High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
Notification Released: 1 June 2026
Advt. No. 02/RO/ARO/CA/2026 | Conducted by NTA
UP Allahabad High Court
RO / ARO / CA
Recruitment 2026
543 Vacancies • Apply by 21 June 2026
Review Officer, Assistant Review Officer & Computer Assistant
10,000+ aspirants already preparing with CrackTarget
543
Total Vacancies
138 RO
+ 380 ARO + 25 CA
21 Jun
Last Date to Apply
Level 7-8
Pay Scale (7th CPC)
COMPLETE GUIDE • UPDATED 6 JUNE 2026
What is Allahabad High Court
RO / ARO / CA Recruitment?
The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has released the official notification for recruitment of Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO), and Computer Assistant (CA) posts under Advertisement No. 02/2026.
The examination is being conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Hon’ble High Court. This is a prestigious Group ‘B’ & ‘C’ level opportunity in the Allahabad High Court establishment with excellent pay scales, job security, and respect associated with the judiciary.
Key Highlights:
• Total 543 vacancies (RO: 138 | ARO: 380 | CA: 25)
• Three-stage selection process (Prelims + Mains + Computer Test)
• Final merit based on Mains + Computer Knowledge Test only
• Strong emphasis on English-Hindi translation & drafting skills
• Total 543 vacancies (RO: 138 | ARO: 380 | CA: 25)
• Three-stage selection process (Prelims + Mains + Computer Test)
• Final merit based on Mains + Computer Knowledge Test only
• Strong emphasis on English-Hindi translation & drafting skills
Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date / Timeline |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 01 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 01 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 21 June 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 22 June 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 24 – 25 June 2026 (up to 11:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced (via Public Notice) |
| Stage-I Preliminary Exam | To be announced (Pen & Paper / OMR) |
| Stage-II Mains + Stage-III Computer Test | To be announced (Simultaneous on same day with 20 min gap) |
All dates are as per official notification. Keep checking NTA & High Court websites for updates.
Vacancy Details
Total 543 Posts (may increase or decrease)
GROUP B
Review Officer (RO)
138
UR 58
OBC 37
SC 28
EWS 13
ST 2
Includes horizontal reservations for Women, PwBD, ESM, DFF & Sportsperson
GROUP B
Assistant Review Officer (ARO)
380
UR 154
OBC 102
SC 79
EWS 38
ST 7
Largest recruitment • High competition expected
GROUP C
Computer Assistant (CA)
25
UR 12
OBC 6
SC 5
EWS 2
Age starts from 18 years • Lower pay scale
Category-wise breakup is indicative. Exact horizontal reservation details available in official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
Review Officer (RO)
Assistant Review Officer (ARO)
Assistant Review Officer (ARO)
21 – 35 years
Computer Assistant (CA)
18 – 35 years
Relaxations: SC/ST/OBC/DFF up to 5 years • ESM as per rules • PwBD up to 15 years • Sportsperson (UP) 5 years. Only one relaxation benefit allowed.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree from a University established by law in India or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.
- Computer Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Computer Science OR ‘O’ Level Certificate from NIELIT/DOEACC OR CCC Certificate.
- Typing Speed: Minimum 25 words per minute in English Typing on Computer.
Note: Knowledge of Data Entry, Word Processing and Computer Operation is essential. Preferential qualification for Territorial Army / NCC ‘B’ Certificate.
Application Fee
Pay online via SBI (Net Banking / Card / UPI)
Gen / OBC
₹1200
SC / ST / EWS (UP)
₹1000
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Three mandatory stages. Stage-I is only for shortlisting. Final merit is prepared on the basis of marks in Stage-II (Mains) + Stage-III (Computer Knowledge Test).
STAGE 1
Preliminary Examination (Screening)
200 MCQs
200 Marks
3 Hours
NO Negative Marking
Mode: Pen & Paper (OMR Based) • Shortlisting Ratio: Approx. 7 times the number of vacancies (category-wise)
Only qualifying in nature. Marks not counted for final merit.
STAGE 2
Mains Examination (Subjective / Conventional)
150 Marks
2 Hours
Min. 50 Marks to Qualify
Section A: Essay Writing in English (~200 words) — 30 Marks
Section B: Precis Writing in English — 25 Marks
Section C(i): Translation — English to Hindi — 25 Marks
Section C(ii): Translation — Hindi to English — 25 Marks
Section D: English Comprehension (reproduce text on computer) — ~45 Marks
Focus: Constitutional accuracy, language proficiency, translation skills & coherence. Highly important for court work.
STAGE 3
Computer Knowledge Test (CBT + Typing)
50 Marks
20 Minutes
Min. 25 Marks + 25 WPM
English Typing Test on Computer: Candidates will be given a text of approx. 500 words in English to reproduce in the same format. Speed calculated on correct words typed.
Both accuracy and speed matter. Practice daily typing.
Final Merit List: Prepared solely on aggregate marks of Stage-II (Mains) + Stage-III (Computer Test). Stage-I marks are NOT added.
No Interview • Tie-breaking rules apply
Detailed Syllabus
STAGE-I PRELIMINARY
General Studies (200 MCQs)
General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics)
History of India & Indian National Movement
Indian Polity, Economy & Culture
Indian Agriculture, Commerce & Trade
Population, Ecology & Urbanisation (Indian Context)
World Geography & India’s Geography/Resources
Current National & International Events
General Aptitude & Reasoning
Special Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh — Education, Culture, Agriculture, Industry, Trade, Lifestyle & Social Traditions
General English & General Hindi (Graduation Level)
Elementary Knowledge of Computers
STAGE-II MAINS
Language & Writing Skills
Essay Writing (English)
~200 words. Emphasis on Constitutional accuracy, conceptual clarity, logical flow & language proficiency.
Precis Writing (English)
Core idea identification, conciseness, grammar & suitable title.
Translation (English ↔ Hindi)
Accuracy of meaning, terminology, formal tone, grammar & sentence structure.
English Comprehension
Analytical understanding & clarity of expression. Text reproduction on computer.
Pro Tip from CrackTarget: Mains is the real game-changer. Practice essay writing on legal/constitutional topics and daily translation practice.
Pay Scale & Salary (7th CPC)
LEVEL-8
Review Officer
₹47,600
— ₹1,51,100
Starting Basic: ~₹35,400 + Allowances
LEVEL-7
Assistant Review Officer
₹44,900
— ₹1,42,400
Starting Basic: ~₹31,500 + Allowances
LEVEL-4
Computer Assistant
₹25,500
— ₹81,100
Starting Basic: ~₹19,900 + Allowances
CRACKTARGET STRATEGY
How to Prepare for AHC RO/ARO 2026
Stage-I (Prelims) Focus Areas
- • Master UP Special GK (most scoring & differentiating)
- • Current Affairs (last 12-18 months) + Static GS
- • Basic Computer + English/Hindi Grammar
- • Practice OMR-based mocks regularly
Stage-II (Mains) – The Deciding Factor
- • Daily Essay writing practice (Constitutional topics)
- • Translation English ↔ Hindi (legal & general)
- • Precis writing from editorials/newspapers
- • Improve handwriting + speed for descriptive paper
Stage-III Computer + Typing
Practice 25+ WPM consistently. Focus on accuracy first, then speed. Use typing software daily for 30-45 mins. Many candidates lose marks here despite good Mains score.
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