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Remington Gail + KrutiDev Font
The Remington Gail keyboard layout paired with KrutiDev font is the oldest and most widely adopted Hindi typing standard in India. Each physical key maps to a fixed ASCII character that renders as a Hindi glyph only when KrutiDev (or Devlys) font is applied. It is a non-Unicode, ASCII-based encoding system.
📷 Remington Gail + KrutiDev 010 — Full keyboard layout chart (Normal + Shift layer)
🔑 How it works
When you press a key (e.g., D), the system types ASCII "D", which KrutiDev renders as Hindi character ड. No IME required — KrutiDev works natively in offline exam environments.
Platform
Windows XP / 7 / 10 / 11
Encoding Type
ASCII (Non-Unicode / Legacy)
Speed Potential
Very High (40–60+ WPM possible)
Learning Curve
Steep — requires memorization
Primary Use
State courts, offline govt. offices
Setup Required
Install KrutiDev 010 font only
📋 Exams Requiring Remington Gail + KrutiDev
| Exam / Recruitment | Conducting Body | Required Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSSSC Junior Assistant | UPSSSC, Uttar Pradesh | 25 WPM Hindi | KrutiDev Remington layout; backspace not allowed |
| Rajasthan High Court LDC | HCRAJ | 35 WPM Hindi | Remington Gail / KrutiDev; very strict evaluation |
| RSMSSB / RSSB LDC | RSMSSB, Rajasthan | 25 WPM Hindi | KrutiDev / Devlys font; Remington layout |
| Bihar Beltron DEO / Jr. Clerk | BELTRON, Bihar | 30 WPM Hindi | Remington (KrutiDev); offline exam software |
| MP / CG District Court — Clerk | State High Courts | 30 WPM Hindi | Legacy KrutiDev used in older exam slots |
| Rajasthan Patwari / Info. Asst. | RSMSSB | 20–25 WPM | Remington Gail KrutiDev / Devlys |
Remington Gail + Mangal Font (Unicode)
The Remington Gail layout combined with the Mangal Unicode font represents the modern evolution of the traditional typewriter layout. The Indian Government officially adopted Mangal as the standard Unicode Hindi font for central government work — making this the primary requirement for most central government typing exams including SSC and CPCT.
📷 Remington Gail + Mangal Unicode — Official layout used in CPCT, SSC and central government exams
🌐 Unicode Advantage
Unlike KrutiDev, Mangal text is stored as genuine Hindi Unicode characters (U+0900–U+097F Devanagari block) — compatible with all modern databases, websites, and government portals. Text can be searched, indexed, and published without any font dependency.
Platform
Windows 7 / 10 / 11 (with Indic Input)
Encoding Type
Unicode (UTF-8 / Devanagari block)
IME Required
Microsoft Indic Input 3 (Remington GAIL)
Font Used in Exam
Mangal / Aparajita / Arial Unicode MS
Speed Potential
High (30–50 WPM with practice)
Backspace Policy
Allowed in SSC; restricted in CPCT
📋 Exams Requiring Remington Gail + Mangal Unicode
| Exam | Conducting Body | Hindi Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP CPCT | MPESB / NIC, Madhya Pradesh | 20 NWPM Hindi | Remington Gail or Inscript; Mangal Unicode; strict backspace rules |
| SSC CHSL (LDC / DEO / PA / SA) | Staff Selection Commission | 35 WPM Hindi = 10,500 KDPH | Mangal font; Remington Gail or Inscript (candidate's choice) |
| SSC CGL (Tax Asst, DEO Grade A) | Staff Selection Commission | 35 WPM Hindi | Mangal Unicode; Remington Gail layout |
| SSC Stenographer (Gr. C & D) | Staff Selection Commission | 80/100 WPM dictation | Transcription in Mangal Remington Gail; 50/65 min test |
| RRB NTPC (Jr. Clerk cum Typist) | Railway Recruitment Board | 30 WPM Hindi | Mangal Unicode; Remington Gail preferred |
| CRPF / CISF / BSF (HC Ministerial) | MHA / Respective Force HQ | 25–30 WPM Hindi | Mangal Unicode; Remington Gail layout |
| FCI — Typist / Jr. Clerk | Food Corporation of India | 30 WPM Hindi | Mangal Remington Gail; Unicode typing |
| UP Police Computer Operator | UPPRPB, Uttar Pradesh | 25 WPM Hindi | Mangal / KrutiDev; Remington Gail |
Remington Gail m17n — Ubuntu Linux Keyboard Layout
The Remington Gail m17n keyboard layout is an official Hindi typing input method used in CG High Court, District Courts, and Session Courts skill tests — running exclusively on Ubuntu Linux via the IBus-m17n framework. Used for posts of AG-3, JJA, DEO, and Translator. Unlike Windows Remington Gail (Indic Input 3 + Mangal), this uses the GNU m17n-db hi-remington.mim definition in LibreOffice Writer.
