The Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS - JEEViKA) recruits professionals, Community Coordinators (CC), Office Assistants, and Data Entry Operators (DEO) across district and block project management units in Bihar.
For posts involving administrative and office data processing, the computer typing test is an essential qualifying gate. Below are the official rules, speed criteria, and font guidelines.
⚡ Quick Exam Snapshot (TL;DR Fact Matrix)
| Parameter | English Typing Medium | Hindi Typing Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Required Speed | 30 Words Per Minute (WPM) | 25 Words Per Minute (WPM) |
| Key Depressions Equivalent | 1,500 KD in 10 Minutes | 1,250 KD in 10 Minutes |
| Duration of Test | 5 to 10 Minutes | 5 to 10 Minutes |
| Font Standard | Standard English Font | Mangal Unicode (Remington GAIL) |
| Accuracy Cutoff | Minimum 90% Net Accuracy | Minimum 85% Net Accuracy |
| Test Nature | Qualifying Only | Qualifying Only |
| Backspace Permitted | Yes (Full Editing Enabled) | Yes (Full Editing Enabled) |
1. Hindi Typing Font & Key Layout (Mangal Remington GAIL)
- In alignment with Bihar Government Department of General Administration (GAD) standards (used in Beltron and BSSC), Bihar Jeevika utilizes the Mangal Unicode font on the Remington GAIL keyboard layout.
- Candidates trained on KrutiDev typewriters can seamlessly adapt to Remington GAIL since key assignments are virtually identical, with Unicode character output.
2. Speed Evaluation & Practice Recommendations
- Focus on typing administrative circulars, reports, and scheme documents commonly used in rural development departments.
- Ensure a consistent typing rhythm: aim for 35 WPM in English and 30 WPM in Hindi during practice to secure a comfortable safety buffer on exam day.
Practice official Bihar Jeevika CC & DEO typing mock tests on TypingWire.in.
⚡ Exam Day Interface & Software Behavior Checklist
Candidates preparing for this examination must train under realistic test software parameters to avoid unexpected failure on exam day:
- No Auto-Highlighting: The official test software displays the master passage statically. Words will not turn green or red as you type, and your active cursor position is not highlighted. You must maintain visual tracking independently.
- Manual Passage Scrolling: As you complete visible lines, the passage does not scroll down automatically. You must manually scroll using the mouse wheel or the downward arrow key on your keyboard.
- The 5-Minute Mock Trial Run: Prior to the real evaluation, a short demo session is conducted. Physically test every critical key:
- Tap Spacebar, Backspace, and Enter repeatedly to detect sticky membranes.
- Verify both Left Shift and Right Shift keys.
- If any key requires abnormal pressure or fails to register, raise your hand immediately to request a replacement terminal before the main exam timer begins.
- Accuracy Over Unchecked Speed: Because penalization algorithms deduct heavily for uncorrected errors, typing smoothly at a steady pace with 98%+ accuracy yields higher qualifying scores than rushing with frequent typos.
🔗 Related Examination & Speed Guides
Continue preparing with official error annexures, software interface rules, and speed conversion benchmarks:
- Bihar Beltron DEO & BSSC Inter-Level Typing Rules: Read the full breakdown in Bihar Beltron DEO & BSSC Inter-Level Typing Rules.
- MP CPCT Typing Test Rules & Scorecard Validity: Read the full breakdown in MP CPCT Typing Test Rules & Scorecard Validity.
- UPSSSC Junior Assistant & Clerk Typing Test Rules: Read the full breakdown in UPSSSC Junior Assistant & Clerk Typing Test Rules.
- RSSB RSMSSB LDC Typing & Computer Efficiency Rules: Read the full breakdown in RSSB RSMSSB LDC Typing & Computer Efficiency Rules.
