High Court of Judicature at Allahabad

Review Officer, Assistant Review Officer and Computer Assistant Recruitment

Examinations 2021
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

S.No. Query Reply

1. Duration of filling The application window to apply online for High Court of Judicature at
the Online Allahabad Recruitment Examinations 2021 for the post of Review Officer,
Application Form? Assistant Review Officer and Computer Assistant is open from 17th August
2021 to 16th September 2021.

2. What is the last Candidates can pay the application fee only online upto 17th September
date of submission 2021.
of application fee?
3. How can a The fees can be submitted only ONLINE upto 17th September 2021 by using
candidate submit through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net-banking and keep proof of fee paid safely
the application for future reference.
fees?
4. Can a candidate No, candidate can apply for the post of Review Officer or Assistant Review
apply offline for Officer or for both through “Online” mode only by accessing the NTA
the Recruitment Recruitment website https://recruitment.nta.nic.in/WebInfoAllahbadHC . The
Exmainations Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
2021 of High
Court of
Judicature at
Allahabad?
5. Can a candidate ONLY ONE APPLICATION is to be submitted by a candidate, irrespective
apply for RO and of fact, whether he/she is applying for the post of Review Officer or Assistant
ARO in the same Review Officer or both. However, a candidate applying for both the posts has
application form? to pay separate application fees i.e. Double Application Fee.

6. What is the Fee Payable through : State Bank of India

application fee
for the each post
of RO/ARO/CA? General/OBC SC/ST of Uttar Pradesh

Rs. 800/- Rs. 600/-

Pay prescribed fee online through Net Banking / Debit Card/Credit

Card (There is no provision for payment through Unified Payments
Interface (UPI) and e-challan / cash. All the 4 Steps can be done
together or at separate timings

7. Fee relaxation  Candidates belonging to reserved category (SC/ST) of Uttar Pradesh

for candidates shall have to pay Rs. 600/- for each form.
under category  Candidates belonging to reserved category shall have to pay requisite fee
of SC/ST? according to their respective category. SC/ST of other than Uttar
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Pradesh shall have to pay fee as prescribed for General/OBC category

candidates i.e. Rs. 800/-
 The candidates seeking horizontal reservation shall have to pay fees
according to their Vertical category

8. What will be the In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of prescribed
procedure in case Fee, then the candidate should approach the concerned Bank/Payment
payment is Gateway integrator (in the helpline number and email given in Chapter 11.4.
deducted and the of this detailed Advertisement), for ensuring the successful payment.
Confirmation Page Inspite of above, if successful transaction is not reflected on the Portal, it
is not generated? means transaction is not complete and candidate may pay second time and
ensure OK status. However, any duplicate payment received from the
candidate by NTA in course of said transactions will be refunded (in the same
payment mode through which the duplicate payment is received), after fee
reconciliation by NTA.
9. What documents Candidate has to upload the scanned images of the following in JPG /PDF
need to be format only, for uploading the same as part of the submission of his/her online
uploaded during application:
the online (i) a recent photograph (in jpg/ jpeg file, size 10Kb – 200Kb);
application form? (ii) candidate’s signature (file size: 4kb - 30kb);
(iii) Left hand thumb impression (file size: 10kb - 200kb);
(iv) Category Certificate (file size 50 kb-300 kb)
(v) Employment Certificate (optional)
(vi) 10th Certificate (50 kb to 300 kb)
10. What identity PAN Card, Passport, Voter Id, Ration Card with photograph, Bank Passbook
details to be given with photograph, Driving license, and any other valid Govt identity with
in the online photograph.
application form?

