Key Highlights
- Vacancy: Allahabad High Court is recruiting 543 posts including Review Officer (138), Assistant Review Officer (380), and Computer Assistant (25).
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree with Computer Qualification (Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, O Level, or CCC Certificate) and minimum 25 WPM English typing speed.
- Important Dates: Online application starts on 01 June 2026 and closes on 21 June 2026. Fee payment can be made up to 22 June 2026.
- Salary: Pay Scale ranges from ₹25,500 – ₹1,51,100 under the 7th Pay Commission depending on the post.
- Age Limit: 21-35 years for Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer; 18-35 years for Computer Assistant. Age relaxation applicable as per rules.
- Apply Mode: Online through the Allahabad High Court/NTA recruitment portal.
- Application Fee: ₹1,200 for General/OBC and ₹1,000 for SC/ST/EWS candidates of Uttar Pradesh (per post).
- Selection: Recruitment Examination/Written Test as per Allahabad High Court rules. Examination details will be notified through online admit cards.
The latest Allahabad High Court RO ARO CA Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Review Officer, Assistant Review Officer & Computer Assistant posts! Published on 01-06-2026 at the official website of Allahabad High Court, this new recruitment drive offers 543 openings for eligible candidates. Applicants within the 21 to 35 years age group (18-35 for Computer Assistant) and possessing a Graduation degree with Computer Science Diploma/Degree from a recognized University/Institute can apply online from 01-06-2026 to 21-06-2026. Find all details about the Allahabad High Court RO ARO CA new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, online form, and notification PDF here.
Allahabad High Court RO ARO CA Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has officially released Advertisement No. 02/REVIEW OFFICER/ASSISTANT REVIEW OFFICER/COMPUTER ASSISTANT/2026 dated 01.06.2026 for recruitment of 543 candidates to the posts of Review Officer, Assistant Review Officer & Computer Assistant under The Allahabad High Court Officers and Staff (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1976. The examination is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). The notification includes complete details on vacancies, reservation, eligibility criteria, selection procedure, marking scheme, application process, and fee payment. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification before applying. The notification is available on the official websites www.allahabadhighcourt.in and https://exams.nta.nic.in/allhcre.
Allahabad High Court RO ARO CA Recruitment 2026 Overview
Allahabad High Court is recruiting 543 RO, ARO & Computer Assistant posts with Graduation + Computer qualification, last date 21 June 2026.
Allahabad High Court RO ARO CA Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The Allahabad High Court has started the online application process for Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO), and Computer Assistant posts from 1 June 2026. Interested candidates can submit their applications online until 21 June 2026, while the application fee can be paid until 22 June 2026. Candidates will also get a correction window from 24 to 25 June 2026 to edit their submitted forms.
Allahabad High Court RO ARO CA Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 543 vacancies have been announced for the posts of Review Officer, Assistant Review Officer and Computer Assistant in the Establishment of The Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. The number of vacancies is provisional and may increase or decrease. Reservation is applicable as per UP State Government rules including vertical reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS and horizontal reservation for Women, DFF, Ex-Servicemen, PH and Sportspersons.
Abbreviations: SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, OBC – Other Backward Classes, EWS – Economically Weaker Section, UR – Unreserved. Horizontal reservation: Women – 20%, DFF – 02%, Ex-Servicemen – 05%, PH (PwBD) – 04%, Sportsperson – 01%. Reservation benefits applicable only for U.P. domicile candidates. Candidate claiming reservation in more than one category will be entitled to only one concession whichever is more beneficial.
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) – Categories Eligible
Note: There is no provision for Scribe or extra time for PH candidates. Visually handicapped candidates may use magnifying glasses arranged at their own end. No examination material shall be provided in Braille Script. Minimum 40% disability required for PH reservation benefit.
Allahabad High Court RO ARO CA Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of submission of the Online Application Form. Only Indian Citizens (and certain categories as specified) are eligible to apply. Candidates must apply online only; no other mode of application will be accepted.
Allahabad High Court RO ARO CA Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01.07.2026. Maximum age indicated is for Unreserved candidates. Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable as per U.P. Government guidelines for reserved category candidates. Candidate claiming age relaxation in more than one category will be entitled to only one relaxation whichever is more beneficial.
Allahabad High Court RO ARO CA Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay non-refundable examination fee through online mode only via State Bank of India (SBI MOPS). Fee once deposited will not be refunded under any circumstances and shall not be adjusted in any way. Applicable service/processing charges over and above the examination fee are payable by the candidate to the concerned bank. Since one common exam is held for all posts, candidates have to pay only one fee as per their vertical category.
