UPPSC RO ARO Typing Test

The UPPSC RO/ARO typing test is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission for Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer posts. Only ARO (Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari) candidates must clear the typing test — RO (Samiksha Adhikari) is fully exempt. Hindi typing is the mandatory qualifying component. English typing is optional and preferential — it does not disqualify a candidate but may be considered favourably. This is a pass/fail qualifying test; marks are not added to the written examination merit list.

The Hindi typing test requires 25 WPM net over 5 minutes, covering approximately 125 words. Net speed equals gross words typed minus error words, divided by 5. The 5% error relaxation applies only when a minimum of 125 words are typed — type fewer and no relaxation is granted. At 25 WPM over 5 minutes you type 125 words and can afford 6 error words. The English typing session follows the same 5-minute format at 25 WPM and is available for candidates who wish to demonstrate English proficiency alongside their mandatory Hindi score.

The rule most candidates miss: backspace works only within the current word. Once you press spacebar, that word is permanently locked — you cannot go back. This is fundamentally different from SSC CHSL or KVS where backspace works freely across the passage. Two Hindi layouts are accepted: KrutiDev 010 (Remington, non-Unicode) and Mangal Inscript (Unicode Inscript). Mangal Remington Gail is not available — only these two layouts are offered. On AI Typing, both English and Hindi sessions are supported with Mangal Inscript for Hindi practice.

This page covers the Hindi and English speed requirements, the word-locked backspace rule, the 5% conditional error relaxation, Hindi font options, interface rules, and a full preparation strategy for both language sessions.

Hindi: net WPM = (words typed − error words) ÷ 5 minutes. The 5% error relaxation activates only when 125 or more words are typed. English: same 5-minute format at 25 WPM, optional and preferential — does not disqualify but may be noted favourably in selection.

The UPPSC typing interface shows live error markers immediately on wrong key press. Backspace works only within the current word — spacebar permanently locks that word. Arrow keys and Delete are disabled. If time remains after completing the passage, it resets and can be retyped from the beginning.

UPPSC uses a word-level error system for both Hindi and English sessions. Every error word reduces gross words by 1. The 5% error limit means a maximum of 6 error words out of 125 typed. Net WPM = (words typed − error words) ÷ 5. A candidate typing 125 words with 7 errors scores net 23.6 WPM — below the 25 WPM cutoff, not qualified on Hindi.

UPPSC does not publish separate error limits for OBC, SC, ST, or EWS candidates on the typing test. The 25 WPM threshold and 5% error relaxation apply uniformly across all categories. Category benefits apply to written examination marks and vacancy allocation, not to the typing qualifying threshold.

UPPSC accepts two Hindi keyboard layouts: KrutiDev 010 using the Remington (non-Unicode) layout, and Mangal Inscript using the Unicode Inscript layout. Mangal Remington Gail is not available in the exam interface. On AI Typing, Mangal Inscript is the supported layout for Hindi practice sessions.