Practice approximation. The rules below are the commonly published figures and have not yet been verified against the latest official notification (check uppbpb.gov.in). Always follow your own notice.
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board recruits Assistant Sub-Inspectors for clerical and accounts work, along with computer operators for police offices. Alongside the written test and physical standards, these posts include a typing or skill test on computer, with Hindi as the main language. A Hindi speed of around 25 words per minute is commonly mentioned for ASI Clerk, with English required for some posts.
UP Police 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 | Skill test on computer; Hindi typing is the main requirement for clerk posts. Some posts also test shorthand or computer skills. |
Posts: ASI (Clerk), ASI (Accountant), Computer Operator.
Police office Hindi
Police office work involves first information reports, case diaries, duty rosters and correspondence with district headquarters. Words like प्रथम सूचना रिपोर्ट, थाना, विवेचना, अभियुक्त, आरक्षी and उपनिरीक्षक appear frequently. Practising these until they flow is the fastest way to gain speed for a police typing test.
Uttar Pradesh typists commonly learn Kruti Dev. Our Kruti Dev mode accepts the same keystrokes and shows the text in Unicode, so you can practise without installing the font.
Different posts, different tests
ASI Clerk usually needs Hindi typing, ASI Accountant may include computer and accounting tasks, and computer operator posts can include practical computer tests. Read your post's section in the notice carefully and practise exactly what it asks for.
Practice routine
- Daily 10-minute Hindi test on your layout.
- Two English tests a week if your post needs English.
- Drill police and office vocabulary from your error list.
Typing speed and accuracy targets
If your post requires 25 words per minute in Hindi, aim for at least 30 in practice with accuracy above 95 percent. A margin of five words per minute protects you from the effects of nerves, an unfamiliar keyboard and a difficult passage. Check your net speed, not your gross speed, because net speed is what usually decides the result. Your progress page shows both, along with your accuracy trend over recent tests.
Tips to pass the UP Police typing test
- In Kruti Dev, practise ि and reph words until you never hesitate on them.
- Keep accuracy above 95 percent; police tests often reject results with too many errors.
- Do not let physical preparation crowd out typing practice.
- Use blind mode to get used to typing without seeing errors.
- Check the layout on the exam computer before you begin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UP Police ASI Clerk typing speed?+
Around 25 WPM in Hindi is commonly quoted. Check the notice for your post.
Is Kruti Dev allowed in UP Police typing?+
Kruti Dev has been common in Uttar Pradesh; recent tests may also use Unicode. Check your notice.
Is English typing required?+
Some posts require it. Read the post-wise details in the notice.
Is there a shorthand test?+
Some posts, such as stenographer posts, include shorthand. This page covers typing.
How long is the test?+
Commonly around 10 minutes.
Is this official?+
No. It is an independent practice tool.