Allahabad High Court Group C & D Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Updated: Syllabus
The Allahabad High Court conducts a common Stage I written exam for its Stenographer, Junior Assistant, Driver and Group D posts. The objective, OMR-based paper carries 100 marks, with 25 questions (25 marks) each in Hindi, English, General Studies and Mathematics, a 90-minute time limit and no negative marking. This pattern is based on the 2022 recruitment; check the latest official notification for any change in pattern.
High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
Allahabad High Court Group C & D Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage I (All Posts) | Hindi | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes (whole paper) |
| Stage I (All Posts) | English | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes (whole paper) |
| Stage I (All Posts) | General Studies | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes (whole paper) |
| Stage I (All Posts) | Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes (whole paper) |
| Total | 100 | 90 Minutes |
Mode of Selection
- Stage I Written Exam (Offline, OMR Based)
Important Links
| Official Website (Recruitment Section) | Click Here |
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Detailed Syllabus
Note on This Syllabus
Based on the 2022 recruitment notification for Stenographer, Junior Assistant, Driver and Group D posts; check the latest official notification for any change in pattern. The Stage I paper is the same for all of these posts.
Hindi (25 Questions, 25 Marks)
- Sandhi and sandhi-vichchhed (joining and splitting words)
- Upsarg (prefixes) and pratyay (suffixes)
- Formation of compound words and samas-vigrah
- Shabd-shuddhi: correcting misspelt words and identifying the cause of the error
- Hindi equivalents of English technical terms
- Paryayvachi (synonyms) and vilom (antonyms)
- Shabd-yugm (word pairs)
- One word for a phrase
- Anekarthak shabd (words with several meanings)
- Forming adjectives from nouns
- Vakya-shuddhi: correcting faulty sentences and identifying the cause of the error
- Vachya: kartrivachya, karmavachya and bhavavachya (voice)
- Kriya: sakarmak, akarmak and purvakalik verbs
- Translating simple, compound and complex sentences from English to Hindi and from Hindi to English
- Knowledge of official letters
- Muhavare and lokoktiyan (idioms and proverbs)
English (25 Questions, 25 Marks)
- Comprehension
- One word substitution
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Verbs
- Active and passive voice
- Fill in the blanks
- Vocabulary
- Idioms and phrases
- Transformation of sentences
- Direct and indirect speech
General Studies (25 Questions, 25 Marks)
- Current affairs, national and international
- Geography, with focus on Indian geography
- History of India and the world
- Indian economy
- Science and technology
- Indian polity and the Indian Constitution
- Environmental issues
Mathematics (25 Questions, 25 Marks)
- Number systems and whole numbers
- Decimals and fractions
- Percentage and averages
- Ratio and proportion
- Time and distance; time and work
- Profit and loss, discount
- Interest
- Mensuration
- Use of tables and graphs
Marking Scheme
- Total of 100 marks, with 25 objective questions worth 25 marks in each of the four sections.
- 90 minutes for the full paper.
- No negative marking.
- Offline exam on an OMR answer sheet.
Preparation Pointers
- All four sections carry equal weight, so no subject can be skipped.
- With no negative marking, attempt every question on the OMR sheet.
- The Hindi section is grammar-heavy and includes translation and official-letter questions, which deserve dedicated practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which posts follow this Allahabad High Court exam pattern?
The Stage I exam described here is common to the Stenographer, Junior Assistant (Clerical Cadre), Driver and Group D posts.
How many questions are asked in the Allahabad High Court Stage I exam?
There are 25 multiple-choice questions each in Hindi, English, General Studies and Mathematics, and each section carries 25 marks. The full paper is worth 100 marks.
Is there negative marking in the Allahabad High Court Group C and D exam?
No. The Stage I exam has no negative marking.
What is the duration of the Stage I exam?
The paper lasts 90 minutes.
Is the exam online or offline?
Stage I is an offline exam answered on an OMR sheet.
Note: Candidates are requested to read the official notification carefully (last date, age limit, eligibility) before filling the form. SarkariPoint is not responsible for any errors in the information above.