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The Allahabad High Court Private Secretary Admit Card 2026 is out. The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has released the hall ticket for the Stage-I examination of the Private Secretary Grade-I Recruitment Examination 2026 (Advt. No. 01/Private Secretary Grade-I/2026) for 195 posts on 13 November 2026.
The exam will be held on 17 November 2026 as a Computer Based Test (CBT) across 10 cities in Uttar Pradesh. If you applied for this recruitment, download your admit card now — your exam centre address and reporting time are printed only on your own hall ticket.
Allahabad HC Private Secretary Admit Card 2026: At a Glance
| Recruiting body | High Court of Judicature at Allahabad |
| Post | Private Secretary Grade-I |
| Total posts | 195 |
| Advertisement No. | 01/Private Secretary Grade-I/2026 |
| Admit card released | 13 November 2026 |
| Stage-I exam | 17 November 2026 |
| Mode of exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam cities | 10 cities in Uttar Pradesh |
| Conducted by | Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) |
| Pay | Pay Level 10 — Rs 56,100 – Rs 1,77,500 |
| Official website | allahabadhighcourt.in |
How to Download the Admit Card
- Visit the official website of the Allahabad High Court, allahabadhighcourt.in, and go to the Recruitment section.
- Open the notice/link titled “Download Private Secretary Grade-I (Stage-I) Admit Card”.
- Enter your Application Number and password — on first login, the password is your date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY) — and fill in the captcha.
- Your hall ticket will appear on screen — check your name, photograph, roll number, exam centre address and reporting time.
- Download it and take a printout to keep safe.
The admit card is downloaded through the TCS iON portal. The exact exam centre and time are given only on your admit card, not in the exam-city intimation issued on 6 November 2026.
What Will the Stage-I Exam Include?
Stage I will be held in a single shift in three parts, with a 15-minute gap between parts. Part A questions will be in English and Hindi, and there is no negative marking in Part A.
| Part | Test | Questions / Task | Marks | Duration |
| Part A | General Studies | 100 questions | 200 | 90 minutes |
| Part B | Computer Knowledge Test | Type about 500 words of an English judgment (pass marks 50) | 100 | 15 minutes |
| Part C | Translation Test | About 250 words from shorthand to English on computer (pass marks 50) | 100 | 15 minutes |
Stage I and Stage II together carry 600 marks, and the interview carries 75 marks — the final merit list will be out of 675 marks.
Stage II and Interview: What Comes Next?
Stage II is a Shorthand Dictation Test — about 500 English words will be dictated in 5 minutes, to be typed on the computer in 30 minutes. It carries 200 marks and candidates need 160 marks to pass. Candidates equal to 10 times the vacancies in each category will be called for Stage II.
The interview carries 75 marks, and candidates equal to 3 times the vacancies will be called for it, based on Stage I and Stage II marks.
Total 195 Posts: Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Total posts |
| Unreserved (UR) | 81 |
| EWS | 19 |
| OBC | 52 |
| SC | 40 |
| ST | 3 |
| Total | 195 |
Horizontal reservation also applies for women, Dependants of Freedom Fighters (DFF), ex-servicemen and PwBD candidates. Reservation (SC/ST/OBC/EWS and horizontal) is only for candidates domiciled in Uttar Pradesh — candidates from other states are counted as Unreserved.
Eligibility: Who Could Apply?
A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India, or an equivalent qualification; English shorthand speed of 100 words per minute; English typing speed of 40 words per minute; and knowledge of data entry, word processing and computer operation.
The age limit was 21 to 35 years as on 1 July 2026. Relaxation: 5 years for UP SC/ST/OBC/DFF, 3 years for ex-servicemen, 15 years for PwBD; up to 45 years for UP government servants.
Application Fee and Salary
| Category | Fee |
| General (Unreserved) / OBC | Rs 1,900 |
| SC / ST / EWS of Uttar Pradesh | Rs 1,700 |
| SC / ST / EWS of other states | Rs 1,900 |
Women, DFF, ex-servicemen and PwBD candidates paid the fee of their own category. Payment was made by net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. Salary: Pay Level 10 (7th Pay Commission), Rs 56,100 – Rs 1,77,500. Posting will be in the establishment of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification issued | 12 March 2026 |
| Online applications began | 12 March 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 1 April 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 2 April 2026 |
| Form correction window | 3–4 April 2026 |
| Exam city intimation | 6 November 2026 |
| Admit card released | 13 November 2026 |
| Stage-I exam | 17 November 2026 |
Which 10 Cities Will Host the Exam?
The exam will be held in 10 cities in Uttar Pradesh — Agra, Moradabad, Bareilly, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Noida, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Lucknow and Varanasi. Your exam centre and reporting time are printed on your admit card.
What to Carry on Exam Day
- A printout of the admit card
- Two photographs like the one used in the application form
- The photo ID used in the form, plus one more original photo ID
- No scribe or extra time is allowed for PwBD candidates; visually impaired candidates may bring their own magnifying glass.
Need Help? Contact the Helpdesk
If you face any difficulty downloading the admit card, call the helpdesk on 9986638901 or email [email protected]. If you paid the fee but did not receive an admit card, contact the High Court through the contact details given in the admit card notice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When was the Allahabad High Court Private Secretary admit card released?
Ans: The admit card was released on 13 November 2026. It can be downloaded from allahabadhighcourt.in.
Q2: When is the Private Secretary Grade-I exam?
Ans: The Stage-I exam is on 17 November 2026. It will be a Computer Based Test in 10 cities of Uttar Pradesh.
Q3: How many posts are there, and what is the pay?
Ans: There are 195 posts in total (UR 81, EWS 19, OBC 52, SC 40, ST 3). The pay is Pay Level 10, Rs 56,100 – Rs 1,77,500.
Q4: What do I need to download the admit card?
Ans: Your Application Number and password — on first login, the password is your date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY). You will also need to fill in a captcha.
Q5: How will I know my exam centre and reporting time?
Ans: The exam centre address and reporting time are printed only on your own admit card — download it, check the details and carry a printout to the exam.
Sources: Official website of the Allahabad High Court, allahabadhighcourt.in; JagranJosh (13 November 2026). The exam time and reporting time printed on your admit card will be final.
