English Typing Test

For most Lok Sewa Aayog examinations, English is tested as a written subject rather than a typing skill test. The English paper typically covers reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and sometimes translation.

However, for Foreign Service posts and specific administrative positions that involve drafting official documents in English, typing proficiency in English may be required. Candidates for such posts are advised to practise both written English and English typing.

Always refer to the official vacancy notice (Loksewa Aayog ko Bigyapan) for the exact requirements of your specific post.

English typing skills are most directly relevant for the following types of posts:

Foreign Service (Pararashtra Sewa): Officers who represent Nepal in embassies and international organisations must produce official correspondence, reports, and diplomatic documents in English.
Administrative Service — International Postings: Officers posted to international missions need English document drafting skills.
Specialised Technical Posts: Certain technical agencies that work with international partners may require English proficiency including typing.

For general administrative and other service posts, Nepali typing (Preeti or Mangal Unicode) is typically the primary typing requirement.

While Nepal's Lok Sewa Aayog does not publish a universal English typing speed requirement, the following targets are recommended for preparation:

Minimum target: 30 WPM with 95%+ accuracy
Comfortable target: 40 WPM with 97%+ accuracy
Professional target: 50+ WPM with 98%+ accuracy

These targets ensure you can produce documents quickly and accurately under exam or workplace conditions. Always check the specific vacancy notice for any stated speed requirement.

The passages on this test are intentionally themed around Nepal's culture, geography, history, and governance for two reasons:

1. Exam relevance: Government examination passages often cover topics related to the country's history, culture, and administration. Practising with Nepal-specific content prepares you for the style of texts used in actual government written exams.

2. Familiarity and engagement: Typing passages about topics you know — Nepal's mountains, Lumbini, the Gurkhas — helps you type more fluently because you anticipate the words. This builds both confidence and speed.

In most typing tests, typing speed is measured in Words Per Minute (WPM) where 1 word = 5 characters (including spaces and punctuation).

Gross WPM: Total characters typed ÷ (5 × minutes)
Net WPM: (Total characters − errors) ÷ (5 × minutes)

Example: If you type 1500 characters in 10 minutes with 50 errors:
Gross WPM = 1500 ÷ 50 = 30 WPM
Net WPM = (1500 − 50) ÷ 50 = 29 WPM

Practical tips to improve your English typing speed for government exam preparation:

1. Touch type — do not look at the keyboard: Use all 10 fingers in the correct home row positions
2. Start with accuracy, not speed: Speed builds naturally when you eliminate errors
3. Practice with formal passages: Use passages on governance, history, and culture — similar to exam content
4. Set a timer: Practice with 5, 10, and 15-minute tests to build stamina
5. Track your WPM weekly: Measure your progress regularly to identify improvements
6. Focus on weak letters: Identify the keys where you consistently make errors and drill those specifically

Yes. EasyNepaliTyping.com offers typing tests for both English and Nepali:

English Typing Test: This page — QWERTY keyboard, Nepal-themed English passages
Nepali Typing Test: Three keyboard layouts — Preeti Traditional, Mangal Unicode Inscript, and QWERTY (Romanised Nepali)
Preeti Font Typing Test: Dedicated test for Preeti Traditional keyboard layout used in Lok Sewa Aayog exams
Mangal Font Typing Test: Dedicated test for Unicode Nepali typing with Devanagari Inscript keyboard

Visit the Typing Hub to access all available typing tests.

English is the primary language of international diplomacy, and Nepal's Foreign Service officers must be fluent in both written and spoken English. They are required to:

1. Draft diplomatic notes, aide-memoires, and formal correspondence in English
2. Prepare reports for Nepal's permanent missions at the United Nations and other international bodies
3. Negotiate and communicate with representatives of foreign governments
4. Translate and analyse international agreements and documents

Strong English typing proficiency — both speed and accuracy — is therefore an essential professional skill for anyone pursuing a career in Nepal's Foreign Service.