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 or on a typewriter.
Practise Kruti Dev01About this test
UPSSSC typing skill test for Junior Assistant, Junior Clerk, Assistant Grade III and similar Group C posts. It is qualifying, and both English and Hindi must be cleared.
02Rules
- 1Duration: 5 minutes per language. English is typed first, then Hindi, on the same day.
- 2Speed: 30 WPM net in English and 25 WPM net in Hindi.
- 3The first 5 errors are free; each error after that deducts 5 words.
- 4Full mistakes count 1; half mistakes (spacing, capitalisation, punctuation, transposition, paragraph) count 0.5.
- 5In the exam, backspace works only on the current word and the one before it.
- 6Hindi is typed in Kruti Dev 010 or Mangal InScript - your choice.
03How you are scored
Errors = full mistakes + half mistakes x 0.5. Net WPM = (words typed - (errors - 5) x 5) / 5 minutes.
04Important notes
- The typing test is qualifying - its marks are not added to the merit list.
- Do not use Ctrl, Delete or the arrow keys in the exam.
About the UPSSSC typing test
Two languages, five minutes each, and one rule that decides everything: both must clear.
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) recruits Group C clerical staff for UP government departments, including Junior Assistant (Kanishth Sahayak), Junior Clerk, Assistant Grade III and Assistant / Store Keeper. Candidates who clear the UP PET and the Mains written exam are called for a typing skill test in English and Hindi.
The typing test is qualifying: its result is pass or fail and adds no marks to your merit position. But a fail in either language ends your candidature for that recruitment, 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 admit card for your recruitment.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Posts | Junior Assistant, Junior Clerk, Assistant Grade III, Assistant / Store Keeper and similar Group C posts |
| Selection stages | UP PET, then Mains written exam, then typing skill test, then document verification |
| Test type | Qualifying only - pass or fail, no marks added to the merit list |
| Duration | 5 minutes per language |
| English requirement | 30 WPM net |
| Hindi requirement | 25 WPM net |
| Order | English first, a short break, then Hindi - same day |
| Hindi font | Kruti Dev 010 (Remington keys) or Mangal InScript - you choose |
| Error grace | The first 5 errors are free; each error after that deducts 5 words |
| Backspace | Works on the current word and the one before it only |
| Screen | Passage on the upper half of the screen, typing area directly below it |
Posts that need the typing test
Every post below takes both languages at the same speeds.
| Post | English | Hindi | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Assistant (Kanishth Sahayak) | 30 WPM | 25 WPM | 5 + 5 min |
| Junior Clerk | 30 WPM | 25 WPM | 5 + 5 min |
| Assistant Grade III | 30 WPM | 25 WPM | 5 + 5 min |
| Assistant / Store Keeper | 30 WPM | 25 WPM | 5 + 5 min |
Post lists change from one advertisement to the next. Check the posts and the typing requirement in the notification you applied under.
Where typing fits in the selection
Typing is the last hurdle before document verification - and the one most candidates prepare for least.
- UP PETStage 1A valid Preliminary Eligibility Test score is needed just to apply for the Group C recruitment.
- Mains written examStage 2The post-specific written exam. Your merit position comes from here.
- Typing skill testStage 3English and Hindi, 5 minutes each. Qualifying - a fail in either language ends your candidature.
- Document verificationStage 4Only candidates who clear the typing test move on to DV and the final list.
How the typing sitting runs
One sitting: English first, a short break, then Hindi. Each language is judged on its own.
- English session5 minType the English passage on the exam typing software. You need 30 WPM net after mistakes are deducted.
- BreakShortA short gap set by the software. Use it to reset your hands, not to rehearse.
- Hindi session5 minChoose Kruti Dev 010 or Mangal InScript before you start. You need 25 WPM net.
- ResultPer languageEach language is judged on its own. A strong English score does not make up for a weak Hindi one.
Practise this exact sitting
Exam Mode runs English, the break and Hindi back to back on fresh passages, 5 minutes each, marked with the UPSSSC 5-mistake rule - the closest thing to the real sitting.
How errors are counted
Every mistake is either full (counts as one error) or half (counts as half an error).
| Weight | Error type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Full | Omission | A word or figure in the passage that you never typed |
| Full | Substitution | Typing "department" where the passage reads "government" |
| Full | Addition | An extra word or figure that is not in the passage |
| Full | Spelling | Typing "recieve" for "receive" |
| Full | Repetition | Typing "the the state" |
| Full | Incomplete word | Typing "administ" for "administration" |
| Half | Spacing | Typing "Uttar Pradesh" as "UttarPradesh" or "Ut tar" |
| Half | Capitalisation | Typing "state" where the passage reads "State" (English only) |
| Half | Punctuation | A missing comma or an extra full stop |
| Half | Transposition | Typing "Pradesh Uttar" for "Uttar Pradesh" |
| Half | Paragraph | Spaces where the passage starts a new paragraph |
Capitalisation does not apply to Hindi, since Devanagari has no capital letters.
