What typing speed is required for RRB NTPC typing test?

RRB NTPC requires 30 WPM in English (minimum 300 words in 10 minutes) or 25 WPM in Hindi (minimum 250 words in 10 minutes). You select your language when filling the RRB application form — English is the default if no preference is submitted.

What does "can retype" mean in RRB NTPC typing test?

If you finish typing the complete passage before the 10-minute timer ends, you may restart from the beginning and continue accumulating correctly typed words. Candidates who do not complete the passage at least once are disqualified outright. Fast typists should plan to loop through the passage twice to maximise their word count.

How are mistakes calculated in RRB NTPC typing test?

You are allowed errors on up to 5% of your total typed words without penalty. Every mistake beyond that 5% threshold deducts 10 words from your final word count. Example: 350 words typed, 25 errors — the 5% free band covers 17 errors, leaving 8 excess mistakes × 10 words = 80 words deducted, giving a net score of 270 — below the 300-word qualifying threshold despite typing 350 words.

Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC typing test?

No. The 5% error rule is not negative marking — it is a word-count deduction formula. Mistakes within the 5% free band carry no penalty at all. Mistakes beyond 5% deduct 10 words each from your total. Your net word count cannot go below zero. This is completely separate from the CBT (written exam) negative marking.

What is the minimum qualifying score for RRB NTPC typing test?

There is no fixed "passing marks" — qualification depends on net word count after the 5% error formula. English: minimum 300 net words in 10 minutes. Hindi: minimum 250 net words. Since the test is qualifying (not merit-based), any score meeting these thresholds passes — there is no additional cut-off above the minimum.

Which posts require typing test in RRB NTPC?

Typing test required for: Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, and Senior Time Keeper. Not required for Station Master, Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, or other non-clerical NTPC posts.

Is there a warm-up session before RRB NTPC typing test?

Yes. The session includes a 1-minute typing practice to familiarise with the keyboard, followed by a 30-second break, then the 10-minute actual test. Only the 10-minute session is evaluated. Use the warm-up to check keyboard feel and note any stiff or sticky keys before the test begins.

Which font is used for Hindi in RRB NTPC typing test?

Both Kruti Dev and Mangal fonts are provided at the exam centre for Hindi typing. Kruti Dev uses Remington-style layout (old typewriter key positions). Mangal uses INSCRIPT (modern phonetic layout, Government of India standard). Practice consistently on whichever you choose — both are accepted, switching on exam day is not advisable.

Is RRB NTPC typing test qualifying or merit-based?

Qualifying only — marks are not included in the final merit list. Selection rank is determined by CBT 2 performance. However, candidates who fail the typing test cannot appear in the merit list regardless of their written exam scores.

How do I prepare for RRB NTPC typing test without backspace?

Practise exclusively in no-backspace mode from your first session — never use backspace even during drills. Type at a comfortable slow speed with high accuracy first, then gradually increase pace. The correction reflex must be eliminated before exam day, not suppressed on it. Candidates who fail typically have practised with backspace enabled and cannot control the habit under pressure.

What happens if I do not complete the passage in RRB NTPC typing test?

Candidates who do not type the complete passage at least once within 10 minutes are disqualified. You must finish the full passage a minimum of one time. If you finish early, restart from the beginning — additional correctly typed words improve your word count and help absorb the 5% error formula.

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RRB NTPC Typing Test Practice — No Backspace, 30 WPM English, 25 WPM Hindi

RRB NTPC completely disables backspace, Delete, and all cursor keys. Practice with our no-backspace simulator to build the accuracy habits the real Railway exam demands.

30 WPM English

25 WPM Hindi

No backspace at all

5% free error band

Posts requiring typing test

Junior Clerk cum TypistAccounts Clerk cum TypistSenior Clerk cum TypistJunior Time KeeperSenior Time Keeper

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Three rules that make RRB NTPC the strictest typing exam

Most candidates who fail have prepared on a standard backspace-enabled interface. These three mechanics require explicit, targeted practice.

Box 1

Backspace, Delete, and cursor keys — all disabled

No backspace, no Delete key, no Home/End/arrow keys. Once a character is typed, it stands permanently. This is confirmed in the official RRB CBTST instruction notice. Candidates who have practised with backspace enabled will find this disorienting under exam conditions — the reflex must be retrained, not suppressed.

Box 2

Can retype from the beginning

If you finish the full passage before time ends, you may restart from the beginning. Correctly typed words on the second pass count toward your total. Candidates who don't complete the passage at least once are disqualified outright. Fast typists should plan to loop through the passage twice for maximum word count.

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5% free error band — then 10-word deductions

Mistakes on up to 5% of total typed words carry no penalty. Every mistake beyond that deducts 10 words from your final count. A burst of errors in the second half of the test can collapse your effective WPM well below the qualifying threshold — accuracy in the final minutes matters most.

RRB NTPC Typing Test Requirements 2026

Railway jobs change families. One wrong assumption about backspace and it's over — the RRB CBTST notice explicitly disables it. Requirements below are verified from the official instruction notice.

English typing — QWERTY

Speed

30 WPM (minimum 300 words in 10 minutes)

Keyboard

Standard QWERTY

Backspace

Completely disabled — no corrections possible

Retype

Allowed — restart from beginning if you finish early

Error rule

5% free band; each extra mistake deducts 10 words from total

Warm-up

1-min practice + 30-sec break before the 10-min test (unevaluated)

Hindi typing — Mangal or Kruti Dev

Speed

25 WPM (minimum 250 words in 10 minutes)

Keyboard

Mangal INSCRIPT or Kruti Dev (Remington) — both provided at exam centre

Backspace

Completely disabled — no corrections possible

Retype

Allowed — restart from beginning if you finish early

Error rule

5% free band; each extra mistake deducts 10 words from total

Warm-up

1-min practice + 30-sec break before the 10-min test (unevaluated)

Data verified from rrbcdg.gov.in ↗ notifications.

RRB NTPC typing test guides — by language and post

Each page covers the keyboard, the exam-day rules and free practice for that specific paper or post.

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Our RRB NTPC practice mode disables backspace completely — identical to the real exam interface. This is the single most important preparation habit. Candidates who practise with backspace enabled discover under exam pressure that the correction reflex is deeply wired and nearly impossible to suppress on demand.

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Hindi typing — Mangal INSCRIPT

Structured Devanagari lessons from home row to full keyboard, built on Mangal INSCRIPT layout. Both Mangal and Kruti Dev are accepted at RRB exam centres. Mangal INSCRIPT is recommended for candidates starting fresh — it is the Unicode standard and works on all modern systems without legacy font installation.

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30 WPM English and 25 WPM Hindi are achievable targets for any candidate. The bottleneck is accuracy under no-backspace conditions, not raw speed. Our lessons train accuracy from the first character and increase speed only once each accuracy level is stable.

RRB NTPC Typing Test — Frequently Asked Questions

Requirements verified from the official RRB CBTST instruction notice and Railway Recruitment Board guidelines.

No. Backspace, Delete, and all cursor movement keys are completely disabled in RRB NTPC typing test — confirmed in the official RRB CBTST instruction notice. You must type accurately on the first attempt. There is no way to correct errors after they are made.

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