Allahabad High Court 2026 Vacancy — Historical 2024–25 Details

Important Dates — 2024–25 Historical Cycle

Dates below refer only to the verified 2024–25 cycle. Where the original advertisement left a date to a later public notice, the table says so instead of guessing.

Official notices: Stage-I schedule, Stage-I provisional answer key notice, Stage-I result and final keys, NTA Stage-II schedule PDF, final result notice, and scorecard and cut-off notice.

Application Fee Details

• Fee payment was online through the SBI payment facility; payment options included internet banking, debit/credit card and UPI as listed in the advertisement.
• Bank/payment-gateway service or processing charges were additional and depended on the payment method.
• Different recruitment categories required the fee applicable to that category. Candidates applying for both Hindi and English Stenographer media had to choose both and pay the prescribed fee for both media.
• The application fee, once remitted, was not refundable or adjustable. The advertisement allowed duplicate payment to be refunded after reconciliation. A separate answer-key challenge processing fee was refundable only if the challenge was accepted.

Age Limit Details

Age Relaxation

If more than one age-relaxation category applies, the advertisement allows only the single relaxation that is more beneficial. Candidates should verify the certificate format and eligibility against the relevant advertisement.

Educational Qualification — Post-wise Eligibility

Essential educational and computer qualifications had to be held by the closing date of the online application. The summary below separates the initial eligibility conditions from the later practical tests.

A. Stenographer Grade-III

Keep the two requirements distinct: the shorthand diploma/certificate speeds and associated typing eligibility are initial qualifications. Stage-II is a separate practical assessment with its own marks, timings and qualifying speed rules.

B. Group C — Junior Assistant and Paid Apprentices

C. Group D — Post-wise Qualification

Vacancy Details

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Stenographer Vacancy Details

Group C Vacancy Details

Group D Vacancy Details

Selection Process

Stenographer Grade-III

1. Stage-I: Common offline OMR written examination. Five candidates in merit order category/sub-category-wise against each notified vacancy were shortlisted for Stage-II.
2. Stage-II Part A: Hindi and English computer typing tests.
3. Stage-II Part B: Hindi or English shorthand dictation and computer transcription, according to the medium applied for.
4. Final merit: prepared using Stage-I marks, Hindi and English typing marks, and the respective stenography test marks, with separate Hindi/English result processing as described in the notice.
5. After result: document verification and appointment formalities, including applicable medical/character checks.

Group C — Clerical Cadre

1. Stage-I: Common offline OMR written examination. Five candidates in merit order category/sub-category-wise against each notified vacancy were shortlisted for the typing test.
2. Stage-II: Hindi and English computer typing tests.
3. Final merit: combined marks from Stage-I and both Stage-II typing tests. The advertisement states that higher-merit candidates are offered Junior Assistant posts first; remaining selected candidates may be offered Paid Apprentice posts in merit order, subject to the applicable vacancies and rules.
4. After result: document verification and appointment formalities as applicable.

Group D Cadre

1. Stage-I: offline OMR written examination. Five candidates in merit order category/sub-category-wise against each notified vacancy were shortlisted for Stage-II.
2. Stage-II: another offline OMR written examination for shortlisted candidates.
3. Final merit: combined marks from Stage-I and Stage-II written examinations, category/sub-category-wise under the notification.
4. After result: document verification and appointment formalities as applicable.

No interview: the 2024–25 advertisements expressly state that interview is not part of the selection process for these categories.

Stenographer Grade-III Exam Pattern

Stage-I — Written Examination

The advertisement lists the four subjects but does not prescribe a fixed subject-wise question or mark split. Questions were to match the areas and level described by the essential qualifications.

Stage-II Part A — Computer Typing Test

• Hindi typing uses the Inscript keyboard layout with Mangal font, as prescribed in the advertisement.
• The notice describes an approximately 250-word Hindi passage and an approximately 300-word English passage, each typed within the relevant 10-minute test.
• Net typing speed is based on correct words typed and time taken. The candidate must meet the net speed as well as the minimum marks in both tests.

