Informatics Assistant (Suchna Sahayak) Typing Test — Rajasthan
Free Informatics Assistant / सूचना सहायक typing test practice tuned to the RSMSSB IA exam pattern — 20 WPM Hindi Kruti Dev + 20 WPM English, 10-minute simulation, backspace disabled.
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- Exam body
- Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSMSSB, earlier RSSB)
- Post
- Informatics Assistant (IA) / सूचना सहायक
- Target speed
- 20 WPM Hindi (Kruti Dev 010 or Mangal) + 20 WPM English
- KDPH
- 6,000 per hour each language
- Duration
- 10 minutes per language
- Backspace
- Disabled
- Error cap
- Up to 5% combined
- Mode
- Qualifying — plus interview
- Additional
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) in MS Office also required
Why IA has a lower WPM bar — and what that really means
Informatics Assistant is the most beginner-friendly typing bar among major Indian commission exams — 20 WPM Hindi and 20 WPM English, both well below SSC / UPPRPB levels. Rajasthan's recruitment board keeps the speed low because the post's core skill is computer proficiency (MS Office, data entry, basic SQL) rather than high-speed typing.
The trade-off is the error cap: 5% is strict, matching UPPRPB CO and tighter than the 7% you get at UPSSSC / SSC. For IA candidates, practise slow-and-accurate; the WPM bar is easy to clear, the error bar is where most failures happen.
The CPT component — often forgotten
The IA exam has TWO skill components in sequence: a typing test (this page) and a Computer Proficiency Test covering MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and basic internet navigation. Candidates who focus only on typing fail the CPT; candidates who focus only on CPT sometimes stumble on the typing's 5% error cap.
This page prepares you for the typing half. For CPT prep, practise on the actual versions of Office specified in your notification (usually MS Office 2016 or LibreOffice equivalent) — we don't ship CPT practice yet.
Exam rules at a glance
| Parameter | Hindi paper | English paper |
|---|---|---|
| Speed required | 20 WPM | 20 WPM |
| KDPH equivalent | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Duration | 10 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Error cap | 5% | 5% |
| Backspace | Disabled | Disabled |
| Font | Kruti Dev 010 / Mangal | Times New Roman / Arial |
Representative passage types
Rajasthan-focused administrative prose: RTO notices, district-collector circulars, Panchayati Raj schemes, Rajasthan government IT initiatives (RajSewa, Bhamashah, Jan Aadhaar). Vocabulary skews toward computer/technology terminology in Hindi — जैसे सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी, कंप्यूटर प्रणाली, डेटा प्रविष्टि.
Preparation tips — how to clear this test in 30 days
- Because WPM bar is low (20), focus 70% of prep time on ZERO-error practice. Do 15-minute 'no-mistake' drills where any error resets the attempt.
- Split bilingual practice 50-50 from day one — don't neglect either language.
- Target 23–24 WPM in practice to leave a buffer; practising beyond 28 WPM has diminishing returns for IA.
- Parallel-prep the Computer Proficiency Test alongside typing. Typing is ~40% of your skill stage score; CPT is 60%.
- Expect Rajasthan-local vocabulary on the passage — practice typing names of Rajasthan districts, schemes like Bhamashah, and Hindi numbers in words.
Common mistakes that fail candidates in this test
- Underestimating the 5% error cap because the WPM bar is 'only' 20. Many candidates fail on errors, not speed.
- Over-practising speed to 30+ WPM at the cost of accuracy — unhelpful since IA typing doesn't count toward merit.
- Skipping the English paper assuming 20 WPM is trivial. English errors in 10 minutes compound fast if you haven't typed cleanly before.
- Not practising Rajasthan-specific Hindi vocabulary. Standard textbook Hindi is not what appears on IA passages.
- Ignoring the CPT prep until after the typing test — both happen on the same day in most IA cycles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typing speed required for RSMSSB Informatics Assistant?
20 WPM in Hindi (Kruti Dev 010 / Mangal) and 20 WPM in English, with a 5% error cap in each, 10 minutes per language.
Is the Informatics Assistant typing test bilingual?
Yes. You must qualify BOTH Hindi and English typing at 20 WPM. Failing either disqualifies you from the post.
Does the IA typing score contribute to final merit?
The typing test is qualifying only — you either pass or fail. However, the combined skill stage (typing + CPT) is weighted in the final merit, so faster + cleaner typing indirectly improves your CPT score by saving time.
What is the error limit for Informatics Assistant typing?
5% combined errors on total words typed in each language. This is stricter than SSC or UPSSSC.
What is the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) in Suchna Sahayak exam?
A separate skill test after typing, covering MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and basic internet navigation. CPT + typing together form the skill stage.
How many posts does the Suchna Sahayak exam fill annually?
Varies by notification. Recent cycles have had 2,500–4,000+ vacancies statewide, making it one of Rajasthan's largest IT-cadre recruitments.
Can I take the IA typing test in only one language?
No. Both Hindi and English are mandatory. You cannot pass the post with only one.