With the release of 543 RO, ARO, and Computer Assistant vacancies in Allahabad High Court, lakhs of candidates must have planned to apply for the recruitment and begin their preparation without wasting any time. Before starting, the candidates must be well familiar with the latest exam pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme for the examination, as this helps in better planning and guidance.
Allahabad High Court RO ARO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
The Allahabad High Court RO Exam is conducted as a Single Stage Examination in 2 Parts which are to be conducted on the same day. The Part 1 of the exam is Written Examination with 200 questions, whereas Part B is Computer Typing Test which is qualifying. Part A consists of 200 MCQs for 200 marks, while Part B is for 50 marks total.
| Allahabad High Court RO ARO Syllabus 2026- Overview | |
| Organisation | Allahabad High Court (AHC) |
| Posts | Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO), and Computer Assistant |
| Vacancies | 543 |
| No. of Questions | 200 (Prelims) |
| Total Marks | 200 (Prelims) and 150 (Mains) |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Duration | 3 hours (Prelims) and 2 Hours (Mains) |
| Selection Process | Prelims Exam Mains Exam Computer Knowledge Test |
Allahabad High Court RO ARO Exam Pattern 2026
Stage 1- Prelims Examination
- Mode of Exam: The written exam will be held in either online or offline mode.
- Type of Questions: Objective (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 180 Minutes (3 Hours)
- Marking Scheme: +1 Mark for each correct Answer
- Negative Marking: No negative marking
- Language: English & Hindi
- There will be a total of 12 subjects in the examination, and the nature of the questions will be objective.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|
200 | 200 | 3 hours |
Stage 2- Mains Examination
- The mains exam will be conducted offline in Pen & Paper Mode.
- The exam will be subjective type.
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Sections:
(i) Section A: Essay Writing in English (of approximately 200 words) (30 marks)
(Special emphasis shall be laid on Constitutional Accuracy & Conceptual clarity, Relevance to Topic & coherence, Logical Structure & Flow and Language Proficiency & Expression etc.)
(ii) Section B: Precis Writing in English (30 marks)
(Special emphasis shall be laid on Identification of core ideas, Conciseness & proportional reduction, Language Clarity & Grammer and Suitable Title etc.)
Section C (i): Translation from English to Hindi (25 marks)
(iii) Section C (ii): Translation from Hindi to English (25 marks)
(Special emphasis shall be laid on Accuracy of meaning, Terminology & Formal Tone and Grammer & Sentence Structure etc.)
(iv) Section D: Comprehension in English (40 marks)
(Special emphasis shall be laid on Accuracy of responses, Analytical Understanding and Clarity of expression etc. )
Stage 3- Computer Knowledge Test
| Particular | Details |
| Mode | Practical / Skill Test |
| Marks | 50 Marks |
| Duration | 20 Minutes |
| Nature | Typing, Data Entry, Word Processing, Computer Operations |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 25 Marks (Stage 2) |
Allahabad High Court RO ARO Syllabus 2026
The official syllabus for Allahabad High Court RO ARO Exam has been made available at the official website for all subjects and candidates must not skip any topic as each topic is important. Below we have shared subject-wise topics for your reference.
1. General Science Syllabus
- Countries and Capitals
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Indian Parliament
- Tourism
- Indian History
- Famous Days & Dates
- Biology
- Famous Books & Authors
- Artists
- Rivers, Lakes, and Seas
2. Current National and International Important Events
- Inventions in the World
- Sports
- Basic Computer
- Indian History
- Indian Economy
- Indian Parliament
- Indian Politics
- Famous Days & Dates
- Famous Books & Authors
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Physics
- Zoology
- Environment
- Indian Culture
3. History of India
- History of Uttar Pradesh
- Major movements of UP
- Salient features of Literature, Art Forms, and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
- Significant events of History important personalities and issues
- Stages of Indian Freedom Struggle
- Post-independence consolidation and reorganization in the country.
- History of the World: Events, forms and effect on the society from the 18th century like world wars, the industrial revolution, colonization, redraw of national boundaries, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc.