📷 Remington Gail m17n — Ubuntu Linux IBus layout used in CG High Court, District Courts & Session Courts for AG-3, JJA, DEO & Translator posts
🐧 Remington Gail m17n vs. Windows Mangal — Key Differences
Both use familiar Remington Gail key positions, but on Ubuntu Linux input is handled by GNU m17n-db hi-remington.mim via IBus. The word processor is LibreOffice Writer, not MS Word. Candidates preparing only on Windows face a genuine disadvantage.
⚠️ Why This Layout Cannot be Replicated on Windows
The Chhattisgarh government standardized its court offices on Ubuntu Linux. The hi-remington.mim file from the GNU m17n-db package is Linux-exclusive — there is no direct Windows equivalent. TypingWarriors is one of the very few platforms in India that simulates this exact environment in the browser.
Platform
Ubuntu Linux (LTS versions)
Input Framework
IBus + m17n-db (hi-remington.mim)
Word Processor
LibreOffice Writer
Encoding
Unicode (Devanagari UTF-8)
Install Command
sudo apt install ibus-m17n m17n-db
Windows Equivalent
No exact equivalent — Linux-exclusive
🔑 How to Install Remington Gail m17n on Ubuntu Linux
sudo apt update && sudo apt install ibus ibus-m17n m17n-db
ibus restart
# Then: Settings → Region & Language → Input Sources → Add → Hindi (Remington Gail m17n)
After installation, switch input using Super + Space. Open LibreOffice Writer and begin typing — the m17n engine handles all Devanagari composition automatically.
📋 CG Court Posts Requiring Remington Gail m17n (Ubuntu Linux)
| Post / Exam | Conducting Body | Required Speed | Environment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CG High Court — JJA | Chhattisgarh High Court | 5000 KDPH / 25 WPM Hindi 8000 KDPH / 30 WPM English | Ubuntu Linux + LibreOffice + Remington Gail m17n / Vedmata m17n |
| CG High Court — AG-3 | Chhattisgarh High Court | 5000 KDPH / 25 WPM Hindi | Ubuntu Linux + LibreOffice + Remington Gail m17n |
| CG High Court — DEO | Chhattisgarh High Court | 5000–8000 KDPH | Ubuntu Linux + LibreOffice + Remington Gail m17n |
| CG High Court — Translator | Chhattisgarh High Court | 5000 KDPH Hindi | Ubuntu Linux + LibreOffice + Remington Gail m17n |
| CG District Courts — Clerk / Steno | CG District Judiciary | 5000–8000 KDPH | Ubuntu Linux + LibreOffice + Remington Gail m17n |
| CG Session Courts — DEO | Session Courts, CG | 5000 KDPH Hindi | Ubuntu Linux; Remington Gail m17n IBus |
| CG Vyapam — AG-3 | CG Vyapam / CGPSC | 5000 KDPH Hindi | Ubuntu Linux; LibreOffice Writer; Remington Gail m17n |
Ubuntu Linux — Vedmata (m17n) Keyboard Layout
The Vedmata keyboard layout is the second official Hindi Unicode input method used in CG court examinations — delivered through the IBus-m17n framework on Ubuntu Linux. Like Remington Gail m17n, it is used for AG-3, JJA, DEO, and Translator posts. The key-to-character mappings differ — confirm which layout your exam notice specifies, and practise both.
📷 Vedmata (m17n) — Ubuntu Linux IBus layout used in CG High Court, District Courts & CG government office typing examinations for AG-3, JJA, DEO & Translator
🐧 Why Ubuntu Linux for CG Exams?
The Chhattisgarh government standardized its courts on Ubuntu Linux to reduce software licensing costs. Candidates trained only on Windows face a significant disadvantage. Both Vedmata m17n and Remington Gail m17n are used across different CG court exam rounds — TypingWarriors provides dedicated simulators for each.
⚠️ Important: KDPH vs WPM
CG court exams measure speed in KDPH (Keystrokes per Hour). Official requirement for CG High Court JJA — Hindi: 5000 KDPH = 25 WPM, English: 8000 KDPH = 30 WPM. Practise in KDPH-measured environments to be fully prepared.
English Standard Keyboard Layout (QWERTY)
The English Standard QWERTY keyboard layout is the universal arrangement used for English typing in all government examinations. No additional software or font installation required. It is a mandatory skill component in SSC, RRB, Banking, Insurance, and many state-level government recruitments.
