Hindi typing speed needed in exams
| Exam | Hindi speed | Time |
|---|---|---|
| SSC CHSL (LDC, JSA) | 30 WPM (9,000 KDPH) | 10 min |
| RRB NTPC | 25 WPM (250 words) | 10 min |
| CPCT | 20 NWPM | 15 min |
| UPSSSC Junior Assistant | 25 WPM | 5 min |
| DSSSB LDC | 30 WPM | 10 min |
Hindi speeds are measured like English: five key depressions count as one word. Because Hindi needs extra keys for matras and half letters, a 30 WPM Hindi requirement is roughly as hard as 35 WPM in English.
Mangal (Inscript) vs Remington GAIL vs Krutidev
| Inscript (Mangal) | Remington GAIL | Krutidev | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output | Unicode | Unicode | Legacy font characters |
| Key positions | Government standard, vowels on the left, consonants on the right | Same positions as the old Remington typewriter and Krutidev | Remington typewriter positions |
| Short i (ि) | Typed after the letter | Typed before the letter (f + letter) | Typed before the letter |
| Allowed in | SSC, CPCT, most central exams | SSC, CPCT, many state exams | UP, Bihar, MP, Rajasthan and court exams that ask for Krutidev |
Remington GAIL and Krutidev use the same keys, so a Krutidev typist can use Remington GAIL in an exam without retraining. See both layouts key by key on the Hindi keyboard chart.
How to use the built-in keyboards
- Inscript (built in): type on your normal keyboard. k gives क, e gives ा, d gives the halant ् that joins letters.
- Remington GAIL (built in): d gives क, k gives ा, and f before a letter gives ि. Half letters like क् are on Shift (D).
- My keyboard: if Hindi is already installed on your computer, this option takes your keystrokes as they are.
On phones, built-in keyboards need a physical keyboard. With an on-screen keyboard, choose "My keyboard" and switch Gboard to Hindi.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for Hindi typing, Inscript or Remington?
Inscript is the government Unicode standard and is logical to learn from scratch. Remington GAIL suits people who already know Krutidev or typewriter Hindi. Both are allowed in SSC and CPCT.
What is a good Hindi typing speed?
25 to 30 WPM net clears most exams. Experienced Hindi typists reach 40 WPM or more.
Can I take a Hindi typing test without installing a Hindi keyboard?
Yes. Pick Inscript or Remington GAIL in the Keyboard menu and type on your normal English keyboard.
Does this Hindi typing test support Krutidev?
Yes, through Remington GAIL, which uses the same key positions as Krutidev and gives Unicode output that the test can check.