Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Typing Test
Official pattern based Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Grade-II (DLSAs/PLAs) & Grade-III (District Courts) examination portal (Advt. 1032). Master shorthand transcription (80 WPM English / 70 WPM Hindi, 50 min), 10-minute speed test on KrutiDev 010 (8,000 KDPH), and 10-minute MS Word efficiency test for 200 total selection merit marks.
Quick Facts: Rajasthan High Court Stenographer
Essential parameters from the official notification (Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur).
| Parameter | Official Specification |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur |
| Notification Reference | Official Recruitment Notice 2026 |
| Posts Covered | Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Grade-II & Grade-III Examination (Advt. 1032) |
| Selection Merit Base | Shorthand Test (100 Marks) + Group-C Computer Speed & Efficiency (100 Marks) = 200 Total Selection Merit (Interview carries 0 marks, qualifying only). |
| English Speed Benchmark | 35 WPM (~10,500 KDPH) |
| Hindi Speed Benchmark | 30 WPM (~9,000 KDPH) |
| Mandatory Hindi Font | KrutiDev 010 (Hindi Remington layout) |
| Test Duration | 10 Minutes |
| Backspace Policy | Allowed (Active word correction with zero negative penalty) |
| 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.
Mangal Unicode (Inscript & Remington GAIL)
Official Government Standard for Central & State Exams
- Remington GAIL Layout: Typewriter key mapping on standard QWERTY keyboards with Shift combinations.
- Inscript Layout: Official Government of India standardized bilingual layout with logical vowel/consonant segregation.
- Unicode Character Integrity: Native rendering with pre-composed vowels, nuktas, and purna viram (।).
Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Speed & Merit Scoring Formula
Official mathematical scoring formula — understand exactly how your keystrokes and words translate into marks and selection rank.
Single Language Mandate: Steno candidates appear for 10-minute speed test in ONLY their applied shorthand language (English Calibri or Hindi KrutiDev 010). Min qualifying cutoff is 22.5 / 50 Marks (General/OBC/EWS) & 20.0 / 50 Marks (SC/ST/PwBD).
Error Classification (Point 21(4)): Full Mistakes (1.0 Penalty): Omission, substitution, spelling errors. Partial Mistakes (0.5 Penalty): Punctuation, capitalization, paragraph indentation errors.
Interview Weightage: Interview carries 0 Marks (Qualifying nature only to verify reading fluency of handwritten shorthand notes).
Group-C 10-Min Speed Test Example: If you type 2,200 keystrokes in 10 minutes (~8,800 KDPH):
• Speed Marks (out of 50.0): (40 × 8,800) ÷ 8,000 = 44.0 / 50 Marks → PASSED (Floor: 22.5 Gen/OBC · 20.0 SC/ST).
Shorthand Transcription Example: 420 words dictated in Hindi. 5% permissible free mistakes = 21 mistakes. If you transcribe with 15 mistakes, 0 marks are deducted and you receive full evaluated score.
5 Unique Features of Rajasthan High Court Stenographer 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 Rajasthan High Court Stenographer 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 (9+ Verified Answers)
Everything candidates ask about rules, formulas, fonts, and exemptions:
No! Candidates apply separately for either Hindi Stenographer (Group-B) or English Stenographer (Group-A). You only appear for shorthand and computer test in the single language you selected.