Assistant Review Officer
Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari
Takes the Hindi typing test after the Mains: 25 WPM in 5 minutes. This includes ARO (Accounts). Fail it and you are out of the ARO list.
01About this test
UPPSC Assistant Review Officer (ARO) Hindi typing test. Review Officers are exempt, and the test is qualifying.
02Rules
- 1Duration: 5 minutes, after a 2-minute demo session.
- 2Speed: 25 WPM net in Hindi.
- 3Mistakes up to 5% of the words typed are relaxed, but only if you type at least 125 words.
- 4In the exam, backspace works only within the word you are typing.
- 5Hindi is typed in Kruti Dev 010 or Mangal InScript; Remington GAIL is not offered.
- 6The screen freezes at 00:00 without warning. If you finish early, you may type the passage again.
03How you are scored
Net WPM = (words typed - (mistakes - 5% of words typed) x 5) / 5 minutes.
04Important notes
- UPPSC has not published the deduction per mistake beyond 5%; this practice uses 5 words.
About the UPPSC RO/ARO typing test
Five minutes of Hindi, for ARO candidates only - one of the shortest government typing tests there is.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) recruits Review Officers (Samiksha Adhikari) and Assistant Review Officers (Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari) for the UP Secretariat, the Board of Revenue and the Commission itself. After the Prelims and the Mains, only ARO candidates take a Hindi typing test; RO candidates do not type at all.
The test is qualifying: it adds no marks to your merit position. But it is only five minutes long, so there is no time to recover from a slow start, and missing 25 WPM ends your candidature for the ARO post however well you did in the Mains.
Exam at a glance
The full typing-test pattern in one table. Confirm it against the advertisement and typing-test notice for your recruitment.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Who types | ARO (Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari), including ARO (Accounts). RO is exempt. |
| Selection stages | Prelims, then Mains, then the Hindi typing test for ARO candidates |
| Test type | Qualifying only - pass or fail, no marks added to the merit list |
| Language | Hindi only |
| Duration | 5 minutes, after a 2-minute demo session |
| Speed | 25 WPM net |
| Hindi font | Kruti Dev 010 (Remington keys) or Mangal InScript - you choose |
| Error relaxation | Up to 5% of the words you type, only if you type at least 125 words |
| Backspace | Works within the current word only; it locks once you press Space |
| Passage | You may start the passage again if you finish early; the screen freezes at 00:00 |
RO or ARO: who has to type?
Same exam, same Mains - but only one of the two posts has a typing test.
Review Officer
Samiksha Adhikari
No typing test. Selection is on the written exams. If you have applied for both posts, you still need to clear typing to be considered for ARO.
Where typing fits in the selection
Typing comes after the Mains, once your rank is already set.
- PrelimsStage 1An objective screening exam. It only decides who goes on to the Mains.
- MainsStage 2The written exam. Your merit position comes from here.
- Hindi typing testARO only5 minutes, 25 WPM net. Qualifying - miss the speed and you are out of the ARO list.
- Final selectionStage 4Candidates who clear every required stage are placed by their Mains merit.
How the typing test runs
Two minutes to settle, five minutes that count, and no warning before the end.
- Choose your fontBefore startPick Kruti Dev 010 or Mangal InScript. Check that the keys type what you expect before the test begins.
- Demo session2 minA practice window before the real test. Use it to settle your hands and test tricky characters, not to type at random.
- Typing test5 minType the Hindi passage. Backspace works only inside the current word; once you press Space, that word is fixed.
- Time up00:00The screen freezes with no warning bell. If you finish early, you may type the passage again from the start.
Practise the 5-minute test
Practise the 5-minute Hindi test in Kruti Dev 010 or Mangal InScript, marked with the 5% relaxation, and see your net speed the moment you finish.
The 5% relaxation and the 125-word minimum
Mistakes up to 5% of the words you type are relaxed - type 140 words and 7 mistakes are allowed. The relaxation applies only if you type at least 125 words. That sounds like an extra hurdle, but 125 words in 5 minutes is exactly 25 WPM, so anyone fast enough to qualify already meets it. What it really means is that a slow attempt gets no help from the relaxation at all.
