Allahabad High Court — High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
| Last Date to Apply | 21 Jun 2026 |
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| Post Name | Review Officer (RO) & Assistant Review Officer (ARO) |
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| Total Vacancies | 543 |
| Qualification | Graduate degree from a recognized university plus computer knowledge/typing proficiency. |
| Age Limit | 21-35 years (Age relaxation as per government norms). |
| Salary | As per 7th Pay Commission scales for RO/ARO. |
| Selection Process | Single-stage online competitive examination consisting of objective MCQs and a computer-based English typing test. |
The Allahabad High Court (AHC) conducts the recruitment for Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) through a centralized, single-stage online examination. Candidates are selected based on a written test followed by a computer-based typing assessment. All stages are conducted on the same day.
| Component | Duration | Marks |
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| Part I: Objective MCQ (General Studies) | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Part II: Computer Typing Test | 20 Minutes | 50 |
| Total | 3 Hours 20 Minutes | 250 |
The examination consists of 200 objective-type questions in Part I. There is no negative marking, and candidates are required to achieve a minimum of 25 marks out of 50 in the typing test to qualify for the final merit list.
The Part I examination covers a broad spectrum of academic and general knowledge subjects:
The AHC RO ARO selection relies on a combined score from the written test and the typing assessment. Given that the typing test requires a minimum speed of 25 words per minute, candidates should practice consistently to ensure accuracy and speed. Focus on building core concepts in Indian Polity and Current Affairs, as these sections often carry high weightage. Use standard textbooks for Hindi and English grammar to score consistently in language sections.
No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the objective portion of the examination.
Candidates must achieve a minimum speed of 25 words per minute in English typing to qualify for the post.
The merit list is prepared based on the total marks obtained in both Part I and Part II, subject to individual post requirements and candidate preferences.
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