Practice approximation. The rules below are the commonly published figures and have not yet been verified against the latest official notification (check www.allahabadhighcourt.in). Always follow your own notice.
Recruitment to the Allahabad High Court and its Lucknow Bench is among the most sought-after court jobs in Uttar Pradesh. For Junior Assistant and similar ministerial posts, shortlisted candidates take a computer typing test in which Hindi typing carries the most weight. A Hindi speed of around 25 words per minute and an English speed of around 30 are the figures usually mentioned. The passages come from the everyday language of the courts, which is why legal vocabulary is the focus of this page.
Allahabad HC typing test rules (Hindi)
| Language | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Speed required | 25 WPM (net) |
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| Backspace | Check notification |
| Hindi layouts | Kruti Dev (Remington), Remington Gail, InScript (Mangal / Unicode) |
| Mistakes | Counted per wrong word |
| Scoring | Computer typing test; Hindi speed is the main requirement for most clerical posts. |
Posts: Junior Assistant, Computer Assistant, RO / ARO (typing component).
Court Hindi is its own vocabulary
Orders and notices of the High Court use words such as याचिका, याची, विपक्षी, प्रत्युत्तर, निस्तारण, अधिवक्ता and आदेशित that rarely appear in general Hindi passages. Each contains conjuncts or matras that slow a typist down until the word becomes automatic. The legal passages on this page are written in that register so the real test feels familiar.
Many Uttar Pradesh typists learned on Kruti Dev in typing institutes. All three common layouts are available here: Kruti Dev, Remington Gail and InScript. Check which ones the exam software offers before you commit to one.
Sliding marks, not just pass or fail
Court typing tests often award marks according to speed and deduct for errors, rather than using a simple pass mark. That means every extra word per minute can matter. Watch your net speed rather than your gross speed: a typist who slows down slightly and makes no errors often scores more than one who rushes.
How to use this page
- Start in Hindi with your layout, on the legal passages.
- Use the 10-minute setting for mock tests and the 2-minute setting for warm-ups.
- Switch to English if your advertisement asks for both languages.
Tips to pass the Allahabad HC typing test
- List the court words you mistype and drill them as a short passage.
- Practise case numbers and dates, such as Writ Petition No. 1234 of 2024.
- In Kruti Dev, practise the reph (Z) on words like कार्य, अर्जी and निर्णय.
- Keep accuracy above 95 percent; errors cost more than slow speed in marks-based tests.
- Take a full mock test the evening before the exam, then rest.
Frequently asked questions
What Hindi typing speed is needed for Allahabad High Court?+
Around 25 WPM in Hindi is commonly quoted for clerical posts, with about 30 WPM where English is tested. Confirm in the advertisement.
Is Kruti Dev allowed?+
Kruti Dev has traditionally been common in Uttar Pradesh courts, but some recent tests use Unicode. Check the notice; all layouts are available here.
Are the passages legal?+
Court typing tests usually use legal or administrative text. Our court passages are written in that style.
Is there negative marking?+
Marks are usually reduced for errors. Net speed on this page shows the effect of your mistakes.
How long is the test?+
Usually around 10 minutes. You can change the duration on this page.
Is this an official Allahabad High Court test?+
No. It is an independent practice tool.
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