What a mistake past 5% costs
UPPSC has not published how many words each mistake past the 5% relaxation costs. This practice test deducts 5 words for each one, the rule used in other UP typing tests such as UPSSSC. In a 5-minute test that makes every extra mistake cost 1 WPM. Treat your result here as a guide, and aim to stay inside the 5% so the penalty never applies.
Worked example: an attempt that qualifies
The formula
Relaxation = 5% of words typed (rounded down)
Penalty = mistakes - relaxation (never below 0)
Net words = words typed - penalty x 5
Net WPM = net words / 5 minutes
The attempt
- Test length
- 5 minutes
- Words typed
- 142
- Mistakes
- 9
Working it out
- 125-word minimum142 against 125= met
- Relaxation142 x 5% = 7.1, rounded down= 7
- Penalty mistakes9 - 7= 2
- Words deducted2 x 5= 10 words
- Net words142 - 10= 132
- Net speed132 / 5= 26.4 WPM
- Speed check26.4 against 25= clears
QualifiedSeven of the 9 mistakes were relaxed, so only 10 words were lost. 26.4 WPM net clears the 25 WPM bar.
TipThe margin is under 1.5 WPM. Two more mistakes would have cost 10 more words and left 24.4 WPM - a fail.
Worked example: a fast attempt that falls short
The formula
Relaxation = 5% of words typed (rounded down)
Penalty = mistakes - relaxation (never below 0)
Net words = words typed - penalty x 5
Net WPM = net words / 5 minutes
The attempt
- Test length
- 5 minutes
- Words typed
- 150 (30 WPM gross)
- Mistakes
- 13
Working it out
- 125-word minimum150 against 125= met
- Relaxation150 x 5% = 7.5, rounded down= 7
- Penalty mistakes13 - 7= 6
- Words deducted6 x 5= 30 words
- Net words150 - 30= 120
- Net speed120 / 5= 24.0 WPM
- Speed check24.0 against 25= falls short
Not qualifiedA 30 WPM gross speed looks safe, but six mistakes past the relaxation cost 30 words and left 24.0 WPM net.
TipTwo fewer mistakes would have qualified: 11 mistakes, 4 penalty, 20 words deducted, 26.0 WPM. Typing slower and cleaner beats typing fast and loose here.
The mistake that fails most candidates
Practising with full backspace. In the exam, backspace works only inside the word you are typing; once you press Space, a wrong word stays wrong. Candidates who are used to going back and fixing words find their mistakes suddenly count, and the 5% relaxation runs out fast. Practise with corrections restricted, fix a slip before you press Space, and aim for 30+ WPM with mistakes under 3%.
Choosing your Hindi font
Two fonts are allowed. Stay with the layout you already type on - switching costs weeks.
Kruti Dev 010
Remington typewriter keys
The older, non-Unicode font. Its keys follow the Remington typewriter pattern, so it suits candidates who learned Hindi typing in a typing institute.
Practise Kruti DevMangal InScript
Unicode - the government standard
Built into Windows. Vowels sit under the left hand and consonants under the right, in a fixed logical order. The easier layout to learn from scratch.
Practise InScriptMangal Remington GAIL
Unicode with typewriter keys
Not offered in the UPPSC test. If this is the layout you know, move to Kruti Dev 010 - its keys are close to what you already use.
A four-week preparation plan
Four weeks, accuracy first and speed second. Hit each week's targets before moving on.
| Week | Focus | Hindi target | Words in 5 min | Mistakes per test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Pick your font and stick to it. Learn matras and half letters. | 15-18 WPM | 75-90 | Any - learn the keys |
| Week 2 | Full 5-minute tests. Fix slips before pressing Space. | 20-23 WPM | 100-115 | Under 5% |
| Week 3 | Cross the 125-word line every test. Drill conjuncts and punctuation. | 25-28 WPM | 125-140 | Under 4% |
| Week 4 | Daily timed tests after a 2-minute warm-up, like the real sitting. | 30+ WPM | 150+ | Under 3% |
What to practise, and what to avoid
Small habits decide a five-minute test. Keep the left column; drop the right.
