The Allahabad High Court has officially announced the Private Secretary Grade-I Recruitment Examination 2026, offering a great opportunity for candidates seeking a prestigious government job in the judiciary. The recruitment will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) through an online examination process.

Interested candidates can apply online through the official website before the deadline. The recruitment includes details such as vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, application fee, and selection process, which are explained below.

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Allahabad High Court Private Secretary Vacancy 2026 Overview

Particular	Details
Post Name	Private Secretary Grade-I
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Organization	Allahabad High Court
Total Vacancies	195
Pay Scale	Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
Mode of Exam	Computer Based Test
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	allahabadhighcourt.in

According to the official notification, the recruitment is conducted for 195 posts of Private Secretary Grade-I in the Allahabad High Court establishment.

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start	12 March 2026
Last Date to Apply	1 April 2026
Last Date to Pay Fee	2 April 2026
Application Correction Window	3 – 4 April 2026
Admit Card Release	To be announced
Exam Date	Mentioned in Admit Card

Applications are accepted only in online mode, and candidates must submit their forms before the deadline.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The recruitment includes reservations according to Uttar Pradesh government rules.

Category	Vacancies
General (UR)	81
OBC	52
SC	40
ST	3
EWS	19
Total	195

Additionally, horizontal reservations are available for women, ex-servicemen, dependents of freedom fighters, and persons with disabilities.

Salary (Pay Scale)

Selected candidates will receive salary under Level-10 pay matrix.

Pay Scale:
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (7th Pay Commission)

Along with salary, employees also receive government benefits such as:

• Dearness Allowance
• House Rent Allowance
• Medical benefits
• Pension benefits
• Other allowances

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following requirements to apply.

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
• English shorthand speed: 100 words per minute
• English typing speed: 40 words per minute
• Knowledge of data entry, computer operations and word processing

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 35 years

Age will be calculated as on 1 July 2026.

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Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST / OBC	5 Years
Sportsperson	5 Years
Ex-Servicemen	3 Years (after service deduction)
PwBD	Up to 15 Years
UP Government Employees	Up to 45 Years

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC	₹1900
SC / ST / EWS (UP)	₹1700

The fee must be paid online through SBI payment gateway using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of three stages.

Stage 1 – Written Examination (CBT)

Includes three parts:

Part A – General Studies

Subjects include:

• General Science
• Indian History
• Indian Polity
• Indian Economy
• Geography
• Current Affairs
• General Hindi & English
• Computer Knowledge
• 100 MCQs
• 200 marks
• Duration: 90 minutes
• No negative marking

Part B – Computer Knowledge Test

• Typing passage of about 500 words
• Duration: 15 minutes
• Marks: 100
• Minimum qualifying marks: 50

Part C – Translation Test

• Shorthand passage translation
• Duration: 15 minutes
• Marks: 100
• Minimum qualifying marks: 50

Stage 2 – Shorthand Dictation Test

• Dictation of 500 words in English
• Duration: 5 minutes dictation + 30 minutes transcription
• Total marks: 200
• Minimum qualifying marks: 160

Stage 3 – Interview

• Marks: 75

Exam Pattern Summary

Stage	Test	Marks
Stage 1	Written + Computer + Translation	400
Stage 2	Shorthand Test	200
Stage 3	Interview	75
Total		675

The final merit list will be prepared based on the total marks obtained in all three stages.

How to Apply for AHC Private Secretary Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website
   https://exams.nta.nic.in/allhcre/
2. Register using email ID and mobile number
3. Fill the online application form
4. Upload required documents such as photo and signature
5. Pay the application fee online
6. Download the confirmation page

Only one application per candidate is allowed.

Required Documents

Applicants should keep the following ready:

• Passport size photograph
• Signature
• Left thumb impression
• Class 10 certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• ID proof
• Graduation certificate

Why This Recruitment is Important

The Allahabad High Court Private Secretary post is considered a prestigious government job, offering high salary, job security, and career growth in the judiciary system. With 195 vacancies announced, this recruitment is expected to attract thousands of candidates from across India.

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