In this article we will discuss about a unique and important topic – Typing Relaxation in Government Jobs (SC/ST, OBC, PwD, Women, Ex-Servicemen) and deep discuss about the Complete guide to typing relaxations in government jobs which categories get WPM reduction, time extension, fee waiver, age relaxation and exemption. Covers SC/ST, OBC, PwD, Women, Ex-Servicemen across SSC, Railways, State PSC and all major exams.
One of the most searched questions among government job aspirants in India is: ‘Do I get any relaxation in the typing test?’ The answer depends on your category, the specific exam you are appearing for, and the type of relaxation being offered. Typing relaxations in government jobs are not uniform -they vary significantly across central government exams, state government exams, and post-types.
In 2026, with lakhs of candidates competing for posts in SSC CHSL, Rajasthan LDC, RRB NTPC, UP LDC, and state PSU exams, understanding your typing relaxation entitlement can be the difference between qualifying and failing -or between applying with confidence and missing an opportunity you were legally entitled to.
This is the most comprehensive guide to typing relaxations in government jobs in India. We cover every category -SC/ST, OBC, PwD/Handicapped, Women, Ex-Servicemen, Hill Area candidates, and more -with exam-wise tables, legal basis, how to claim each relaxation, and what to do if it is denied.
Quick Facts: Typing Relaxations in Government Jobs -At a Glance
| Category | Key Relaxation Available |
| PwD / Handicapped | Extra time (20 min/hr) + Scribe (VH) + Reduced WPM + Fee waiver |
| SC / ST | Age relaxation (5 yrs) + Fee waiver + No WPM reduction in most exams |
| OBC (NCL) | Age relaxation (3 yrs) + Fee waiver (some exams) + No WPM reduction |
| Women (Rajasthan) | Age relaxation (5 yrs extra) + Reduced typing speed in some state exams |
| Ex-Servicemen | Age relaxation + Fee waiver + Typing exemption in some posts |
| Hill Area / Remote Candidates | Age relaxation in some state exams + Reduced speed in specific notifications |
| EWS (Economically Weaker) | 10% reservation + Age relaxation (some exams) + Fee waiver (limited) |
| Central Govt. Employees | Age relaxation up to 5 yrs + In-service typing exemption in some depts. |
| Widows / Divorced Women | Age relaxation up to 45 yrs + Fee waiver in many state exams |
Typing WPM speed relaxation (reduction in required WPM) is primarily available for PwD candidates. SC/ST/OBC and Women generally receive age and fee relaxations -not WPM reductions in central government typing tests. Always verify in the official notification.
Types of Typing Relaxations in Government Jobs: What Each One Means
Before diving into category-wise details, it is important to understand the different types of relaxations that exist in government typing tests. These are legally distinct and serve different purposes:
| Type of Relaxation | What It Means | Who Typically Gets It |
| WPM Speed Reduction | Minimum typing speed requirement is lowered (e.g., 30 WPM instead of 35 WPM) | PwD candidates (primary); some state exams for women |
| Extra Time (Compensatory) | Additional time added to the typing test duration (20 min per hour) | PwD candidates (VH, OH) -legally mandated |
| Scribe / Writer | Another person types on behalf of the candidate | Visually Handicapped (VH), severe OH -as per notification |
| Age Relaxation | Upper age limit for applying is extended | SC/ST (+5 yrs), OBC (+3 yrs), PwD (+10 yrs), Ex-SM, Women |
| Fee Waiver | Application fee is reduced or fully exempted | SC/ST, PwD, Women (many exams), Ex-Servicemen |
| Typing Test Exemption | Candidate is fully exempt from appearing in the typing test | Ex-Servicemen (specific posts), some Stenographer posts, internal promotees |
| Alternative Assessment | Typing replaced by different skill test suited to disability | Certain PwD categories where keyboard typing is not feasible |
| Qualifying Nature (No Merit) | Typing test only pass/fail -score not added to merit rank | All categories -typing test is qualifying for all in most exams |
The most significant typing-specific relaxation is WPM reduction and extra time -available primarily for PwD candidates. Category relaxations for SC/ST/OBC are mostly in age and fee, not WPM speed.
