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Remington GAIL Layout
The standard layout for CPCT, SSC CHSL, RRB NTPC, and Rajasthan HC. Virtual keyboard with finger guidance. Real-time WPM and accuracy tracking. Free.
Remington GAIL — Common Questions
What is Remington GAIL keyboard layout?
Remington GAIL is the most widely used Hindi keyboard layout in India for government exams. It is a phonetically arranged layout where the ि matra is typed BEFORE the consonant it attaches to. It is mandated for CPCT (MP), SSC CHSL, RRB NTPC, and most state-level typing exams.
Which exams use Remington GAIL layout?
SSC CHSL, SSC CGL (Hindi typing paper), RRB NTPC, CPCT (Madhya Pradesh), Rajasthan High Court LDC, RSSB LDC, and most state PSC typing examinations use the Remington GAIL layout.
How is the ि matra typed in Remington GAIL?
In Remington GAIL, the ि (choti i matra) is typed BEFORE the consonant it attaches to — unlike how it visually appears. For example, to type कि, you press the ि key first, then क.
Does this practice tool work exactly like the exam?
Yes — this tool uses the same Remington GAIL keyboard mapping, the same ि pre-base reordering, and the same Hindi composition logic used in TypingWale's exam-mode app. The WPM calculation uses the standard 5-keystroke word formula.
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