Get Ready for UPHJS 2023: Instantly Access Your High Court Judicial Admit Card Online

The Allahabad High Court has released the admit card for the Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service (UPHJS) 2023 recruitment exam. A total of 83 posts are available. Eligible candidates can download the admit card and prepare for the preliminary exam scheduled for July 20, 2025.

📊 Total Vacancies: 83 Posts
The Allahabad High Court has announced 83 vacancies for the Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service (UPHJS) 2023. These positions are allocated in accordance with the reservation guidelines set by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

🔹 1. Educational Qualification

• The applicant must be a law graduate from a recognized university (LL.B. or equivalent degree).

• Must be enrolled as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961.

🔹 2. Professional Experience

• The candidate must have at least 7 years of continuous practice as an Advocate on the date of advertisement.

• Experience must be in either Civil or Criminal Courts (or both) recognized by the High Court.

🔹 3. Age Limit (As on 01 January 2023)

• Minimum Age: 35 years

• Maximum Age: 45 years

• Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC of UP) get age relaxation as per UP Government rules.

🔹 4. Nationality

• The applicant must be an Indian citizen.

• Candidates from other states can apply under General (UR) category only.

🔹 5. Language Proficiency

• Must have proficient knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.

• Should be comfortable in drafting legal matters in English as well.

🔹 Quick Tip:

• Ensure your practice certificate is updated and properly issued by the relevant Bar Council.

• GEN/OBC/EWS: ₹1400-/
• SC/ST: ₹1200-/
• PH Divyang (Gen/OBC/EWS): ₹750-/
• PH Divyang (SC/ST): ₹500-/

🟢 Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Screening Test)

• Type: Objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions)

• Purpose: Acts as a screening test to shortlist candidates for the Mains exam.

• Subjects Covered:

  • General Knowledge

  • Current Affairs

  • Indian Penal Code, CPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, Constitution

  • Legal Aptitude

• Marking: Typically 100 questions for 100 marks

• Negative Marking: As per official rules (if applicable)

• Qualifying Nature: Only shortlisted candidates move to Mains.

🟢 Stage 2: Main Written Examination

• Type: Descriptive (Essay-type answers)

• Papers Included:

  • Law Paper I

  • Law Paper II

  • Language (English & Hindi)

  • Judgment Writing

• Total Marks: Around 1000 marks (as per official pattern)

• Objective: To assess in-depth knowledge of law, drafting, interpretation, and articulation skills.

🟢 Stage 3: Personal Interview (Viva Voce)

• Type: Face-to-face personality and knowledge test

• Marks: 100 marks approx.

• Focus Areas:

  • Legal understanding

  • Judicial temperament

  • Analytical thinking

  • Current legal developments

• Final Merit: Based on Mains + Interview score

✅ Final Selection

• The final merit list is prepared based on the aggregate score of Mains and Interview.

• Only those who qualify in the Mains are called for Interview.

• Prelims marks are not counted in final merit.

🔹 1. Post Name & Nature

• This recruitment is for the Higher Judicial Services (HJS), a senior judicial position in Allahabad High Court.

🔹 2. Total Number of Vacancies

• A total of 83 posts are available under this recruitment.

🔹 3. Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years of continuous practice as an advocate.

🔹 4. Selection Process

• Selection will be conducted in three phases:

• Preliminary Examination

• Mains Examination

• Personal Interview

🔹 5. Salary Structure

• The pay scale ranges from ₹1,44,840 to ₹1,94,660 per month.

🔹 6. Mode of Application

• Applications are accepted only through online mode. Offline applications are not allowed.

🔹 7. Exam Date & Admit Card

• Admit cards are available from 11 July 2025. The preliminary exam is scheduled on 20 July 2025.

🔹 8. Reservation Policy

• Reservation benefits are available as per Uttar Pradesh Government norms for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PH categories.

🔹 9. Hard Copy Submission

• If mentioned in the official notice, candidates will need to send a hard copy of the filled application form along with documents.

🔹 10. Transparent Selection

• The recruitment is fair and direct, handled by the Allahabad High Court without any third-party involvement.

🔹 11. Language Proficiency

• Applicants must have working knowledge of both Hindi (in Devanagari script) and English.

• Visit Official Website
  Go to allahabadhighcourt.in and find the “Recruitment” section.

• Download Notification
  Read the official UPHJS 2023 advertisement thoroughly. Understand eligibility, fee, and exam pattern.

• Click on Apply Online
  Click on the “Apply Online” link for the Higher Judicial Services (HJS) 2023.

• Register Yourself
  Fill in your basic details like name, contact number, and email to generate your registration ID.

• Login & Fill Form
  Use your registration credentials to log in. Complete the detailed application form with personal, educational, and experience details.

• Upload Documents
  Upload required documents like:

  • Passport-size photo

  • Signature

  • LLB Degree

  • Practice certificate (minimum 7 years)

• Pay Application Fee
  Pay the applicable fee using debit card/credit card/net banking.

• Submit and Download Form
  After final review, submit the form and download the filled application for future reference.

• Send Hard Copy (If Required)
  If the notification mentions, send the printed application with documents to the High Court.