The Food Corporation of India (FCI) recruits Assistant Grade-III (Hindi Typist) / सहायक ग्रेड-III (हिंदी टाइपिस्ट) across its five administrative zones (North, South, East, West, and North-East).
The Phase-III typing skill test evaluates candidate proficiency on official administrative Hindi texts. Below are the official rules and guidelines.
⚡ Quick Exam Snapshot (TL;DR Fact Matrix)
| Parameter | Official FCI Hindi Typist Standard |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Post | Assistant Grade-III (Hindi Typist) |
| Mandatory Medium | Hindi Typing on Computer |
| Required Speed Benchmark | 30 Words Per Minute (WPM) |
| Key Depressions Equivalent | 1,500 Keystrokes in 10 Minutes |
| Test Duration | 10 Minutes |
| Mandatory Font | Mangal Unicode (Inscript / Remington GAIL) |
| Test Nature | Qualifying Only (Mandatory) |
| Backspace Permitted | Yes (Full Editing Enabled) |
1. Speed Evaluation & Practice Recommendations
- Passage Theme: Topics encompass agricultural management, food grain storage, supply chain logistics, and official government correspondence.
- Accuracy Threshold: Maintain at least 95% net accuracy to clear the 30 WPM benchmark.
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⚡ 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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