§ 01 — Minimum Speed Requirement
UPPSC Typing Test Prescribed Speed — Post-wise WPM
HI
Hindi Typing
25 words / min
Kruti Dev 010 / Mangal (Inscript) Font · QWERTY Keyboard
ARO (Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari) · Computer Assistant
ARO (Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari) · Computer Assistant
EN
English Typing
40 words / min
Standard QWERTY Keyboard Layout
Computer Assistant (where English test is mandated) · APS Post
Computer Assistant (where English test is mandated) · APS Post
§ 02 — Post-wise Typing Requirement
UPPSC Posts Requiring Typing Test — Comparison Table
| Post Name (Hindi) | Exam / Advt. | Language | Speed Required | Font | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari — ARO (Assistant Review Officer) |
RO/ARO Advt. A-7/E-1/2023 | Hindi Only | 25 wpm | Kruti Dev 010 / Mangal | Qualifying |
| Samiksha Adhikari — RO (Review Officer) |
RO/ARO Advt. A-7/E-1/2023 | Not Required | — | — | Not applicable for RO |
| Sanganak Sahayak (Computer Assistant) |
Advt. A-4/E-1/2025 | Hindi (Primary) | 25 wpm | Kruti Dev 010 / Mangal | Qualifying |
| Apara Niji Sachiv — APS (Additional Private Secretary) |
UPPSC APS Exam | Hindi + English | Hindi: 25 wpm · English: 40 wpm | Kruti Dev / Mangal (Hindi) QWERTY (English) |
Qualifying (Skill Test) |
| ℹ Typing test is NOT required for the RO (Samiksha Adhikari) post. It is mandatory only for ARO and Computer Assistant. UPPSC releases a separate Typing Test Font Notice before each exam — check uppsc.up.nic.in. | |||||
§ 03 — Examination Structure
UPPSC Typing Test Format — Duration & Parameters
| Post | Language | Speed Required | Time Allowed | Approx. Words | Accuracy Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARO (Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari) | Hindi Typing | 25 wpm | 5 minutes | ~125 words | ≥ 95% |
| Computer Assistant (Sanganak Sahayak) | Hindi Typing | 25 wpm | 5 minutes | ~125 words | ≥ 95% |
| ℹ The typing test interface features a split-screen layout — the source passage appears on the upper half of the screen; candidates type in the text box on the lower half. Word-by-word highlighting and limited Backspace functionality are part of the standard UPPSC typing interface. | |||||
§ 04 — Special Exam Rules
Important Instructions for UPPSC Typing Test (Tankan Pariksha)
- 01. The UPPSC Typing Test is conducted on a computer-based platform with a split-screen interface. The source passage appears on the upper half of the screen; candidates must type in the text box on the lower half.
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02.
Candidates must select their preferred font — Kruti Dev 010 or
Mangal (Inscript) — as per the official UPPSC Typing Test Font Notice
released before each examination. Both fonts are conducted on a standard
QWERTY keyboard.
Note: Kruti Dev 010 uses a legacy phonetic/typewriter mapping for Hindi characters. Mangal (Inscript) uses the standard Unicode Inscript layout. Candidates must practice on their chosen font consistently before the exam. - 03. Backspace Key functionality is limited in the UPPSC typing interface — typically permitted only for the current word or the immediately preceding word, simulating real-time typing pressure. Candidates should not rely on frequent corrections and must aim for first-attempt accuracy.
- 04. Some versions of the UPPSC typing test include word-by-word highlighting of the source passage as the candidate types. The current word to be typed is highlighted; once confirmed with Space, the highlight advances to the next word automatically.
- 05. The UPPSC Typing Test is purely qualifying in nature. Marks scored in the typing test are not added to the final merit list. Final selection for UPPSC ARO and Computer Assistant posts is based solely on written examination merit, provided the candidate has cleared the typing stage.
