The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad (Allahabad High Court) conducts recruitment for Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO), Computer Assistant, and Group-C Clerical posts.
Unlike central examinations where typing is merely qualifying, in Allahabad High Court the Typing Test carries 50 marks that are directly added to your written exam total. Scoring 48+ out of 50 in typing is often the deciding factor in securing top state ranks.
⚡ Quick Exam Snapshot (TL;DR Fact Matrix)
| Parameter | RO / ARO / Computer Assistant | Group-C Clerk (Stage-II) |
|---|---|---|
| Language | English Only (Mandatory) | English (30 WPM) + Hindi (25 WPM) |
| Target Speed | 25 WPM (500 Words in 20 Mins) | 30 WPM (Eng) / 25 WPM (Hindi Mangal) |
| Total Marks | 50 Marks (Added to Merit) | 50 Marks (Added to Merit) |
| Qualifying Cutoff | 25 / 50 Marks (50% Minimum) | 25 / 50 Marks Minimum |
| Duration | 20 Minutes | 10 Minutes Each Language |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) | High Court Judicial Committee |
| Backspace Allowed | Yes (Full Editing Enabled) | Yes (Full Editing Enabled) |
1. Official 50-Mark Evaluation & Penalty Formula
The NTA evaluates candidate transcripts based on character-level precision. Full marks (50/50) require completing all 500 words with zero mistakes within 20 minutes.
🔴 Error Penalty Deduction Rules
- Each Full Mistake (Omission/Substitution): Deducts 0.1 marks from the total 50 marks.
- Each Half Mistake (Spelling/Punctuation/Spacing): Deducts 0.05 marks.
- Incomplete Typing Penalty: If a candidate types fewer than 500 words, marks are calculated proportionally:
Marks Obtained = ( (Correct Words Typed / 500) × 50 ) - Total Mistake Deductions
[!IMPORTANT] To qualify, candidates MUST achieve both minimum 25 WPM speed AND minimum 25 out of 50 marks. If your speed is 24.9 WPM, you are automatically failed.
2. NTA Typing Test Interface & Software Behavior
The examination is administered on the NTA browser-based testing portal:
- Split-Screen UI: Master passage appears on the upper half of the monitor; candidate input field is situated on the lower half.
- Text Highlighting: The currently active word is highlighted in color, assisting visual tracking.
- Word Wrap & Auto-Scroll: As lines are completed, the text automatically scrolls down to maintain focus.
- Countdown Timer: A persistent live clock displays remaining minutes and seconds in the top-right corner.
3. Proven Strategies to Score 48+ Out of 50 Marks
- Prioritize 100% Accuracy Over 50 WPM Speed: Since speed requirement is only 25 WPM, typing calmly at 35 WPM with 99% accuracy will yield 49/50 marks. Rushing at 60 WPM with 15 mistakes will drop your score down to 35/50 marks.
- Practice on Standard QWERTY Desktop Keyboards: Never practice on low-profile laptop keyboards. High-court exam centers feature standard mechanical/membrane USB keyboards with deep key travel.
- Simulate 20-Minute Sustained Sessions: Most candidates experience finger fatigue between minute 12 and 18. Practice dedicated 20-minute sessions on TypingWire.in.
4. Related High Court & State Typing Exam Guides
- Stage-II Clerical Rules: For bilingual Stage-II details, see Allahabad High Court Group C Junior Assistant Typing Rules.
- Notification Annexures: Check the Official Allahabad High Court RO/ARO Typing Notification Rules.
- Exam Hall Psychology: Read How to Stop Hand Shivering & Anxiety During Typing Tests.
- Hindi Typing Font Setup: Learn setup differences in Hindi Typing Exams: Mangal Remington Gail & Inscript Guide.
- Keyboard Hardware: Master the right tactile switch on TVS Gold & Mechanical Keyboard Guide.