Do this
- Fix a wrong letter before you press Space - after that the word is locked.
- Use the 2-minute demo to settle your hands and check matras and half letters.
- Count mistakes per test, not just WPM. Under 5% of the words you type is the minimum.
- Practise on government and general-knowledge Hindi text, not random words.
- Keep typing to the end - the screen freezes at 00:00 without a warning.
Avoid this
- Stopping at exactly 25 WPM - five minutes leaves no room for a slow start.
- Changing your font close to the exam - two to three weeks of speed is lost.
- Practising on Mangal Remington GAIL - it is not offered in this test.
- Going back several words to correct a mistake - the exam will not let you.
Practising on 91Typing
Practise under the rules you will be marked on, not on random text.
Same clock, same relaxation
Scored the moment you submit
Every run uses the 5-minute clock and the 5% relaxation, and shows the deduction step by step on the result.
Both allowed fonts
Kruti Dev 010 or Mangal InScript
Type the passage in the same layout you will choose in the exam, with One-word or off backspace to make corrections as strict as the real test.
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 UPPSC ARO?
25 words per minute in Hindi, as net speed after mistakes are taken into account, in a 5-minute test.
Do Review Officers (RO) have to take the typing test?
No. Only Assistant Review Officer (Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari) candidates, including ARO (Accounts), take the typing test. Review Officers are selected on the written exams alone.
How long is the UPPSC ARO typing test?
5 minutes of typing, after a 2-minute demo session to settle in.
Is there an English typing test for UPPSC ARO?
No. The ARO typing test is Hindi only.
Is the UPPSC ARO typing test qualifying, or are marks added to the merit list?
It is qualifying only. Your merit position comes from the Mains; the typing test only decides whether you stay in the ARO list.
Which Hindi font is allowed - Kruti Dev or Mangal?
Both. You choose Kruti Dev 010 (Remington typewriter keys) or Mangal InScript. Mangal Remington GAIL is not offered, so GAIL typists should practise on Kruti Dev 010.
How many mistakes are allowed in the UPPSC ARO typing test?
Mistakes up to 5% of the words you type are relaxed - for example 7 mistakes in 140 words. The relaxation applies only if you type at least 125 words.
What is the 125-word rule?
The 5% relaxation is given only to candidates who type at least 125 words in the 5 minutes. Since 125 words in 5 minutes is exactly 25 WPM, anyone fast enough to qualify already meets it.
How many words does each mistake past 5% cost?
UPPSC has not published this figure. This practice test deducts 5 words per mistake past the relaxation, the rule used in other UP typing tests, which costs 1 WPM per mistake. The safest plan is to stay inside the 5%.
How is net speed calculated in this practice test?
Take 5% of the words you typed (rounded down) from your mistakes, multiply what is left by 5 and subtract it from the words typed. Divide by 5 minutes. Example: 142 words with 9 mistakes = 7 relaxed, 2 penalty, 10 words deducted, 132 / 5 = 26.4 WPM.
Can I use backspace in the UPPSC ARO typing test?
Only within the word you are typing. Once you press Space, that word is locked. Fix a slip before moving on.
What happens if I finish the passage before time is up?
You may type it again from the start. The screen freezes at 00:00, with no warning bell, so keep typing to the end.
What happens if I fail the UPPSC ARO typing test?
You are out of the ARO list for that recruitment, however well you did in the Mains. If you also applied for RO, that post does not need typing.
What speed should I practise at?
Aim for 30+ WPM with mistakes under 3% in full 5-minute tests. Five minutes leaves no time to recover from a slow start.
Should I switch from Kruti Dev to Mangal InScript?
Not if you are already fast on Kruti Dev - both are allowed, and changing layouts usually costs two to three weeks before your old speed comes back. If you are learning Hindi typing from scratch, InScript is the easier layout to start with.
Is this the official UPPSC typing software?
No. 91Typing is an independent practice platform. It follows the published UPPSC rules - Hindi only, 5 minutes, 25 WPM and the 5% relaxation - and uses a 5-word deduction per extra mistake where UPPSC has not published one.
Official source: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
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