Mangal font, as fixed by the notice. Kruti Dev and InScript are not offered.
Is there word highlighting or error highlighting on the exam screen?
No. In earlier Patna High Court typing tests there was no word highlighting, no wrong-word highlighting and no typed-word highlighting. Practise with No highlighter selected in the test settings.
Does the passage scroll automatically?
No. Earlier sittings had no auto-scroll, so keep your own place in the passage. Turn auto-scroll off in the test settings to practise this.
Is backspace allowed in the Patna High Court typing test?
Yes. In the 2022 typist test and the May 2024 stenographer typing test there was no limit on backspace. Check the instructions on your test day, as one report suggests it may be restricted.
How long are the passages?
About 400 words in English and 300 in Hindi, give or take 5%. That is exactly what 40 WPM and 30 WPM produce in 10 minutes, so aim to finish the passage.
How many mistakes can I afford?
Roughly 40 wrong words in the English passage and 45 in the Hindi passage before you drop below the minimum. Every mistake also costs marks, so fewer is always better.
Are there full and half mistakes?
Earlier Patna High Court tests used full and half mistakes, but the 2026 advertisement does not list them. This practice test counts every mistake as a full one, so your score here is on the strict side.
What is the full selection process?
A Preliminary Test if applications are high (not counted for merit), then the Written Test (objective paper + English typing + Hindi typing), then an Interview of 10 marks for about three candidates per vacancy. The final merit adds the Written Test and Interview marks.
What is on the objective paper?
50 marks in 30 minutes: English language (15), Hindi language (10), computer awareness (15) and reasoning and quantitative aptitude (10). There is no negative marking, and you need 20 marks to qualify.
What qualifications do I need to apply?
A graduate degree, a computer course of at least six months, and a typing certificate of 40 WPM in English and 30 WPM in Hindi.
Is there a scribe or extra time for candidates with a disability?
The notice says there is no scribe or extra time in any part of the exam for Locomotor Disabled candidates.
What speed and accuracy should I practise for?
Aim for 45+ WPM in English at 95% and 35+ WPM in Hindi at 92%, typing blind. Since accuracy is your mark, a cleaner attempt beats a faster one.
Is this the official Patna High Court typing software?
No. 91Typing is an independent practice platform. It follows the published rules - 10 minutes, 400 / 300 words, 90% / 85% accuracy, Remington GAIL for Hindi - and lets you switch off highlighting and auto-scroll to match the exam screen.
Official source: High Court of Judicature at Patna
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