RRB NTPC Typing Test Guide for Graduate and UG Typist Posts
Shortlisted for a typist post in RRB NTPC? Learn the typing skill test rules, required speed in English and Hindi, and a practical plan to clear it.
Court recruitment is one of the most popular routes into a stable government job for candidates with good typing skills. Posts like Junior Judicial Assistant, Junior Court Assistant, Junior Assistant, Clerk and Stenographer in high courts and district courts almost always include a typing or skill test.
The challenge is that court typing tests are not quite like ordinary typing tests. The passages are often drawn from judgments, orders and legal writing, full of long sentences, formal vocabulary and Latin phrases. Candidates who practise only general passages often lose speed and accuracy on exam day.
This guide explains the general pattern of high court and civil court typing tests, the speeds commonly asked for, the vocabulary you should master and how to prepare.
Every court publishes its own notification with its own rules. The information below reflects recent notifications and common practice. Always confirm the exact speed, duration, language and evaluation method in the latest official notification.
Who conducts court typing tests?
Each high court runs recruitment for its own establishment, and often also for the district and subordinate courts under it. The Supreme Court runs its own recruitment. So there is no single "court typing test" - there are dozens, each with its own notification.
Still, most of them follow a similar structure:
- A written or objective exam first.
- A typing test on computer for shortlisted candidates.
- Sometimes a computer knowledge test or interview after that.
The typing test is often qualifying, but in some recruitments marks from the skill test can also count in the final merit. Check how it is treated for your post.
Typical typing requirements by court
The table below summarises what is typically seen in recent notifications. Speeds and durations vary by post and by year, so treat this as a starting point only.
| Recruitment | Typical language | Commonly seen speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court JCA | English | Minimum 35 WPM | Typing on computer, 10 minutes |
| Delhi High Court JJA | English | 35 WPM | Computer-based typing test |
| Allahabad High Court | Hindi and/or English | Typically Hindi 25 WPM, English 30 WPM | Varies by post |
| Rajasthan High Court | Hindi and/or English | Typically Hindi 25 WPM, English 30 WPM | Check notification |
| Patna High Court | Hindi and/or English | Typically Hindi 25 WPM, English 30 WPM | Varies by post |
| MP High Court | Hindi and/or English | Typically Hindi 25 WPM, English 30 WPM | Varies by post |
| Bihar civil court | Hindi and/or English | Defined in the notification | Check post-wise rules |
Two things stand out:
- Central courts (Supreme Court, Delhi High Court) usually test English typing at around 35 WPM.
- State high courts and civil courts commonly test Hindi around 25 WPM and/or English around 30 WPM.
For state courts, the Hindi layout matters. Many state recruitments accept Krutidev or Remington, and some also allow Mangal or Inscript. Confirm the allowed fonts or layouts before you start practising.
What makes court passages different
A general typing passage might talk about the environment or technology. A court passage is more likely to look like part of a judgment or order. Expect:
- Long sentences with multiple clauses separated by commas.
- Formal words such as aforesaid, hereinafter, notwithstanding, thereof.
- Latin phrases like prima facie, ex parte, locus standi, suo motu, inter alia.
- Citations and references - section numbers, article numbers, case numbers and years.
- Capitalised terms such as Court, Petitioner, Respondent, Hon'ble, State, Act.
- Punctuation - brackets, hyphens, slashes, apostrophes and full stops in abbreviations.
Each of these can cost you errors if you have not practised them.
Essential English legal vocabulary
Practise these words until you can type them without hesitation.
| Category | Words to drill |
|---|---|
| Parties | petitioner, respondent, appellant, plaintiff, defendant, accused, complainant |
| People | Hon'ble, learned counsel, advocate, magistrate, judge, witness |
| Documents | affidavit, petition, application, memorandum, judgment, order, decree |
| Procedure | adjournment, jurisdiction, cognizance, hearing, appeal, revision, bail |
| Formal words | aforesaid, hereinafter, notwithstanding, therein, thereof, whereas, vide |
| Latin | prima facie, ex parte, locus standi, suo motu, inter alia, bona fide |
Notice the spelling of judgment (no 'e' after 'g' is the usual legal spelling in India) and the apostrophe in Hon'ble. Small details like these can be counted as mistakes.
