IIT (ISM) Junior Assistant Typing Test
Verified test specification
| Variant | Language | Requirement | Duration | Backspace | Scoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT (ISM) Junior Assistant (English) नया | English | 1,250 keystrokes | 10 min | Allowed | Key depressions |
| IIT (ISM) Junior Assistant (Hindi) नया | Hindi, Mangal (InScript) | 1,000 keystrokes | 10 min | Allowed | Key depressions |
Official source IIT (ISM) Dhanbad recruitment notification · Last checked: 31 July 2026
Practice test
| Time left | Gross WPM | Accuracy | Errors | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - |
Previous results (this device)
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How marking works
Every key press including the space bar is one keystroke. This test requires a minimum of 1,250 keystrokes in 10 minutes. That is 125 keystrokes per minute, roughly 25 WPM at 5 strokes per word.
Full and half mistake rules explained · What key depressions per hour means
Which posts this applies to
- Junior Assistant
Keyboard and font required
English typing uses the standard QWERTY keyboard.
Hindi typing is in Unicode with the Mangal font. Practise on the same keyboard layout you will choose in the exam: see the Mangal font typing test for a plain-practice version and layout setup instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What speed does the IIT (ISM) Junior Assistant (English) typing test require?
As per the IIT (ISM) Dhanbad recruitment notification: English: 1,250 keystrokes; Hindi, Mangal (InScript): 1,000 keystrokes.
How long is the test?
10 min for IIT (ISM) Junior Assistant (English). Other variants on this page show their own duration in the table above.
Is backspace allowed?
Backspace allowed. This follows the official instructions; the practice test above behaves the same way.
How is the score calculated?
Key depressions. The marking section on this page shows a worked example with the exact arithmetic.
Is this the official exam software?
No practice site is the official software. The rules here are taken from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad recruitment notification and the counting follows the same scheme, so your scores are comparable. Take the official mock test before your exam.
Does this test count toward the merit list?
No, it is qualifying. You must clear the threshold, but the typing score does not add to your merit total.
About this test, in brief
The IIT (ISM) Junior Assistant typing test requires a minimum of 1,250 keystrokes in English or 1,000 keystrokes in Hindi in 10 minutes.
Rojgar Abhyas provides IIT (ISM) Junior Assistant typing test practice.