Allahabad High Court Private Secretary Grade-I Admit Card 2026 Out: Exam on 17 November

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The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad (Prayagraj) has released the Allahabad High Court Private Secretary Grade-I Admit Card 2026 on 13 November 2026 on its official website, allahabadhighcourt.in. Candidates who applied under Advt No. 01/Private Secretary Grade-I/2026 can now download their hall tickets for the Stage-I Examination on 17 November 2026, conducted by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in 10 cities of Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment covers 195 Private Secretary Grade-I posts, and the online application window of 12 March–1 April 2026 is closed. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.

No fee is payable at the admit card stage. The admit card is downloaded free of cost from the official website. The application fee for this recruitment was paid at the time of applying, during the application window of 12 March–1 April 2026, which is now closed. The fee was Rs. 1,900 for General (UR) and OBC candidates and Rs. 1,700 for EWS and SC/ST candidates.

The recruitment under Advt No. 01/Private Secretary Grade-I/2026 is for Private Secretary Grade-I posts in the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. The total number of posts is 195.

The category-wise distribution of the 195 posts is given in the official advertisement on allahabadhighcourt.in. The application window is closed; no new applications are being accepted.

As per the March 2026 advertisement, candidates for Private Secretary Grade-I must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university, together with English Shorthand at 100 words per minute, Typing at 40 words per minute, and Computer Knowledge. The shorthand and typing speeds are tested in the selection process, so candidates should confirm the exact test standards in the official advertisement and the Stage-I notice. Eligibility was verified at the time of application; only candidates who applied during the 12 March–1 April 2026 window can download the admit card.

The age limit for Private Secretary Grade-I is 21 to 35 years as on 01 July 2026.

Age relaxation, if any, applies as per the official advertisement and the rules of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. The age limit was fixed in the March 2026 advertisement and verified during the application window.

The pay scale for Private Secretary Grade-I in the Allahabad High Court is as per the official advertisement and the pay rules of the High Court. Pay level, pay matrix range and allowances are fixed in the official notification — candidates should check the advertisement on allahabadhighcourt.in for the exact figures.

The selection for Private Secretary Grade-I is carried out through a three-stage Computer Based Test, followed by further stages as per the official notice.

1. Stage-I Examination — Computer Based Test, 17 November 2026, conducted by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
2. Stage-II Examination — Computer Based Test, date to be notified
3. Stage-III Examination — Computer Based Test, date to be notified
4. Further stages — as per the official notice

The Stage-I examination is the first step. Candidates who qualify in Stage-I will be called for the later stages. The shorthand and typing skills required for the post are tested during the selection process as per the official notice.

The Stage-I Examination on 17 November 2026 is a Computer Based Test conducted by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in 10 cities of Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Moradabad, Bareilly, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Noida, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Lucknow and Varanasi. The paper composition, number of questions, marks, duration and marking scheme for Stage-I, and the pattern of the Stage-II and Stage-III examinations, are given in the official notice and the advertisement on allahabadhighcourt.in — candidates must read them before the exam. The admit card carries the exact exam centre address, reporting time and shift.

Candidates appearing for the Stage-I Examination on 17 November 2026 should keep the following ready:

Carry the printed admit card and an original valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. Entry can be refused without them, and candidates who arrive after the reporting time printed on the admit card will not be allowed in.

1. Go to the official website of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad at https://www.allahabadhighcourt.in.
2. Find the link for the Private Secretary Grade-I Admit Card on the homepage.
3. Enter your registration details as asked on the portal, such as registration number and password, and submit.
4. Your admit card will display on the screen — check the exam centre, date, shift and reporting time carefully.
5. Download and save the admit card and take a clear printout.
6. Keep the City Intimation Slip (released 6 November 2026) with you for reference.
7. Reach the examination centre well before the reporting time printed on the admit card.

Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.

The official admit card login link is not independently confirmed for this post; the links above go to the official portal. If a link here is wrong, report it — corrections are published openly.

Q1. When was the Allahabad HC Private Secretary Grade-I admit card released?
The admit card was released on 13 November 2026 on the official website, allahabadhighcourt.in.

Q2. What is the Allahabad HC Private Secretary Stage-I exam date 2026?
The Stage-I Examination will be held on 17 November 2026, conducted by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

Q3. In which cities will the exam be held?
The exam will be held in 10 cities of Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Moradabad, Bareilly, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Noida, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Lucknow and Varanasi.

Q4. Is the City Intimation Slip the same as the admit card?
No. The City Intimation Slip (released 6 November 2026) shows only the allotted exam city. The admit card, with the exact exam centre address, reporting time and shift, is a separate document, released on 13 November 2026.

Q5. How many posts are there in Allahabad HC Private Secretary Grade-I Recruitment 2026?
There are 195 Private Secretary Grade-I posts under Advt No. 01/Private Secretary Grade-I/2026 dated 12 March 2026.

Q6. What is the eligibility for Private Secretary Grade-I?
A Bachelor’s Degree with English Shorthand at 100 words per minute, Typing at 40 words per minute, and Computer Knowledge; age 21–35 years as on 01 July 2026.

Q7. How can I download the Allahabad HC Private Secretary admit card?
Visit allahabadhighcourt.in, open the Private Secretary Grade-I Admit Card link, enter your registration details and download the admit card.

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Sources: High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Public Notice dated 6 November 2026, Advt No. 01/Private Secretary Grade-I/2026 dated 12 March 2026; allahabadhighcourt.in; sonukachhap (13 November 2026); sarkariallupdates (13 November 2026); sarkariresult (6 November 2026).

We wish all candidates the best for their application.