RRB NTPC Typing Test — Who Needs It?
The Typing Skill Test (TST) is mandatory for specific NTPC posts including Junior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, and Accounts Clerk cum Typist. If your preferred post requires typing, you must qualify this stage to get a final appointment.
Speed Requirements for RRB NTPC
The minimum qualifying typing speed required:
Operational_Tactics
- — English: 30 WPM (words per minute)
- — Hindi: 25 WPM in Hindi (using Remington Gail or Inscript layout)
- — Test Duration: 10 minutes on a computer
- — The test is qualifying — you must meet the threshold but it is not scored for merit
- — Both English and Hindi options available — choose based on your language strength
RRB uses the NIC (National Informatics Centre) typing interface. TypingSeekho simulates this interface environment.
Hindi Typing for RRB NTPC — Remington Gail vs Inscript
This is where most candidates get confused. RRB NTPC accepts BOTH Remington Gail and Unicode Inscript for Hindi. Here is how to choose:
Operational_Tactics
- — Remington Gail: Traditional layout used by older typists — typewriter-based layout
- — Inscript: Modern phonetic-based layout — easier to learn from scratch
- — If you are starting fresh, learn Inscript — it is used across SSC, MP CPCT, DSSSB etc.
- — If you already know Remington Gail, stick with it — do not switch 2 months before the exam
- — Practice the exact font (Mangal) and layout that matches your exam interface
Critical_Warning
Many RRB zones specify different layouts. Always check the official notification for your zone before choosing your layout.
Top Tips to Pass RRB NTPC Typing Test
Strategy from candidates who cleared Railway typing in their first attempt:
Operational_Tactics
- — 🚂 Consistency over burst speed — maintain 30 WPM throughout, not just the first 2 minutes
- — 🛤️ Take 3 full mock tests per day in the final week before the exam
- — 📌 Don't skip punctuation — railways counts punctuation in speed calculation
- — 🔁 Read ahead strategy: read 3–4 words ahead of where you're typing
- — 🧠 Memorise common railway-domain words (station, reservation, passenger, compartment) — they appear frequently in passages
- — 📊 Keep error rate below 5% — that's the safe zone for 10-minute tests
Query_Log [FAQ]
Q: Is typing mandatory for all RRB NTPC posts?
A: No — typing is only required for specific clerical posts like Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist. Check the post-wise requirements in the official NTPC notification.
Q: Which layout should I use for RRB NTPC Hindi typing?
A: Both Remington Gail and Inscript (Unicode Mangal) are accepted. If you are a beginner, learn Inscript — it is more widely used across government exams.
Q: What is the qualifying speed for RRB NTPC English typing?
A: 30 WPM for English typing with acceptable accuracy.