Notice Regarding Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) for CEN 05/2024 NTPC Graduate Posts

Special Instructions for Candidates Regarding Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST)

This notice is issued by the Railway Recruitment Board for the recruitment of various NTPC graduate posts under CEN 05/2024.

Key Instructions for CBTST

1. Test Date: The Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) is scheduled to be held on December 28, 2025. The city intimation slip has already been made live.
2. Typing Requirement: Candidates must type a minimum of 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi.
3. Language and Font: English will be the default typing language. Candidates opting for Hindi must be familiar with KrutiDev or Mangal font.
4. Test Structure: The examination session will consist of three parts:
   • (i) A one-minute typing practice to familiarize with the keyboard and for warm-up.
   • (ii) A 30-second break.
   • (iii) A 10-minute typing test which will be evaluated.
5. Passage Typing: As the skill test is to determine speed, candidates who complete the passage can retype the passage from the beginning within the 10-minute duration. Candidates who fail to type the complete passage at least once in 10 minutes will be considered disqualified. The transcripts of candidates who do not type 300 words in English or 250 words in Hindi within the stipulated time will not be evaluated.
6. Evaluation of Mistakes:
   • Mistakes will be classified as full mistakes and half mistakes.
   • 5% of the total words typed are ignored for errors.
   • The total number of mistakes will be calculated as: Total Mistakes = Number of full mistakes + (Number of half mistakes / 2)
   • Final count of mistakes = Total Mistakes - (5% of total words typed).
7. Typing Speed Calculation:
   • The typing speed will be calculated using the following formula: Typing Speed = [Total words typed - (Final count of mistakes x 10)] / Time (10)
   • Example: If a candidate types 400 words in 10 minutes with 10 mistakes, the speed will be calculated as: [400 - (10 x 10)] / 10 = 300 / 10 = 30 words per minute.
8. Minimum Speed Requirement: The minimum required typing speed is 30 words per minute in English and 25 words per minute in Hindi.
9. Editing Tools: The use of editing tools to correct mistakes in the typed matter is not permitted.
10. Official Updates: Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official RRB website for the latest updates on the recruitment process and not be misled by unauthenticated sources.
11. Warning: Beware of touts who may mislead candidates with false promises of arranging a job in return for illegal gratification. The selection by RRB is based on the Computer Based Test (CBT) and is purely based on the merit of the candidates.