§ 01 — Minimum Speed Requirement
RRB NTPC Typing Test Speed — Prescribed WPM (Words Per Minute)
HI
Hindi Typing
25 words / min
Krutidev Font / Mangal Font · QWERTY/Hindi Keyboard
Minimum 250 words in 10 minutes · RRB NTPC CBTST
Minimum 250 words in 10 minutes · RRB NTPC CBTST
EN
English Typing
30 words / min
Standard QWERTY Keyboard Layout · Default Language
Minimum 300 words in 10 minutes · RRB NTPC CBTST
Minimum 300 words in 10 minutes · RRB NTPC CBTST
§ 02 — Eligible Posts
RRB NTPC Posts Requiring Typing Skill Test (TST / CBTST)
| Post Name | Level (7th CPC) | Category | Typing Test Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | Undergraduate | Yes |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | Undergraduate | Yes |
| Junior Time Keeper | Level 2 | Undergraduate | Yes |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Level 5 | Graduate | Yes |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | Level 5 | Graduate | Yes |
| Senior Time Keeper | Level 5 | Graduate | Yes |
| ℹ Shortlisting for CBTST: Candidates equal to 8 times the number of vacancies (community-wise) are called for the RRB NTPC Typing Test based on CBT-2 merit | |||
§ 03 — Examination Structure
RRB NTPC CBTST Session Format — Test Parts & Duration
| Part | Activity | Duration | Purpose | Evaluated? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (i) | Typing Practice | 1 minute | Warm-up & keyboard familiarisation | No |
| (ii) | Break | 30 seconds | Rest interval before the actual test begins | No |
| (iii) | Typing Test (CBTST) | 10 minutes | Actual RRB NTPC Typing Test — taken for evaluation | Yes |
| ⏱ Language: English (Default) or Hindi — as per option selected at time of RRB NTPC application. Cannot be changed later. | ||||
§ 04 — Special Exam Rules
Important Instructions for RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test (CBTST)
- 01. Candidates in the RRB NTPC Typing Test must type in English or Hindi strictly as per the language option selected at the time of filling the application form. No change of language is permitted on the day of examination.
- 02. Candidates who select Hindi for the RRB NTPC Typing Test must be familiar with the usage of both Krutidev and Mangal fonts, as both will be available in the typing software at the exam centre.
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03.
Candidates who complete the passage before the 10-minute window closes may retype the
passage from the beginning within the remaining duration of the test.
Candidates who do not type the whole passage at least once in 10 minutes will be treated as disqualified. - 04. The transcripts of candidates who do not type 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi within the prescribed 10-minute time will not be evaluated and such candidates will be treated as not qualified.
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05.
Use of editing tools for correcting mistakes in the typed matter is
strictly not permitted. This includes Backspace, Delete, cursor movement keys,
spell check, and auto-correct. Any technical or other problem arising from the use of editing
keys will be the sole responsibility of the candidate.
Note: No editing keys like backspace, delete, or cursor movement keys are permitted during the RRB NTPC Typing Test. - 06. PwBD Exemption: Candidates who are permanently disabled due to Blindness/Low Vision, Cerebral Palsy, or Loco Motor Disability with not less than 40% permanent disability may be exempted from the RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test, subject to submission of a valid exemption certificate.
- 07. Candidates are advised to refer only to the official websites of RRBs for latest updates on the RRB NTPC recruitment process. Do not be misled by unauthenticated sources.
- 08. Beware of touts who try to misguide candidates with fake promises of appointment for jobs on illegal consideration. RRB NTPC selections are based on Computer Based Test (CBT) and recruitment is based only on the merit of the candidates.
§ 05 — Error Classification
Nature of Mistakes — RRB NTPC CBTST Typing Test Error Rules
A
Full Mistakes (पूर्ण अशुद्धियाँ)
COUNTED AS 1 ERROR EACH
- i. Every omission of a word or figure from the given passage.
- ii. Every substitution of a wrong word or figure in place of the original.
- iii. Every addition of a word or figure not present in the given passage.
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iv.
Every spelling error caused by repetition, addition, omission, or substitution of a letter.
e.g. "railway" typed as: raillway / railwy / raliway / railwaay -
v.
Repetition of a word or figure not present in the passage.
e.g. "I shall shall be grateful..." - vi. Incomplete words — half-typed or truncated words are treated as a full mistake.
B
Half Mistakes (अर्द्ध-अशुद्धियाँ)
COUNTED AS ½ ERROR EACH
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i.
Spacing Errors — No space between two words, or an unwanted extra space between words or letters.
"Ihope" / "I have" -
ii.
Wrong Capitalisation — Capital letter typed as lowercase or vice versa.
(Not applicable to Hindi typewriting.) - iii. Punctuation Errors — Punctuation mark omitted, added, or substituted by another mark.
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iv.
Transposition Errors — Words typed in reversed order from the passage.
"I hope" typed as "hope I"
§ 06 — Mistake Calculation Rule
How Total Mistakes Are Counted — RRB NTPC Typing Test
Step 1 — Calculate Gross Total Mistakes
Total Mistakes
=
No. of Full Mistakes
+
No. of Half Mistakes
2
Half mistakes are counted as 0.5 each — combine with full mistakes to get gross total
Step 2 — Apply 5% Grace Allowance to get Final Mistake Count
Final Mistakes
=
Total Mistakes
−
5% of Total Words Typed
(Grace deduction)
5% of total words typed may be ignored (pardoned) — only excess mistakes beyond this 5% count as Final Mistakes
§ 07 — Typing Speed Formula
RRB NTPC Typing Speed Calculation — WPM Formula with Penalty
RRB NTPC Typing Speed Formula (Official)
Typing Speed (wpm)
=
Total words typed − (Final count of mistakes × 10)
Time taken (in minutes)
Each Final Mistake results in a penalty of 10 words deducted from the total words typed · Time = 10 minutes
Worked Example — RRB NTPC Typing Test Speed Calculation
400 words typed − (10 mistakes × 10)
=
300
10 minutes
=
30 wpm ✓ Qualified
Candidate types 400 words in 10 minutes · 10 final mistakes × 10 = 100 penalty words deducted · Net = 300 words ÷ 10 mins = 30 wpm (English minimum met)
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Important — RRB NTPC Typing Test (CBTST) Quick Summary: The RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test is purely qualifying in nature — scores are not added to the final merit list, but qualifying is mandatory for clerical posts including Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper and Senior Time Keeper. Candidates must achieve 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi within 10 minutes. A minimum of 300 words (English) or 250 words (Hindi) must be typed to be eligible for evaluation. No editing tools (backspace, delete, spell check) are permitted. The RRB NTPC CBTST is conducted city-wise; city intimation slips are available on the official RRB portal. Always refer to the official RRB regional websites at indianrailways.gov.in or your respective regional RRB website for updated notifications regarding RRB NTPC 2025 Typing Test / RRB NTPC 2026 CBTST schedules and results.