4. Indian National Movements
- Indian National Movements
- Anti-Partition Movement
- Swadeshi and Boycott Movements
- Home Rule League Movement
- Khilafat Non-Cooperation Movement
- Civil Disobedience Movement
- Quit India Movement
5. Indian Polity, Economy, and Culture
- Indian Polity and Governance
- Constitution
- The political system of Uttar Pradesh
- Panchayati Raj Public Policy, Rights Issues etc.
- The economy of Uttar Pradesh and its driving forces
- Poverty and its alleviation
- Inclusive growth of Uttar Pradesh
- Demographics of Uttar Pradesh
- Initiatives in the social sector of Uttar Pradesh
- Government schemes of Uttar Pradesh
6. Indian Agriculture, Commerce, and Trade
- Agriculture
- Crafts
- Trade and Commerce
- Foreign Trade
7. Population, Ecology and Urbanisation
- Population Census and Demography of UP
- Special Economic Zones of UP
- Major Ecological Factors Governing Uttar Pradesh
8. World Geography & Geography and Resources of India
- Location, latitude, longitude, time zone, etc of Uttar Pradesh
- Major natural regions
- Regional geography of developed countries
- Regional geography of developing countries
- Regional geography of South Asia
- Neighbours of UP of Uttar Pradesh
- The geological formation, physiographic divisions, climate, vegetation, soil, biodiversity, significance
- Peninsular Plateau – geological formation, Central Highlands, Deccan Plateau, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats
- Indian Desserts
- River systems of Uttar Pradesh
- River basins of Uttar Pradesh
- Regional development and planning of Uttar Pradesh
- Hydropower projects, major dams of Uttar Pradesh
- West-flowing and east-flowing rivers of Uttar Pradesh
- The climate of Uttar Pradesh
- Monsoons – driving mechanism, El Nino, La Nina
- Seasons
- Types of agricultural practices of Uttar Pradesh
- Green revolution and role in UP
- Soils and crops of Uttar Pradesh
- The irrigation system of Uttar Pradesh
- Natural vegetation and fauna of Uttar Pradesh
- Classification of natural vegetation
- Rainfall distribution
- Biosphere reserves, national parks, etc.
- Red-listed species
- Economic infrastructure
- Energy conservation
- Human Geography
- Demographics
- A recent census of Uttar Pradesh
9. Special Knowledge regarding Education, Culture, Agriculture, Industry, Trade, Living and Social Traditions of Uttar Pradesh
- Major Financial and Educational schemes of UP
- Literacy Rates of UP
- Major Folklore of Uttar Pradesh
- Major Tribes of UP
- Important Crops of UP
- Important Park Names of UP
10. General Intelligence
- Data Interpretation
- Blood Relations
- Syllogism
- Coding-Decoding
- Directions
- Non-Verbal Series
- Clocks & Calendars
- Number Ranking
- Decision Making
- Analogy
- Statements & Arguments
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Alphabet Series
- Sitting Arrangement
- Puzzles
11. Knowledge of English
- Passage Completion
- Substitution
- Sentence Arrangement
- Transformation
- Idioms and Phrases
- Sentence Improvement
- Para Completion
- Joining Sentences
- Error Correction
- Error Correction
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Prepositions Sentence
- Completion Active and Passive Voice
- Spelling Test
- Spotting Errors
12. Knowledge of Hindi
- Use of the verb in a sentence
- Letter writing in Hindi
- Word formation
- Synonym and Antonym
- Translation of English sentences to Hindi and vice versa.
- Use of nouns
- Adjectives
- Pronouns
- Fill in the words
- Error correction in sentences
- Idioms and proverbs
13. Elementary Knowledge of Computers
- Basics of Hardware and Software
- Windows Operating System
- Shortcut Keyset
- Internet Terms and Services
- MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- History of Computers
- Networking and Communication
- Database Basics
- Basics of Hacking, Security Tools and Viruses.
- Basic Internet Knowledge and Protocol
- Basic Functionalities of MS-Office
- Networking and Communication
- Database Basics
- Memory and Storage Device
- Computer Shortcuts Key
- Computer Abbreviation
Allahabad High Court RO ARO Syllabus 2026 PDF
The link to download the Allahabad High Court RO ARO Syllabus 2026 PDF has been provided below. Candidates who will be appearing for the exam must download the PDF to check the exam format and subject-wise topics to prepeare for the exam.
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