Stage-II Part B — Stenography Test

For the chosen medium, candidates take dictation in shorthand and transcribe it on a computer within the stated time. Errors reduce marks: the advertisement assigns 0.125 mark for each Hindi stenography error and 0.100 mark for each English stenography error. Left-out words and spelling mistakes count as full errors; paragraphing and punctuation errors count as half errors. Net speed is assessed using correct words reproduced within the allotted time.

Typing error deductions are also specified: each English typing error deducts 0.0833 mark and each Hindi typing error deducts 0.100 mark. Left-out words, spelling mistakes and punctuation errors count as full errors; extra words are deleted/ignored. Follow the detailed official marking instructions for the exact treatment of any error.

Group C Exam Pattern — Junior Assistant & Paid Apprentices

Stage-I — Written Examination

Stage-II — Computer Typing Test

The official procedure specifies an approximately 250-word Hindi passage and an approximately 300-word English passage, each typed in 10 minutes. Hindi typing uses Inscript layout with Mangal font. English typing uses the computer keyboard provided for the test; the notification does not name a separate English keyboard layout. Net speed must meet the prescribed threshold, and the candidate must score at least the minimum qualifying marks in both tests.

Typing errors are deducted as specified in the advertisement: 0.100 mark per Hindi error and 0.0833 mark per English error. Omitted words, spelling mistakes and punctuation errors are treated as full mistakes; extra words are ignored/deleted. Merit combines Stage-I marks and marks from both typing tests. No subject-wise question distribution is fixed in the advertisement.

Group D Exam Pattern

Group D has two written stages. Stage-II is another offline OMR examination; it is not a computer typing test.

Stage-I — Written Examination

Stage-II — Written Examination

Shortlisting for Stage-II is based on Stage-I merit, category/sub-category-wise, under the ratio described in the advertisement. The final combined merit list for Group D is based on Stage-I and Stage-II marks. The selecting authority may prescribe qualifying marks as allowed by the notification.

Complete Subject-wise Syllabus & Preparation Topics

Official syllabus note: the 2024–25 advertisements name Hindi, English, General Studies and Mathematics as the written-test subjects, and state that questions will relate to the areas and level in the essential qualifications. They do not provide an exhaustive topic-by-topic syllabus or fixed subject-wise question distribution. The topic lists below are Important Preparation Topics (Indicative), not a verbatim official syllabus.

A. General Hindi — Important Preparation Topics (Indicative)

B. General English — Important Preparation Topics (Indicative)

C. General Studies — Important Preparation Topics (Indicative)

D. Mathematics — Important Preparation Topics (Indicative)

Preparation level by category

• Stenographer: prepare the four written subjects at a level consistent with the graduate qualification, while giving regular time to the language-specific shorthand and transcription skill test.
• Group C: prepare core written subjects around Intermediate-level foundations and include clerical arithmetic and relevant Junior Assistant/Amin knowledge where applicable.
• Group D: build strong school-level fundamentals at the level appropriate to the specific post’s essential qualification. Stage-II uses the same four written subjects in a second paper.

E. Hindi Typing Preparation

• Target at least 25 net WPM; practise on the Inscript layout with Mangal font.
• Build accuracy before speed. Watch for matra placement, half-letters, conjuncts, spacing, punctuation, omitted words and spelling.
• Net speed is based on correct words and elapsed time; practise timed passages for 10 minutes and review every error.
• Use a keyboard map and repeat common Hindi word patterns until the layout becomes automatic.

F. English Typing Preparation

• Target at least 30 net WPM. Practise common office vocabulary, capitalization, punctuation and paragraph breaks.
• Use timed passages and track both gross speed and error-free net speed. Reduce backspacing and avoid adding words not present in the passage.
• Review spelling, skipped words, repeated words and punctuation. The notification does not prescribe a special English keyboard layout.

G. Hindi Stenography Preparation

• Build shorthand speed gradually to 80 WPM and practise dictation in five-minute blocks.
• Transcribe within the prescribed time, then compare against the passage to identify omitted words, spelling issues, punctuation and paragraphing.
• Keep a personal list of difficult legal and administrative vocabulary; repeat dictation/transcription sets to improve accuracy and reduce errors.

