About the UP Police typing test
Four posts, one rule book — but a different speed and language mix for each. Everything the board tests is on this page.
The UPPRPB typing skill test is the qualifying stage for four clerical and confidential posts: Sub-Inspector (Confidential), Assistant Sub-Inspector (Clerk), Assistant Sub-Inspector (Accounts) and Computer Operator Grade A. All four are examined under one rule set, but the required speed and the languages you must clear differ by post.
Because the test is qualifying rather than merit-bearing, the only thing that matters is clearing the threshold in every language your post requires. A strong score in one language will not compensate for a shortfall in the other.
How errors are counted
Every mistake is either full (counts as one error) or half (counts as half). Know which is which.
| Weight | Error type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Full | Omission | A word in the passage that you never typed |
| Full | Substitution | Typing "administration" where the passage reads "government" |
| Full | Addition | An extra word that is not in the passage |
| Full | Spelling | Typing "seplling" for "spelling" |
| Full | Repetition | Typing "I shall shall be" |
| Half | Spacing | Typing "Ihope" or "I h ope" |
| Half | Capitalisation | Typing "Government" where the passage reads "government" |
| Half | Punctuation | A missing comma or an extra full stop |
| Half | Transposition | Typing "hope I" for "I hope" |
| Half | Paragraph handling | Using repeated spaces instead of the expected indent |
Worked example: an English attempt that qualifies
Gross WPM = (keystrokes ÷ 5) / minutes
Net WPM = (correct characters ÷ 5) / minutes
Accuracy = (correct characters ÷ characters typed) × 100
- Test length
- 15 minutes
- Characters typed
- 2,400
- Correct characters
- 2,196
- Wrong characters
- 204
- Gross speed2,400 ÷ 5 ÷ 15= 32.0 WPM
- Net speed2,196 ÷ 5 ÷ 15= 29.3 WPM
- Accuracy2,196 ÷ 2,400 × 100= 91.5%
- Speed check (English reads gross)32.0 against 30= ✓ clears
- Accuracy check91.5% against 85%= ✓ clears
TipThe net speed here is only 29.3 WPM, so this candidate is closer to the line than the verdict suggests. Aim for 35+ WPM gross so a nervous day cannot take the pass away.
Worked example: a Hindi attempt that falls short
Net WPM = correct characters ÷ 5 ÷ minutes
Accuracy = correct characters ÷ characters typed × 100
- Test length
- 15 minutes
- Characters typed
- 2000
- Correct characters
- 1,780
- Wrong characters
- 220
- Gross speed (for reference)2,000 ÷ 5 ÷ 15= 26.7 WPM
- Net speed1,780 ÷ 5 ÷ 15= 23.7 WPM
- Accuracy1,780 ÷ 2,000 × 100= 89.0%
- Speed check (Hindi reads net)23.7 against 25= ✗ short by 1.3
- Accuracy check89.0% against 85%= ✓ clears
TipPassing takes 1,875 correct characters in 15 minutes (25 × 5 × 15), which is 95 more than this attempt. Halving the wrong characters from 220 to 110 would have been enough on its own. In Hindi, accuracy is speed.
The mistake that fails most candidates
Accuracy is measured against the length of the full passage, not against the number of words you managed to type. Typing 380 words of a 500-word English passage with zero errors still leaves you well under the threshold. Volume and accuracy have to arrive together, which is why practising at a few WPM above the requirement matters more than practising at exactly the requirement.
How the sitting is structured
One sitting: English first, a short break, then Hindi. Each language is judged on its own.
- English session15 minTaken by SI Confidential, ASI Clerk and CO Grade A candidates. ASI Accounts candidates skip this section entirely.
- BreakShortA short scheduled gap between the two sessions. Use it to reset your hand position rather than to rehearse.
- Hindi session15 minTaken by every post. The passage is typed in Mangal Unicode using the InScript layout.
Practise this exact sitting
Exam Mode runs English, the break and Hindi back to back on fresh passages at the exam's full length — the closest thing to the real sitting.
Frequently asked questions
What typing speed is required for UP Police SI Confidential?
Thirty words per minute in English and twenty-five in Hindi, with both sessions lasting fifteen minutes. SI Confidential candidates also face a separate Hindi stenography test at a much higher dictation speed.
Is the UP Police typing test qualifying or merit-based?
It is qualifying. Your typing result decides only whether you stay in the process; it does not add marks to your final merit position.
Which Hindi font and keyboard layout does UPPRPB use?
Mangal Unicode with the InScript keyboard layout. Legacy typewriter layouts such as KrutiDev and Remington Gail are not used for this test.
Do ASI Accounts candidates have to take the English typing test?
No. ASI Accounts is a Hindi-only typing requirement at a lower speed of fifteen words per minute, on a shorter passage.
How is accuracy calculated?
Correct words are counted against the total length of the passage, not against how much you typed. Full mistakes count as one error and half mistakes as half an error, and the result is assessed separately for each language.
What happens if I clear English but fail Hindi?
The skill test is not cleared. Each language is judged independently and both must meet the threshold for the posts that require both.
Can I use backspace during the test?
Backspace handling has varied between cycles, so check your admit card and the centre instructions. Practise both ways here - the test settings let you lock backspace off so you are not caught out.
I learned typing on KrutiDev. How long will switching to InScript take?
Most candidates need two to three weeks of daily practice to get back to their previous speed, because the two layouts map Devanagari characters to entirely different keys. Start the switch early rather than in the final month.
How long is the UP Police typing passage?
Roughly five hundred words for the English session and around four hundred for Hindi at twenty-five WPM. The ASI Accounts Hindi passage is shorter, at about two hundred and fifty words.
Is this UP Police typing practice free?
Yes. You get free practice attempts every day, and a Pro plan removes the daily cap and unlocks the full mock bundle, replays and certificates.
Official source: Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB)
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