The Centralized Selection and Appointment Committee (Patna District Court) conducts recruitment for the District Courts of Bihar, covering Clerk, Court Reader-cum-Deposition Writer, and Stenographer. Similarly, the Bihar Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) and Bihar Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) conduct administrative typing evaluations.
⚡ Quick Exam Snapshot (TL;DR Fact Matrix)
| Examination | Post Name | Language | Speed Threshold | Accuracy Cutoff | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bihar Civil Court | Court Reader (CRDW) | English | 40 WPM | 90% Minimum | 10 Minutes |
| Bihar Civil Court | Court Reader (CRDW) | Hindi | 30 WPM | 90% Minimum | 10 Minutes |
| Bihar Civil Court | Stenographer | Hindi / English | 30 / 40 WPM (Typing) + 80 WPM Steno | 95% Minimum | 5m Dictation + 30m Trans. |
| Bihar Vidhan Sabha | Assistant Section Officer / Clerk | English & Hindi | 30 WPM (Hindi) / 40 WPM (Eng) | 95% (5% Error Max) | 10 Minutes Each |
| Bihar Vidhan Parishad | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | English & Hindi | 30 WPM (Hindi) / 40 WPM (Eng) | 95% (5% Error Max) | 10 Minutes Each |
1. Bihar Civil Court Court Reader (CRDW) Evaluation Scheme
Candidates for the Court Reader post must score qualifying marks in both typing sessions:
📑 Part-A: English Typing Test
- Duration: 10 Minutes.
- Prescribed Speed: 40 Words Per Minute (WPM).
- Total Words: Approximately 400 words.
- Accuracy Threshold: Minimum 90% accuracy. A maximum of 10% errors are tolerated; any higher error percentage results in straight rejection.
📑 Part-B: Hindi Typing Test
- Duration: 10 Minutes.
- Prescribed Speed: 30 Words Per Minute (WPM).
- Total Words: Approximately 300 words.
- Font & Layout: Mangal Unicode font on Remington (Gail) or Inscript keyboard layout.
- Accuracy Threshold: Minimum 90% accuracy.
2. Mistake Calculation & Deduction Methodology
Errors in the Bihar Civil Court and Vidhan Sabha typing tests are categorized into full mistakes and formatting penalties:
🔴 Full Mistakes (Full Word Deduction)
- Omission of Word: Missing words from the master court deposition text.
- Substitution of Word: Typing an entirely incorrect word instead of the original word.
- Addition / Insertion: Adding unprinted words or phrases into the text.
🟡 Minor Mistakes (Spelling & Spacing)
- Spelling Inaccuracies: Transposed letters (e.g., typing tset instead of test).
- Missing Punctuation: Skipping periods, commas, or quotation marks.
- Case Mismatch: Lowercase letters typed where capitalized letters were required.
Net Speed (WPM) = (Total Words Typed - (Mistakes × 5) / Time in Minutes (10))
3. Practical Tips to Qualify Bihar Court Typing Test
- Practice Both Layouts: If preparing for Hindi, ensure you practice on Mangal Remington Gail daily, as non-Unicode KrutiDev software is not accepted.
- Train with Legal Deposition Transcripts: Civil court tests frequently test legal phrases like witness, testimony, cross-examination, plaintiff, accused, FIR, bail bond.
- Simulate Real Time Pressure: Practice full 10-minute timed tests with instant error feedback on TypingWire.in.
🔗 Related Examination & Speed Guides
Continue preparing with official error annexures, software interface rules, and speed conversion benchmarks:
- Allahabad High Court RO/ARO 25 WPM & 50-Mark Rules: Read the full breakdown in Allahabad High Court RO/ARO 25 WPM & 50-Mark Rules.
- Patna High Court Assistant & Steno Typing Rules: Read the full breakdown in Patna High Court Assistant & Steno Typing Rules.
- Rajasthan High Court LDC Typing & Efficiency Test Rules: Read the full breakdown in Rajasthan High Court LDC Typing & Efficiency Test Rules.
- Court & SSC Stenographer Typing & Skill Test Rules: Read the full breakdown in Court & SSC Stenographer Typing & Skill Test Rules.
