Special marks are awarded for typing practice in the TNPSC competitive exams for government jobs, leading to a 10 per cent increase in student enrollment in typing courses, as reported by typing training institutes. The Tamil Nadu Government Directorate of Technical Education conducts Tamil, English Typing, and Shorthand Examinations every February and August, awarding certificates to those who pass.
Students who have completed the junior and senior exams often take the TNPSC Group-4 exam, easily achieving the cut-off marks and securing government jobs due to their technical certificates.
It has sparked growing interest among students in Tirunelveli to obtain typing and shorthand qualifications. According to training institutes, the number of students enrolling in these courses had significantly declined during the two-year COVID-19 pandemic, making it challenging for training businesses to operate.
Post-pandemic, the number of typing learners has been gradually increasing as students recognise the value of this qualification for securing government employment. Currently, the number of students studying typewriting courses has risen by 10 per cent.
Meanwhile, the high-speed shorthand exam is scheduled for August 10 and 11, with the Shorthand Junior and Masters exams set for August 24 and 25. The Commerce and Accountancy Bachelor and Master exams will take place on August 23. The Typing Junior, Master, and Master High-Speed exams are slated for August 31 and September 1. The Directorate of Technical Education plans to release the exam results on October 29.
Besides, Ravulapalle Satyanarayana, a 74-year-old master from Ongole, Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh, exemplifies the significance of this profession. With a remarkable career in teaching typing skills to thousands of students, he stands as a testament to the transformative power of education.
Ravulapalle Satyanarayana was born on May 13, 1951, and completed his Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) in 1967. In 1972, he secured a position as a typist in the collector’s office in Ongole. However, despite his decent employment, he found himself lacking job satisfaction. It was this sense of unfulfillment that prompted him to transition to teaching and establish a coaching centre in 1974. This centre, known as Satyanarayana Gari Institute, was founded on the road leading to the iconic elephant tree (Enugula vada) marker in Ongole.
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