How many minutes for the RRB NTPC typing test?

Ten minutes, computer-based, on a single passage shown on screen. There is no separate reading time, so the clock covers finding your rhythm as well as typing the passage.

What is the minimum WPM?

30 words per minute in English, which is 9,000 key depressions per hour, and 25 in Hindi, which is 7,500. Both are lower than the SSC CHSL thresholds, so a candidate preparing for CHSL is already preparing above this bar.

Which font is allowed for Hindi?

Mangal, the Unicode font typed on the InScript layout, is what RRB notifications have specified. Confirm it in the notification for your own exam rather than assuming, because the font decides which layout you should be practising on.

Does the typing test count in final merit?

No. It is qualifying only, pass or fail, and your final merit position comes from the CBT-2 marks. That makes it a gate rather than a scoring opportunity: there is nothing to gain by typing faster than the threshold, and everything to lose by falling under it.

When and how do results come?

RRB usually publishes typing test results two to four weeks afterwards, on the website of the regional RRB you applied through rather than a single national site. Check the regional site, not the central one.

Where can I get free RRB NTPC typing practice?

Typetera runs the ten-minute RRB format free, in both English and Hindi, with no account and no advertisements interrupting the test. Custom mode also takes past-year passages if you want to practise on the real thing.

What if I fail the typing test?

Your selection for that typist post in that NTPC cycle cancels. If you applied for multiple posts including non-typist ones, those selections may continue.

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How does the RRB NTPC typing test work? Complete guide

Some RRB NTPC posts include a typing test - primarily Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, and Senior Clerk cum Typist. Minimum requirements are 30 WPM English and 25 WPM Hindi. It's a 10-minute computer-based skill test.

Free RRB NTPC typing practice →

Which RRB NTPC posts need a typing test?

RRB NTPC is an umbrella exam covering many posts - some need a typing test, others don't. Posts requiring the typing test: • Junior Clerk cum Typist • Accounts Clerk cum Typist • Senior Clerk cum Typist • Junior Time Keeper • Senior Time Keeper (in some cases) Posts that DO NOT require typing test: • Goods Guard • Commercial Apprentice • Traffic Apprentice • Station Master • Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (separate skill test instead) You'll be called for the typing test based on the post you selected in your application.

Test format and duration

The RRB NTPC typing test is a computer-based skill test. Stages: CBT-1 → CBT-2 → Typing Skill Test (TST) → Document Verification → Medical Examination. Typing test specifics: • Duration: 10 minutes • Language options: English (default) or Hindi (per application choice) • Minimum speed: 30 WPM English, 25 WPM Hindi • Equivalent KDPH: 9,000 (English), 7,500 (Hindi) - slightly lower than SSC CHSL • Passage length: about 1,500 characters • Accuracy expectation: 95%+ Note: NTPC threshold is below SSC CHSL (30 vs 35 WPM English). Serious practice is still required.

Which layout/font for Hindi?

RRB NTPC Hindi typing test uses Unicode-based Mangal font running on the InScript layout - same as SSC CHSL. Some older notifications allowed Krutidev, but post-2020 most centers settled on Mangal/InScript. Always confirm in your specific RRB region's notification. For practice, Typetera offers Hindi typing test in Mangal font - you can practice on the InScript layout in the exact exam format.

Qualifying nature and merit

RRB NTPC typing test is qualifying. That means: • You need to cross the minimum threshold (30 WPM English / 25 WPM Hindi) - pass/fail. • Typing speed marks don't add to your final merit. • But failing cancels your selection for that post. Final merit is the weighted combination of CBT-1 (15%) and CBT-2 (85%). The typing test is a gate, not a scorer. This causes it to be under-prepared - but in reality thousands of candidates who clear CBT get eliminated at the typing stage.

Best preparation approach

1. Measure your baseline first - Typetera's free RRB practice test runs a real-style passage in 10 minutes. Know today's speed. 2. Daily 30-45 minute practice - same time every day, on a fresh mind. 3. Focus on accuracy - 30 WPM looks easy, but if accuracy drops to 90% your effective speed falls below 25 WPM. 4. Practice on real prose - not random words. Long paragraphs on government, railway, and education topics. 5. Final 2 weeks: exam-mode daily, 3-4 runs - Typetera's RRB exam-mode runs the exact format. 6. Hindi candidates: layout first - fully memorize Mangal/InScript before pushing speed. Most candidates who cleared CBT find 4-6 weeks of focused practice sufficient for typing.

Frequently asked questions

How many minutes for the RRB NTPC typing test?
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Ten minutes, computer-based, on a single passage shown on screen. There is no separate reading time, so the clock covers finding your rhythm as well as typing the passage.
What is the minimum WPM?
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30 words per minute in English, which is 9,000 key depressions per hour, and 25 in Hindi, which is 7,500. Both are lower than the SSC CHSL thresholds, so a candidate preparing for CHSL is already preparing above this bar.
Is this typing test for all NTPC posts?
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No. Only for typist and clerk-cum-typist posts (Junior/Senior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Time Keeper). Station Master, Goods Guard etc. don't need it.
Which font is allowed for Hindi?
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Mangal, the Unicode font typed on the InScript layout, is what RRB notifications have specified. Confirm it in the notification for your own exam rather than assuming, because the font decides which layout you should be practising on.
Does the typing test count in final merit?
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No. It is qualifying only, pass or fail, and your final merit position comes from the CBT-2 marks. That makes it a gate rather than a scoring opportunity: there is nothing to gain by typing faster than the threshold, and everything to lose by falling under it.
When and how do results come?
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RRB usually publishes typing test results two to four weeks afterwards, on the website of the regional RRB you applied through rather than a single national site. Check the regional site, not the central one.
Where can I get free RRB NTPC typing practice?
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Typetera runs the ten-minute RRB format free, in both English and Hindi, with no account and no advertisements interrupting the test. Custom mode also takes past-year passages if you want to practise on the real thing.
What if I fail the typing test?
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Your selection for that typist post in that NTPC cycle cancels. If you applied for multiple posts including non-typist ones, those selections may continue.

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