- 06. The UPPSC Computer Assistant Typing Test (Advt. A-4/E-1/2025) has a Typing Test Notice 2026 released on the official UPPSC website. 169 candidates were shortlisted for the Hindi typing test stage following the written examination (as of March 2026). The typing test date is announced on uppsc.up.nic.in after the written exam results are declared.
- 07. Candidates are advised to refer only to the official UPPSC website (uppsc.up.nic.in) for all updates on the UPPSC Typing Test schedule, admit card, font notice, and result. Do not rely on unofficial or aggregator sources, which frequently confuse UPPSC with UPSSSC.
§ 05 — Error Classification
Nature of Mistakes — UPPSC Tankan Pariksha Error Rules
A
Full Mistakes (पूर्ण अशुद्धियाँ)
COUNTED AS 1 ERROR EACH
- i. Every omission of a word or figure from the passage.
- ii. Every substitution of a wrong word or figure (excluding transposition of words).
- iii. Every addition of a word or figure not found in the given passage.
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iv.
Every spelling error caused by repetition, addition, omission, or substitution of a letter.
e.g. "samiksha" typed as: saamiksha / samksha / smikhsa / samikshha -
v.
Repetition of a word or figure.
e.g. "aavedan aavedan kiya gaya..." - vi. Incomplete words — half-typed or truncated words are treated as a full mistake.
B
Half Mistakes (अर्द्ध-अशुद्धियाँ)
COUNTED AS ½ ERROR EACH
-
i.
Spacing Errors — No space between two words, or an unwanted extra space between words or letters.
"maineaavedan" / "main e aavedan" -
ii.
Wrong Capitalisation — Capital letter typed as lowercase or vice versa.
(Not applicable to Hindi typewriting scripts.) - 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.
"main kahunga" typed as "kahunga main" - v. Paragraph Errors — Manual spaces used instead of the Tab Key for paragraph indentation. Each irrational paragraph counts as half a mistake.
§ 06 — Evaluation Formula
UPPSC Typing Speed Calculation — Error Grace & Penalty Rule
Step 1 — Calculate Total Mistakes (Gross)
Total Mistakes
=
No. of Full Mistakes
+
No. of Half Mistakes
2
Half mistakes are counted as 0.5 each — add to full mistakes for the gross total
Step 2 — Apply 5% Grace (ARO Rule) · First 05 mistakes pardoned (UPPSC/UPSSSC Standard)
Net Mistakes
=
Total Mistakes
−
5% of Total Words Typed
(or first 05 mistakes pardoned — as per applicable notification) Grace Deduction
(or first 05 mistakes pardoned — as per applicable notification) Grace Deduction
Mistakes up to the grace limit are pardoned — only excess mistakes beyond the grace threshold count as net mistakes for penalty
Case A — When mistakes are within grace limit
Typing Speed (wpm)
=
Total words typed by the candidate
Time taken (in minutes)
All mistakes within grace are pardoned — no word deduction applied
Case B — When mistakes exceed grace limit (Penalty applied)
Typing Speed (wpm)
=
Correct words − (Net mistakes × 5 penalty words)
Time taken (in minutes)
Each net mistake beyond the grace limit = 5 correct words deducted as penalty · Speed then calculated on remaining words
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Important — UPPSC Typing Test Quick Reference:
The UPPSC Typing Test (Tankan Pariksha) is purely qualifying;
marks are not added to the merit list. Required speed is
25 wpm in Hindi for both ARO (Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari) and
Computer Assistant (Sanganak Sahayak) posts. The Review Officer (RO /
Samiksha Adhikari) post does not require a typing test.
Hindi typing is conducted in Kruti Dev 010 or Mangal (Inscript) font on
a standard QWERTY keyboard. Backspace is limited — aim for first-attempt accuracy.
Candidates must maintain at least 95% accuracy to safely qualify.
Always download the latest UPPSC Typing Test Font Notice from
uppsc.up.nic.in before each exam cycle, as font options and rules
may be updated with each official notification.