The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has released the official syllabus for the post of Private Secretary Grade-I (Additional Private Secretary) under Advt. No. 01/2026. The selection process consists of two stages – Stage I has three parts (General Studies CBT, Computer Knowledge Test and Translation Test) and Stage II is a Shorthand Dictation Test. The total marks across both stages is 400 marks. The post is available in two variants – English Stenography and Hindi Stenography – and the exam for both is conducted separately on different dates.
| Organisation | High Court of Judicature at Allahabad |
| Post Name | Private Secretary Grade-I (Additional Private Secretary) |
| Post Variants | English Stenography and Hindi Stenography |
| Total Marks | 400 (Stage I – 250 + Stage II – 150) |
| Stage I Parts | Part A (General Studies) + Part B (Computer Knowledge Test) + Part C (Translation Test) |
| Stage II | Shorthand Dictation Test |
| No Interview | No interview is conducted for this post |
| Official Website | allahabadhighcourt.in |
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Allahabad HC Private Secretary Exam Pattern 2026 – Stage I
| Part | Type | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A – General Studies (MCQ) | CBT – Objective Type | 150 | 120 Minutes | No |
| Part B – Computer Knowledge Test | CBT – Practical | 50 | 15 Minutes | No (Min. 25/50 to qualify) |
| Part C – Translation Test (Subjective) | CBT – Subjective | 50 | 15 Minutes | No (Min. 25/50 to qualify) |
| Stage I Total | 250 |
Part A, Part B and Part C of Stage I are conducted in a single shift with a gap of 15 minutes between each part. It is mandatory for candidates to appear in all parts and stages of the examination.
Stage I – Part A: General Studies Syllabus (150 Marks)
Part A is common for both English Stenography and Hindi Stenography posts. It is an MCQ-based CBT with 150 questions, 150 marks and no negative marking. The question paper is available in both English and Hindi languages.
- General Science
- History of India
- Indian National Movement
- Indian Polity, Economy and Culture
- Indian Agriculture, Commerce and Trade
- Population, Ecology and Urbanisation (in Indian Context)
- World Geography and Geography and Resources of India
- Current National and International Important Events
- General Aptitude
- Special Knowledge regarding Education, Culture, Agriculture, Industry, Trade, Living and Social Traditions of Uttar Pradesh
- Knowledge of General English and General Hindi of Graduation level
- Elementary Knowledge of Computers
Stage I – Part B: Computer Knowledge Test (50 Marks)
| Particulars | English Stenography Post | Hindi Stenography Post |
|---|---|---|
| Task | Reproduce a part of Judgment (approx. 500 words) in English on computer in same format | Reproduce a part of Judgment (approx. 450 words) in Hindi on computer in same format |
| Duration | 15 Minutes | 15 Minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 50 | 50 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 25 out of 50 | 25 out of 50 |
| Font (Hindi) | Not Applicable | MANGAL on INSCRIPT Keyboard Layout |
| Deduction per mistake | 0.100 marks per error | 0.111 marks per error |
Stage I – Part C: Subjective Translation Test (50 Marks)
| Particulars | English Stenography Post | Hindi Stenography Post |
|---|---|---|
| Task | Translation of a passage of approx. 250 words given in Shorthand to English on computer (from Sir Isaac Pitman’s Book) | Translation of a passage of approx. 250 words given in Shorthand to Hindi on computer (from Sir Isaac Pitman’s Book or any other renowned writer) |
| Duration | 15 Minutes | 15 Minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 50 | 50 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 25 out of 50 | 25 out of 50 |
| Font (Hindi) | Not Applicable | MANGAL on INSCRIPT Keyboard Layout |
| Deduction per mistake | 0.200 marks per error | 0.200 marks per error |
Stage II – Shorthand Dictation Test (150 Marks)
Candidates who qualify Stage I are called for Stage II at a ratio of 10 times the number of vacancies in each category. Stage II is a Shorthand Dictation Test conducted on a separate date.
| Particulars | English Stenography Post | Hindi Stenography Post |
|---|---|---|
| Dictation Passage Length | Approx. 500 words in English | Approx. 400 words in Hindi |
| Dictation Time | 05 Minutes | 05 Minutes |
| Transcription Time | 30 Minutes on Computer | 30 Minutes on Computer |
| Required Shorthand Speed | 100 Words Per Minute | 80 Words Per Minute |
| Required Typing Speed | 40 Words Per Minute (English) | 30 Words Per Minute (Hindi) |
| Maximum Marks | 150 | 150 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 120 out of 150 | 120 out of 150 |
| Deduction per mistake | 0.300 marks per error | 0.375 marks per error |
| Font (Hindi) | Not Applicable | MANGAL on INSCRIPT Keyboard Layout |
Tie-Breaking Rule: If two or more candidates score equal marks, the candidate older in age is placed higher in the final merit list. No interview is held for this post – the final merit list is prepared purely on the basis of aggregate marks from Stage I and Stage II (total 400 marks).
Total Marks Summary
| Stage / Part | Marks |
|---|---|
| Stage I – Part A (General Studies CBT) | 150 |
| Stage I – Part B (Computer Knowledge Test) | 50 |
| Stage I – Part C (Translation Test) | 50 |
| Stage II (Shorthand Dictation Test) | 150 |
| Grand Total | 400 Marks |
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