The 5-mistake rule
The first 5 errors cost nothing. Every error after the fifth deducts 5 words from the words you typed, and the rest is divided by 5 minutes. Half mistakes use up half an error each, so 4 half mistakes and 3 full ones add up to exactly 5. The practical meaning: in a 5-minute test, every error past the fifth costs you a full 1 WPM of net speed.
Worked example: an English attempt that qualifies
The formula
Errors = full mistakes + half mistakes x 0.5
Penalty = errors - 5 (never below 0)
Net words = words typed - penalty x 5
Net WPM = net words / 5 minutes
The attempt
- Test length
- 5 minutes
- Words typed
- 172
- Full mistakes
- 5
- Half mistakes
- 3
Working it out
- Errors5 + 3 x 0.5= 6.5
- Penalty errors6.5 - 5= 1.5
- Words deducted1.5 x 5= 7.5 words
- Net words172 - 7.5= 164.5
- Net speed164.5 / 5= 32.9 WPM
- Speed check32.9 against 30= clears
QualifiedFive of the 6.5 errors were free, so only 7.5 words were lost. 32.9 WPM net clears the 30 WPM bar.
TipThe margin is under 3 WPM. Three more full mistakes would have cost 15 more words and dropped this attempt to 29.9 WPM - a fail.
Worked example: a Hindi attempt that falls short
The formula
Errors = full mistakes + half mistakes x 0.5
Penalty = errors - 5 (never below 0)
Net words = words typed - penalty x 5
Net WPM = net words / 5 minutes
The attempt
- Test length
- 5 minutes
- Words typed
- 140 (28 WPM gross)
- Full mistakes
- 7
- Half mistakes
- 4
Working it out
- Errors7 + 4 x 0.5= 9
- Penalty errors9 - 5= 4
- Words deducted4 x 5= 20 words
- Net words140 - 20= 120
- Net speed120 / 5= 24.0 WPM
- Speed check24.0 against 25= falls short
Not qualifiedA 28 WPM gross speed looks safe, but four errors past the grace cost 20 words and left 24.0 WPM net.
TipTwo fewer full mistakes would have qualified: 7 errors, 2 penalty, 10 words deducted, 26.0 WPM. In this test, accuracy is worth more than raw speed.
The mistake that fails most candidates
Practising until you can just touch 30 WPM in English and 25 in Hindi. With only five minutes per language there is no time to recover from a slow start, and exam-day nerves typically cost a few WPM and a few extra errors. Each error past the fifth then takes another full WPM off your net speed. Aim for 35 WPM English and 30 WPM Hindi with 5 or fewer errors so a bad minute cannot cost you the post.
Choosing your Hindi font
You pick the Hindi font before the Hindi session starts. Stay with the layout you already type on - switching costs weeks.
Mangal 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 UPSSSC typing test. If this is the layout you know, move to Kruti Dev 010 - its keys are close to what you already use.
What the recent passages looked like
Candidate feedback from the 2025 typing tests. The patterns repeat, so practise for them.
- Both languages used repeated words, testing whether you keep your place in the passage.
- English passages had ALL-CAPS words of 5-6 letters, which need steady Shift control.
- Hindi passages needed heavy Shift use for the Shift-row characters and half letters.
- Hindi used the standard keyboard mapping only - no Alt codes.
- Difficulty rose over the test days, from easy to moderate and hard passages.
- Topics were knowledge-rich: biology, history, science, editorials, famous personalities and scientists.
A four-week preparation plan
Four weeks, accuracy first and speed second. Hit each week's targets before moving on.
| Week | Focus | English target | Hindi target | Errors per test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Pick your Hindi font and stick to it. Learn the layout with hints on. | 20-22 WPM | 16-18 WPM | Any - learn the keys |
| Week 2 | Full 5-minute tests. Switch backspace to One-word mode. | 26-28 WPM | 21-23 WPM | 8 or fewer |
| Week 3 | Build a buffer. Drill capitals, Shift-row Hindi characters and numbers. | 31-33 WPM | 26-28 WPM | 6 or fewer |
| Week 4 | Daily Exam Mode sittings: English, break, Hindi in one go. | 35+ WPM | 30+ WPM | 5 or fewer |
What to practise, and what to avoid
Small habits decide a qualifying test. Keep the left column; drop the right.
Do this
- Set the test console to One-word backspace - it is exactly the correction you get in the exam.
- Count your errors per test, not just your WPM. Five or fewer is the goal.
