Allahabad HC RO/ARO typing test at a glance
| Posts | Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO) and Computer Assistant (CA) |
|---|---|
| Stage | Stage III: Computer Knowledge Test (English typing) |
| Text | About 500 words, in English only |
| Duration | 20 minutes, or until you submit, whichever is earlier |
| Marks | 50, with no negative marking |
| Qualifying marks | 25 out of 50 |
| How speed is counted | On correct words typed within the time |
| Final merit | Stage II (Mains) marks plus Stage III (typing) marks |
Why every typing mark counts here
In most exams the typing test is only pass or fail. At Allahabad High Court, your Computer Knowledge Test marks are added to your Mains marks to make the final merit list. A candidate who scores 42 in typing starts 12 marks ahead of one who scores 30, so aim well above the 25-mark line.
How this test estimates your marks
The advertisement says speed is calculated on the correct words you type within 20 minutes or until you submit, whichever is earlier. It does not publish how words are turned into marks. Because the full 500-word text carries 50 marks, this test estimates 0.1 mark for each correct word.
A correct word is one that matches the passage exactly. Wrong, missed and extra words earn nothing, and so do words with a capital or punctuation slip. There is no negative marking, so a mistake only costs you the mark for that word.
- 250 correct words: about 25 marks, the qualifying line.
- 400 correct words: about 40 marks.
- All 500 words correct: 50 marks.
Finishing before 20 minutes
If you type the whole passage early, you can submit, and your speed is calculated up to the moment you submit. Use any spare time to stay accurate rather than to rush: a correct word is worth more than a fast one. This test ends automatically when you reach the end of the passage.
Is your score enough for Allahabad HC RO/ARO?
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| Estimated marks (out of 50) | Risk on exam day | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Below 20 | High | Build steady speed first. You need about 250 correct words in 20 minutes. |
| 20 to 24.9 | High | Close to the line. Cut wrong and missed words, which earn nothing. |
| 25 to 32 | Moderate | You qualify, but typing will pull your merit down. Push towards 40. |
| 33 to 42 | Low | A solid score. Keep it with full 20-minute tests on new passages. |
| Above 42 | Very low | A strong merit boost. Protect accuracy. |
How to practise for the Allahabad HC RO/ARO typing test
- Take the full 20 minutesUse the exam duration so the marks estimate reflects the real test.
- Count correct wordsOnly exact words earn marks, so accuracy matters more than raw speed.
- Aim for 40 marksThat is about 400 correct words, a margin that helps your final rank.
- Practise court languageRegistry and court-administration text uses formal terms and long sentences.
Allahabad HC RO/ARO typing test: questions
How does this free test estimate my Allahabad HC RO/ARO typing marks?
It counts the words you typed exactly as in the passage and gives 0.1 mark for each, because the full 500-word text carries 50 marks. The official formula is not published, so treat it as an estimate.
What happens if I submit the typing test before 20 minutes?
Your speed is calculated on the correct words typed up to the time you submit. Submitting early does not add marks, so use spare time to type accurately.
What are the stages of the Allahabad High Court RO/ARO 2026 exam?
Stage I is an objective preliminary exam (200 marks), Stage II is a written Mains (150 marks, 50 to qualify) and Stage III is the Computer Knowledge Test (50 marks, 25 to qualify). The final merit adds Stage II and Stage III.
Does the Computer Assistant post take the same typing test?
Yes. The 2026 scheme applies the Stage III Computer Knowledge Test to Review Officer, Assistant Review Officer and Computer Assistant posts.
What is a good typing score for Allahabad High Court RO/ARO?
25 out of 50 only qualifies you. Because typing marks go into the final merit, aim for 40 or more, which means about 400 correct words in 20 minutes.
Rules follow the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad scheme for the RO/ARO/CA Recruitment Examination-2026. Marks shown in this test are an estimate. Always confirm the scheme in your advertisement.