Note: SC/ST candidates of states other than Uttar Pradesh shall pay fee as prescribed for General/OBC category. Payment modes: SBI/Other Bank Net Banking (Rs. 5 + GST), SBI/Other Bank Debit Card (Free), Credit Card (0.80% + GST), UPI (Free).
Allahabad High Court RO ARO CA Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
There shall be a Single Recruitment Examination for the posts of Review Officer, Assistant Review Officer and Computer Assistant comprising Three Stages. Final Merit List shall be prepared on the basis of aggregate marks in Stage-II and Stage-III only. Candidates must qualify all three stages individually. No Interview shall be held for selection.
Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (General Studies) – Pen and Paper Mode (OMR based)
No Negative Marking. No Minimum Qualifying Marks. Question paper in English & Hindi both. Seven times the total vacancies (category-wise, post-wise) shall be shortlisted for Stage-II & Stage-III.
Stage 2 – Mains Examination (Subjective Type) – Pen and Paper Mode
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50 out of 150. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates get 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks on aggregate.
Stage 3 – Computer Knowledge Test (CKT) – Computer Based Test (CBT) Mode
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 25 out of 50. Minimum speed of 25 words per minute also required. No Negative Marking. Each mistake = 0.1 marks deducted. Stage-II and Stage-III are conducted simultaneously in a single shift with a gap of 20 minutes.
Allahabad High Court RO ARO CA Recruitment 2026 – Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in the pay matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission. In addition to the basic pay, candidates are entitled to other admissible allowances as per the rules of The Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
Allahabad High Court RO ARO Salary 2026
Allahabad High Court RO ARO CA Recruitment 2026 – Syllabus
The examination consists of Three Stages. Stage-I is a screening test; Stage-II and Stage-III marks are used for final merit. All three stages must be individually qualified. The detailed syllabus for each stage is as under:
Stage-I — Preliminary Examination Syllabus (General Studies, 200 Marks, 200 MCQ, 3 Hours)
No Negative Marking. No Minimum Qualifying Marks. Question paper available in English and Hindi both; in case of any disparity, the English version shall be treated as final.
Stage-II — Mains Examination Syllabus (Subjective Type, 150 Marks, 2 Hours)
Stage-III — Computer Knowledge Test Syllabus (CBT Mode, 50 Marks, 20 Minutes)
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 25 out of 50. No Negative Marking for wrong answers; deductions apply for typing errors only (1 mistake = 0.1 marks deducted). Stage-II and Stage-III are conducted simultaneously in a single shift with a gap of 20 minutes on the same day at the same venue.
Who should NOT apply for Allahabad High Court RO ARO CA Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates who do not possess a Graduation degree from a recognized University/Institute by the closing date of the application form.
- Candidates who do not have a Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, or ‘O’ Level certificate from NIELIT/DOEACC Society, or ‘CCC’ certificate – all three posts require this mandatorily.
- Candidates outside the eligible age band as on 01.07.2026 (below 18 / above 35 years for CA; below 21 / above 35 years for RO and ARO), except those entitled to notified relaxations.
- Candidates who do not have a minimum typing speed of 25 words per minute in English on a computer, as this is both an eligibility requirement and a Stage-III qualification criterion.
- Candidates not domiciled in Uttar Pradesh who wish to claim reservation benefits, as reservation is applicable only for U.P. domicile candidates; non-UP reserved category candidates will be treated as General/UR.
- OBC candidates from the creamy layer; only non-creamy layer OBC candidates with a valid, recent certificate from U.P. are entitled to OBC reservation benefits.
- Male candidates who have more than one wife living, or female candidates who have married a person already having a living wife – such candidates are specifically ineligible under the service rules.
- Persons dismissed from service by the Union Government, State Government, Local Authority, or any Government Corporation, as they are deemed ineligible under the applicable rules.
- Candidates who are not physically and mentally fit as per the medical standards, since a medical certificate from the CMO is mandatory before final appointment.
- Candidates currently in government service who cannot produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their Cadre Controlling Authority when required.
Common mistakes / What to check before applying Allahabad High Court RO ARO CA Recruitment 2026?
- Submitting more than one application form – only the last submitted application shall be considered and fee paid for earlier applications will not be refunded.
- Entering wrong category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) – category cannot be changed after submission and mismatch with certificates at document verification stage leads to cancellation.
- Uploading blurred, fabricated, hand-made or computer-generated photographs, or photographs without the applicant’s name and date of capture printed on them – such applications are liable to be rejected.
- Writing full name in capital letters in the signature box instead of a full running-hand signature – unsigned application forms will be rejected outright.
