Allahabad High Court RO ARO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 543 Posts

The Allahabad High Court conducts the RO ARO Recruitment 2026 for recruiting Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) positions across Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment is organized by the Allahabad High Court Administration to fill 543 vacancies in the judicial administrative cadre. Selected candidates will be responsible for reviewing legal documents, case files, and assisting in judicial administrative functions at various district courts and high court benches. The RO and ARO positions are Group B and Group C posts respectively under the state judicial services. This is a state-level competitive examination conducted annually or biennially based on vacancy requirements. Successful candidates will be posted across different districts of Uttar Pradesh under the Allahabad High Court jurisdiction.

Important Dates (Typical / Indicative)

Vacancy Distribution (Typical / Indicative)

Educational Qualification

For Review Officer (RO):

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university
• OR Bachelor's degree in any discipline with diploma/certificate in Law

For Assistant Review Officer (ARO):

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
• Knowledge of Hindi and English is mandatory
• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications

Age Limit

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Preference given to domicile of Uttar Pradesh
• Candidates must possess valid identity proof issued by Government of India

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official website of Allahabad High Court at allahabadhighcourt.in
2. Navigate to the 'Recruitment' or 'Vacancy' section on the homepage
3. Click on the notification link for 'RO ARO Recruitment 2026'
4. Read the official notification carefully and check eligibility criteria
5. Click on 'Apply Online' or 'New Registration' link
6. Register with basic details (name, email, mobile number) and create login credentials
7. Login with registered credentials and fill the application form with personal, educational, and other required details
8. Upload scanned documents: photograph (50KB, JPG format), signature (20KB, JPG format), educational certificates, category certificate if applicable
9. Pay the application fee through online mode (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
10. Submit the application form and save the confirmation page
11. Take printout of the submitted application form for future reference

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online only (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI)

Note: Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Selection Stages

1. Preliminary Examination (Screening Test): Computer-based objective type test covering General Knowledge, Legal Aptitude, Reasoning, and Hindi/English language skills. This is a qualifying exam to shortlist candidates for Mains examination. Candidates scoring above the cutoff marks will be called for Mains.

1. Main Examination (Written Test): Comprehensive written examination consisting of multiple papers testing Legal Knowledge, Constitutional Law, Indian Penal Code, Civil and Criminal Procedure, General Studies, and Language proficiency. Marks obtained in Mains will be considered for final merit list preparation.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates based on Mains exam merit will be called for certificate verification. Original documents including educational certificates, age proof, category certificates, domicile certificate, and identity proof must be produced for verification.

1. Typing/Computer Proficiency Test: Candidates may be required to undergo typing test in Hindi and English on computer with minimum speed requirements. This may be qualifying in nature.

1. Medical Examination: Finally selected candidates will undergo medical fitness examination by authorized medical board to ensure physical and mental fitness for the post.

1. Final Merit List: Based on performance in Main examination and successful completion of all stages, final merit list will be prepared category-wise and appointment letters will be issued.

Preliminary Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Qualifying Marks: General/EWS - 40%, OBC - 35%, SC/ST - 33%

Main Examination Pattern

Question Type: Descriptive and objective mixed format

Negative Marking in Mains: Not applicable for descriptive answers; may apply to objective questions

Preliminary Exam Syllabus

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern India, Freedom Struggle
• Indian Geography: Physical, Economic, Social geography of India and World
• Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj
• Economic and Social Development: Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics
• Current Events: National and International importance
• Sports, Awards, Books and Authors
• Important Days and Dates

Legal Aptitude & Reasoning

• Basic concepts of Law and Legal terminology
• Fundamental Rights and Duties
• Legal maxims and principles
• Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
• Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning
• Statement and Assumptions
• Syllogisms and Conclusions
• Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding

Numerical Ability

• Number System and Simplification
• Percentage, Ratio and Proportion
• Average, Time and Work
• Time, Speed and Distance
• Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest
• Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs, Charts)
• Mensuration and Geometry basics

Hindi Language

• व्याकरण (Grammar): संधि, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय
• वाक्य संरचना और वाक्य शुद्धि
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
• पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द
• अनुवाद (हिंदी से अंग्रेजी और अंग्रेजी से हिंदी)
• अपठित गद्यांश (Comprehension)

English Language

• Grammar: Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution
• Sentence Structure: Active-Passive Voice, Direct-Indirect Speech
• Error Spotting and Sentence Correction
• Reading Comprehension
• Fill in the Blanks, Cloze Test

