🐧 Exam Environment
Why CG High Court Exam Runs on Ubuntu Linux — and Why It Changes Everything
The Chhattisgarh High Court typing skill test is the only High Court exam in India conducted on Ubuntu Linux. Every other state court — MP, Delhi, Allahabad, Rajasthan, all of them — uses Windows. This single difference affects your keyboard layout, your software, your shortcuts, and your entire preparation strategy.
CG government standardised its courts on Ubuntu Linux to reduce software licensing costs. As a result, every exam workstation runs Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with LibreOffice Writer and Hindi input through IBus (Intelligent Input Bus). If you prepare on Windows, you are preparing for a different exam.
⚠️ What Changes on Ubuntu vs Windows
| Feature | CG High Court (Ubuntu) | Other Exams (Windows) |
|---|
| Operating System | Ubuntu Linux 22.04 | Windows 10/11 |
| Word Processor | LibreOffice Writer | MS Word / Browser |
| Hindi Input Engine | IBus m17n | Windows IME |
| Keyboard Layout | Vedmata m17n OR Remington Gail m17n | KrutiDev / Mangal Remington |
| Language Switch | Ctrl+Space or Super+Space | Alt+Shift |
| Hindi Font | Lohit Devanagari (Unicode) | Mangal / KrutiDev |
| Formatting | Required in exam passage | Usually plain text |
⚠️ Critical Warning
KrutiDev and Mangal (Windows) practice does not transfer to the CG High Court exam. The IBus m17n layouts (Vedmata and Remington Gail) are different key mappings delivered through a different input engine. Months of KrutiDev practice will actively mislead your fingers in the exam hall.
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⌨️ Keyboard Layouts
You Can Choose Your Keyboard Layout in the Exam Hall
This is one of the most important facts that most candidates don't know: in the CG High Court skill test, you are not locked into one keyboard layout. Both Vedmata m17n and Remington Gail m17n are available on the Ubuntu exam system via IBus, and you can select whichever you are more comfortable with before starting.
Both layouts produce the same Unicode Hindi output — the examiner gets the same text either way. The choice is purely about which one your fingers know better. TypingWarriors supports both, with full keyboard images and practice modes for each.
Option 1
⌨️ Vedmata m17n
- Phonetic / transliteration based
- 'k' → क, 'g' → ग, 'ch' → च
- Vowels map to their sounds (a→अ, i→इ)
- Easier to learn from scratch
- Great if you have no prior Hindi typing habit
- Capital N → ं (anusvara), Capital H → ः
Option 2
⌨️ Remington Gail m17n
- Traditional Remington Gail key mapping
- Same finger positions as CPCT / MP Court
- Best if you already know Remington Gail
- Delivered via IBus on Ubuntu (not Windows IME)
- Slight difference from Windows Remington — practice on TypingWarriors to adjust
- Preferred by experienced Hindi typists
💡 Which Should You Choose?
If you already know Remington Gail from CPCT or MP Court preparation —
choose Remington Gail m17n. Your existing muscle memory transfers. If you are learning Hindi typing fresh —
choose Vedmata m17n. Its phonetic nature makes it faster to learn from zero. Do NOT try to learn both simultaneously.
✏️ Formatting — The Hidden Challenge
The Exam Has Rich Formatting — Plain Typing Is Not Enough
This is the most overlooked part of CG High Court exam preparation, and it is where most candidates lose marks. The typing passage is not plain text. It contains rich formatting that must be reproduced exactly as shown — using LibreOffice Writer formatting tools on Ubuntu.
