Supreme Court JCA typing test at a glance
| Post | Junior Court Assistant (JCA), Supreme Court of India |
|---|---|
| Test | Typing (English) test on computer |
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| Minimum speed | 35 words per minute, after deduction of mistakes |
| Mistakes allowed | Up to 3% |
| When | Same day and venue as the objective written test |
| Status | Qualifying, as per the approved cut-off |
| Next stages | Descriptive test (2 hours) and interview |
35 wpm after mistakes, and a 3% limit
The Supreme Court checks two things. First, your speed after mistakes are deducted must be at least 35 wpm. Second, your mistakes must stay within 3%. Clearing one does not make up for failing the other.
Because mistakes are deducted before speed is checked, every mistake costs you twice: it lowers your net speed and adds to your mistake percentage. That is why this test shows net speed, not gross, in the result.
- 350 words in 10 minutes allows about 10 mistakes.
- Each mistake removes roughly one word from your net count.
- This test treats capital and punctuation slips as mistakes too, so you practise to the strict side.
Typing on the same day as the written test
The typing test is held on the same date and at the same place as the objective written test. You type after a long written paper, when your hands and focus are tired. Practise at least some of your 10-minute tests after an hour of other study, so the fatigue doesn't surprise you.
What comes after the typing test
Candidates who qualify in the written, computer knowledge and typing tests take a two-hour descriptive test with a comprehension passage, précis writing and an essay, followed by an interview. The descriptive test is written in English, so steady English typing practice also sharpens your reading of formal prose.
Is your score enough for Supreme Court JCA?
Take the full 10-minute test above, then find your result here.
| Net speed and mistakes | Risk on exam day | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Below 30 wpm net | High | Build steady speed on court-style passages first. |
| 30 to 34 wpm net | High | Close to the line. Cut mistakes: each one lowers net speed. |
| 35 to 39 wpm, under 3% | Moderate | You qualify with little margin. Aim for under 2% mistakes. |
| 40 to 45 wpm, under 2% | Low | Keep it with full 10-minute tests on new passages. |
| Above 45 wpm, under 2% | Very low | Protect accuracy and prepare for the descriptive test. |
How to practise for the Supreme Court JCA typing test
- Take the full 10 minutesUse the exam duration so net speed reflects the real test.
- Check both conditionsYour result shows net speed and mistake percentage separately, as the Court checks them.
- Practise tiredThe real test follows the written paper. Do some tests after a long study session.
- Use formal passagesCourt notices and judgments have long sentences and capitalised terms. Train on them.
Supreme Court JCA typing test: questions
What does 35 wpm after deduction of mistakes mean?
Your mistakes are subtracted from the words you typed before your speed is worked out. So if you type 380 words in 10 minutes with 12 mistakes, your net speed is about 36.8 wpm, not 38.
Is the Supreme Court JCA typing test on the same day as the written exam?
Yes. The notice says the typing test is held on the same date and at the same place as the objective type written test.
Can I practise the Supreme Court JCA typing test online for free?
Yes. This page runs a free 10-minute test on court-style English passages and checks net speed and mistake percentage against the Supreme Court rules. No sign-up is needed.
What comes after the Supreme Court JCA typing test?
A two-hour descriptive test with comprehension, précis writing and an essay, then an interview. You reach them only after qualifying the written, computer knowledge and typing tests.
Can I take the Supreme Court JCA typing test in Hindi?
No. The notice prescribes a typing test in English on computer, so practise English passages only.
Rules follow the Supreme Court of India's scheme of examination for Junior Court Assistant. Always confirm the speed, mistake limit and stages in the notice for your recruitment.