The Official Notification of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad for recruitment to Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) contains specific regulatory guidelines regarding the Part-II Computer Knowledge Test (Typing Test).
This detailed guide analyzes the official notification clauses, NTA software mechanics, and exact marking criteria.
⚡ Official Notification Specifications (TL;DR Fact Matrix)
| Notification Parameter | Official Clause Specification |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | High Court of Judicature at Allahabad |
| Exam Conducting Agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Component | Part-II: Computer Knowledge / Typing Test |
| Medium | English Typing on Computer Only |
| Passage Length | Exactly 500 Words |
| Time Allowed | 20 Minutes |
| Minimum Required Speed | 25.0 Words Per Minute (WPM) |
| Maximum Marks | 50 Marks (Directly Added to Written CBT Merit) |
| Qualifying Cutoff Marks | 25.0 Marks Out of 50 (Minimum 50%) |
| Negative Deduction Rate | 0.1 Marks per Full Error / 0.05 per Half Error |
1. Official Clause Breakdown: Part-II Marking Algorithm
According to the official scheme released by the High Court Registrar General and NTA:
Final Marks = ( (Correct Words Typed / 500) × 50 ) - (Full Errors × 0.10) - (Half Errors × 0.05)
Error Deductions:
- Full Error (0.10 Mark Penalty):
- Omission of an entire word from the 500-word legal text.
- Substitution of a master word with an incorrect word.
- Addition of unprinted words or extraneous symbols.
- Half Error (0.05 Mark Penalty):
- Misspelled word (character level errors).
- Inversion or transposition of letters.
- Punctuation errors or improper spacing.
2. Examination Session Structure on Exam Day
- Shift Schedule: Candidates sit for the 180-minute Part-I Objective CBT (200 questions / 200 marks).
- Break Period: A strictly controlled 15-minute gap is provided where candidates remain seated at their terminals.
- Mock Typing Run (3 Minutes): Candidates test keyboard responsiveness and key action before the official 20-minute test unlocks.
- Official 20-Minute Test: The timer begins automatically, presenting the 500-word passage.
3. Recommended Practice Drills on TypingWire
- Practice on standard 104-key USB desktop keyboards.
- Use TypingWire.in to practice 20-minute continuous legal passages with instant accuracy auditing.
🔗 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.
