Question 1

What is TypeSpeed and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

TypeSpeed (typingspeedtestapp.com) is a free online typing speed test built for government exam aspirants in India. It measures your WPM (Words Per Minute), CPM (Characters Per Minute) and accuracy in real time. The app is trusted by over 5 million users and has a 4.2-star rating with 85,000+ reviews on the Google Play Store.

Question 2

Which government exams are supported?

Accepted Answer

TypeSpeed includes official presets for SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC Steno, CPCT (Madhya Pradesh), RSMSSB (Rajasthan), High Court Clerk, DRDO, NTPC, Delhi Police, UP Police, UPSSSC, HSSC (Haryana), JSSC (Jharkhand), IBPS, SBI Clerk and 30+ more exams. Each preset matches the official WPM requirement and duration for that specific exam.

Question 3

How can I improve my typing speed for government exams?

Accepted Answer

Practice daily in three progressive stages: start with Character Practice to master individual key positions, then move to Word Practice to build muscle memory with common vocabulary, and finally use Sentence Practice or the Government Exam presets to build real-world speed under exam conditions. Most government typing exams require 30–35 WPM with 95%+ accuracy — consistent daily practice of 20–30 minutes is the fastest path to that goal.

Question 4

Does TypeSpeed support Hindi Mangal, KrutiDev and Remington Gail typing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TypeSpeed supports Hindi typing in all three major keyboard layouts: Mangal (InScript and Remington Gail) and KrutiDev 010. This makes it suitable for Mangal typing test online practice, Kruti Dev 010 typing test preparation, and Remington Gail typing test online sessions required by state government exams in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and other states.

Question 5

What WPM speed is required for government typing exams?

Accepted Answer

Requirements vary by exam: SSC CHSL requires 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi; CPCT (MP) requires 30 WPM; RSMSSB (Rajasthan) requires 25 WPM in Hindi. For railway exam typing (NTPC, RRB) the requirement is typically 25–30 WPM. TypeSpeed has built-in presets calibrated to each exam's exact time limit and passage type.

Question 6

Is TypeSpeed free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TypeSpeed is completely free — no subscription, no paywalls, no ads. The web app at typingspeedtestapp.com requires no login to start practicing. The Android app on Google Play (5M+ downloads, 4.2★ rating) and the iOS app on the App Store are also free.

Question 7

How is WPM calculated in this typing test?

Accepted Answer

WPM (Words Per Minute) is calculated as: (total characters typed ÷ 5) ÷ time in minutes. A 'word' is standardised as 5 characters including spaces — this is the same formula used in official government typing exam evaluations in India.