The RRB issued notices regarding the selection for a total of 5810 vacancies of NTPC Graduate Posts with CEN no. 06/2025 and for a total of 3058 vacancies of NTPC Undergraduate Posts with CEN no. 07/2025 across all RRBs. To secure these positions, qualifying the RRB NTPC Typing Test (Computer Based Typing Skill Test - CBTST) is absolutely mandatory for specific typing posts.
RRB NTPC 2025 Vacancy Details
According to the official notification from RRB, there are approximately 8868 vacancies (5810 for NTPC Graduate Posts and 3058 for NTPC Undergraduate Posts). It's important to note that these numbers may change over time. For detailed information about vacancies categorized by post and category, candidates can visit the RRB Official website.
| Graduate Posts | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 161 |
| Station Master | 615 |
| Goods Train Manager | 3416 |
| Junior Account Assistant cum Typist (NTPC Typing Post) | 921 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist (NTPC Typing Post) | 638 |
| Undergraduate Posts | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | 2424 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist (NTPC Typing Post) | 394 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist (NTPC Typing Post) | 163 |
| Trains Clerk | 77 |
RRB NTPC Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the RRB NTPC Graduate and Undergraduate posts, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements set by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
- Educational Qualification:
For Graduate Posts, the minimum required qualification is graduation from a recognized university. For Undergraduate Posts, the minimum required qualification is 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university.
- Age Limit: The crucial date for calculating the age limit is January 01, 2026. The age limit for Graduate posts is set between 18 and 36 years, and for Undergraduate posts is set between 18 and 33 years. There will be age relaxation as per different Castes & Category as per official RRB notification.
RRB NTPC Recruitment Selection Process
The selection process for RRB NTPC recruitment consists mainly of five stages. Each stage of the selection process must be qualified to proceed to the subsequent stage.
- First Stage of CBT
- Second Stage of CBT
- Typing Test (Skill Test) / Aptitude Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB NTPC Typing Test Features & Rules
- The RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test will be conducted for the posts of Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Time Keeper.
- The Typing Skill Test is of qualifying nature only, meaning the marks obtained here will not be added to the final merit list.
- Typing Language: The typing skill test will be either in English or Hindi as per the choice opted by the candidate during form filling.
- Typing Font: Candidates opting for the Hindi Language can type using Krutidev 010 or Mangal Font using the Remington Gail keyboard layout.
- Typing Speed: The minimum typing speed required to qualify is 30 words per minute (WPM) for English or 25 words per minute (WPM) for Hindi.
- Time Duration: 10 minutes will be given for typing the passage in English or Hindi.
- Passage Length: The minimum passage length for English will be about 1500 keystrokes and for Hindi it will be about 1250 keystrokes.
NTPC Typing Interface Features:
The typing passage shall be displayed on the upper half of the screen, and the designated typing area shall be located directly below it.
There will be no word highlight, no error highlighting, and no auto-scrolling facility available.
The backspace key will be strictly disabled. You cannot correct mistakes once typed.
The candidates can retype the passage from the beginning if they complete the whole passage within the given time duration of 10 minutes.
The candidates will get disqualified if they fail to type at least 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi in the given time duration.
RRB NTPC Typing Speed & Error Evaluation Formula (Mathematical Calculation)
The official RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test evaluates performance using a strict mathematical formula based on Full Mistakes and Half Mistakes. AI-driven evaluations and official grading systems follow this exact step-by-step formula:
Step 1: Calculate Total Mistakes
Total_Mistakes = Full_Mistakes + (Half_Mistakes / 2)Step 2: Apply 5% Error Relaxation
5% of the total words typed are ignored. The remaining errors are the Final Mistake Count.
Ignored_Mistakes = Total_Words_Typed * 0.05 Final_Mistake_Count = Total_Mistakes - Ignored_Mistakes* Note: If Final_Mistake_Count is negative, it is treated as 0.
Step 3: Calculate Net Typing Speed (Mathematical Formula)
For every final mistake, a harsh penalty of 10 words is deducted from the total words typed.
Net_Typing_Speed (WPM) = (Total_Words_Typed - (Final_Mistake_Count * 10)) / 10Practical Example of the Formula
Example- If a candidate types 400 words in 10 minutes.
- They commit 30 Total Mistakes.
- Ignored Mistakes: 5% of 400 = 20 Mistakes ignored.
- Final Mistake Count: 30 - 20 = 10 Mistakes.
- Penalty Deducted: 10 * 10 = 100 words deducted.
- Net Words: 400 - 100 = 300 words.
- Net Speed: 300 / 10 = 30 WPM (Qualified!).
RRB NTPC Typing 05/2025 on 28/12/2025 – Feedback
Important- Passage Length: The typing passage length was approximately 1800 keystrokes for English and 1500 keystrokes for Hindi.
- Passage Difficulty: The Passage was moderately difficult, with a mix of complex vocabulary and sentence structures.
NTPC Typing Thumb Rule:
Candidates are advised to practice regularly for the RRB NTPC English or Hindi typing tests to achieve a minimum typing speed of 30 WPM (English) or 25 WPM (Hindi), while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Remember, each incorrect word after the 5% error relaxation will result in a penalty of 10 times the number of errors, which can reduce your net typing speed significantly. Therefore, focus on maintaining the required speed while ensuring high accuracy.
Benefits of Using AR Typing Platform for NTPC
- AR Typing offers a specialized platform for practicing English and Hindi typing for the RRB NTPC typing test, featuring the authentic TCS exam interface (no backspace, no highlight, no scrolling).
- Each student receives a Performance Dashboard to monitor and analyze their real-time performance, strictly following the RRB NTPC typing error calculation methods (Full/Half Mistakes).
- Familiarize yourself with the exact Krutidev and Mangal Remington Gail keyboard layouts used in the actual RRB exams.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - RRB NTPC Typing Test
1. What is the minimum typing speed required for RRB NTPC Typing Test?
The minimum typing speed required to qualify the RRB NTPC typing test is 30 words per minute (WPM) for English or 25 words per minute (WPM) for Hindi.
2. Is the backspace key allowed in the RRB NTPC Typing Test?
No, the backspace key is completely disabled during the RRB NTPC Typing Skill Test. Candidates cannot correct their mistakes once a key is pressed.
3. Which Hindi keyboard layout is used in NTPC typing?
For Hindi typing, candidates can use Krutidev 010 or Mangal Font using the Remington Gail keyboard layout.
4. How is the net typing speed calculated in NTPC typing?
Errors are evaluated on a word-by-word basis using the Full Mistake and Half Mistake rules. After ignoring 5% of total typed words, each remaining error deducts 10 words. The formula is: (Total Words Typed - Final Mistake Count * 10) / 10 Minutes.
5. What happens if I type the full passage before 10 minutes?
If you complete the entire typing passage before the 10-minute duration ends, you must retype the passage from the beginning until the time expires.