- Practise both languages every day - the weaker one decides your result.
- Type passages on science, history and current affairs, not random words.
- Run the full sitting with Exam Mode in the final two weeks.
Avoid this
- Stopping at exactly 30 / 25 WPM - leave a margin for nerves.
- Changing your Hindi 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.
- Reaching for Ctrl, Delete or the arrow keys - they do not work in the exam software, and Ctrl misuse can be treated as unfair means.
Practising on 91Typing
Practise under the rules you will be marked on, not on random text.
Same clock, same marking
Scored the moment you submit
Every run uses the 5-minute clock, the full / half mistake rules and the 5-mistake grace, and shows the deduction step by step on the result.
Exam-style console
Backspace and highlight modes
Switch to One-word backspace and word or error highlighting to match the exam screen, or turn them off for harder practice.
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 the UPSSSC typing test?
30 words per minute in English and 25 words per minute in Hindi, both measured as net speed after mistakes are deducted. Each language is typed for 5 minutes.
How long is the UPSSSC typing test?
5 minutes per language. English is typed first, then there is a short break, then Hindi, all on the same day.
Is the UPSSSC typing test qualifying, or are marks added to the merit list?
It is qualifying only. Your merit position comes from the Mains written exam; the typing test only decides whether you continue to document verification.
Do I have to pass both English and Hindi?
Yes. Each language is judged on its own, and a fail in either one ends your candidature for that recruitment. A high English speed does not make up for a low Hindi one.
Which UPSSSC posts need the typing test?
Group C clerical posts such as Junior Assistant (Kanishth Sahayak), Junior Clerk, Assistant Grade III and Assistant / Store Keeper. The exact list changes with each advertisement, so check the notification you applied under.
How many mistakes are allowed in the UPSSSC typing test?
The first 5 errors are free. Every error after the fifth deducts 5 words from the words you typed. There is no hard limit, but because each extra error costs 1 WPM of net speed in a 5-minute test, more than a handful will usually push you below the required speed.
How is net speed calculated in the UPSSSC typing test?
Add your errors (full mistakes count 1, half mistakes count 0.5), subtract the 5 free ones, multiply what is left by 5 and take that from the words you typed. Divide the result by 5 minutes. Example: 172 words with 5 full and 3 half mistakes = 6.5 errors, 1.5 over the grace, 7.5 words deducted, 164.5 / 5 = 32.9 WPM.
What counts as a full mistake and what counts as a half mistake?
Full mistakes: omitted, substituted, added, misspelt, repeated or incomplete words. Half mistakes: spacing, capitalisation (English only), punctuation, transposed words and paragraph errors.
Do half mistakes count towards the 5 free errors?
Yes, at half weight. Four half mistakes use up two of the five free errors, so 4 half mistakes and 3 full ones together use up the whole grace.
Which Hindi font is allowed - Kruti Dev or Mangal?
Both. You choose Kruti Dev 010 (Remington typewriter keys) or Mangal InScript before the Hindi session starts. Mangal Remington GAIL is not offered, so GAIL typists should practise on Kruti Dev 010.
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.
Can I use backspace in the UPSSSC typing test?
Only partly. Backspace works on the current word and the one before it; anything earlier is locked. On this page, set the test console to One-word backspace to practise with the same limit.
Can I use Ctrl, Delete or the arrow keys?
No. The arrow keys and Delete do not work in the exam software, and candidates are instructed not to use Ctrl - misuse can be treated as unfair means. Practise without them.
Is capitalisation checked in the Hindi test?
No. Devanagari has no capital letters, so capitalisation errors apply to the English test only.
What happens if I fail the UPSSSC typing test?
You are out of that recruitment, however well you did in the Mains. There is no retest in the same cycle, so prepare both languages with a margin.
What speed should I practise at?
Aim for 35 WPM in English and 30 WPM in Hindi with 5 or fewer errors per test. That leaves room for exam-day nerves, an unfamiliar keyboard and a harder passage.
What kind of passages come in the UPSSSC typing test?
In the 2025 tests candidates reported knowledge-rich passages on biology, history, science, editorials and famous personalities, with repeated words, ALL-CAPS words in English and heavy Shift use in Hindi. Difficulty rose from easy to hard over the test days.
Do I need a UP PET score for the UPSSSC typing test?
Yes. Group C posts are open only to candidates with a valid UP PET score. PET qualifies you to apply; the Mains exam and then the typing test follow.
Is this the official UPSSSC typing software?
No. 91Typing is an independent practice platform. It follows the published UPSSSC rules - 5 minutes per language, full and half mistakes, the 5-mistake grace and the 5-word deduction - so your practice result reads the way the real one will.
Official source: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
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