Typing tests have become a mandatory component of many Indian government recruitment exams — from SSC and CPCT to state-level exams like REET, RPSC, and various secretariat recruitments. If you are preparing for such an exam, understanding how the typing test works and how to improve your speed and accuracy is essential.
WPM stands for Words Per Minute. It measures how many words you can type in one minute. In most typing tests, a "word" is counted as five characters (including spaces), regardless of actual word length. For example, typing 250 characters in one minute equals 50 WPM.
Most government typing tests require a minimum of 30–35 WPM in English and 25–30 WPM in Hindi. Some exams like CPCT require up to 40 WPM.
Accuracy is the percentage of characters you typed correctly out of the total characters typed. The formula is:
Most government exams require a minimum accuracy of 80–90%. Typing fast with poor accuracy will result in disqualification. Always prioritise accuracy over raw speed.
Before diving into tips, it helps to know the exact speed target for your exam. See our detailed guide: Typing Speed for Govt Jobs: 25, 30, 35 or 40 WPM? — with an exam-wise WPM table for SSC, CPCT, RPSC, Railway and more. For exam-specific deep dives: CPCT typing speed, SSC Stenographer WPM, and KDPH → WPM conversion.
Touch typing means typing without looking at the keyboard. Place your fingers on the home row keys (ASDF and JKL;) and train your fingers to reach every key without looking down. This alone can double your speed over time.
Consistency beats intensity. Practising 15–20 minutes every day builds muscle memory far more effectively than a 2-hour session once a week. Use our free mock typing test to track your progress daily.
When you start, slow down and type correctly. Speed naturally follows accuracy. If you rush and make errors, you will build bad habits that are hard to break later.
Each key on the keyboard is assigned to a specific finger. Using the wrong finger for a key causes hesitation and slows you down. Follow the standard finger placement chart and resist the urge to use just two fingers (hunt-and-peck method).
Government typing tests typically use formal Hindi or English passages. Practise typing government notifications, newspaper articles, and official documents — not just random words. This prepares you for the real exam format.
Measuring your progress keeps you motivated and helps you identify weak areas. Our mock typing test shows your live WPM and accuracy so you can track improvement over multiple sessions.
Many state government exams — especially in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh — require Hindi typing in either Kruti Dev (Remington) or Mangal (Unicode/InScript) font. Check your exam notification to confirm which keyboard layout is required.
Remington is the traditional typewriter layout and is still used in many older exams. InScript is the standard Unicode layout supported natively on all modern operating systems.
The best way to prepare is to practise under real exam conditions. Our free typing mock test simulates the actual test environment with a countdown timer, live WPM, and accuracy tracking — no signup required.