📋 Formatting Elements in the Exam Passage
✅ Complete List of Formatting You Must Know
| Formatting | LibreOffice Shortcut | When It Appears |
|---|
| Bold | Ctrl + B | Important legal terms, headings, key phrases |
| Italic | Ctrl + I | Dates, Latin terms, emphasis |
| Underline | Ctrl + U | Subject lines, important clauses |
| Heading 1 | Ctrl + 1 | Main document title |
| Heading 2 | Ctrl + 2 | Section headings |
| Sub-heading | Ctrl + 3 | Sub-section titles |
| Bullet List | F12 / Toolbar | Unordered lists of items |
| Numbered List | Shift+F12 / Toolbar | Ordered lists, clauses, steps |
| Superscript (x²) | Ctrl + Shift + P | Legal section numbers like 302क |
| Subscript (H₂O) | Ctrl + Shift + B | Chemical terms in forensic documents |
🚨 Why Formatting Kills Your Score
Every time you apply a format — bold, heading, bullet — you must:
- Stop typing
- Press the shortcut (Ctrl+B, Ctrl+1, etc.)
- Type the formatted text
- Press the shortcut again to turn off formatting
- Continue plain typing
This process costs you 1–3 seconds per format change. A typical exam passage has 15–25 format changes. That is 30–75 seconds lost to formatting alone — equivalent to 8–10 WPM reduction in effective speed. A candidate typing 25 WPM plain will effectively produce only 15–17 WPM net in a formatted passage. This is why you need to target 35 WPM Hindi and 40 WPM English in plain practice.
⚡ Real Speed Targets
Why 25 WPM Is Not Enough — Your Real Practice Target
The official minimum is 25 WPM Hindi and 30 WPM English. But these numbers assume you are typing plain, unformatted text at a consistent pace. The actual exam passage has heavy formatting. Here is the math every serious candidate must understand:
25
WPM Hindi — Official Minimum
30
WPM English — Official Minimum
−8 to −10
WPM Lost to Formatting
📊 The Real Numbers
Official minimum Hindi: 25 WPM
Formatting overhead per passage: −8 to −10 WPM effective speed
Net effective speed at 25 WPM plain: ~15–17 WPM → FAIL
This is why your practice target must be 35 WPM Hindi and 40 WPM English on plain passages. At 35 WPM plain, after formatting overhead you will land safely above 25 WPM net — giving you a comfortable pass margin and competitive score.
35
WPM Hindi — Practice Target
40
WPM English — Practice Target
🎯 How to Build Formatting Speed
- Week 1–2: Learn and memorise all LibreOffice formatting shortcuts listed above. Practice them without typing — just shortcut drills.
- Week 3–4: Practice formatted passages on TypingWarriors. Apply each format as you encounter it in the passage.
- Week 5–6: Full timed formatted passages. Track your WPM including formatting time.
- Week 7–8: Your formatted WPM should be approaching 25+ Hindi and 30+ English. Your plain WPM should be 35+ and 40+.
📋 Post-Wise Guide
CG High Court Posts That Require Typing Skill Test
Four main posts under CG High Court and district courts require a typing skill test. All use the same platform — Ubuntu Linux, LibreOffice Writer, Vedmata m17n or Remington Gail m17n — but each post has different speed requirements and context. Read the dedicated guide for your specific post.
| Post | Hindi Target | English Target | Focus | Exam Status |
|---|
| JJA (Junior Judicial Assistant) | 35 WPM practice
(25 WPM min) | 40 WPM practice
(30 WPM min) | Legal Hindi, formatting | Written: Jan 4, 2026 ✅ |
| AG-3 (Assistant Grade 3) | 35 WPM practice | 40 WPM practice | Admin Hindi/English | Ongoing recruitment |
| DEO (Data Entry Operator) | 35 WPM practice | 40 WPM practice | English priority + numbers | Written: Jun 28, 2026 ✅ |
| Translator (Anuvadak) | 35 WPM practice | 40 WPM practice | Typing + legal translation | Check CG Vyapam |
📚 Read Your Post-Specific Guide
❓ FAQ
CG High Court Typing Test — Frequently Asked Questions
Which keyboard layout is used in CG High Court typing exam — Vedmata or Remington Gail? ▼
Both are available. The CG High Court skill test runs on Ubuntu Linux with IBus m17n, which supports both Vedmata m17n and Remington Gail m17n. You can choose whichever you are more comfortable with in the exam hall before starting. Both produce the same Unicode Hindi output — the choice is purely about your personal comfort. TypingWarriors supports both layouts with full keyboard image references and separate practice modes.