H. English Stenography Preparation

• Build to 100 WPM through progressive dictation drills, then move to full five-minute practice.
• Improve vocabulary, spelling and punctuation accuracy during transcription; shorthand outlines must remain readable under speed.
• Measure net correct words and use error logs to address omissions, wrong outlines and weak phrase joins.

Concise Preparation Strategy

• Stenographer: balance the four written subjects with daily Hindi/English typing and medium-specific shorthand dictation/transcription practice.
• Group C: study language, general studies and arithmetic daily; maintain separate timed practice for Hindi and English typing with error review.
• Group D: revise school-level concepts across all four subjects, solve OMR-style practice sets, and treat Stage-II as a separate full written paper.

Salary and Pay Scale

These are the historical pay terms printed in the 2024–25 advertisements. They are not an estimated in-hand salary and are not converted here into a current pay matrix. Allowances, deductions and any later revision depend on applicable rules and official orders.

Reservation Details

The advertisements apply reservation for Uttar Pradesh categories under the relevant Government Orders adopted by the High Court. The exact roster is implemented by the respective District Judges; the advertisement treats each Judgeship as a unit.

Reservation and fee concessions for SC, ST, OBC and EWS were tied to Uttar Pradesh eligibility/domicile and the required certificates. Candidates outside the relevant U.P. reserved-category rules should check the advertisement before claiming a benefit. Horizontal categories are applied along with the vertical category; they do not replace it.

How to Apply Online — General Steps for an Active Notification

1. Visit the official Allahabad High Court website and open the latest recruitment notice for the exact post.
2. Read the full advertisement, corrigenda, eligibility rules, dates, reservation requirements and fee instructions before starting.
3. Open the official application link given in that active notice and complete online registration using your own mobile number and email address.
4. Enter personal, educational, category and post-preference details exactly as required by the form.
5. Upload the photograph, signature, thumb impression and any other files specifically requested by the active portal.
6. Pay the fee for the selected post/category through the payment method authorized in that notice; account for applicable bank charges.
7. Review the completed application carefully, submit it, and download the confirmation page and payment receipt.
8. Keep copies of the application, fee confirmation and uploaded image files. Follow later correction-window and admit-card instructions only from official notices.

For the 2024–25 form, applicants were instructed to upload a photograph, signature and left-hand thumb impression. The advertisement said educational/category certificates did not need to be sent with the online form; candidates had to keep originals and supporting documents ready for verification when called.

Documents Required — Candidate Checklist

Prepare documents relevant to the post and the category claimed. The exact upload and verification list for any future cycle will be given in its own notification.

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature image and left-thumb impression, where requested by the application portal
• Class 6, Class 8, Class 10 or Class 12 certificates/marksheets, as applicable to the post
• Graduation certificate and marksheets for Stenographer applicants
• Stenography diploma/certificate and supporting speed/typing qualification documents
• CCC certificate issued by NIELIT (DOEACC Society), where required
• ITI or equivalent one-year certificate for Tube Well Operator-cum-Electrician
• Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS, where claiming reservation or fee benefit
• Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate for applicable reservation benefits
• PwD/disability, Ex-Servicemen, DFF, women or sportsperson documents, if applicable
• Valid photo identity proof
• Any other document specifically required by the latest official notice

For the historical 2024–25 application, qualification and category documents were to be produced for verification when required rather than mailed with the form.

Important Links

Historical candidate portals, admit-card pages and result dashboards can expire or change. Use them as archival references only; rely on a current official notice for any new cycle.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Frequently Asked Questions

SEO Information & Official Sources

Official 2024–25 References

• Stenographer Grade-III detailed advertisement
• Group C Clerical Cadre detailed advertisement
• Group D detailed advertisement
• Official recruitment event page and advertisement links
• Official Stage-I exam schedule notice
• Official Stage-I result and final-answer-key notice
• Official High Court Stage-II schedule notice and official NTA Stage-II schedule PDF
• Official final result notice
• Official scorecard and cut-off notice
• Allahabad High Court official website

Always rely on the applicable official advertisement, corrigendum and notice for a candidate-specific decision. This post summarizes historical information and does not replace the official documents.