About the RRB NTPC (Graduate) typing test
Typist posts under RRB NTPC (Graduate) require a Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) after the CBT-2 stage. Railways use a harsh but simple formula: net speed = (total words typed − 10 × number of mistakes) ÷ 10 minutes. That means each mistake costs you ten words. A candidate who types 400 words with 10 mistakes ends up at exactly 30 wpm. This simulator applies the same railway formula so you can see how many mistakes you can afford.
| Conducting body | Railway Recruitment Boards |
|---|---|
| Posts | Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist |
| English | 30 words per minute · 10 minutes |
| Hindi | 25 words per minute · 10 minutes |
| Backspace | Allowed (no spell-check / auto-correct) |
| Errors | RRB computes net speed as (words typed − 10 × mistakes) ÷ 10. Guides commonly cite a 5% error ceiling, used here as a benchmark. |
| Hindi typing | Unicode Hindi (Mangal) or Kruti Dev as notified – Inscript or Remington Gail |
| Interface on this page | TCS iON style (SSC / RRB / central CBT) |
RRB NTPC (Graduate) typing test rules
- English: 30 wpm; Hindi: 25 wpm; duration 10 minutes.
- Net speed = (words typed − 10 × mistakes) ÷ 10.
- Use of editing tools or spell-check is not permitted.
- CBTST is qualifying – merit is based on CBT-2 marks.
Always check the latest notification. Recruiting bodies revise speed, duration and error rules from time to time. Information here was last reviewed on 18 October 2026. Official website: indianrailways.gov.in. You can change the required speed and error limit in the simulator’s Advanced options.
How the RRB NTPC (Graduate) typing test is evaluated
Railway (RRB) formula: each mistake costs 10 words
Railway Recruitment Boards calculate net speed as (total words typed − 10 × mistakes) ÷ time in minutes.
Example: you type 400 words in 10 minutes with 10 mistakes. Net speed = (400 − 10 × 10) ÷ 10 = 30 wpm – exactly the English requirement.
Because each mistake removes ten words, a typist at 45 wpm with 15 mistakes (net 30 wpm) is at the same level as a typist at 31 wpm with 1 mistake (net 30 wpm). Accuracy is everything.
TypingPrep counts full mistakes as 1 and half mistakes as ½ when applying the formula.
Worked example: If you type 390 words in 10 minutes, you can afford at most 9 mistakes to stay at 30 wpm net.
Read the complete explanation with more examples in How typing speed is calculated in government exams.
Preparation tips for RRB NTPC (Graduate)
- Because each mistake costs 10 words, accuracy above 97% is far more valuable than extra speed.
- Look at the RRB result screen in this simulator: it shows exactly how many words each mistake cost you.
- Read the official CBTST instructions of your RRB zone – some specify the Hindi font (Mangal or Kruti Dev).
New to touch typing? Start with our universal touch typing guide and the step-by-step keyboard lessons, then follow the 30-day plan. For Hindi, read the Hindi typing guide (Inscript & Remington Gail).
About this exam interface
This simulator copies the TCS iON computer-based test layout used by SSC, RRB and many central recruiters: a header with the exam name, candidate details and a countdown timer, the passage in an upper pane, and a plain typing box below it. There is no word highlighting and no live speed meter – exactly like the real test.
Want to practise a passage from a previous year or your coaching notes? Add it in My Paragraphs – it stays in your browser and appears in the passage list of every simulator.
RRB NTPC (Graduate) typing test – FAQs
How is RRB NTPC typing speed calculated?
Net speed = (total words typed − 10 × mistakes) ÷ 10 minutes. For example, 400 words with 10 mistakes gives (400 − 100) ÷ 10 = 30 wpm.
What is the typing speed required for RRB NTPC?
30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi for 10 minutes.
Is this RRB NTPC (Graduate) typing test free?
Yes. TypingPrep is completely free. There is no registration – your results and your own paragraphs are stored only in your browser.
Does this RRB NTPC (Graduate) practice test look like the real exam?
This simulator copies the TCS iON computer-based test layout used by SSC, RRB and many central recruiters: a header with the exam name, candidate details and a countdown timer, the passage in an upper pane, and a plain typing box below it. There is no word highlighting and no live speed meter – exactly like the real test.