How many minutes for the RRB NTPC typing test?

10 minutes, computer-based, single passage to type.

What is the minimum WPM?

30 WPM English (9,000 KDPH), 25 WPM Hindi (7,500 KDPH). Lower threshold than SSC CHSL.

Which font is allowed for Hindi?

Primarily Mangal font (Unicode, InScript layout). Confirm in your specific exam notification.

Does the typing test count in final merit?

No. Qualifying nature only — pass/fail. CBT-2 marks determine final merit.

When and how do results come?

RRB usually publishes typing test results 2-4 weeks after on regional RRB websites.

Where can I get free RRB NTPC typing practice?

Typetera — RRB exam-mode runs the 10-minute format free, English and Hindi.

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many minutes for the RRB NTPC typing test?
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10 minutes, computer-based, single passage to type.
What is the minimum WPM?
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30 WPM English (9,000 KDPH), 25 WPM Hindi (7,500 KDPH). Lower threshold than SSC CHSL.
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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Primarily Mangal font (Unicode, InScript layout). Confirm in your specific exam notification.
Does the typing test count in final merit?
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No. Qualifying nature only — pass/fail. CBT-2 marks determine final merit.
When and how do results come?
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RRB usually publishes typing test results 2-4 weeks after on regional RRB websites.
Where can I get free RRB NTPC typing practice?
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Typetera — RRB exam-mode runs the 10-minute format free, English and Hindi.
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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