- Providing the mobile number or email ID of a coaching centre or third party instead of your own – all communication including OTP, admit card and results will go to the registered contact details only.
- Not downloading and saving the Confirmation Page after fee payment – the Confirmation Page is generated only after successful payment and must be retained for future reference.
- Ignoring the correction window (24-25 June 2026) – only limited fields can be corrected during this period; requests for corrections after the correction window will not be entertained by NTA or the High Court in any manner.
- Candidates currently employed in Central/State Government not arranging the NOC in advance – the NOC must be produced as and when asked, failing which the selection may be cancelled.
- Not noting down the system-generated Application Number at the time of registration – this number is required for all future correspondence and subsequent logins.
- Attempting to disclose or share examination question paper contents – candidates are bound by a Non-Disclosure Agreement upon registration, and breach of NDA is a punishable offence leading to cancellation of candidature.
How to Apply for Allahabad High Court RO ARO CA Recruitment 2026
Candidates shall apply online only; no other mode of application will be accepted. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate for the post of Review Officer / Assistant Review Officer / Computer Assistant. Candidates are advised to fill out the Online Application Form well in advance and not wait until the last date.
Documents Required to be Scanned and Uploaded:
- Recent coloured passport-size photograph with applicant’s name and date of capture printed on it (JPG/JPEG, 10 KB-200 KB); photo must show 80% face including both ears against white background – polaroid and computer-generated photos not acceptable
- Signature in running handwriting with Blue/Black pen on white paper (JPG/JPEG, 10 KB-100 KB); capital letters not accepted
- Left Hand Thumb Impression on white paper (JPG/JPEG, 10 KB-200 KB); right thumb may be used if left is unavailable
- Category Certificate (PDF, 50 KB-300 KB) – wherever applicable
- Class Xth or equivalent Certificate as proof of Date of Birth (PDF, 50 KB-300 KB)
- Employment Certificate – optional (PDF, 50 KB-300 KB)
- Live photograph captured via webcam or mobile phone at the time of filling the application form
Steps to Apply Online: Step-1: Register using own Email ID and Mobile No. and note down system-generated Application Number. Step-2: Fill the complete Online Application Form. Step-3: Upload scanned images of photograph, left thumb impression, signature, category certificate, 10th certificate, and employment certificate (if applicable). Step-4: Pay prescribed examination fee online through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI.
Apply Online at: https://exams.nta.nic.in/allhcre or www.allahabadhighcourt.in
For queries: Email [email protected] or call 011-40759000/69227700. For payment related queries contact SBI helpline: 1800 1234 / 1800 11 2211 or email [email protected].
Important Instructions for Allahabad High Court RO ARO CA Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Candidates must appear in all three stages of the examination; it is mandatory to qualify each stage individually. No exemption from any stage shall be granted to any candidate including those belonging to the Physically Handicapped category.
- Final Merit List shall be prepared exclusively on the basis of aggregate marks in Stage-II and Stage-III. Candidates selected for RO post shall not be considered for ARO or CA; candidates selected for ARO shall not be considered for CA.
- Biometric information (Photograph, Thumb Impression and IRIS) of all candidates shall be captured at examination centres. Candidates must cooperate with security personnel for identity and security checks.
- The Provisional Answer Key for Stage-I shall be displayed on the official websites for 2-3 days, and candidates may challenge any answer key by paying Rs. 500/- per question challenged (refundable if challenge is accepted).
- No Score Card will be dispatched by post; candidates must download their Score Cards from the official websites after declaration of final result, as they will be available online for a limited period only.
- Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, pagers, calculators, electronic watches with calculator facility or any other electronic gadget are strictly prohibited inside the examination premises. Possession of barred items will be treated as Unfair Means (UFM).
- Merely appearing and passing in the examination does not confer any right to the candidate for selection or appointment. Selection is subject to eligibility, rank in merit list, medical fitness and verification of original documents.
- Information uploaded on the official website shall not be provided under the RTI Act during the course of the recruitment process; factual information shall be provided only after declaration of the final result.
- All candidates already employed in Central/State Government or Public Undertakings must apply subject to production of NOC from their Cadre Controlling Authority as and when asked for.
- All disputes pertaining to the conduct of this examination shall fall within the jurisdiction of Allahabad only. The High Court reserves the right to alter the number of vacancies, modify the examination process or modify/alter the minimum cut-off marks without assigning any reason.
- Examination records will be retained for up to 90 days from the date of declaration of the final result. Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidature of the applicant.
- Candidates are bound by a Non-Disclosure Agreement upon registering. Sharing or reproducing any question paper content in part or whole through any medium is a punishable offence leading to cancellation of candidature.
