The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) and the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) conduct examinations for Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO), Additional Private Secretary (APS), and Junior Assistant.
⚡ Quick Exam Snapshot (TL;DR Fact Matrix)
| Parameter | Hindi Typing (Mandatory) | English Typing (Preferential) | UKPSC APS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed Benchmark | 4,000 KDPH (~13.33 WPM) | 8,000 KDPH (~26.67 WPM) | 80 WPM Steno + 4,000 KDPH Typing |
| Test Duration | 10 Minutes | 10 Minutes | 5 Min Dictation + 30 Min Trans. |
| Target Keystrokes | 667 Key Depressions | 1,333 Key Depressions | Full Passage |
| Required Font | Mangal (Unicode) | Standard QWERTY | Mangal / Standard |
| Permitted Layouts | Inscript / Remington (Gail) | Standard | Inscript / Remington Gail |
| Computer Practical (CPT) | 50 Marks (20 Mark Cutoff) | Mandatory Qualifying | MS Office Formatting Tasks |
| Nature of Paper | Mandatory Qualifying | Preferential Marks | Qualifying |
1. Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH) Conversion Math
In UKPSC notifications, typing speed is evaluated strictly in keystrokes:
Required Keystrokes in 10 Minutes = (4,000 KDPH / 60) × 10 = 667 Keystrokes
- To ensure full qualification with a high safety margin, candidates should aim for 800 to 1,000 keystrokes in 10 minutes.
- Full errors (skipped words, wrong characters) are penalized by deducting keystroke value.
2. Basic Computer Practical Test (CPT - 50 Marks)
UKPSC also conducts a 1-hour practical test covering:
- MS Windows Basics (10 Marks): File handling, directory creation, search.
- MS Word (10 Marks): Document formatting, indents, tables.
- MS Excel (10 Marks): Basic arithmetic formulas (
SUM,AVERAGE), cell borders. - MS PowerPoint (10 Marks): Slide transitions, bullet points.
- Internet / Access (10 Marks): Browsing, search queries, email.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 20 out of 50 marks.
3. Preparation Strategy on TypingWire
Practice Mangal Inscript and Remington Gail passages on TypingWire.in with exact UKPSC keystroke counter mode.
🔗 Related Examination & Speed Guides
Continue preparing with official error annexures, software interface rules, and speed conversion benchmarks:
- Bihar Beltron DEO & BSSC Inter-Level Typing Rules: Read the full breakdown in Bihar Beltron DEO & BSSC Inter-Level Typing Rules.
- MP CPCT Typing Test Rules & Scorecard Validity: Read the full breakdown in MP CPCT Typing Test Rules & Scorecard Validity.
- UPSSSC Junior Assistant & Clerk Typing Test Rules: Read the full breakdown in UPSSSC Junior Assistant & Clerk Typing Test Rules.
- RSSB RSMSSB LDC Typing & Computer Efficiency Rules: Read the full breakdown in RSSB RSMSSB LDC Typing & Computer Efficiency Rules.
