Everything you need to pass the MS Word computer efficiency test in RSMSSB LDC and HCRAJ LDC — task types, scoring, keyboard shortcuts, and how to practise.
The MS Word computer efficiency test is a qualifying round in RSMSSB LDC and HCRAJ LDC. You are seated at a computer with MS Word open, given a pre-typed document, and presented with a list of formatting tasks to complete within approximately 15 minutes.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | ~15 minutes |
| Format | Pre-typed document + task list; you apply formatting |
| Software | MS Word 2010 or 2016 (exam centre computers) |
| Type | Qualifying (pass/fail; does not add to merit marks) |
| Internet access | No — offline exam environment |
Failing the efficiency test eliminates you from document verification regardless of your written GK score.
| Task | How to apply |
|---|---|
| Bold / Italic / Underline | Ctrl+B / Ctrl+I / Ctrl+U |
| Font name | Home tab → Font dropdown |
| Font size | Home tab → Font Size box; or Ctrl+Shift+P |
| Font colour | Home tab → Font Color arrow |
| Text highlight | Home tab → Text Highlight Color |
| Strikethrough / Superscript / Subscript | Home tab → Font group buttons |
| Change case | Shift+F3 cycles UPPERCASE / lowercase / Title Case |
| Task | How to apply |
|---|---|
| Left / Centre / Right / Justify alignment | Ctrl+L / Ctrl+E / Ctrl+R / Ctrl+J |
| Line spacing (1.5, Double) | Home → Line and Paragraph Spacing button |
| Indentation | Home → Increase/Decrease Indent; or Format → Paragraph |
| Paragraph spacing (Before/After) | Format → Paragraph → Spacing |
Select text → Home tab → Styles gallery → click the target style (Heading 1, Heading 2, Normal, Title). Practise finding each style in the gallery in under 3 seconds.
| Task | Method |
|---|---|
| Insert table | Insert → Table → select rows × columns |
| Merge cells | Select cells → Layout tab → Merge Cells |
| Apply borders | Table Design tab → Borders dropdown |
| Apply shading | Table Design tab → Shading dropdown |
| Auto-fit columns | Layout tab → AutoFit → AutoFit Contents |
Table Design and Layout tabs only appear when your cursor is inside a table.
Insert → Header / Footer / Page Number. Always double-click the header or footer area to enter edit mode before typing. Double-click the document body (or press Esc) to exit.
Ctrl+H opens Find & Replace. Use Replace All for document-wide substitution. Page setup (margins, orientation, paper size) is under the Layout tab (called Page Layout in Word 2010).
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+B | Bold |
| Ctrl+I | Italic |
| Ctrl+U | Underline |
| Ctrl+L | Left align |
| Ctrl+E | Centre align |
| Ctrl+R | Right align |
| Ctrl+J | Justify |
| Ctrl+Shift+P | Open font size box |
| Ctrl+H | Find & Replace |
| Shift+F3 | Cycle text case |
Candidates who rely on menus for everything consistently run out of time. Memorise these shortcuts before the exam — they save 3–5 seconds per task, which adds up to minutes over the full test.
Each task is scored on completion and correctness. Applying the right formatting to the wrong text selection scores zero — even if the formatting action itself is correct. Read each task carefully and select precisely before clicking.
| Result | Score |
|---|---|
| Correct formatting applied to correct selection | Full marks |
| Correct formatting applied to wrong selection | Zero |
| Task skipped | Zero |
MedhaV.in's Word Efficiency simulator runs entirely in your browser — no MS Word installation needed. It replicates the full exam experience: Home ribbon with all formatting buttons, a live document, and a task list with seeded tasks covering all the categories above.
Recommended practice schedule:
The test includes text formatting (bold, italic, underline, font size, font colour), paragraph formatting (alignment, line spacing, indentation), table creation and formatting (borders, shading, merge cells), applying styles (Heading 1, Heading 2, Normal, Title), inserting headers and footers with page numbers, Find & Replace, and page setup (margins, orientation, paper size).
The RSMSSB LDC MS Word efficiency test is approximately 15 minutes. You are given a pre-typed document and a list of formatting tasks to complete within that time.
Most RSMSSB LDC exam centres use MS Word 2010 or MS Word 2016. The interface is nearly identical for the tasks tested. Practise on whichever version you have access to — the ribbon layout and keyboard shortcuts are the same.
The computer efficiency test is a qualifying test — you must pass it to proceed to document verification, but your score does not contribute to the merit list. Passing requires completing all or most tasks correctly within the time limit.
Essential shortcuts: Ctrl+B (Bold), Ctrl+I (Italic), Ctrl+U (Underline), Ctrl+L (Left align), Ctrl+E (Centre), Ctrl+R (Right align), Ctrl+J (Justify), Ctrl+H (Find & Replace), Ctrl+Shift+P (Font size). For table tasks, use the Table Design and Layout contextual tabs — they only appear when your cursor is inside a table.
Yes. MedhaV.in offers a full browser-based MS Word efficiency simulator with the same ribbon, document area, and formatting tasks as the actual exam. No download or installation required — practise directly in your browser.