📷 English Standard QWERTY Layout — Universal keyboard arrangement used in all government English typing examinations
🎯 Touch Typing — The Exam Edge
Touch typing means typing without looking at the keyboard using muscle memory. Home row keys (ASDF JKL;) serve as the anchor position. Consistent touch typing practice with correct finger placement is the most effective way to push English speed beyond 40 WPM — the standard qualifying threshold for most central government typing posts.
Platform
All — Windows, Linux, macOS
IME Required
None — system default
Speed Target
35–40 WPM for govt exams
Learning Curve
Moderate — touch typing needed
Primary Use
SSC, RRB, Banking, CG HC English
Setup Required
No setup — use as-is
📋 Exams Requiring English Typing (QWERTY Layout)
| Exam | Conducting Body | English Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CG High Court (English) | Chhattisgarh High Court | 30 WPM / 8000 KDPH | Ubuntu Linux; LibreOffice Writer; QWERTY |
| SSC CHSL / CGL (English) | Staff Selection Commission | 35 WPM | 10-min typing test; QWERTY; backspace allowed |
| SSC CHSL DEO (Data Entry) | Staff Selection Commission | 8000 KDPH | Computer skill test; QWERTY; 2000 key depressions/hr |
| RRB NTPC | Railway Recruitment Board | 30 WPM English | Typing test on computer; QWERTY standard |
| IBPS / SBI Banking | IBPS / SBI | 30+ WPM | Online CBT; QWERTY; speed & accuracy assessed |
| CRPF / CISF (HC Ministerial English) | MHA | 30 WPM | English typing alongside Hindi; QWERTY |
Which Layout for Which Exam?
This consolidated reference table helps you quickly identify the correct keyboard layout, font, and operating system required for every major government exam in India that mandates a typing test component.
| Exam | Layout | Font | OS | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP CPCT | Remington Gail / Inscript | Mangal | Windows | Unicode |
| SSC CHSL / CGL | Remington Gail / Inscript | Mangal | Windows | Unicode |
| SSC CHSL DEO Data Entry Skill Test | QWERTY (English) | — | Windows | 8K–15K KDPH |
| SSC Steno | Remington Gail / Inscript | Mangal | Windows | Unicode |
| RRB NTPC | Remington Gail | Mangal | Windows | Unicode |
| CRPF / CISF / BSF | Remington Gail | Mangal | Windows | Unicode |
| CG High Court JJA / AG-3 / DEO / Translator (Hindi) | Remington Gail m17n / Vedmata m17n | Unicode (Devanagari) | Ubuntu Linux | 5000 KDPH / 25 WPM Hindi |
| CG High Court (English) | QWERTY | Times New Roman / Arial | Ubuntu Linux | 8000 KDPH / 30 WPM |
| CG District Courts | Remington Gail m17n / Vedmata m17n | Unicode (Devanagari) | Ubuntu Linux | Linux Unicode |
| Raj. High Court LDC | Remington Gail | KrutiDev / Devlys | Windows | Legacy ASCII |
| UPSSSC Jr. Assistant | Remington Gail | KrutiDev | Windows | Legacy ASCII |
| Bihar Beltron DEO | Remington Gail | KrutiDev | Windows | Legacy ASCII |
| FCI Typist | Remington Gail | Mangal | Windows | Unicode |
| IBPS / SBI Banking | QWERTY (English) | System Default | Windows | English |
Choosing the Right Layout for You
Understanding the fundamental differences between these five keyboard systems helps you make an informed decision about which layout to learn and practise — based on your target exam, operating system, and career goals.
🟡 KrutiDev (Legacy)
- ASCII-based, no IME needed
- Works offline without extra software
- Best for UP, Bihar, Rajasthan state exams
- Cannot be used on modern web platforms
- Text not searchable / copy-paste breaks
🟢 Mangal (Unicode)
- Unicode — future-proof standard
- Requires Indic Input 3 (IME)
- Best for SSC, CPCT, Railways, Central Govt
- Text is searchable and portable
- Familiar Remington key positions retained
🔵 Remington Gail m17n (Ubuntu Linux)
- Linux-exclusive (Ubuntu + IBus-m17n)
- Unicode output via GNU m17n-db hi-remington.mim
- Required for CG High Court AG-3, JJA, DEO, Translator
- Familiar Remington key positions on Linux
- Cannot substitute Windows Mangal Remington Gail
🔵 Vedmata m17n (Linux)
- Linux-exclusive (Ubuntu + IBus)
- Unicode output via m17n framework
- Essential for CG High Court / AG-3 exams
- Requires Ubuntu Linux practice environment
- Cannot substitute Windows-based layouts
⚪ English (QWERTY)
- Universal — all systems and platforms
- No IME or font installation required
- Required for SSC, RRB, Banking, Insurance
- Touch typing is the key skill to develop
- 35–40 WPM is the standard qualifying speed