Allahabad HC Private Secretary Recruitment 2026 — 195 Vacancies

The Allahabad High Court is hiring 195 Private Secretary Grade-I staff through a competitive exam conducted by NTA. With a starting salary of Rs. 56,100 per month under the 7th Pay Commission, this is a solid opportunity for graduates who have strong English shorthand and typing skills.

Key Highlights

• 195 vacancies across all reservation categories including 81 unreserved and 52 OBC seats
• You need a Bachelor's degree along with English shorthand at 100 WPM and typing at 40 WPM
• NTA conducts the exam via Computer Based Test (CBT) mode
• No negative marking in the General Studies MCQ paper (Part A)
• Reservation benefits available only for U.P. domicile holders with valid Domicile Certificate
• 20% horizontal reservation for women candidates (subject to court proceedings)

Important Dates

Selection Process

The selection runs across three stages, all conducted as CBT. Stage I is a single-shift exam with three parts: a 100-question General Studies MCQ paper (200 marks, 90 minutes), a Computer Knowledge practical test (100 marks, 15 minutes), and a Shorthand-to-English Translation Test (100 marks, 15 minutes). There is a 15-minute gap between each part. You must score at least 50 out of 100 in both Part B and Part C to qualify.

Stage II is a Shorthand Dictation Test where a 500-word English passage is dictated in 5 minutes and you transcribe it within 30 minutes. You need 160 out of 200 marks to clear this stage. Stage III is an interview worth 75 marks. Your final merit is based on the combined score across all three stages, totalling 675 marks.

Preparation Tips for Allahabad HC Private Secretary Exam

1. Master the General Studies syllabus which covers Indian History, Polity, Geography, General Science, Current Affairs, and General Aptitude
2. Practice typing daily to reach at least 40 WPM consistently since the Computer Knowledge Test has strict accuracy-based marking
3. Build shorthand speed to 100+ WPM using Pitman's Shorthand methods, as both Stage I Part C and Stage II test this skill
4. Focus on accuracy over speed in Part B and Part C since each mistake costs 0.200 or 0.400 marks and the qualifying cutoff is 50%
5. Cover last 6 months of current affairs for the General Knowledge portion, including national and international events
6. Take timed mock tests for the MCQ section since you get just 54 seconds per question with 100 MCQs in 90 minutes

• Record court proceedings and judgments through English shorthand dictation
• Transcribe shorthand notes into typed documents accurately and promptly
• Handle confidential correspondence and communications for assigned judges
• Manage case files, court orders, and official documents
• Perform data entry, word processing, and computer-based documentation tasks
• Coordinate scheduling and administrative tasks for the assigned court section