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High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has released the Syllabus / Exam Pattern for Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO) and Computer Assistant (CA) Recruitment Examination 2026, conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). The recruitment will be held in three stages (Stage-I, Stage-II, Stage-III) and candidates must qualify each stage as per the rules.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | High Court of Judicature at Allahabad (Allahabad High Court) |
| Post Name | Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO), Computer Assistant (CA) |
| Total Vacancies | 543 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree + Computer Qualification (Diploma/Degree in CS / NIELIT ‘O’ Level / CCC) + English typing 25 WPM |
| Category | Syllabus |
| Status | Released |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 01/06/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21/06/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 22/06/2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 24/06/2026 |
| Last Date for Correction | 25/06/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1,200 |
| SC / ST / EWS (Uttar Pradesh) | ₹1,000 |
Payment Mode: Online payment through State Bank of India (SBI) via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI. Bank service / processing charges (if any) are payable by the candidate.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01/07/2026.
- Review Officer (RO) / Assistant Review Officer (ARO): 21 to 35 years
- Date of Birth: Not born before 02/07/1991 and not after 01/07/2005
- Computer Assistant (CA): 18 to 35 years
- Date of Birth: Not born before 02/07/1991 and not after 01/07/2008
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit):
- SC / ST / OBC / DFF (U.P.): 5 years
- Skilled Sportsperson (U.P.): 5 years
- Ex-Servicemen (U.P.): 3 years after deduction of military service
- PwBD / PH (U.P.): 15 years
Note: If claiming relaxation in more than one category, only one relaxation (most beneficial) will be allowed.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level / Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Review Officer (RO) | 138 | Level-8 (₹47,600–1,51,100) |
| Assistant Review Officer (ARO) | 380 | Level-7 (₹44,900–1,42,400) |
| Computer Assistant (CA) | 25 | Level-04 (₹25,500–81,100) |
Syllabus Details
Stage-I: Preliminary Examination (General Studies)
- Mode: Pen & Paper (OMR Based)
- Type: Objective (MCQ)
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 03 Hours (180 Minutes)
- Negative Marking: No
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: No
- Language: Question paper will be in English and Hindi (English version will be final in case of any discrepancy)
Stage-I Syllabus Topics
(A) General Science
(B) History of India
(C) Indian National Movement
(D) Indian Polity, Economy and Culture
(E) Indian Agriculture, Commerce and Trade
(F) Population, Ecology and Urbanisation (in Indian Context)
(G) World Geography and Geography and Resources of India
(H) Current National and International Important Events
(I) General Aptitude
(J) Special Knowledge regarding Education, Culture, Agriculture, Industry, Trade, Living and Social Traditions of Uttar Pradesh
(K) Knowledge of General English and General Hindi of Graduation Level
(L) Elementary Knowledge of Computers
Shortlisting Rule: Seven times the number of candidates against the total vacancies in each category for each post (RO/ARO/CA), based on Stage-I merit, will be called for Stage-II and Stage-III.
Stage-II: Mains Examination (Subjective)
- Mode: Conventional (Pen & Paper)
- Maximum Marks: 150
- Duration: 02 Hours (120 Minutes)
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50 marks out of 150
Stage-II Paper Structure
Section A: Essay Writing in English (approximately 200 words) – 30 marks
- Focus: Constitutional accuracy & conceptual clarity, relevance & coherence, logical structure & flow, language proficiency & expression.
Section B: Precis Writing in English – 30 marks
- Focus: Identification of core ideas, conciseness & proportional reduction, language clarity & grammar, suitable title.
Section C (i): Translation from English to Hindi – 25 marks
Section C (ii): Translation from Hindi to English – 25 marks
- Focus: Accuracy of meaning, terminology & formal tone, grammar & sentence structure.
Section D: Comprehension in English – 40 marks
- Focus: Accuracy of responses, analytical understanding, clarity of expression.
Stage-III: Computer Knowledge Test (Typing Test)
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Maximum Marks: 50
- Duration: 20 Minutes
- Negative Marking: No
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 25 marks out of 50
- Typing Requirement: Minimum 25 words per minute (WPM) in English typing
Test Task: A passage of approximately 500 words in English will be provided to reproduce on the computer in the same format within 20 minutes.
Stage-III Marking (Error Deduction)
- 1 mistake (error) = 0.1 mark deducted
- Left-out words and spelling mistakes count as full mistakes.
- Typing anything other than the passage content counts as full mistakes.
- Words typed beyond the prescribed word limit will be ignored/deleted.
Selection Process
- Stage-I Preliminary Examination (General Studies)
- Stage-II Mains Examination (Subjective)
- Stage-III Computer Knowledge Test (CBT Typing Test)
Final Merit List: Prepared post-wise based on aggregate marks of Stage-II + Stage-III (Total 200 marks).
Important Notes:
- It is mandatory to appear and qualify in all stages.
- No interview will be held.
- Candidate age below 21 years as on 01/07/2026 will be considered for Computer Assistant only.
- Stage-II and Stage-III for each candidate will be conducted in a single shift with a 20-minute gap.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Review Officer (RO): Level-8, ₹47,600–1,51,100
- Assistant Review Officer (ARO): Level-7, ₹44,900–1,42,400
- Computer Assistant (CA): Level-04, ₹25,500–81,100