Category-Wise Typing Relaxations: Detailed Breakdown
SC / ST Candidates -Typing Relaxations
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates receive significant relaxations in government job recruitment, but most of these are in age limits and application fees -not in the typing test WPM requirement itself. Here is the complete picture:
| Relaxation Type | SC Candidates | ST Candidates |
| Upper Age Limit | +5 years relaxation over general limit | +5 years relaxation over general limit |
| Application Fee | Nil / Fully waived (most central exams) | Nil / Fully waived (most central exams) |
| Typing WPM Requirement | Same as General (35 WPM Eng / 30 WPM Hindi) | Same as General (35 WPM Eng / 30 WPM Hindi) |
| Extra Time in Typing Test | Not provided (unless also PwD) | Not provided (unless also PwD) |
| Scribe | Not applicable (unless also VH/PwD) | Not applicable (unless also VH/PwD) |
| Reservation in Posts | 15% of vacancies reserved | 7.5% of vacancies reserved |
| Written Exam Cutoff | Lower cutoff -category-wise merit list | Lower cutoff -category-wise merit list |
IMPORTANT: SC/ST candidates must meet the SAME typing speed as General category candidates in central government exams (SSC, Railways). The typing test is a qualifying test -it does not have category-wise cutoffs. Lower written exam cutoffs do NOT reduce the typing speed requirement.
- Key point for SC/ST candidates: Your reservation ensures you need a lower written exam score to qualify. But the typing test has ONE standard -if the exam requires 35 WPM, every candidate regardless of category must achieve 35 WPM net speed. Prepare accordingly.
- Exception -some state exams: A handful of state government exams do provide marginally reduced WPM for SC/ST candidates. This is rare and must be verified in the specific state notification.
- SC/ST + PwD combined: If you are SC/ST AND have a recognized disability, you receive BOTH sets of relaxations -SC/ST age/fee relaxation plus PwD typing test accommodations.
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates -Typing Relaxations
| Relaxation Type | OBC NCL Entitlement |
| Upper Age Limit | +3 years relaxation over General category upper limit |
| Application Fee | Reduced fee in many exams (e.g., Rajasthan LDC: Rs. 350 vs Rs. 450 for General) |
| Typing WPM Requirement | Same as General category -NO WPM reduction in central government exams |
| Extra Time in Typing Test | Not applicable unless also PwD |
| Post Reservation | 27% of vacancies reserved for OBC NCL |
| Written Exam Cutoff | Lower than General -category-wise merit list maintained |
| NCL Certificate Required | Non-Creamy Layer certificate mandatory -issued by competent authority (SDM/Tehsildar) |
OBC (Creamy Layer) candidates are treated as General category -they receive NO reservation or fee relaxation. Only OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) candidates get OBC benefits. Ensure your NCL certificate is current (typically valid for the financial year of application).
PwD / Handicapped Candidates -Typing Relaxations (Most Comprehensive)
Persons with Disabilities receive the most comprehensive set of typing test relaxations of any category in Indian government recruitment. These are legally mandated under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 and cannot be denied by any government recruitment body.
| Relaxation Type | PwD Entitlement |
| Upper Age Limit | +10 years over General limit (PwD General); +13 yrs (PwD OBC); +15 yrs (PwD SC/ST) |
| Application Fee | Nil / Fully waived across virtually all government exams |
| Typing WPM Relaxation | Reduced WPM standard -varies by exam and disability type (see table below) |
| Extra Time | 20 additional minutes per 1 hour of exam -legally mandatory |
| Scribe (for VH) | Full scribe provided/permitted for Visually Handicapped candidates |
| Post Reservation | 4% of vacancies reserved (1% each: VH, HH, OH, and multiple/other disability) |
| Accessible test center | Right to accessible test venue -ramps, accessible toilets, ground floor room |
| Assistive technology | Right to use screen reader, keyguard, Sticky Keys, and other assistive tools |
| Alternative assessment | Where keyboard typing is not feasible -alternative method must be offered |
PwD relaxations apply cumulatively. A PwD SC candidate gets both SC relaxations AND PwD relaxations simultaneously.
PwD WPM Relaxation: Exam-Wise Details
| Exam | General WPM (Eng) | General WPM (Hindi) | PwD WPM (Eng) | PwD WPM (Hindi) |
| SSC CHSL | 35 WPM | 30 WPM | Check notification | Check notification |
| RRB NTPC CBTST | 30 WPM | 25 WPM | Per Railway circular | Per Railway circular |
| Rajasthan LDC (RSMSSB) | — | 25 WPM | — | Partial reduction |
| UP LDC (UPSSSC) | — | 25 WPM | — | Check notification |
| LAHD-SSRB (Ladakh) | 35 WPM | 30 WPM | Accommodation mandatory | Accommodation mandatory |
| DSSSB (Delhi) | 35 WPM | 30 WPM | Check notification | Check notification |
| State PSUs (post HC 2026) | Varies | Varies | Court mandated -must accommodate | Court mandated -must accommodate |
‘Check notification’ means the specific WPM relaxation figure is published in each recruitment notification and varies by cycle. The Punjab & Haryana HC April 2026 ruling mandates that all PSUs must provide accommodation -even if their notification does not specify exact WPM reduction.
