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Download free Hindi fonts for government typing exams. Choose Kruti Dev 010 for SSC and state exams (Remington layout) or Mangal Unicode for UPSC and central government (Inscript layout).
Choose Your Font
Both fonts are required in different government exams. Download the one that matches your target exam.
The most widely used Hindi typing font for government exams. Kruti Dev 010 uses the Remington keyboard layout — the same layout used on old Hindi typewriters. Required for SSC CHSL, SSC CGL (Tax Assistant), CPCT, RSMSSB, and most state-level clerical posts.
The official Unicode Hindi font for central government and court typing. Mangal comes pre-installed on Windows 7 and later. Uses the standard Devanagari Inscript keyboard layout — required for UPSC, NIC, High Courts, and central secretariat typing posts.
Side by Side
A quick comparison to help you pick the right font for your target exam.
| Feature | Kruti Dev 010 | Mangal Unicode |
|---|---|---|
| Font Type | Non-Unicode (legacy) | Unicode (modern standard) |
| Keyboard Layout | Remington / GAIL | Inscript (BIS standard) |
| Pre-installed on Windows | No — download required | Yes — Windows 7 and later |
| SSC CHSL / CGL | ✓ Required | Some posts only |
| UPSC / NIC / Courts | ✗ Not accepted | ✓ Required |
| State Govt. Exams (UP, MP, Rajasthan) | ✓ Standard | Check syllabus |
| Copy-Paste & Search | Not reliable (legacy encoding) | Works everywhere |
| Learning Curve | Moderate (typewriter-derived) | Moderate (logical layout) |
| File Format | TrueType (.ttf) | TrueType (.ttf) |
| Cost | Free | Free (included with Windows) |
Practice & Tools
After downloading, use these tools to practise and convert between font formats.
Kruti Dev 1 Min Test
Warm up — check your WPM
Kruti Dev 5 Min Test
SSC CHSL / DEO standard
Mangal 1 Min Test
Inscript layout practice
Mangal 5 Min Test
Sustained speed build
KrutiDev → Unicode
Convert legacy documents
Unicode → KrutiDev
Convert to legacy font
Hindi Typing Tutorial
Learn both layouts step-by-step
Hindi Typing Hub
All tests & resources
Two fonts dominate Hindi government typing examinations in India: Kruti Dev 010 and Mangal Unicode. Both are available for free download on this page, along with full installation guides and keyboard layout charts.
Download Kruti Dev 010 if your target exam is SSC CHSL, SSC CGL (Tax Assistant / DEO), CPCT (Madhya Pradesh), RSMSSB (Rajasthan), or any UP/Haryana state clerical post. These exams use the Remington keyboard layout.
Download Mangal if your target exam is UPSC, NIC, a High Court, Central Secretariat, or any central government department that mandates Unicode Hindi typing. These exams use the Devanagari Inscript keyboard layout.
Yes. Many aspirants learn both layouts since the key positions have some overlap. Start with the font required for your nearest exam, then pick up the second layout over time. Our free typing tests support both fonts — use them daily to build speed in both layouts.
1. Download the .ttf file using the buttons above. 2. Double-click the file in your Downloads folder. 3. Click Install in the preview window. The font is instantly available in all applications — no restart needed.