11. Is there any It is informed that a Facility for corrections in particulars in the online
provision for Application Form will be given to the candidates who have paid their fees and
correction? completed all the Steps for such corrections, if any. The Correction in
particulars of the Application Form will be done through the website only
from 18th September 2021 to 21st September 2021. No correction will be
allowed thereafter. Moreover, any changes in the correction have to be done
online and cannot be sent in the form of hard copy/email /by hand /by post.
12. What is the mode The examination is being conducted in two parts:
of the Recruitmnet (i) Part-I: Multiple Choice Objective Type Test (English and Hindi) in
examinations? Computer Based Test (CBT) mode, and
(ii) Part-II: Computer Knowledge Test (English only) in Computer
Based Test (CBT) mode.
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13. What is the Syllabus of Review Officer Recruitment Examination 2021

syllabus of the Part-I : Multiple Choice Objective Questions from :
Examinations for (A) General Science
the post of RO, (B) History of India
ARO and CA? (C) Indian National Movement
(D) Indian Polity, Economy and Culture
(E) Indian Agriculture, Commerce and Trade
(F) Population, Ecology and Urbanisation (in Indian Context)
(G) World Geography and Geography and Resources of India
(H) Current National and International Important Events
(I) General Aptitude
(J) Special Knowledge regarding Education, Culture, Agriculture, Industry,
Trade, Living and Social Traditions of Uttar Pradesh
(K) Knowledge of General English and General Hindi of Graduation Level
(L) Elementary Knowledge of Computers.

Part-II : Computer Knowledge Test

A candidate shall be provided a text in English of approximately 500 words on
computer which he/she shall be required to reproduce on the computer in the
same format.
Syllabus of Assistant Review Officer Recruitment Examination 2021
Part-I : Multiple Choice Objective Questions from:
(A) General Science
(B) History of India
(C) Indian National Movement
(D) Indian Polity, Economy and Culture
(E) Indian Agriculture, Commerce and Trade
(F) Population, Ecology and Urbanisation (in Indian Context)
(G) World Geography and Geography and Resources of India
(H) Current National and International Important Events
(I) General Intelligentsia
(J) Special Knowledge regarding Education, Culture, Agriculture, Industry,
Trade, Living and Social Traditions of Uttar Pradesh
(K) Knowledge of General English and General Hindi of Graduation Level
(L) Elementary Knowledge of Computers.

Part-II : Computer Knowledge Test

A candidate shall be provided a text in English of approximately 500 words on
computer which he/she shall be required to reproduce on the computer in the
same format.
Syllabus of Computer Assistant Recruitment Examination 2021
Part-I : Multiple Choice Objective Questions from :
(A) General Science
(B) History of India
(C) Indian National Movement
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(D) Indian Polity, Economy and Culture

(E) Indian Agriculture, Commerce and Trade
(F) Population, Ecology and Urbanisation (in Indian Context)
(G) World Geography and Geography and Resources of India
(H) Current National and International Important Events
(I) General Intelligentsia
(J) Special Knowledge regarding Education, Culture, Agriculture, Industry,
Trade, Living and Social Traditions of Uttar Pradesh
(K) Knowledge of General English and General Hindi of Graduation Level
(L) Elementary Knowledge of Computers.

Part-II : Computer Knowledge Test

A candidate shall be provided a text in English of approximately 500 words on
computer which he/she shall be required to reproduce on the computer in the
same format
14. Please explain the Please refer to Clause 5.1 of the Detailed advertisement.
paper pattern as
previous year
pattern was 150
question of gs and
50 question of
English?
15. What is the pattern Part-I Part-II
of the exam? Type : Multiple Choice Objective Type : Computer Knowledge Test
Questions
A candidate shall be provided a text
Total number : 200 of MCQ in English of approximately 500
words on computer which he/she
shall be required to reproduce on the
computer in the same format.

Language – English and Hindi Language – English only

Maximum Marks : 200 Maximum Marks : 50

Duration: 03 Hrs (180 Minutes) Duration: 20 Minutes

NO NEGATIVE MARKING. NO NEGATIVE MARKING.

