Allahabad HC — RO / ARO Typing Test
Official Allahabad High Court RO/ARO/CA typing test simulation. Features a 20-minute English-only session (~500 words legal text), flat 0.10 mark deduction per error from a 50-mark pool, and strict dual qualifying threshold (Net WPM ≥ 25.0 AND Marks ≥ 25.0/50.0).
(20 / 8000) × Net KDPH ke tehat har key depression aapke rank aur posting ko decide karta hai.Quick Facts: Allahabad HC — RO / ARO
Essential parameters from the official notification (Allahabad High Court Registry (via NTA)).
| Parameter | Official Specification |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Allahabad High Court Registry (via NTA) |
| Notification Reference | Official Recruitment Notice 2026 |
| Posts Covered | Allahabad High Court Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO) & Computer Assistant (CA) Examination (NTA) |
| Selection Merit Base | 25.0 Marks / 50.0 Marks (50% Minimum) AND ≥ 25.0 Net WPM in 20 continuous minutes. |
| English Speed Benchmark | 25 WPM (~10,500 KDPH) |
| Hindi Speed Benchmark | 30 WPM (~9,000 KDPH) |
| Mandatory Hindi Font | DevLys 010 / KrutiDev 010 (Remington) |
| Test Duration | 20 Minutes |
| Backspace Policy | Allowed (No live error highlighting) |
| Negative Marking in Typing | Zero Negative Marking (Wrong words score 0, no negative deduction) |
| Sectional Elimination Floor | Minimum 36% (9.0 / 25 Marks) in each of the 4 sessions |
| PwBD Exemption Provision | Exempted under Rajasthan Divyangjan Niyam 2018 (awarded Phase-I average) |
Official Examination Console & Keys Matrix
Strict rules of the exam console — know exactly which keys function and which are blocked at the OS level.
Official Font Guidelines & Comparison Matrix
Ensure you practice on the correct font layout. Practicing on the wrong layout will result in near-zero marks in the exam hall.
Standard English 104-Key QWERTY Layout
Official Examination Environment Standards
- Case Sensitivity: Strict match required for Capital and Small letters using the Shift key.
- Punctuation Precision: Verbatim accuracy on commas, periods, double quotes, hyphens, and semicolons.
- 5 Keystrokes Standardization: Every 5 key depressions (including space) count as 1 standard attempted word.
Allahabad HC — RO / ARO Speed & Merit Scoring Formula
Official mathematical scoring formula — understand exactly how your keystrokes and words translate into marks and selection rank.
Benchmark Floor: 8,000 KDPH corresponds to ~26.67 WPM. Gen/OBC candidates must score minimum 22.5 marks, SC/ST 20.0 marks.
Merit Weight: Skill test score is added directly to written exam marks to determine final rank and posting.
If you type 2,100 keystrokes in 5 minutes Hindi (~8,400 KDPH) & 2,250 keystrokes in 5 minutes English (~9,000 KDPH):
• Hindi Speed Marks (25.0): (20 × 8,400) ÷ 8,000 = 21.00 / 25 Marks.
• English Speed Marks (25.0): (20 × 9,000) ÷ 8,000 = 22.50 / 25 Marks.
• Total Speed Score: 21.00 + 22.50 = 43.50 / 50 Marks (Floor: 22.5 per paper Gen/OBC · 20.0 SC/ST).
5 Unique Features of Allahabad HC — RO / ARO Typing Test
Essential official parameters that define this examination:
Passages contain legal terminology, citation numbers, section references, and complex punctuation from actual court orders.
In most High Courts, typing speed and efficiency marks are added directly to written exam marks to decide final selection rank.
Evaluated on Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH) standard. Minimum 8,000 KDPH (~26.67 WPM) is required to score passing marks.
Strict adherence to the official font layout (e.g. KrutiDev 010 in HCRAJ, Mangal Remington in Patna HC, Mangal Inscript in Allahabad HC).
Assesses practical office skills including table formatting, paragraph alignment, margins, indentation, and header/footer setups.
Structured 30-Day Preparation Roadmap
Step-by-step weekly milestone targets to reach 40+ WPM Hindi and 50+ WPM English with 98%+ accuracy:
Keyboard Mapping
• Focus: Home, Top, Bottom row keys without looking.
• Target Speed: Hindi 12–15 WPM · Eng 25–30 WPM
• Accuracy: >95%
Matras & Word Lock
• Focus: Half-letters, matras, Alt-codes & Word-lock discipline.
• Target Speed: Hindi 20–25 WPM · Eng 35–40 WPM
• Efficiency: MS Word basics
Speed Building
• Focus: 10-min timed passages under exam simulation.
• Target Speed: Hindi 30–35 WPM · Eng 42–48 WPM
• Efficiency: Table formatting drills
Exam Simulation
• Focus: 4-session back-to-back full mock tests.
• Target Speed: Hindi 38–42 WPM · Eng 50+ WPM
• Goal: 92+ Marks in Phase-II
Common Mistakes That Cause Elimination (Mistakes to Avoid vs Recommended Strategy)
Learn from candidates who missed selection by 0.5 marks — exact dos and don'ts for exam day:
- Practicing on Mangal Inscript when DevLys 010 Remington is mandated.
- Hitting Spacebar hastily before correcting typos (permanently locks the word).
- Relying on Ctrl+B, Ctrl+I shortcuts during efficiency test instead of toolbar.
- Ignoring Sectional Cutoff (scoring 8.9 in any section = total elimination).
- Focusing 100% on English and neglecting Hindi DevLys matras & halant letters.
- Practice on authentic DevLys 010 / KrutiDev 010 Remington layout.
- Use Backspace BEFORE pressing Spacebar to fix spelling in the active word.
- Master MS Word toolbar ribbon tools for tables, borders, and line spacing.
- Aim for 22+/25 in all 4 sessions for a safe 90+ aggregate score.
- Take daily 10-minute full-length mocks on TypingBits with word-lock engine.
Official Allahabad HC — RO / ARO Mock Practice Tests
Common Mistakes That Cause Elimination (Mistakes to Avoid vs Recommended Strategy)
Learn from candidates who missed selection by 0.5 marks — exact dos and don'ts for exam day:
- Practicing on Mangal Inscript when DevLys 010 Remington is mandated.
- Hitting Spacebar hastily before correcting typos (permanently locks the word).
- Relying on Ctrl+B, Ctrl+I shortcuts during efficiency test instead of toolbar.
- Ignoring Sectional Cutoff (scoring 8.9 in any section = total elimination).
- Focusing 100% on English and neglecting Hindi DevLys matras & halant letters.
- Practice on authentic DevLys 010 / KrutiDev 010 Remington layout.
- Use Backspace BEFORE pressing Spacebar to fix spelling in the active word.
- Master MS Word toolbar ribbon tools for tables, borders, and line spacing.
- Aim for 22+/25 in all 4 sessions for a safe 90+ aggregate score.
- Take daily 10-minute full-length mocks on TypingBits with word-lock engine.
Official Verification Documents & Board Helpdesk
Direct references to official recruitment notices, circulars, and board contact numbers:
| Resource / Verification Item | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Official Board Portal | hcraj.nic.in |
| Official Helpline Number | State Board Helpdesk |
| Official Notification Ref. | Recruitment Notice 2026 |
| Government Circular Reference | Official Skill Assessment Circular |
Frequently Asked Questions (8+ Verified Answers)
Everything candidates ask about rules, formulas, fonts, and exemptions:
Candidates must achieve a minimum of 25.0 Net WPM in a 20-minute English-only session.