Essential Hindi legal vocabulary
For Hindi court typing, focus on these words, many of which contain conjuncts and half letters:
- न्यायालय, उच्च न्यायालय, न्यायाधीश, अधिवक्ता
- याचिका, याचिकाकर्ता, प्रतिवादी, अपीलार्थी, अभियुक्त
- शपथपत्र, आदेश, निर्णय, अपील, पुनरीक्षण, जमानत
- धारा, अधिनियम, साक्ष्य, गवाह, सुनवाई, विचारण
- उपरोक्त, अंतर्गत, प्रस्तुत, संबंधित, विधि
Words like न्यायालय, प्रतिवादी and पुनरीक्षण combine half letters and matras in ways that slow many typists down. Type each one 20 times in your chosen layout until it becomes automatic.
Build your own "legal word bank". Every time you make an error on a legal term in practice, add it to a list and drill that list for 5 minutes before every session.
Handling numbers, sections and citations
Court passages often include text like "under Section 482 of the Code" or "Article 226 of the Constitution" or "W.P. No. 1234 of 2024". Candidates who are fast on words sometimes slow down badly here.
- Practise the number row without looking. Place each finger correctly on the digits.
- Type full stops inside abbreviations exactly as shown, for example "W.P." and "Cr.P.C." if they appear that way.
- Copy brackets and slashes exactly. Do not "correct" the passage even if you think a style is unusual.
A 4-week court typing preparation plan
This plan assumes you already type around 25 WPM in English or 18 WPM in Hindi.
- Week 1 - Daily 10-minute tests on general passages. Build the legal word bank. Drill number row and punctuation for 10 minutes a day.
- Week 2 - Switch to legal-style passages. Two 10-minute tests daily. Review every error.
- Week 3 - Full-length mocks in the exact language, duration and layout of your target court. Aim for your target speed with at least 95% accuracy.
- Week 4 - One mock a day at exam time of day, plus short drills on weak words. Keep effort steady, avoid burnout.
Our 10-minute typing test matches the duration used in several court recruitments and is useful for daily practice.
Exam day tips for court typing tests
- Check the keyboard and chair before the test starts and report any issue immediately.
- Read the first line before starting so you know the tone of the passage.
- Do not panic on a Latin phrase or a long citation. Slow down for two seconds, type it correctly and pick up your rhythm again.
- Watch capitalisation. In court writing, Court, State and Petitioner are often capitalised.
- Keep an eye on the timer, but do not rush in the last minute. Late errors can cost more than the few extra words you gain.
FAQs
What typing speed is required for high court exams?
It depends on the court and post. Central recruitments like Supreme Court JCA and Delhi High Court JJA commonly ask for around 35 WPM in English, while many state high courts and civil courts typically ask for Hindi 25 WPM and/or English 30 WPM. Check your notification.
Is the high court typing test in Hindi or English?
Central courts usually test English. State high courts and civil courts often test Hindi, English or both, depending on the post and state. The notification specifies the language.
Which Hindi font is used in court typing tests?
Many state courts accept Krutidev or Remington layouts, and some also allow Mangal or Inscript. The allowed options are defined in each notification.
Are court typing passages harder than normal passages?
They are usually more formal, with legal terms, long sentences, citations and Latin phrases. Practising legal-style passages makes a noticeable difference.
Is the typing test qualifying in court exams?
In many recruitments it is qualifying, while in some the skill test marks count in the final merit. Read the selection process section of your notification.
Start preparing today with a timed passage on our exams page and pick the court recruitment you are targeting.