NO MINIMUM QUALIFYING MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS

MARKS. : 25 MARKS OUT OF 50 MARKS

MINIMUM SPEED: 25 WORDS

PER MINUTE IN ENGLISH
TYPING ON COMPUTER.
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16. What is the The duration of the test would be 3 hours 20 minutes (Part I and Part II) with
duration of the a GAP OF 15 MINUTES in between Part-I and Part-II.
Recruitment
Examinations?
17. What is the A candidate for Direct Recruitment on the post of Review Officer and
minimum age Assistant Review Officer must have attained the minimum age of 21 years as
criteria for RO on 01.07.2021.
and ARO? The candidate should not be born after 1st July, 2000.
18. What is the A candidate for Direct Recruitment on the post of Computer Assistant must
minimum age have attained the minimum age of 18 years as on 01.07.2021.
criteria for CA? The candidate should not be born after 1st July, 2003.
19. Is there any A candidate for Direct Recruitment on the post of Review Officer, Assistant
maximum age Review Officer and Computer Assistant must not have attained the age of more
limit for than 35 years on the first day of July of the year in which advertisement is
RO/ARO and published i.e. 01.07.2021.
CA?
The upper age limit shall be relaxable up to a maximum limit of 05 years only
for the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe(ST),
Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Dependents of Freedom Fighter
(D.F.F.) as notified in relation to the State of Uttar Pardesh and to the skilled
sports person of the State of Uttar Pradesh.
The upper age limit for Ex Servicemen (E.S.M) of State of Uttar Pardesh
shall be relaxable by 03 years after deduction of the military service
rendered in Army/Air Force/Navy.

The upper age limit shall be relaxable up to a maximum limit of 15 years only
for the candidates belonging to physically handicapped (P.H.) category of
the State of Uttar Pardesh.
20. What are the As per Chapter 4.1 -Essential Qualifications, a candidate must possess
Qualifications to following essential educational qualification/Computer Qualifications for the
appear in the post of Review Officer, Assistant Review Officer and Computer Assistant on
Recruitment the closing date of submission of the On-line Application Form:
Examinations for
the post of 1. Bachelor’s Degree of a University established by law in India,
RO/ARO/CA? Or
A Qualification recognized as equivalent thereto. And

2. Diploma/Degree in Computer Science from a recognized Institution

/ University established by Law in India,
Or
'O' Level Certificate awarded by NIELET/DOEACC Society,
Or
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‘CCC’ Certificate in Computer Science from recognized institute

established by law in India. And

3. Minimum Typing Speed of 25 Words per minute in English Typing

on Computer.
21. Can a candidate No, only passed in 10th, 12th and Bachelor’s degree are eligible to appear for
who is appearing the examinations.
in graduate
examination
appear for the
examination?
22. Can a candidate No, the candidate must possess the required Degree/ Certificates as on the
who is awaiting closing date of application forms.
degree in
Computer
Science/
Certificate ‘O’
Level/ Certificate
‘CCC’?
23. Name of the In case the name of the institution is not in the List of Colleges/ univsersities,
institute not in the the candidate may choose ‘other’ and mention the details.
list?
24. Are B.tech Please refer to Clause 4.1.of the detailed advertisement, wherein it has been
graduates who provided that a candidate must possess the following essential educational
have done B.tech qualification/Computer Qualifications for the post of Review Officer,
from streams other
Assistant Review Officer and Computer Assistant on the closing date of
than computer
science eligible for submission of the On-line Application Form:
the recruitment (as
they have studied 1. Bachelor’s Degree of a University established by law in India,
computer for 6 Or
months in their A Qualification recognized as equivalent thereto. And
first semester).
2. Diploma/Degree in Computer Science from a recognized Institution /
University established by Law in India,
Or
'O' Level Certificate awarded by NIELET/DOEACC Society,
Or
‘CCC’ Certificate in Computer Science from recognized institute
established by law in India. And

