The AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-5) has different skill-test requirements for different groups and posts. One of the most important things candidates should understand is that the typing requirement is not the same for every post.
Some candidates have to qualify a 15-minute English/Hindi typing test, Data Entry Operator candidates have a key-depression requirement, while Stenographer, Personal Assistant and Private Secretary candidates have a shorthand dictation + computer transcription test.
In this guide, we have explained the AIIMS CRE-5 typing requirements group-wise, mistake calculation, speed calculation, language and keyboard rules, and how you can practise the exam correctly on TypingSathi.
AIIMS CRE-5 Typing Test: Which Group Requires What?
The following table makes the requirements easy to understand:
| Group Code | Posts Covered | Skill Test Requirement | Duration | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Code 3 | Data Entry Operator Grade A | 2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes (8,000 KDPH) | 15 minutes | English only |
| Group Code 3 | Junior Administrative Assistant / LDC | 35 WPM English OR 30 WPM Hindi | 15 minutes | English/Hindi |
| Group Code 3 | Senior Administrative Assistant / UDC | 35 WPM English OR 30 WPM Hindi | 15 minutes | English/Hindi |
| Group Code 19 | Coding Clerk / Junior Medical Record Officer / Medical Record Technician | 35 WPM English OR 30 WPM Hindi | 15 minutes | English/Hindi |
| Group Code 20 | Stenographer | Dictation 80 WPM for 10 min+ transcription | 50 min English / 65 min Hindi | English/Hindi |
| Group Code 20 | Personal Assistant | Dictation 100 WPM for 10 min + transcription | 40 min English / 55 min Hindi | English/Hindi |
| Group Code 20 | Private Secretary | Dictation 120 WPM for 7 min+ transcription | 45 min English / 60 min Hindi | English/Hindi |
Important
For Group Code 3, the skill test has two parts:
- Part A – Writing Skill Test: 60 minutes, 30 marks, consisting of an essay (20 marks) and letter writing (10 marks). Minimum 10 marks are required.
- Part B – Typing Skill Test: Qualifying in nature, with the typing standard applicable to the respective post.
A candidate has to qualify in both applicable parts of the skill test.
AIIMS CRE Group Code 3 Typing Test
Group Code 3 includes:
- Data Entry Operator Grade A
- Junior Administrative Assistant
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
- Senior Administrative Assistant
- Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
However, their typing standards are different, so candidates should not assume that one speed applies to every post.
Data Entry Operator Grade A
The requirement is:
2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes
This is equivalent to:
8,000 key depressions per hour (KDPH).
For this post, the typing language is English only.
Junior Administrative Assistant / LDC
Candidates need to qualify in either:
- English: 35 WPM
- Hindi: 30 WPM
The test duration is 15 minutes.
Senior Administrative Assistant / UDC
The requirement is also:
- English: 35 WPM
- Hindi: 30 WPM
The test duration is 15 minutes.
AIIMS CRE Group Code 19 Typing Test
Group Code 19 covers:
- Coding Clerks
- Junior Medical Record Officer
- Medical Record Technician
The Stage-II typing test is qualifying in nature.
Candidates can choose:
- English – 35 WPM
- Hindi – 30 WPM
The typing test duration is 15 minutes.
So, if you are preparing for Group Code 19, your target should not simply be to touch 35 WPM or 30 WPM. You should practise at a higher speed while maintaining accuracy because mistakes reduce your effective/net speed.
AIIMS CRE Group Code 20: Stenography & Transcription
Group Code 20 is different from the normal typing tests.
It includes:
- Stenographer
- Personal Assistant
- PA to Principal(s)
- Private Secretary
- Jr. Scale Steno (Hindi)
The candidate first faces dictation and then has to transcribe the dictated material on a computer.
Stenographer
Dictation: 80 WPM for 10 minutes
Transcription:
- English – 50 minutes
- Hindi – 65 minutes
Personal Assistant
Dictation: 100 WPM for 10 minutes
Transcription:
- English – 40 minutes
- Hindi – 55 minutes
Private Secretary
Dictation: 120 WPM for 7 minutes
Transcription:
- English – 45 minutes
- Hindi – 60 minutes
For English transcription, a conventional QWERTY keyboard is provided. For Hindi, candidates should be familiar with Mangal and the prescribed keyboard arrangement. The notification does not provide for other keyboard/font options.
AIIMS CRE Typing Mistake Rules: Full Mistakes vs Half Mistakes
This is one of the most important parts of the AIIMS CRE typing test.
The basic principle is that candidates have to reproduce the Master/Test Passage, including any errors that are present in that passage.