What is the minimum typing speed for CG High Court skill test? ▼
The official minimum is 25 WPM for Hindi and 30 WPM for English. However, because the exam passage contains rich formatting (bold, italic, underline, headings, bullets, numbered lists, superscript, subscript), your effective speed drops by 8–10 WPM during the exam. To safely pass and score competitively, you should target 35 WPM Hindi and 40 WPM English in plain text practice. The +10 WPM buffer covers the formatting overhead and exam-day nervousness.
Does the CG High Court typing exam include formatting like bold, italic, headings? ▼
Yes — this is one of the most important facts about this exam. The passage you must type is not plain text. It contains bold text, italic text, underline, Heading 1, Heading 2, sub-headings, bullet lists, numbered lists, superscript, and subscript — all reproduced using LibreOffice Writer shortcuts on Ubuntu Linux. Candidates who only practice plain typing without formatting will lose significant marks. Always practice on formatted passages from the beginning of your preparation.
What software is used in CG High Court typing exam? ▼
LibreOffice Writer on Ubuntu Linux. This is completely different from MS Word on Windows used in other exams. LibreOffice formatting shortcuts (Ctrl+B for bold, Ctrl+1 for Heading 1, Shift+F12 for numbered list, Ctrl+Shift+P for superscript) are what you use in the exam. Practice in LibreOffice Writer specifically — not in any browser-based editor or MS Word — for your final preparation sessions.
Can I use Remington Gail in CG High Court exam if I know CPCT layout? ▼
Yes. If you already know Remington Gail from CPCT or MP High Court preparation, you can select Remington Gail m17n in the CG High Court exam — it is one of the two available layouts. The key mapping is similar to what you know, but it runs through IBus on Ubuntu rather than Windows IME. There is a slight behavioral difference in how IBus handles certain conjunct characters. Practice Remington Gail m17n specifically on TypingWarriors (which simulates the IBus version) to adjust for this difference before exam day.
Is KrutiDev or Mangal used in CG High Court exam? ▼
No. KrutiDev and Mangal are Windows-based font encoding systems. CG High Court uses Vedmata m17n or Remington Gail m17n via IBus on Ubuntu Linux, which produces standard Unicode Devanagari text displayed in Lohit Devanagari font. KrutiDev and Mangal preparation does not transfer — their key layouts are designed for Windows IME, not IBus. Preparing with KrutiDev for the CG Court exam is a common and costly mistake.
How does TypingWarriors help with CG High Court skill test preparation? ▼
TypingWarriors is one of the very few platforms in India built specifically for CG High Court aspirants. It offers: (1) Vedmata m17n AND Remington Gail m17n typing simulation in your browser on any device; (2) Formatted practice passages including bold, italic, headings, bullets, numbering, superscript, subscript; (3) Daily live exam 4–10 PM IST with real-time WPM/KDPH scoring and leaderboard; (4) Keyboard layout images for both layouts; (5) 60 Hindi + 60 English + 20 JJA Computer practice set PDFs. New users get 3 days of full access free — no payment needed to start.
Which posts in CG High Court require typing skill test? ▼
The main posts are: Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA) — written exam held January 4, 2026, skill test upcoming; Assistant Grade 3 (AG-3) — administrative clerical post; Data Entry Operator (DEO) — written exam June 28, 2026, skill test upcoming; and Translator (Anuvadak) — requires both typing and Hindi-English legal translation. All four posts use the same Ubuntu Linux + LibreOffice Writer + Vedmata or Remington Gail m17n environment.