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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

Advanced Gov certified

Eligibility

Speed and role requirements

  1. 01

    English

    This paper is assessed in English.

  2. 02

    30 WPM

    Minimum net speed required for the English skill test.

Keyboard and hardware

What you will type on

  • English keyboard layout

    Type in QWERTY. Punctuation and capitalization are scored.

  • QWERTY

    The official layout for this exam is QWERTY.

  • Center hardware

    The mock follows standard examination-center hardware. Do not attach extra devices unless the notice allows it.

Accuracy

How mistakes are counted

95%
  • Minimum accuracy

    Stay at or above 95% accuracy to qualify.

  • Full mistakes

    Each uncorrected error deducts 1 WPM from net speed.

  • 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.