Practice approximation. The rules below are the commonly published figures and have not yet been verified against the latest official notification (check highcourtchd.gov.in). Always follow your own notice.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh recruits clerks for itself and conducts recruitment for courts in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh. After the written examination, candidates take a typing test on computer in English. A speed around 30 words per minute is commonly mentioned, but the minimum and the marking scheme are set in each advertisement. Because the court works in English, passages are drawn from orders and judgments.
P&H HC typing test rules
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Speed required | 30 WPM (net) |
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| Backspace | Check notification |
| Mistakes | Counted per wrong word |
| Scoring | English typing test on computer; the minimum speed and marks are set in the advertisement. |
Posts: Clerk, Clerk-cum-Typist (subordinate courts).
English court passages
Expect phrases such as learned counsel for the petitioner, civil writ petition, impugned order, the respondent State and in view of the above. These phrases repeat often, contain capitals and commas, and reward practice.
Some recruitments award marks for speed beyond the minimum, so every extra word per minute can help your final position.
Accuracy first
Court staff must produce error-free orders, and typing tests reflect that. A fast typist with many errors often scores less than a steady typist with very few. Use the error analysis after each test to see whether your mistakes are mostly spelling, capitalisation or punctuation, and practise accordingly.
Practice routine
- Two warm-up tests of two minutes.
- One full ten-minute legal passage.
- Drill the five words you missed most.
Exam-day checklist
Before the test starts, adjust the chair, check that Caps Lock is off and read the first line of the passage. During the test, keep your eyes on the passage and trust your fingers. If you lose your place, find the last word you typed rather than starting the sentence again. Keep going after mistakes; stopping to stare at an error costs more time than the error itself.
Tips to pass the P&H HC typing test
- Practise legal phrases as complete units, not word by word.
- Watch capital letters in case titles and statute names.
- Aim for at least 35 WPM net in practice.
- Keep accuracy above 95 percent.
- Read a few words ahead to avoid hesitation on long words.
Frequently asked questions
What typing speed is needed for P&H High Court clerk?+
Around 30 WPM in English is commonly mentioned. Check the advertisement for the exact minimum and marks.
Is there a Punjabi or Hindi typing test?+
Clerk recruitment at the High Court is generally English. Some subordinate court recruitments may differ; check your notice.
Are the passages legal?+
Usually yes. Our legal passages are written in a similar style.
How long is the test?+
Commonly about 10 minutes.
Are marks given for speed?+
Some recruitments award marks above the minimum. Read the scheme in the notice.
Is this official?+
No. It is an independent practice tool.