The Rajasthan High Court (RHC) LDC / Clerk Grade-II / Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA) examination features one of the most competitive skill tests in India. Unlike standard SSC qualifying tests, the 100 marks of the typing and efficiency test are directly added to your written exam score for the final merit list.
1. Complete 100-Mark Exam Pattern
The test is divided into Paper-I (Speed Test) and Paper-II (Efficiency Test):
📑 Paper-I: Speed Test (50 Marks)
| Medium | Duration | Max Marks | Min Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/PwD) | Min Qualifying Marks (Others) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi Typing (KrutiDev 010) | 5 Minutes | 25 Marks | 20 Marks (Combined) | 22.5 Marks (Combined) |
| English Typing | 5 Minutes | 25 Marks | - | - |
Speed Formula for Full 25 Marks:
Required Speed for Full 25/25 Marks = 50 WPM (8000 KDPH)
Minimum Speed for 11.25 Marks = 26.67 WPM (Minimum 66.67 WPM equivalent)
📊 Paper-II: Efficiency Test (50 Marks)
| Topic / Application | Duration | Max Marks | Min Qualifying (SC/ST) | Min Qualifying (Others) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Word / Excel Formatting | 10 Minutes | 50 Marks | 20 Marks | 22.5 Marks |
2. Key Formatting Tasks Asked in Efficiency Test
- Font & Size Operations: Change font family, size to specific points (e.g. 14pt), italicize 3rd paragraph, strikethrough specific words.
- Paragraph Alignment & Spacing: Left, Right, Center, Justified alignment, 1.15 / 1.5 line spacing, 6pt spacing before/after paragraph.
- Table Formatting: Insert borders, highlight header row with specific background fill, sort table columns, merge cells.
- Header, Footer & Page Setup: Set margins (Narrow/Moderate), add page numbers in specific format, insert watermark.
3. Recommended Preparation Strategy
- KrutiDev 010 Mastery: Practice Hindi typing on KrutiDev layout with special Alt codes (
Alt + 0161,Alt + 0216, etc.) daily. - Accuracy over Speed: Since speed tests are only 5 minutes long, even 2-3 mistakes can severely drop your marks.
- Practice exam-simulated passages 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:
- 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.
- Court & SSC Stenographer Typing & Skill Test Rules: Read the full breakdown in Court & SSC Stenographer Typing & Skill Test Rules.
- Hindi Typing Exams: Mangal Inscript vs Remington Gail: Read the full breakdown in Hindi Typing Exams: Mangal Inscript vs Remington Gail.