Women Candidates -Typing Relaxations
Women candidates receive different relaxations depending on whether the exam is central government or state government. Here is the complete breakdown:
| Relaxation Type | Central Govt. Exams (SSC/RRB) | State Govt. Exams (Rajasthan/UP etc.) |
| Upper Age Limit | No separate women age relaxation in SSC/RRB beyond category | Rajasthan: Women get +5 yrs extra; UP: women +5 yrs; varies by state |
| Application Fee | SSC: Nil for women (all categories) -one of biggest benefits | Varies -Rajasthan women: reduced fee; UP: check notification |
| Typing WPM Requirement | Same as General -NO WPM reduction for women in SSC/RRB | Some state exams provide reduced WPM for women -verify in notification |
| Widows / Divorced Women | Age relaxation up to 35 yrs (General) / 40 yrs (OBC) / 45 yrs (SC/ST) | Many states: relaxation up to 45–50 yrs + fee waiver |
| Post Reservation | 33% horizontal reservation in many central posts (UR+OBC+SC+ST each) | Rajasthan: 30–33% women’s reservation in state posts |
SSC’s fee waiver for women (all categories) means women pay ZERO application fee for SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, and all other SSC exams -regardless of caste or income. This is one of the most significant relaxations for women in central government recruitment.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) -Typing Relaxations
Ex-Servicemen receive some of the most generous relaxations in government recruitment -and for certain posts, they may be completely exempt from the typing test requirement. Here is the full picture:
| Relaxation Type | Ex-Servicemen Entitlement |
| Upper Age Limit | Period of service in armed forces + 3 years (for General ESM). SC/ST ESM get 3 yrs + 5 yrs SC/ST relaxation. |
| Application Fee | Nil / fully waived in most central and state exams |
| Typing Test Exemption | Many departments exempt ESM from typing test for LDC/Clerk posts -verify in specific notification |
| Typing WPM Relaxation | Where typing test applies -relaxed standard sometimes provided (check notification) |
| Post Reservation | 10% of vacancies reserved for ESM in Group C posts; 14.5% in Group D (Central Govt.) |
| Priority in equivalent merit | ESM given priority over civilian candidates with equal written exam marks in many departments |
Typing test exemption for Ex-Servicemen is post-specific and department-specific. It is NOT universal. Always check the specific notification -some LDC posts exempt ESM from typing; others require the same typing test as all candidates.
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Candidates -Typing Relaxations
| Relaxation Type | EWS Entitlement |
| Post Reservation | 10% of vacancies reserved for EWS (introduced 2019 -103rd Constitutional Amendment) |
| Upper Age Limit | No separate age relaxation beyond what General category gets (in most exams) |
| Application Fee | General category fee applies -NO fee waiver for EWS in most central exams |
| Typing WPM Requirement | Same as General category -NO WPM reduction for EWS |
| EWS Certificate Required | Income and Asset Certificate issued by competent authority (SDM/Tehsildar) -valid for one financial year |
EWS candidates receive reservation in posts (10%) but no typing test WPM reduction or extra time. The EWS category was introduced to provide reservation benefits to economically weaker sections of the general category -not to reduce skill test standards.
Central Government Employees / Departmental Candidates
| Relaxation Type | Central Govt. Employee Entitlement |
| Upper Age Limit | Up to 5 years age relaxation (for posts in own ministry/dept.); up to 40 yrs for Group C posts |
| In-Service Typing Exemption | Employees already serving in equivalent or higher posts may be exempt -check departmental order |
| Application Fee | Generally same as General category unless specifically exempted |
| Departmental Exam | Internal promotions through LDCE (Limited Departmental Competitive Exam) may have modified typing rules |
Central government employees appearing in departmental promotion exams (LDCE) should check their cadre rules -some departments exempt existing employees from repeating typing tests if already qualified in their current post.