For the normal typing/DEST evaluation used for Groups 3 and 19, mistakes are broadly divided into Full Mistakes and Half Mistakes.
Full Mistakes
The following are treated as full mistakes:
1. Omission
Leaving out a word or figure from the passage.
Example:
Master:Online Advertising is an art
Typed:Online Advertising is art
The omitted word is counted as a full mistake.
2. Substitution
Typing a wrong word/figure in place of the correct one.
Example:
Master:I shall be grateful
Typed:I will be grateful
The substitution is a full mistake.
Absurd or meaningless input can also be treated as a full mistake.
3. Addition/Repetition
Adding a word or repeating a word that does not occur in the passage.
Example:
Master:I shall be grateful
Typed:I shall also be grateful
or
I shall shall be grateful
These are treated as full mistakes.
4. Spelling Errors
For Groups 3 and 19, spelling mistakes caused by adding, omitting, substituting or transposing letters are treated as full mistakes.
The same principle applies to Hindi Matras.
However, grammatically correct alternate Hindi spellings can be exempted where the difference results from different letter formation/combination associated with Hindi fonts/keyboards.
Half Mistakes
The following are treated as half mistakes in the normal typing evaluation:
1. Spacing Errors
Examples include:
- Missing space between two words
- Extra space between words
- Incorrect space around punctuation
However, extra spaces created by text justification are not counted as mistakes.
2. Punctuation Errors
Incorrect:
- Addition
- Omission
- Repetition
- Substitution
of punctuation marks are treated as half mistakes.
A single space after a full stop is allowed.
3. Paragraphic Errors
These include differences from the Master Passage such as:
- Adding or removing a paragraph
- Missing the standard paragraph indent
- Incorrect spacing between paragraphs
The standard indent mentioned in the guidelines is 5 spaces, normally created using the Tab key at the beginning of a paragraph.
4. Wrong Capitalization
Using a capital letter instead of a small letter, or vice versa, is a half mistake.
This capitalization rule does not apply to Hindi typing scripts.
One Word Cannot Receive More Than One Full-Mistake Penalty
This is a very important rule.
The maximum penalty is one full mistake for one word.
For example, if a word contains multiple errors such as capitalization, spacing and spelling errors, the total penalty for that word will still be limited to one full mistake.
So, don't simply count every visible error as a separate full mistake.
How Are AIIMS CRE Typing Mistakes Calculated?
The calculation is straightforward:
Total Mistakes = Full Mistakes + ½ × Half Mistakes
There is no rounding off.
For example:
- Full Mistakes = 4
- Half Mistakes = 7
Total mistakes:
4 + 7/2 = 7.5 mistakes
The result remains 7.5, not 8.
Penalty
For the normal typing/DEST evaluation:
1 Full Mistake = 50 strokes penalty
Therefore:
20 Full Mistakes = 20 × 50 = 1,000 strokes penalty
The standard average word length is considered 5 strokes.
How Is Net Typing Speed Calculated?
Your gross typing speed is not necessarily your final/net speed.
The basic calculation is:
Net Strokes = Gross Strokes − Penalty
Then the net strokes are converted into WPM using the standard 5 strokes per word.
Example
Suppose a candidate types:
3,000 strokes
and receives a penalty of:
1,000 strokes
Net strokes:
3,000 − 1,000 = 2,000
For a 10-minute test:
2,000 ÷ 5 ÷ 10 = 40 WPM
So the candidate's net speed is:
40 WPM
This is why simply achieving a high gross speed is not enough. Accuracy matters.
AIIMS CRE Typing Accuracy Calculation
Where accuracy is required to be checked, the guidelines give:
Accuracy = Net Typing Speed ÷ Gross Typing Speed × 100
For example:
Gross speed = 50 WPM
Net speed = 40 WPM
Therefore:
Accuracy = 40 ÷ 50 × 100 = 80%
Minimum Input Requirement
Candidates should also understand the concept of insufficient attempt.
For example, for a 35 WPM / 10-minute typing test:
35 × 5 × 10 = 1,750 strokes
For a 5-minute test:
35 × 5 × 5 = 875 strokes
For an 8,000 KDPH / 15-minute DEST:
8,000 ÷ 4 = 2,000 strokes
For 10 minutes:
1,333 strokes approximately
For 5 minutes:
667 strokes approximately
If the required minimum gross input is not achieved, mistakes are not checked in the normal manner and an “Insufficient Attempt” remark may be recorded.
Backspace Is Allowed in AIIMS CRE Typing Test
One useful point for candidates:
The Backspace key is allowed.
However, don't depend excessively on backspace. Constant corrections can consume valuable time and disturb your rhythm.
