Practice approximation. The rules below are the commonly published figures and have not yet been verified against the latest official notification (check aphc.gov.in). Always follow your own notice.
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh recruits typists, copyists and assistants for itself and for district courts across the state. For typist and copyist posts, the English typing test is the heart of the selection, and the required speed is usually higher than for general clerical posts. A typist in a court produces orders and certified copies all day, so the test looks for sustained speed with very few errors.
AP HC typing test rules
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Speed required | 40 WPM (net) |
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| Backspace | Check notification |
| Mistakes | Counted per wrong word |
| Scoring | English typing test on computer; typist posts usually need a higher speed than clerical posts. Check the advertisement. |
Posts: Typist, Copyist, Junior Assistant (typing where specified).
Typist posts need more speed
Where a clerical post may ask for 30 or 35 words per minute, typist posts often expect more. This page uses 40 WPM as a practice target; check your advertisement for the exact standard and any marks scheme.
Copyist posts involve copying documents exactly, so accuracy with punctuation, capitals and numbers is critical.
Typing certified copies
Court copies must match the original word for word. Our checker marks capitalisation and punctuation differences as half mistakes and spacing errors separately, so you can see exactly where your copy would differ from the original.
Practice routine
- Daily ten-minute legal passage.
- Twice a week, a fifteen-minute test for stamina.
- Review the error analysis and fix one habit at a time.
Building speed beyond 40 WPM
Moving from clerical speed to typist speed is mostly about removing hesitation. Most typists lose time on a small set of letter combinations and long words rather than on every word. Use the error analysis and the live highlighting to spot where you pause, then drill those words and phrases separately. Short one- and two-minute sprints at a slightly uncomfortable pace, followed by a full ten-minute test at a steady pace, are an effective combination.
Tips to pass the AP HC typing test
- Practise exact copying: every comma and capital counts.
- Build to at least 45 WPM in practice for typist posts.
- Use backspace-off mode to train careful typing.
- Practise case numbers and dates in court format.
- Keep wrists relaxed during long sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What speed is needed for AP High Court typist?+
Typist posts usually require a higher speed than clerks. This page uses 40 WPM as a practice target; check the advertisement.
Is there a Telugu typing test?+
Some court posts may test Telugu. This site does not yet support a Telugu layout.
Are the passages legal?+
Usually yes. Our legal passages are written in that style.
How long is the test?+
Commonly about 10 minutes.
What is a copyist?+
A copyist prepares exact copies of court documents, so accuracy is essential.
Is this official?+
No. It is an independent practice tool.