Bihar Government Typing Exams — Overview
Bihar has one of the most active state-level typing exam ecosystems in India. Several different bodies conduct typing tests independently, each with slightly different rules:
Operational_Tactics
- — Beltron (Bihar State Electronics Development Corporation): DEO typing test — 30 WPM Hindi
- — Bihar Vidhan Sabha: DEO typing — 30 WPM Hindi/English
- — Bihar Vidhan Parishad: Similar to Vidhan Sabha requirements
- — BPSSC (Bihar Police): Steno ASI — 100 WPM shorthand + 40 WPM transcription in Hindi
- — Jeevika DEO: 30 WPM — NHM-affiliated rural Bihar posts
- — Bihar District Courts: 30 WPM Hindi or English clerk typing
Beltron DEO Typing — The Most Popular Bihar Exam
Beltron DEO is one of the most competitive Bihar tech-sector government exams:
Operational_Tactics
- — Minimum Speed: 30 WPM Hindi
- — Font: Mangal Unicode (Inscript layout)
- — Duration: 15 minutes — longer than many other state exams
- — Passage type: Government circulars, official letters, project descriptions
- — The test is online at Beltron empanelled centres across Bihar
Beltron DEO has a large number of applicants relative to vacancies — many candidates from non-Hindi-medium backgrounds struggle. Start Hindi Inscript practice at least 3 months before the exam.
Typing Tips for Bihar Exams
Strategies that work specifically for Bihar government typing tests:
Operational_Tactics
- — 🏛️ Bihar passages often contain administrative Bihar-specific terms — practice with BREDA, BRDCL, Mukhyamantri references
- — ⌨️ All Bihar exams use Mangal Inscript — do NOT practice in Krutidev
- — ⏱️ Beltron's 15-minute test favours consistent typists — endurance is key
- — 🔄 Bihar District Court typing uses legal passages — cross-train with HC legal passages
- — 📞 For Jeevika and rural posts, passages mention rural schemes (JEEViKA, MGNREGA) — practice these terms
Query_Log [FAQ]
Q: What is the difference between Beltron DEO and BPSSC Steno typing?
A: Beltron DEO requires 30 WPM regular Hindi typing. BPSSC Steno ASI requires shorthand at 100 WPM with transcription — a completely different skill set.
Q: Which font is used in Bihar government typing exams?
A: Mangal Unicode with Inscript keyboard layout is standard across Beltron, Bihar Vidhan Sabha, and Vidhan Parishad typing tests.