Conducting Body: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Railway RRB NTPC Typing Test Practice
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) NTPC Typing Skill Test (TST) is strictly non-editing: once a character or space is typed, backspace is disabled. Candidates must achieve 30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi within 10 minutes with minimum 95% accuracy.
RRB NTPC Practice Passages (30 WPM Cutoff)
Instant feedback • Net WPM formula • Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH)
Time Remaining
10:00
Net WPM
0
Accuracy
100%
Gross WPM
0
KDPH (Strokes/Hr)
0
Start Typing to Begin Timer
RRB NTPC Official Pass Criteria & Evaluation Formulas
Backspace Key: Disabled / Restricted
| Parameter | English Requirement | Hindi Requirement | Notes / Formula Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Speed Requirement | 30 WPM (300 words in 10 mins) | — | Calculated as 5 key strokes = 1 word |
| Hindi Speed Requirement | N/A | 25 WPM (250 words in 10 mins) | Kruti Dev / Mangal font |
| Editing / Backspace | STRICTLY PROHIBITED | STRICTLY PROHIBITED | Backspace key is disabled during actual exam |
| Max Permissible Mistakes | 5% of total words typed | — | Mistakes beyond 5% are penalized heavily |
How to Practice for RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test
1
Toggle NO BACKSPACE mode on (simulating official RRB environment).
2
Start typing the 300-word paragraph.
3
Since backspace is locked, focus strictly on letter-by-letter accuracy to prevent error chain-reactions.
Expert Tips for RRB NTPC Candidates:
- Always practice with Backspace disabled in our simulator when preparing specifically for RRB NTPC.
- Slow down slightly on complex punctuation to ensure zero mistyped characters.
Reviewed by Rohan Sharma
Senior Exam Typing Coach & Tech Evaluator
Updated: August 6, 2026
RRB NTPC Typing Test FAQs
Clear answers regarding speed evaluation, accuracy formulas, and exam rules.
No! The official RRB NTPC typing skill test strictly disables the backspace key. You cannot delete or edit typed characters.