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Allahabad High Court Direct Recruitment: Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service-2023

Updated: 17 Dec 2025

The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad invites online applications from eligible Advocates for Direct Recruitment to the Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service-2023. This advertisement details 83 vacancies (SC-17, ST-01, OBC-22, EWS-08, Unreserved-35) with a revised pay scale of Rs. 144840 - 194660. The application process includes eligibility criteria for practice and age, reservation policies, online submission of forms from 15 March 2024, to 30 April 2024, and submission of hard copies by 20/31 May 2024. Examination fees vary by category and state of domicile. Detailed instructions are available on the official website.

📅 Important Dates - Allahabad Higher Judicial Services (HJS) 2023

  • Application Start Date: 15 March 2024

  • Last Date for Application: 15 May 2024

  • Fee Payment Last Date: 15 May 2024

  • Exam Date: 20 July 2025

  • Admit Card Release Date: 11 July 2025

  • Answer Key Release Date: 05 August 2025

  • Result Declaration Date: 18 December 2025

👤 Age Limit - Allahabad Higher Judicial Services (HJS) 2023

  • Age Limit Reckoned As On: 01 January 2024

  • Minimum Age: 35 Years

  • Maximum Age: 45 Years

  • Age Relaxation: As per Allahabad High Court HJS Recruitment Rules.

💰 Application Fee - Allahabad Higher Judicial Services (HJS) 2023

  • General, EWS, OBC: Rs. 1400/-

  • SC, ST: Rs. 1200/-

  • PH Divyang (Gen, OBC / EWS): Rs. 750/-

  • PH Divyang (SC, ST): Rs. 500/-

  • Payment Mode: Examination Fee can be paid through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Modes Only.

📌 Vacancies - Allahabad Higher Judicial Services (HJS) 2023

Total Vacancies: 83

PostVacancies
General35
EWS8
OBC22
SC17
ST1
Total83

🎓 Post Qualifications - Allahabad Higher Judicial Services (HJS) 2023

  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law with a minimum of 07 years of advocate practice.

  • All candidates are advised to thoroughly read the official information/notification before applying.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q 1: What is the recruitment about?

Answer: The recruitment is for the Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service-2023, advertised by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, seeking eligible Advocates.

Q 2: How many vacancies are available?

Answer: There are 83 vacancies in total, distributed among SC-17, ST-01, OBC-22, EWS-08, and Unreserved-35 categories.

Q 3: What is the revised pay scale for this service?

Answer: The revised pay scale for the Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service-2023 is Rs. 144840 - 194660.

Q 4: What are the eligibility criteria for advocates regarding practice?

Answer: An advocate must not be in service of the Union or State, have a continuous practice of not less than seven years, and have independently handled a minimum of 30 cases (24 for reserved categories) in the preceding three years.

Q 5: What is the age limit for general category candidates?

Answer: Candidates must have attained 35 years and not exceeded 45 years as on 01.01.2024. This means born between 02.01.1979 and 01.01.1989 (inclusive).

Q 6: What are the reservation policies?

Answer: There is 20% horizontal reservation for women (subject to court decision) and 04% horizontal reservation for differently-abled candidates, as per U.P. Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1975. Reservations for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD apply only to U.P. domicile candidates.

Q 7: How can one apply for the UPHJS recruitment?

Answer: Applications must be submitted online via www.allahabadhighcourt.in, including uploading of photograph and signature.

Q 8: What is the examination fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates from Uttar Pradesh?

Answer: The examination fee for General/OBC/EWS category candidates from the State of U.P. is Rs. 1400/-.

Q 9: Where can I find more detailed instructions for applying?

Answer: Detailed instructions, including 'How to Apply', application form, syllabus, and fee submission mode, are available on the official website of High Court of Judicature at Allahabad (www.allahabadhighcourt.in).