Allahabad High Court UPHJS Mains Exam Date 2026

Allahabad High Court UPHJS Mains Exam Date 2026: 1-2 August 2026 for 83 Higher Judicial Service Posts

Key Highlights

• The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has announced the UPHJS Mains Examination 2026 will be conducted on 01 – 02 August 2026 — for the 83 Higher Judicial Service posts under the 2023 recruitment cycle.
• Recruitment route: Direct Recruitment from the Bar — for experienced advocates with 7+ years of bar practice.
• Preliminary Exam: Held on 20 July 2025; Preliminary Result: Declared 18 December 2025.
• Eligibility: LLB + 7 years bar practice; Age 35-45 years as on 01 January 2025.
• Direct Mains Exam Notice: allahabadhighcourt.in/event/event_25649_12-05-2026.pdf.
• Direct Notification PDF: allahabadhighcourt.in/event/event_18029_14-03-2024.pdf.
• Mains admit card is expected ~10-14 days before the exam (mid-to-late July 2026).

The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has officially scheduled the UPHJS Mains Examination 2026 for 01 – 02 August 2026 — the next major checkpoint for the 83 Higher Judicial Service posts being filled under the 2023 recruitment cycle. This page walks you through the Mains exam structure, what to expect for the admit card release, eligibility recap, and the preparation strategy for the remaining 10 weeks until exam day.

How to track the UPHJS Mains exam updates

1. Bookmark allahabadhighcourt.in → check the "Recruitments" or "Notice" section weekly.
2. The Mains Exam Date notice is at allahabadhighcourt.in/event/event_25649_12-05-2026.pdf (direct download).
3. The Preliminary Result PDF (to confirm your shortlist status) is at allahabadhighcourt.in/event/event_24293_18-12-2025.pdf.
4. The original 2024 Notification PDF (defining the recruitment terms) is at allahabadhighcourt.in/event/event_18029_14-03-2024.pdf.
5. Monitor the HJS application portal at apps.allahabadhighcourt.in/hjs/ for the Mains admit card release — historically released ~10-14 days before the Mains exam date (so expect 18-22 July 2026).

The UPHJS 2023 recruitment timeline so far

The UPHJS recruitment cycle under the 2023-2024 notification has progressed through these stages:

• Notification released: 14 March 2024 — 83 Higher Judicial Service posts under direct-from-Bar recruitment.
• Application window: Closed 15 May 2024.
• Preliminary Examination: 20 July 2025.
• Preliminary Result: 18 December 2025 — shortlisting candidates for the Mains stage.
• Mains Examination Date Announced: 12 May 2026 (today's notice).
• Mains Examination: 01 – 02 August 2026 (this announcement).
• Mains Result: Typically 8-12 weeks post-Mains.
• Viva-Voce / Personal Interview: Typically 4-8 weeks post-Mains result.
• Final Result: Typically 12-18 months from Mains date.

What the UPHJS Mains examination covers

The Mains is a descriptive written examination spanning two days (1-2 August 2026). The standard UPHJS Mains structure historically covers:

Day 1 — Substantive Law Papers

• Paper-I — General Knowledge & Language: General Knowledge (national + UP state + current affairs), English Language Comprehension, English Essay, Hindi Language + Devanagari translation.
• Paper-II — Substantive Law-I: Constitutional Law of India + Indian Penal Code + Indian Evidence Act + Criminal Procedure Code.

Day 2 — Procedural Law + Personal Laws + Special Acts

• Paper-III — Substantive Law-II: Code of Civil Procedure + Contract Act + Transfer of Property Act + Negotiable Instruments Act.
• Paper-IV — Personal Laws + Special Acts + UP-specific Laws: Hindu Law + Muslim Law + Indian Succession Act + selected Special Acts (Industrial Disputes Act, Land Acquisition Act, UP Revenue Code, UP-specific procedural rules).

