A Hindi typist is responsible for formatting and typing various types of documents in Hindi with speed and accuracy. They are tasked with typing letters, reports, forms, policies, tabular statements, or other documents from rough drafts, handwritten copies and so on using word processing software or typewriter. The individual also checks documents for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation and format, and corrects identified errors.
Personal Competencies
You like to pay attention to details while working
You like to analyse problems/situations
You like to have clear instructions to follow
You are comfortable working with a team
Entry Pathway
Minimum Qualification • After completing class 8 and being 18 years of age you can enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* level 4 Hindi Typist Training.
* NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Where will you work?
Places of Work: News channels, Print Media, Electronic Media, Advertising digital media (mobile, internet and so on)
Work Environment: You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Junior Hindi Typist → Hindi Typist → Office Manager/ Executive Assistant
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Hindi Typist ranges between INR 8,000 - 19,000* per month
Prashant Thakur had completed his class 12 in 2013. His dream was to sit for the Hotel Management Exam. He had also cleared the entrance for hotel management but due to financial issues he was not able get admitted into the IHMs, after which he decided to become a Stenographer. He had to face many difficulties as his remote village did not have the facilities for learning shorthand. He had to travel 6 hours from his home to reach his tuition centre. He started using YouTube, Grade Up which helped him a lot. In 2017 - 2018 he became a stenographer studying with the help of a Youtube channel. Prashant qualified his Stenographer Exam in 2019 and now is continuing his studies as well as his job simultaneously. He considers self study as one of the most important aspects of education.*
Hindi typist
NCS Code: NA | V090Minimum Qualification
• After completing class 8 and being 18 years of age you can enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* level 4 Hindi Typist Training.
* NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
Government Institutes
1. National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC): Visit https://www.nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre
2. Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS): Visit - https://nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre-jss/
3. NIOS training centres: Visit - https://voc.nios.ac.in/registration/locate-study-centre
4. List of NSQF centres: https://aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/Vocational%20institutions%20272%20recommended%20AY%202020-21.pdf
• A majority of government schemes are free
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Places of Work: News channels, Print Media, Electronic Media, Advertising digital media (mobile, internet and so on)
Work Environment: You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Junior Hindi Typist → Hindi Typist → Office Manager/ Executive Assistant
The approx. salary of a Hindi Typist ranges between INR 8,000 - 19,000* per month
Source - https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Typist/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Prashant Thakur had completed his class 12 in 2013. His dream was to sit for the Hotel Management Exam. He had also cleared the entrance for hotel management but due to financial issues he was not able get admitted into the IHMs, after which he decided to become a Stenographer. He had to face many difficulties as his remote village did not have the facilities for learning shorthand. He had to travel 6 hours from his home to reach his tuition centre. He started using YouTube, Grade Up which helped him a lot. In 2017 - 2018 he became a stenographer studying with the help of a Youtube channel. Prashant qualified his Stenographer Exam in 2019 and now is continuing his studies as well as his job simultaneously. He considers self study as one of the most important aspects of education.*
Source - likhostenoacademy.com/2020/05/success-story-of-prashant-thakur.html
* The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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