If you are preparing for government jobs in Rajasthan, clearing the written exam is only phase one. The Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB/RSSB), RPSC, and the Rajasthan High Court place massive importance on Phase-II: The Typing and Efficiency Test.
Unlike central exams like SSC which use Unicode (Mangal), Rajasthan state exams have entirely different rules, software interfaces, and font requirements. Let's break down everything you need to know to clear the tests for Informatics Assistant (IA), LDC, Sanganak, and Tax Assistant.
1. The Official Font & Keyboard Layout
Mandatory Hindi Font: Kruti Dev 010
Almost all Rajasthan government typing tests strictly use the Kruti Dev 010 font for Hindi. This operates on the traditional Remington typewriter layout. You cannot use Mangal (Inscript) for these exams. For English, standard fonts like Calibri or Arial are used.
2. Exam-Specific Breakdown
| Exam Name | Duration | Minimum Speed Required | Extra Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Informatics Assistant (IA / Suchna Sahayak) | 15 Min (Eng) + 15 Min (Hin) | 20 WPM (Qualifying only) | None |
| LDC / Junior Assistant (RSSB) | 10 Min (Eng) + 10 Min (Hin) | Marks awarded based on speed | 10 Min Efficiency Test |
| Rajasthan High Court LDC | 5 Min (Eng) + 5 Min (Hin) | ~27 WPM (approx) | 10 Min Efficiency Test |
| Tax Assistant | 15 Min (Hin & Eng Mix) | 8000 Key Depressions / Hour | None |
3. Crucial Software Interface Rules
The actual software used in the exam hall will test your nerves. Be prepared for these strict UI constraints:
- Backspace Status: In the RSSB LDC and IA exams, the Backspace key is generally disabled. You must type with maximum accuracy because you cannot go back to fix a misspelled word.
- Word Highlighting: The software does NOT highlight the current word in green/red as you type. You have to visually track your place in the paragraph yourself.
- Manual Scrolling: The text box does not auto-scroll. You will have to use the mouse to scroll down the passage once you reach the bottom of the visible area.
4. What is the Efficiency Test (दक्षता परीक्षा)?
For LDC and High Court exams, typing speed is only 50% of your Phase-II score. The other 50% comes from the Efficiency Test. This is a practical test conducted in Microsoft Word or Excel.
You will be given a printed paper with instructions like: "Make the 3rd paragraph bold and italic," "Change the font size of the header to 16," "Apply a red background color to the table." You have 10 minutes to execute these formatting commands accurately.
⚠️ Master the Alt Codes
Because Rajasthan uses Kruti Dev 010, the exam passage will be heavily loaded with special Hindi characters (like क्र, ट्र, द्व). You must memorize the numeric Alt Codes (e.g., Alt + 0216) to type these, as missing them counts as a Full Mistake.
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