SSC Hindi Typing Test Rules: Mangal Inscript vs Remington Gail vs CBI Layout

Everything you need to know about Hindi typing options in SSC CGL, CHSL, and Steno tests, keyboard layout selection (Inscript, Remington Gail, Remington CBI), and font settings.

Candidates opting for the Hindi Medium in SSC CGL DEST, SSC CHSL, or SSC Stenographer tests can choose from three officially recognized keyboard layouts on the Unicode Mangal Font.


1. The 3 Official SSC Hindi Layouts

Layout NameTyping StyleRecommended For
Hindi InscriptStandard Government Layout (Vowels left, Consonants right)New learners and candidates using modern Windows keyboards.
Hindi Remington (GAIL)Traditional Mechanical Typewriter MappingCandidates trained on Remington typewriter keys.
Hindi Remington (CBI)Typewriter Variant (Alternative conjunct mapping)Candidates trained specifically in Central Bureau/CBI stenography schools.

2. Important Characters & Halant Usage in Mangal

  • On Inscript, half-letters and conjuncts (e.g. क्त, स्थ, द्वा) are generated by typing the consonant followed by D (Halant) and the next consonant.
  • On Remington Gail, full letters with Shift/unShift keys mimic legacy typewriter mechanics.

Practice with Mangal Inscript & Remington Gail passages on TypingWire.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Hindi keyboard layouts are available in SSC exams? +

SSC provides three Hindi keyboard layouts on Unicode Mangal Font: Hindi Inscript, Hindi Remington (GAIL), and Hindi Remington (CBI).

Can I choose my Hindi layout on the exam day in SSC? +

Yes, on the login/instruction screen before the test begins, candidates can select their preferred Hindi layout from the dropdown menu.

Is Krutidev font allowed in SSC Hindi typing? +

No, SSC does not use non-Unicode legacy Krutidev or Devlys fonts. All tests are conducted strictly on Unicode Mangal font.

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