Master Table: All Typing Relaxations -Exam-Wise Complete Reference 2026
This is the single most comprehensive reference table for typing relaxations across all major government exams in India in 2026:
| Exam | SC/ST | OBC | PwD | Women | ESM | WPM (Gen / PwD) |
| SSC CHSL | Fee ✓ Age ✓ WPM ✗ | Fee~ Age ✓ WPM ✗ | Fee ✓ Age ✓ WPM~ Time ✓ | Fee ✓ Age ✗ WPM ✗ | Fee ✓ Age ✓ Exempt~ | 35/30 WPM Gen PwD: check notif. |
| RRB NTPC CBTST | Fee ✓ Age ✓ WPM ✗ | Fee ✓ Age ✓ WPM ✗ | Fee ✓ Age ✓ WPM~ Time ✓ | Fee ✓ Age ✗ WPM ✗ | Fee ✓ Age ✓ Exempt~ | 30/25 WPM Gen PwD: per circular |
| Rajasthan LDC | Fee ✓ Age ✓ WPM ✗ | Fee~ Age ✓ WPM ✗ | Fee ✓ Age ✓ WPM~ Time ✓ | Fee~ Age ✓ WPM~ | Fee ✓ Age ✓ Exempt~ | 25 WPM Hindi Gen PwD: partial reduc. |
| UP LDC (UPSSSC) | Fee ✓ Age ✓ WPM ✗ | Fee~ Age ✓ WPM ✗ | Fee ✓ Age ✓ WPM~ Time ✓ | Fee~ Age ✓ WPM ✗ | Fee ✓ Age ✓ Exempt~ | 25 WPM Hindi Gen PwD: check notif. |
| DSSSB Delhi | Fee ✓ Age ✓ WPM ✗ | Fee~ Age ✓ WPM ✗ | Fee ✓ Age ✓ WPM~ Time ✓ | Fee ✓ Age ✗ WPM ✗ | Fee ✓ Age ✓ Exempt~ | 35/30 WPM Gen PwD: check notif. |
| LAHD-SSRB Ladakh | Fee ✓ Age ✓ WPM ✗ | Fee~ Age ✓ WPM ✗ | Fee ✓ Age ✓ Accomm. ✓ | Fee~ Age ✓ WPM ✗ | Fee ✓ Age ✓ Exempt~ | 35/30 WPM Gen PwD: mandatory acc. |
| MP Patwari | Fee ✓ Age ✓ WPM ✗ | Fee~ Age ✓ WPM ✗ | Fee ✓ Age ✓ WPM~ Time ✓ | Fee~ Age ✓ WPM~ | Fee ✓ Age ✓ Exempt~ | 20 WPM Hindi Gen PwD: check notif. |
✓ = Available | ✗ = Not available | ~ = Partial / case-by-case / check notification | Acc. = Accommodation mandatory under RPwD Act. This table is a reference guide -always verify in the official notification for your specific exam and cycle.
also read: Typing for Disabled and Handicapped People (PwD Govt. Job)
Age Relaxation in Typing Test Exams: Complete Category-Wise Table
Age relaxation does not directly affect the typing test speed requirement, but it determines whether you can apply for the exam in the first place. Here is the standard age relaxation structure across central government exams:
| Category | SSC/RRB Upper Age | Rajasthan State | UP State |
| General (Male) | 27 years | 40 years | 40 years |
| General (Female) | 27 years (fee waived) | 45 years (+5) | 45 years (+5) |
| OBC NCL (Male) | 30 years (+3) | 43 years (+3) | 43 years (+3) |
| OBC NCL (Female) | 30 years (+3) | 48 years (+3+5) | 48 years (+3+5) |
| SC/ST (Male) | 32 years (+5) | 45 years (+5) | 45 years (+5) |
| SC/ST (Female) | 32 years (+5) | 50 years (+5+5) | 50 years (+5+5) |
| PwD General | 37 years (+10) | 55 years (+15) | 55 years |
| PwD OBC | 40 years (+13) | 58 years (+18) | 58 years |
| PwD SC/ST | 42 years (+15) | 60 years (+20) | 60 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Service period +3 yrs | Service period +3 yrs | Service period +3 yrs |
| Widow / Divorced Women | 35/40/45 (Gen/OBC/SC-ST) | 45 years | 45 years |
| EWS | 27 years (same as Gen) | 40 years | 40 years |
Age limits are as on the cutoff date specified in the notification -not the exam date. Age relaxation is cumulative where applicable (e.g., SC female gets both SC+5 AND female state relaxation). Verify exact cutoff date in official notification.