Main Exam Syllabus

Paper I - Constitutional Law & Administrative Law

• Historical background of Indian Constitution
• Salient features of the Constitution
• Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35)
• Directive Principles of State Policy (Articles 36-51)
• Fundamental Duties
• Union and State Executive, Legislature, Judiciary
• Centre-State Relations
• Constitutional Amendments and their significance
• Administrative Law principles
• Rule of Law, Separation of Powers
• Judicial Review and Writs
• Delegated Legislation

Paper II - IPC & CrPC

• Indian Penal Code 1860: General Principles, Offences against State, Public Tranquility, Human Body, Property
• Specific offences: Murder, Culpable Homicide, Theft, Robbery, Cheating, Criminal Breach of Trust
• Code of Criminal Procedure 1973: Powers of Police, Arrest, Search and Seizure
• Bail provisions, Anticipatory Bail
• Trial procedures, Appeals, Revision
• FIR, Charge Sheet, Cognizance
• Juvenile Justice provisions

Paper III - CPC, Evidence Act & Limitation Act

• Civil Procedure Code 1908: Suits, Summons, Service
• Written Statement, Pleadings, Discovery
• Judgment and Decree, Appeals, Review, Revision
• Execution of Decrees, Injunctions
• Indian Evidence Act 1872: Relevancy of facts, Admissions, Confessions
• Burden of Proof, Presumptions
• Examination of Witnesses, Documentary Evidence
• Limitation Act 1963: Principles, Computation of period of limitation
• Extension and condonation of delay

Paper IV - General Studies

• Indian History: Freedom movement, Post-independence consolidation
• Indian and World Geography
• Indian Economy: Planning, Economic Reforms, GST
• Science and Technology developments
• Environmental Ecology and Climate Change
• Internal Security and Disaster Management
• Ethics and Human Values
• Current National and International Affairs
• Uttar Pradesh: History, Culture, Economy, Administration

Paper V - Language & Comprehension

• Advanced Hindi Grammar and Usage
• Advanced English Grammar and Usage
• Précis Writing in Hindi and English
• Essay Writing on contemporary topics
• Letter Writing: Official and Personal
• Reading Comprehension passages
• Translation skills

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative)

Additional Benefits:

• Medical reimbursement for self and family
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Pension and Gratuity benefits
• General Provident Fund (GPF)
• Government accommodation or HRA
• Annual increments as per rules

Review Officers and Assistant Review Officers in Allahabad High Court have excellent career progression opportunities within the judicial administrative services. AROs can be promoted to RO positions after 5-7 years of service based on performance and departmental examinations. ROs can further advance to Senior Review Officer, then to Administrative Officer Grade-I and Grade-II positions, with senior positions reaching pay levels up to Level 12-13 under 7th Pay Commission. Career advancement is based on combination of seniority, performance appraisals, and passing departmental promotional examinations.

Admit cards for the Allahabad High Court RO ARO Examination 2026 will be released approximately 10-15 days before the scheduled examination date on the official website. Candidates must download the admit card by logging into their application account using registration number and password/date of birth. The admit card will contain exam venue details, reporting time, candidate's photograph and signature, and important instructions. No postal dispatch of admit cards will be done, and candidates must carry the printed admit card along with original photo ID proof to the examination centre.

The Preliminary Examination result will be declared within 4-6 weeks after the exam on the official Allahabad High Court website. Candidates can check their result by entering their roll number or registration number. The Main Examination result will be published approximately 8-10 weeks after the mains exam, displaying category-wise merit lists with roll numbers and marks obtained. Final selection list will be published after document verification and all selection stages are completed, and selected candidates will be intimated through registered email and official website notification.

The cutoff marks for Allahabad High Court RO ARO examination vary year to year based on exam difficulty, number of applicants, and vacancy count. Typically, for Preliminary exam, General category cutoff ranges between 70-85 marks out of 180 (40-47%), OBC cutoff is around 65-78 marks (36-43%), and SC/ST cutoff ranges from 60-72 marks (33-40%). For Main examination, cutoff is generally higher with General category requiring 55-65% marks, OBC around 50-60%, and SC/ST candidates needing 45-55% to secure final selection. Category-wise merit lists are prepared separately.

Examination Centres

Uttar Pradesh (Primary centres): Lucknow, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Bareilly, Aligarh, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Gorakhpur, Noida, Ghaziabad, Mathura, Jhansi, Firozabad, Muzaffarnagar

North India (Additional centres if required): Delhi NCR, Dehradun, Chandigarh

Note: Exact examination centres will be mentioned in the admit card. The recruitment authority reserves the right to add, delete, or modify exam centres based on the number of applications received.