The better strategy is to develop accuracy before speed, and then gradually increase your speed.
How to Practise AIIMS CRE Typing on TypingSathi
If you are preparing specifically for AIIMS CRE, you can practise the required typing pattern on TypingSathi.
Step 1: Open TypingSathi
Go to the typing practice section and select the relevant exam practice option.
Step 2: Go to the “ALL IN ONE” Section
For AIIMS CRE preparation, use the “ALL IN ONE” section.
This is particularly useful because AIIMS CRE has different typing requirements for different groups, and you need to practise according to your own post.
Step 3: Select Your Language
Depending on your eligibility and chosen exam language, practise:
- English
- Hindi
Remember that Data Entry Operator Grade A requires English only.
For Hindi preparation, make sure you practise with the prescribed Mangal/required keyboard arrangement, rather than assuming that any Hindi typing layout will be accepted in the actual examination.
Step 4: Practise for the Actual Duration
For Groups 3 and 19, practise the complete 15-minute test.
Don't practise only 2–5 minute tests and assume that you are ready. A 15-minute examination requires sustained speed and concentration.
Step 5: Don't Chase Gross WPM Alone
This is extremely important.
After every test, don't look only at:
Gross Speed
Instead, check your:
- Gross speed
- Net speed
- Mistakes
- Full mistakes
- Half mistakes
- Accuracy
- Total strokes/input
Your goal should be to increase net speed, not just the number displayed as gross WPM.
What Should You Check in the TypingSathi Result?
After completing an AIIMS CRE practice test, pay special attention to your mistake pattern.
If your speed is low
Work on:
- Typing rhythm
- Finger movement
- Common letter combinations
- Consistent practice
If your gross speed is high but net speed is low
Your biggest problem is probably accuracy.
For example, if you type at 45–50 WPM but make many full mistakes, your net speed can fall significantly.
In that case, do not immediately try to increase your speed. First reduce mistakes.
If you are making many half mistakes
Check:
- Spacing
- Punctuation
- Paragraph formatting
- Capitalization in English
If you are making full mistakes
Pay particular attention to:
- Missing words
- Wrong words
- Extra/repeated words
- Spelling
- Hindi Matras
This approach will make your TypingSathi practice much more useful than simply taking random typing tests every day.
How Much Speed Should You Target for AIIMS CRE?
If your qualifying requirement is 35 WPM English, don't make 35 WPM your practice target.
Similarly, if your requirement is 30 WPM Hindi, don't stop practising once you touch 30 WPM.
A safer preparation strategy is to build a buffer.
For example:
| Required Speed | Better Practice Target |
|---|---|
| 35 WPM English | 40–45+ WPM with good accuracy |
| 30 WPM Hindi | 35–40+ WPM with good accuracy |
| 8,000 KDPH | Practise comfortably above the qualifying level |
The exact target should depend on your mistake rate. 40 WPM with excellent accuracy is much more useful than 50 WPM with heavy mistakes.
Why TypingSathi Is a Great Choice for AIIMS CRE Typing Preparation
AIIMS CRE preparation is not just about learning to type faster. You need to understand how the examination evaluates your typing performance.
TypingSathi can be especially useful because you can use it as a dedicated practice environment instead of treating AIIMS CRE as an ordinary typing test.
1. AIIMS CRE-focused practice
The ALL IN ONE section gives candidates a convenient place to practise typing tests relevant to competitive examinations.
2. Focus on both speed and accuracy
For AIIMS CRE, your final performance depends heavily on mistakes and penalties. Therefore, practising while monitoring your result is much more useful than chasing gross WPM alone.
3. English and Hindi practice
Candidates preparing for the applicable Hindi or English typing requirement can practise in their respective language.
4. Understand your mistakes
Regular practice allows you to identify whether your weakness is:
Speed → Accuracy → Spacing → Punctuation → Spelling → Consistency
Once you know the actual problem, you can work on it systematically.
5. Practise like the real examination
Instead of taking only short random tests, candidates can build the habit of completing the required test duration and maintaining their performance throughout the test.
Final Strategy for AIIMS CRE Typing
If your AIIMS CRE skill test is approaching, follow this simple routine:
Daily practice → Full-duration test → Check result → Identify mistakes → Correct the weakness → Repeat
For Group 3 and Group 19 candidates, remember:
Your goal is not simply to type fast. Your goal is to achieve the required NET speed with minimum mistakes.
And for Group 20 candidates, remember that your preparation must include shorthand/dictation as well as accurate computer transcription.
The candidates who understand the mistake rules and practise according to the actual examination pattern will have a major advantage over those who only practise ordinary typing tests.