How to Claim Typing Relaxations: Step-by-Step for Each Category
For SC/ST/OBC Candidates
| # | Step | Details |
| 1 | Obtain caste certificate | Get a valid caste certificate from SDM / Tehsildar / competent authority in your state |
| 2 | OBC: Get NCL certificate | Non-Creamy Layer certificate must be from current or preceding financial year -old certificates rejected |
| 3 | Select correct category at application | Choose SC/ST/OBC NCL at the application stage -cannot be changed after submission |
| 4 | Upload certificate | Upload scanned copy of caste certificate during online application |
| 5 | Carry original on all exam days | Original certificate + attested photocopy required at document verification stage |
Caste certificates must be in the format prescribed by the state government. Certificates from panchayats or private notaries are not valid for central government exam relaxations.
For PwD Candidates
| # | Step | Details |
| 1 | Get disability certificate | From competent medical authority (Civil Surgeon / Govt. hospital medical board) |
| 2 | Apply for UDID card | Unique Disability ID card from swavlambancard.gov.in -universally accepted |
| 3 | Declare PwD at application stage | Select PwD category + disability type + accommodation required (scribe/extra time) |
| 4 | Submit written accommodation request | Send formal request to recruitment body specifying exact accommodation needed |
| 5 | Verify on admit card | Ensure PwD accommodation is reflected on your admit card before exam day |
| 6 | Carry all documents on exam day | Disability certificate (original), UDID card, admit card, photo ID, accommodation approval letter |
For Ex-Servicemen
| # | Step | Details |
| 1 | Obtain ESM certificate / Discharge book | Discharge certificate (Release Order) from the Armed Forces -mandatory document |
| 2 | Check typing exemption in notification | Read the notification carefully -not all posts exempt ESM from typing. Verify for your specific post. |
| 3 | Select ESM category at application | Choose Ex-Serviceman category at application stage -provide service details |
| 4 | Carry ESM documents | Original + photocopy of discharge certificate, PPO, ESM identity card on all exam days |
Common Myths About Typing Relaxations in Government Jobs -Busted
| Common Myth | The Truth |
| ‘SC/ST candidates get lower typing speed requirement’ | FALSE. SC/ST get age and fee relaxation only -typing WPM standard is the same for all categories in central govt exams. |
| ‘OBC candidates get extra time in typing tests’ | FALSE. Extra time (compensatory time) is only for PwD candidates -not for OBC, SC/ST, Women, or EWS. |
| ‘Women get lower WPM requirement in SSC exams’ | FALSE. Women in SSC get fee waiver and state-level age relaxation -but the same 35/30 WPM typing standard applies. |
| ‘If I qualify the written exam well, I don’t need to worry about typing’ | FALSE. Typing test is qualifying -you must pass it regardless of written exam score. Written merit cannot compensate for a failed typing test. |
| ‘EWS candidates get typing test exemption’ | FALSE. EWS provides 10% reservation and some age relaxation in certain exams -no typing test exemption or speed reduction. |
| ‘PwD candidates are fully exempt from typing tests’ | MOSTLY FALSE. PwD candidates get accommodation (reduced WPM, extra time, scribe) -not full exemption in most cases. Full exemption may apply to specific posts where typing is not the core job function. |
| ‘All Ex-Servicemen are exempt from typing tests’ | FALSE. ESM typing exemption is post-specific and department-specific -not universal. Many ESM must still pass the standard typing test. |
| ‘State exams give the same relaxations as SSC’ | FALSE. State exams have different relaxation policies -some are more generous (Rajasthan gives women age relaxation), some more restrictive. Always check the specific state notification. |
These myths are extremely common -and believing them without verification can lead to failing a typing test that you were not prepared for. Always read the official notification’s relaxation section carefully.
What to Do If Your Typing Relaxation Is Denied
If a recruitment body denies the typing relaxation you are legally entitled to, you have multiple legal remedies available. Act quickly -appeal windows are short:
- Step 1 -Document the denial immediately: Ask for written confirmation of the denial from the test center invigilator or recruitment body. Note the date, time, names of officials, and exact reason given.
- Step 2 -File written representation to recruitment body: Send a formal written complaint to the Controller of Examination / Recruitment Board within 7 days citing your legal entitlement under RPwD Act 2016 / government notification.
- Step 3 -Approach the Disability Commissioner (for PwD): File a complaint with the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (ccpd.nic.in) -a statutory authority with power to direct remedy.