3. Typing Speed of 25 Words per minute in English Typing on

Computer.
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25. What are the  There is no provision for Scribe or extra time for the Physically
guidelines for Handicapped (P.H.) Candidates. However, visually handicapped
PwD candidates to candidates may use magnifying glasses which they have to arrange at their
appear in the own end.
exam?  No examination material shall be provided in Braille Script. Only such
candidates shall be considered for selection who participate in both Parts
(Part-I & Part-II) of the examination including Computer Knowledge Test
(CKT), and
 no exemption shall be granted to any candidate including that of P.H.
Category from appearing in any part of the Examination for reasons
whatsoever.
26. Can a Central Candidates who are already employed in Central Government or State
Government/ State Government or in any Central Government or State Government Public
Government Undertaking and/or in any type of other organization established or
employee appear governed by the Central Government or State Government, shall apply
for the online subject to production of “NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE (NOC)”
examination? from their respective Cadre Controlling Authorities and shall have to
compulsorily produce the same (NOC) as and when asked for, failing which
his/her selection may be canceled as decided by The Hon’ble High Court of
Judicature at Allahabad.
27. What are the VERTICAL RESERVATION for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe
reservation rules (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) of Uttar Pradesh (UP) shall be
for the applicable as under Rule 23 of The Allahabad High Court Officers and Staff
Recruitment (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1976 (as amended from time to
Examinations for time), mentioned below:
the post of
RO/ARO/CA Category Percentage No. of No. of No. of Posts
2021? of Posts for Posts for for
Reservation Review Assistant Computer
Officer Review Assistant
Officer
Scheduled Caste 21% 09 73 03
Scheduled Tribe 02% 00 07 00
Other Backward 27% 12 94 04
Classes
Unreserved ---- 25 176 08
Total 46 350 15

HORIZONTAL RESERVATION for Women, Dependent of Freedom

Fighter (DFF), Ex-servicemen (ESM), Physically Handicapped (PH) and
Sportsperson (SP) of Uttar Pradesh (UP) shall be applicable as under Rule 23
of The Allahabad High Court Officers and Staff (Conditions of Service and
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Conduct) Rules, 1976 (as amended from time to time), mentioned below : -

Sub-Category Percentage of Reservation

Women 20% (Subject to final decision of The
Hon'ble Court in Special Appeal No.
675 of 2019 and other connected
appeals)
Dependent of Freedom Fighter 02%
Ex-servicemen 05%
Physically Handicapped. 03%
Sportsperson 01%
28. Who all are Benefits of reservation shall be given only to the candidates who are
entitiled for domiciled of U.P. subject to production of Domicile Certificate issued by
reservation? Competent Authority as recognized by Law or Relevant Rules of State of UP.
The candidates who would fail to produce Domicile Certificate shall not be
entitled to the benefits of reservation. Such candidates shall be treated as
General (Unreserved) category.
In case of women candidates, caste/domicile certificate issued from father’s
side only shall be treated as valid.

29. Is there no May please refer to Clause 3.1 and 3.2 of the Detailed Advertisement.,
reservation for wherein it has been provided that as per Rule 23 of The Allahabad High Court
EWS quota in Officers and Staff (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1976 (as
Recruitment amended from time to time), vertical reservation has been provided for
Examinations for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC)
High Court of of Uttar Pradesh (UP) only . Further, Horizontal reservation is provided for
Judicature at Women, Dependent of Freedom Fighter (DFF), Ex-servicemen (ESM),
Allahabad? Physically Handicapped (PH) and Sportsperson (SP) of Uttar Pradesh (UP)
only.

The candidate shall satisfy his/her eligibility before applying.

30. Paper and  “National Test Abhyas” has been launched by the National Testing
Examination Agency (NTA), as a mobile app to enable candidates to take mock tests for
Centre various competitive exams such as JEE Main, NEET-UG, including
Allahabad High Court Recruitment Examination. The app had been
launched to facilitate candidates’ access to high quality mock tests in the
safety and comfort of their homes.
Candidates can use the “National Test Abhyas” app to access high quality
tests, free of cost, in a bid to be fully prepared for the upcoming Allahabad
High Court Recruitment Exam.
The Mock Tests can be easily downloaded and taken off-line, thus
accommodating candidates with low bandwidth internet connections.
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 The candidates may attempt Mock Test at https://www.nta.ac.in/quiz and

National Test Abhyas on https://www.nta.ac.in/Abhyas and on mobile app
(Play Store on android devices & App Store on iOS devices).
 The candidates may also access the last year question paper(s) for
RO/ARO/CA by clicking on the “Mock Test” available on home page for
facilitation of the candidates.
 The pattern has not been changed.