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UPSSSC JUNIOR ASSISTANT
The UPSSSC Junior Assistant Typing Test is a qualifying test (Pass/Fail). Standard criteria and rules apply to this exam: 1. Minimum Speed Requirements * English Typing: 30 WPM (Words Per Minute). * Hindi Typing: 25 WPM. * Mandatory Requirement: You must pass both English and Hindi typing in the same session. Clearing only one results in disqualification. 2. Language, Duration & Font Options * Test Duration: 5 Minutes per language (5 min for English + 5 min for Hindi). * Hindi Font Choice: Candidates can choose between: * Mangal (Inscript Keyboard Layout) * Kruti Dev 010 (Remington Keyboard Layout) (Note: Mangal Remington Gail is not supported for UPSSSC JA). 3. Interface & Navigation Rules * Backspace Key: Limited. Backspace works only on the current word and the immediately preceding word. Words typed further back are locked and cannot be edited. * Arrow Keys: Disabled during the exam (no backward navigation within the passage). * Shortcut Keys: Prohibited (e.g., using Ctrl keys can lead to exam cancellation). * Passage Re-typing: Paragraph repeating is not allowed once you finish the text before the 5-minute timer expires. 4. Word & Speed Calculation Formula * Standard Word Definition: Every 5 keystrokes (including spaces and punctuation) count as 1 word. * Gross WPM: 30 in english and 25 in hindi. 5. Error Evaluation & Penalty System * Grace Errors: Up to 5 errors are fully forgiven with zero penalty. * Penalty Rule: For every error beyond 5, a penalty of 5 words is deducted from your total typed words. Classification of Errors: * Full Mistakes (1 Error): Omissions of words/letters, extra/substituted words, spelling mistakes, or incomplete words. * Half Mistakes (0.5 Error): Spacing errors, incorrect capitalization (English), or punctuation mistakes.
Official examination environment · English · QWERTY · Standard Evaluation
Eligibility
Speed and role requirements
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English
This paper is assessed in English.
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30 WPM
Minimum net speed required for the English skill test.
Keyboard and hardware
What you will type on
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English keyboard layout
Type in QWERTY. Punctuation and capitalization are scored.
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QWERTY
The official layout for this exam is QWERTY.
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Center hardware
The mock follows standard examination-center hardware. Do not attach extra devices unless the notice allows it.
Accuracy
How mistakes are counted
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Minimum accuracy
Stay at or above 95% accuracy to qualify.
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Full mistakes
Each uncorrected error deducts 1 WPM from net speed.
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Half mistakes
There is no separate half-mistake concession. Every uncorrected error counts in full.
Qualifying criteria
What you need to pass
- Complete the official passage within 5m.
- Minimum net speed: 30 WPM.
- Minimum accuracy: 95%.
- Accuracy and WPM are scored on the server after submit.
- Backspace is allowed.