The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) allows candidates appearing for SSC CGL, CHSL, Selection Post, and Departmental Examinations to take their typing test in either English or Hindi.
For Hindi typists, SSC provides multiple keyboard layout options on Unicode Mangal font, making it essential to understand which layout suits your training background.
⚡ Quick Exam Snapshot (TL;DR Fact Matrix)
| Parameter | SSC Hindi Typing Standard |
|---|---|
| Mandatory Font | Mangal (Unicode Standard) |
| Permitted Keyboard Layouts | 1. Inscript | 2. Remington (Gail) | 3. Remington (CBI) |
| SSC CHSL Speed Benchmark | 30 Words Per Minute (9,000 KDPH) in 10 Minutes |
| SSC CGL DEST Benchmark | 2,000 Keystrokes (±5%) in 15 Minutes |
| Error Limit (UR / Gen) | 7% in CHSL / 5% in CGL (Higher Cutoff Posts) |
| Software Platform | TCS iON Online Examination Engine |
| Backspace Permitted | Yes (Full Editing Enabled) |
1. Comparing the 3 SSC Hindi Keyboard Layouts
1. Mangal Remington (Gail) — Most Popular
- Design Philosophy: Replicates the mechanical Remington Hindi typewriter layout mapped directly into modern Unicode characters.
- Best For: Candidates who learned typing in private computer typing institutes or traditional typewriter coaching centers.
- Halant & Half Letters: Typing half letters requires standard keys (
Dkey acts as Halant).
2. Mangal Inscript — Official Government of India Standard
- Design Philosophy: Standardized by the Department of Electronics. Left side houses vowels, right side houses consonants.
- Best For: Candidates comfortable with touch-typing systems built natively into Windows, macOS, and Linux.
3. Remington (CBI) — Central Bureau of Investigation Layout
- Design Philosophy: A minor variant of Remington Gail originally standardized for central investigating agencies, differing primarily in punctuation and inverted comma assignments.
2. Common Hindi Typing Traps in SSC Exams
- The ‘Chhoti I’ Matra (ि): On modern Unicode Remington Gail, you must type the consonant first, then the matra key. Typing the matra first causes input errors.
- Nukta Characters (क़, ख़, ग़, ज़, फ़): Nukta letters frequently appear in SSC administrative passages. Ensure you know the Nukta shortcut key.
- Punctuation (पूर्णविराम |): In Remington Gail,
Shift + Aproduces the Devanagari full stop (|).
3. High-Scoring Routine on TypingWire
Practice on TypingWire.in using both Remington Gail and Inscript layouts with live SSC Hindi passages.
🔗 Related Examination & Speed Guides
Continue preparing with official error annexures, software interface rules, and speed conversion benchmarks:
- SSC CGL DEST Typing Test Rules & 5% Cutoff: Read the full breakdown in SSC CGL DEST Typing Test Rules & 5% Cutoff.
- SSC CHSL Typing Test Rules: 35 WPM & Error Formula: Read the full breakdown in SSC CHSL Typing Test Rules: 35 WPM & Error Formula.
- Official SSC Full vs Half Mistake Evaluation Annexure: Read the full breakdown in Official SSC Full vs Half Mistake Evaluation Annexure.
- SSC Typing Test Interface & Backspace Rules: Read the full breakdown in SSC Typing Test Interface & Backspace Rules.
