Securing a position as a Junior Assistant (JA) or Lower Division Clerk (LDC) under the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (राजस्थान कर्मचारी चयन बोर्ड) or earlier known as Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB) is a highly competitive endeavor. While cracking the Phase-I (First) written examination is a significant milestone, the real challenge for many candidates lies in Phase-II (second): The Typing and Efficiency Test.
Unlike standard web typing, government efficiency tests are brutally strict. A minor formatting error in MS Word or a habit of looking at the keyboard can cost you critical marks, pushing you out of the final merit list. In this comprehensive guide, we will break down the exact syllabus, technical requirements, marks calculation logic, and a foolproof strategy to secure maximum marks (100/100) in Phase II.
Understanding the RSSB Phase II Exam Pattern
Phase II is conducted on computers and evaluates two primary skills: Typing Speed and Office Software Efficiency. The total weightage is 100 marks, divided evenly across Hindi and English.
- Paper 1 (Hindi): Speed Test (10 Minutes, 25 Marks) + Efficiency Test (10 Minutes, 25 Marks)
- Paper 2 (English): Speed Test (10 Minutes, 25 Marks) + Efficiency Test (10 Minutes, 25 Marks)
⚠️ Crucial Rule: Candidates must secure a minimum of 9 marks in each of the four individual sections to qualify. Failing to secure 9 marks in even one section will lead to immediate disqualification, regardless of your Phase I score.
Phase II Marks Calculation & Pro Scoring Techniques
One of the most frequently asked questions is exactly how typing speed translates into marks. The evaluation board employs a linear mathematical formula to award marks based on your Net Words Per Minute (NWPM).
Typing Speed Marks Calculation
The 25 marks assigned to each speed test are distributed according to your error-free speed. To secure the minimum qualifying benchmark of 9 marks, candidates generally need to maintain a net speed of 20 WPM.So you should try to get atleast above 20 Net WPM (words per minute) speed to remain in the race. To achieve the perfect 25/25 marks, your net speed must cross the upper threshold, typically set between 45 to 50+ WPM.
| Net Speed (WPM) | Estimated Marks Awarded (Out of 25) |
|---|---|
| Below 15 WPM | Disqualified (Below 9 Marks) |
| 20 WPM | 9 - 11 Marks (Bare Minimum) |
| 30 - 35 WPM | 15 - 19 Marks |
| 35 - 50+ WPM | 20 - 25 Marks (Maximum Score) |
Efficiency Test Scoring Logic
The 25 marks for the Efficiency Test are not awarded for typing speed, but for software precision. The invigilator software checks if the exact logical commands were executed. If you apply a Left Indent using the spacebar instead of the official 'Paragraph Menu' settings, the software will register it as incorrect, and you will score a 0 for that specific task. Scoring Technique: Always use the official Ribbon menus in MS Word/Excel rather than keyboard shortcuts or manual spacing workarounds.
Targeting the RSSB Junior Assistant 2026 Exam?
Start practicing for second phase of Rajasthan RSSB LDC grade II and Junior Assistant typing exam and efficiency test. We have developed the exact typing test simulator specifically for the RSSB Junior Assistant exam. Practice both Hindi (Devlys 010) and English mock tests under official exam conditions.
Start Mock Test Simulator1. Mastering the Typing Speed Test
To score the full 25 marks in the speed test, you must focus relentlessly on accuracy. The evaluation algorithm heavily penalizes spelling mistakes, missed words, and extra spaces.
The Hindi Font Dilemma: Devlys 010
While central exams have largely shifted to Unicode, the Rajasthan RSSB traditionally conducts its Hindi typing test on the Devlys 010 legacy fonts. You must memorize the specific Alt-codes for complex characters (e.g., Alt + 0161 for 'चंद्रबिंदु').
Typing Strategy: The 30-Day Blueprint
- Days 1-10 (Blind Home Row Mapping): Do not look at the keyboard. Focus entirely on mapping your fingers to the home row. Use a physical towel to cover your hands if necessary.
- Days 11-20 (Accuracy Overdrive): Force yourself to type at a slow, rhythmic pace (like a metronome). Ensure 100% accuracy. Every backspace press wastes two keystrokes of time.
- Days 21-30 (Full Mock Simulation): Practice 10-minute uninterrupted paragraphs on our official simulators. Analyze your backspace count and net WPM drop after each session.
2. Conquering the Efficiency Test (MS Word)
The efficiency test evaluates your ability to format official documents swiftly. You will typically be given a printed sheet with a poorly formatted letter or table, and you must replicate the exact formatting in Microsoft Word within 10 minutes.
High-Probability MS Word Tasks
- Paragraph Formatting: First line indent, hanging indent, line spacing (1.15, 1.5, Double), and text alignment (Justify is heavily tested).
- Font Operations: Strikethrough, Superscript/Subscript, text highlighting, and changing font sizes for specific target words.
- Page Setup: Adjusting margins (e.g., Top 1.5", Left 2"), page borders, watermarks, and headers/footers.
- Table Manipulation: Inserting tables, merging cells, changing cell background colors, and aligning text within specific cells.
Final Advice for the Examination Hall
When you sit for the exam, check your hardware immediately. Type every key on the keyboard to ensure none are sticky or hard to press. Stay calm during the test. The loud clacking noise of other students typing furiously can induce panic. Bring earplugs during your home practice to simulate isolation, and trust the muscle memory you have built.