Loksewa Aayog (Public Service Commission) Nepal requires a typing speed test for many technical posts, especially Computer Operator, Data Entry Operator, and Stenographer positions. Failing the typing test after clearing the written exam is one of the most frustrating outcomes. This guide tells you exactly what is required and how to prepare.
Typing Speed Test
Practice typing in English and Nepali Unicode — measure your WPM and accuracy for Loksewa preparation
Try this free toolLoksewa typing speed requirements by post
| Post | Language | Minimum WPM | Minimum accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Operator (1st class) | English | 40 WPM | 90% |
| Computer Operator (1st class) | Nepali | 30 WPM | 90% |
| Data Entry Operator | English | 35 WPM | 90% |
| Stenographer (Rajpatra) | English | 80–100 WPM shorthand | 95% |
| Office Assistant | Nepali | 25 WPM | 85% |
| Section Officer (typing portion) | English or Nepali | 30 WPM | 85% |
Requirements can change per exam notification. Always check the specific Loksewa Aayog suchana (notice) for the exact requirement of your applied post.
What WPM actually means and how it is measured
WPM = Words Per Minute. In typing tests, "one word" is standardized as 5 keystrokes (including spaces and punctuation).
So if you type 200 characters in one minute, your WPM = 200 ÷ 5 = 40 WPM.
Accuracy is measured as: (Correctly typed characters ÷ Total characters typed) × 100
Net WPM (what most Loksewa tests use) = Gross WPM × (Accuracy ÷ 100)
If you type 50 WPM with 80% accuracy, your Net WPM = 50 × 0.80 = 40 WPM net.
This is why accuracy matters as much as speed — a fast but sloppy typist can fail while a slower but accurate typist passes.
How to practice Nepali typing for Loksewa
Loksewa uses Romanized Nepali Unicode input — not Preeti font. Make sure your practice system matches what will be tested.
Set up Nepali typing on your computer
- Open Windows Settings → Time & Language → Language
- Add "Nepali" keyboard
- Switch between languages using Windows key + Space
- The Romanized Unicode layout lets you type "ka" → क, "kha" → ख, "ga" → ग
Common Nepali Unicode mappings
| Type | Get |
|---|---|
| ka | क |
| kha | ख |
| ga | ग |
| gha | घ |
| cha | च |
| ja | ज |
| ta | त |
| tha | थ |
| da | द |
| na | न |
| pa | प |
| ba | ब |
| ma | म |
| ya | य |
| ra | र |
| la | ल |
| ha | ह |
Daily practice plan for reaching 30 WPM in Nepali
| Week | Daily practice | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1–2 | 15 min: key familiarization | Know all 36 consonants without looking |
| Week 3–4 | 20 min: common Nepali words | 15 WPM |
| Week 5–6 | 25 min: sentences and paragraphs | 22 WPM |
| Week 7–8 | 30 min: timed tests + error correction | 30 WPM |
Use our Typing Speed Test which supports Nepali Unicode paragraphs for realistic Loksewa practice.
English typing tips for 40 WPM
For English typing, the standard benchmark progression:
| Level | WPM range | Technique focus |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 0–20 WPM | Correct finger placement (home row) |
| Developing | 20–35 WPM | Not looking at keyboard |
| Competent | 35–50 WPM | Rhythm and flow |
| Proficient | 50–70 WPM | Speed bursts on common words |
| Expert | 70+ WPM | Anticipation, muscle memory |
The single biggest improvement comes from stopping yourself from looking at the keyboard. It feels slower initially but dramatically accelerates speed within 2–3 weeks.
What to expect on Loksewa typing day
- Test duration: usually 5–10 minutes
- You are given a passage to type
- The software records WPM and errors automatically
- Some PSC offices use DOS-based software (older); some use modern typing test platforms
- Backspace IS allowed — it does not count as an error but slows you down
- Correct your typos only if you can do so quickly without losing rhythm
Typing speed benchmarks for other Nepal jobs
| Context | Required WPM |
|---|---|
| Nepal Police data entry | 30 WPM Nepali |
| NRB (Nepal Rastra Bank) clerical | 35 WPM English |
| Nepal Army computer operator | 35 WPM |
| Private bank jobs (most) | 30–40 WPM English |
| BPO/call center Nepal | 45–50 WPM English |