TypingTestExamEvery State High Court recruits support staff — clerks, junior assistants, Review Officers/Assistant Review Officers (RO/ARO), and stenographers — and almost all include a typing or stenography test on legal text. The exact speed, time and language vary by court and recruitment cycle, so the official notification is always the authority. This hub gives you the working picture and a place to practise.
Major High Court typing recruitments
| High Court | Common posts with a typing test |
|---|---|
| Allahabad High Court (UP) | RO/ARO, Stenographer, Junior Assistant, Clerk |
| Rajasthan High Court | Clerk Grade-II / Junior Judicial Assistant, Stenographer |
| Madhya Pradesh High Court | Assistant Grade-III, Stenographer, Clerk |
| Punjab & Haryana High Court | Clerk, Stenographer (see our dedicated guides) |
| Other High Courts | Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta, Patna and more recruit similar posts |
Typical standards
Most High Court typing tests cluster around 25–35 WPM in English over a 10–20 minute test, usually qualifying in nature (though some courts attach marks, like the Supreme Court and Bombay HC). Stenographer posts add shorthand at 80–100+ WPM.
Why High Court typing is different
High Court passages use legal language — court orders, judgments, writ petitions, and Latin phrases like prima facie, suo motu, ex parte. Unfamiliar vocabulary causes hesitation and errors, so practising formal legal-style passages is essential.
How to prepare for any High Court typing test
- Target 35 WPM English with high accuracy — this clears most High Court bars comfortably.
- Practise legal vocabulary so complex words don't break your rhythm.
- Confirm the font/layout (KrutiDev or Mangal) for Hindi posts from the notification.
- For steno posts, add shorthand and read-back drills.
For specific courts we already cover in detail, see our Supreme Court, Punjab & Haryana and Bombay High Court guides.