- Step 4 -Approach the State Commission for Backward Classes (for OBC): If OBC NCL status is wrongly rejected, file complaint with State OBC Commission.
- Step 5 -File a writ petition in High Court: For urgent cases (exam imminent), a writ petition under Article 226 in the relevant High Court can obtain stay orders quickly. Courts have consistently ruled in favor of candidates whose legal relaxations were denied.
- Step 6 -Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT): For central government exam disputes, CAT (cat.nic.in) is the designated forum before approaching HC.
Official Links: Relaxation Policies and Legal Resources
| Resource | Link / Details |
| SSC Official Website | ssc.nic.in |
| RRB (Railways) | indianrailways.gov.in |
| RSMSSB (Rajasthan) | rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
| UPSSSC (Uttar Pradesh) | upsssc.gov.in |
| Dept. of Empowerment of PwD | disabilityaffairs.gov.in |
| UDID Card (PwD Identity) | swavlambancard.gov.in |
| Chief Commissioner PwD (CCPD) | ccpd.nic.in |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | cat.nic.in |
| National Commission for SC | ncsc.nic.in |
| National Commission for ST | ncst.nic.in |
| Free Typing Practice | typingmasterpro.com |
Keep bookmarks of your specific recruitment body’s official website -notification details, relaxation policies, and admit card downloads are only reliably available from official sources.
Frequently Asked Questions: Typing Relaxations in Government Jobs
Do SC/ST candidates get lower typing speed in SSC CHSL?
No. In SSC CHSL and all other central government typing tests, the minimum WPM requirement is the same for all categories -35 WPM for English and 30 WPM for Hindi. SC/ST relaxation applies to the upper age limit (+5 years) and application fee (waived) -not to typing speed. SC/ST candidates must prepare to the same WPM standard as General category candidates.
Do women get any typing speed relaxation in government jobs?
In central government exams (SSC, RRB), women do not get WPM speed reduction -the typing standard is the same for all. However, women in SSC exams pay zero application fee. In some state government exams (Rajasthan, UP), women get additional age relaxation (5 years extra) and reduced application fees. A small number of state notifications provide WPM relaxation for women -always verify in the specific notification.
Is the typing test the same for OBC and General candidates?
Yes, in virtually all central government exams the typing test WPM standard is identical for OBC and General candidates. The OBC benefit is in the written exam (lower cutoff due to category-wise merit list), age relaxation (+3 years), and reduced application fee in some exams -not in typing test speed. Both categories must clear the same WPM threshold.
Can Ex-Servicemen skip the typing test?
In some departments and for some posts, yes -Ex-Servicemen may be exempt from the typing test. This is department-specific and post-specific, not a universal rule. For example, some state government LDC posts exempt ESM from typing, while SSC CHSL requires all candidates including ESM to pass the typing test. Always verify typing exemption status in your specific official notification.
What is the typing relaxation for PwD in Rajasthan LDC 2026?
PwD candidates in Rajasthan LDC receive: (1) reduced application fee (Rs. 250), (2) compensatory extra time (20 minutes per hour of test), (3) scribe for visually handicapped candidates, and (4) possible WPM reduction -the exact reduced WPM figure is specified in the official RSMSSB notification for each recruitment cycle. Always check the latest official notification at rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in for the current cycle’s PwD WPM standard.
What documents are needed to claim typing relaxation?
Documents required vary by category: SC/ST need a valid caste certificate from competent authority. OBC need a Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate from current/preceding financial year. PwD need a disability certificate from government medical authority (minimum 40% disability) and ideally a UDID card. Ex-Servicemen need their discharge certificate / release order. EWS need an income and asset certificate from SDM/Tehsildar. All documents must be original + self-attested photocopy.
Conclusion: Know Your Rights, Prepare Without Assumptions
The landscape of typing relaxations in government jobs in India is complex -different categories get different benefits, and those benefits vary significantly between central and state government exams. The single most important lesson from this guide is: never assume your relaxation -always verify it in the official notification.
SC/ST and OBC candidates should not assume reduced WPM -they must meet the same typing standard as General category candidates in most central exams. PwD candidates should not assume their relaxation will automatically be applied -they must proactively request and document it. Ex-Servicemen should not assume typing exemption -it is post and department specific.
What every candidate from every category should do is the same: start typing practice early, reach a comfortable buffer above the qualifying standard, and walk into the typing test center knowing their legal rights and carrying all required documents.
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