Krutidev Keyboard Layout
The complete interactive reference for every key in the Krutidev 010 Hindi typing layout — sourced directly from the official Krutidev encoder used for CPCT, SSC, RRB & state LDC exams.
Visual typing, not phonetic
Krutidev is a font — characters are typed in left-to-right visual order, not by sound. The short-i matra (ि) is typed before its consonant even though it appears after.
Many keys are sequences
Characters like ख (kha), घ (gha), and ो (o matra) are typed as 2-key sequences. The scroll-down table lists all of them.
Used in major exams
Krutidev 010 is the required font for CPCT, RSMSSB, and many state-level LDC/Steno exams. Know this layout cold before your test.
Interactive Keyboard Chart
Toggle between Normal and Shift to see all key mappings. Hover any key for the full character name.
Common Multi-Key Sequences
Some Hindi characters require typing 2–3 keys in sequence. The converter combines them automatically.
Free Hindi Keyboard Chart
Kruti Dev 010 Keyboard Layout
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Special rule — short i matra (ि): In Krutidev you type f (i matra) BEFORE the consonant key, even though it appears after the consonant when rendered. For example “कि” is typed as f + d.
Which Exams Use Krutidev?
Know your exam's font requirement before you start practising.
| Exam | Font / Layout | Speed Required | Test Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPCT (Madhya Pradesh) | Kruti Dev 010 | 30 WPM Hindi | 15 min |
| RSMSSB / RSSB LDC (Rajasthan) | Kruti Dev / DevLys | 25 WPM Hindi | 10 min |
| Rajasthan High Court LDC | Kruti Dev 010 | ~8,000 KDPH | 10 min |
| UP High Court / UPSSSC | Mangal (Unicode) | 25 WPM Hindi | 10 min |
| SSC CHSL / CGL | English or Hindi (Mangal) | 35 WPM (En) | 15 min |
Speed requirements are approximate. Always verify the latest notification from the respective conducting body.
Krutidev vs DevLys vs Mangal
Which Hindi keyboard layout should you practise? It depends on your exam's font.
| Layout | Type | Keyboard | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kruti Dev 010 | Legacy font | Remington (Hindi typewriter) | CPCT, RSMSSB, Rajasthan HC, MP/Raj state LDC |
| DevLys 010 | Legacy font | Remington — same keys as Kruti Dev | Same exams; interchangeable with Kruti Dev |
| Mangal — Inscript | Unicode | Inscript (IS 13194) | SSC, many central & UP government exams |
| Mangal — Remington/GAIL | Unicode | Remington-style (GAIL/CBI) | GAIL-notified & some High Court exams |
How to Install the Krutidev Font
Four steps to type Hindi in Kruti Dev 010 on your own computer.
- 1
Download the Kruti Dev 010 font
Get the Kruti Dev 010 .ttf file — the same legacy Hindi font used in government typing exams.
- 2
Install the font
Right-click the downloaded .ttf file and choose "Install" (or "Install for all users"). Windows copies it into your Fonts folder.
- 3
Select it in MS Word
Open MS Word (or your typing tool) and choose "Kruti Dev 010" from the font list before you start typing.
- 4
Type using this layout
Use the interactive chart above — press the keys shown and the characters render as Hindi. The Gurukul desktop app already bundles the font, so nothing to install to practise.
Krutidev Keyboard — Common Questions
Is Krutidev the same as DevLys?
Almost — Kruti Dev 010 and DevLys 010 use the same Remington-based keyboard layout, so if you can type in one you can type in the other. They differ only in a few font glyphs; both are legacy (non-Unicode) Hindi fonts accepted in government typing exams.
What is the difference between Krutidev and Mangal?
Krutidev is a legacy font typed on the Remington layout, while Mangal is a Unicode font typed on the Inscript (or Remington-GAIL) layout — they use completely different keys. Check your notification: CPCT and most Rajasthan/MP state exams use Krutidev, while SSC and UP High Court use Mangal Unicode.
How do I type ख (kha) or क्ष (ksha) in Krutidev?
Type them as key sequences: ख = "[ + k" and क्ष = "{ + k". Krutidev builds many consonants and conjuncts from 2–3 keys — see the "Common Multi-Key Sequences" list in the chart above.
Why do I type the short-i matra (ि) before the consonant?
Because Krutidev is visual, not phonetic — you type keys left-to-right in the order characters appear on screen. The short-i matra sits to the left of its consonant, so you press its key ("f") first: "कि" is typed f + d.
How do I install the Krutidev font?
Download the Kruti Dev 010 .ttf file, right-click it and choose Install, then select "Kruti Dev 010" as the font in MS Word before typing. If you practise in the Gurukul desktop app the font is already bundled, so you do not need to install anything.
Which finger should I use for each key?
Use the standard touch-typing finger positions — the finger for each physical key is the same as English typing (f = left index, j = right index, and so on), regardless of the Hindi character it produces. Toggle the finger view on the keyboard above to see the colour-coded finger for every key.
Which exams use the Krutidev layout?
CPCT (Madhya Pradesh) requires 30 WPM Hindi in Kruti Dev 010, and Rajasthan RSMSSB/RSSB LDC, Rajasthan High Court LDC and many state Steno/LDC exams also use Kruti Dev or DevLys. SSC and UP government exams use Mangal Unicode instead.
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