The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) recruits Junior Secretariat Assistants (JSA - General, Stores & Purchase, and Finance & Accounts) across its nationwide network of premier national research laboratories and headquarters.
Candidates qualifying Paper-I and Paper-II written examinations must clear the mandatory Computer Typing Test. Below are the official rules, speed criteria, and guidelines.
⚡ Quick Exam Snapshot (TL;DR Fact Matrix)
| Parameter | English Typing Standard | Hindi Typing Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Required Speed | 35 Words Per Minute (WPM) | 30 Words Per Minute (WPM) |
| Key Depressions (KDPH) | 10,500 KDPH on Computer | 9,000 KDPH on Computer |
| Test Duration | 10 Minutes | 10 Minutes |
| Passage Volume | Approx. 350 Words (1,750 Keystrokes) | Approx. 300 Words (1,500 Keystrokes) |
| Font Standard | Standard English Font | Mangal Unicode (Inscript / Remington GAIL) |
| Test Nature | Qualifying Only (Mandatory) | Qualifying Only (Mandatory) |
| Backspace Permitted | Yes (Full Editing Enabled) | Yes (Full Editing Enabled) |
1. Official Speed Calculation Formula
- Standard Character Count: 5 key depressions = 1 word.
- Speed Formula:
Net Speed (WPM) = (Correct Keystrokes / 5 / 10 Minutes) - Accuracy is critical: Uncorrected spelling mistakes, missing words, and incorrect capitalization result in direct word penalties that reduce net speed.
2. Examination Hall Preparation Strategy
- Scientific & Administrative Terminology: Passages may include institutional correspondence, reports, and administrative forms.
- Typing Stamina: Maintain an even typing speed throughout the 10-minute session. Practice with standard keyboards rather than low-profile laptop keyboards.
Practice official CSIR JSA typing test simulations 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.
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