Each paper is descriptive (long-answer + case-based questions) — typically 100-200 marks per paper, 3 hours duration. Final weightage per paper is in the recruitment notification PDF — confirm the binding marking scheme.

Eligibility recap (verified at application stage)

• LLB from a UGC-recognised university.
• Minimum 7 years of continuous practice as an advocate in courts of law as on the application date.
• Active Bar Council enrolment under the Advocates Act, 1961.
• Age: 35-45 years as on 01 January 2025 (already verified at application stage).
• No professional misconduct findings by any Bar Council; no convictions for offences involving moral turpitude.

Mains preparation strategy — the next 10 weeks

From 25 May to 1 August 2026 is approximately 10 weeks of focused Mains preparation. Effective strategy:

Weeks 1-4 (now to late June 2026): Substantive Law Revision

• Constitutional Law: Re-read Articles 1-150 + landmark Supreme Court judgments (especially Article 14 / 19 / 21 cases). Focus on UP-specific constitutional cases.
• IPC + CrPC + Evidence Act: Code-by-code revision with at least 30 case laws per Act — particularly Allahabad HC + Supreme Court decisions.
• CPC + Contract Act: Procedural code drills + landmark commercial-law judgments.

Weeks 5-7 (early to mid July 2026): UP-Specific + Special Acts

• UP Revenue Code + UP-specific procedural rules — high-leverage area; many candidates underprepare on UP statutes.
• Industrial Disputes Act + Land Acquisition Act + Negotiable Instruments Act — recurring focus areas in UPHJS Mains.
• Personal Laws — Hindu Law (Marriage Act, Succession Act) + Muslim Law (Personal Law + Wakf Act) + Indian Succession Act 1925.

Weeks 8-9 (mid-late July 2026): Mock Tests + Past Papers

• At least 6 full mock Mains tests (3 each day across both days' paper combinations).
• Past UPHJS Mains papers from 2018, 2019, 2021 cycles — review every long-form answer for structure, citation density, and clarity.
• Daily essay practice — UPHJS Paper-I includes an English Essay (typical word count 800-1000 words).

Week 10 (last week before 1 August): Rest + Logistics

• Travel + accommodation arrangements at Allahabad / Lucknow exam centre.
• Document checklist confirmation (Bar Association certificate + Advocate ID + admit card + government photo ID).
• Light revision only — no new topics in the last 7 days.

What follows the Mains — Viva-Voce + Final Selection

Mains Result

Released 8-12 weeks post-Mains (expected October-November 2026). Approximately 2-3 times the vacancy count (so 170-250 candidates) is shortlisted for the Viva-Voce stage.

Viva-Voce / Personal Interview

Conducted by a Selection Committee of senior Allahabad HC Judges. Tests legal acumen, courtroom temperament, knowledge of UP-specific legal landscape, current legal developments, and general suitability for the UP Higher Judicial Service. Viva-Voce marks count fully in the final merit.

Medical + Character Verification + Final Appointment

Standard fitness-to-judicial-office medical board + multi-layer character verification by the UP Police + Central Intelligence antecedents check. Final appointments to UP Higher Judicial Service typically issued 12-18 months from the Mains date.

Pay + post profile

Pay: Per the Second National Judicial Pay Commission (SNJPC, 2022) as adopted by Uttar Pradesh — approximately ₹1,44,840 – ₹1,94,660 in the starting scale plus DA, HRA, judicial-officer allowances, and standard government perks. Confirmed in the appointment letter.

Post profile: UPHJS-recruited officers join the UP Higher Judicial Service as Additional District Judges posted to UP's 75 districts. Promotion: ADJ → District Judge → District & Sessions Judge → Promotion to Allahabad HC (per Collegium recommendation under Article 217 of the Constitution).

For broader judicial-services context, see our Patna HC District Judge 2026 (sibling Bihar BSJS recruitment) and the UPSC CSE 2026 (civil-services alternate route).

Allahabad High Court UPHJS Mains Exam Date 2026: हिंदी सारांश

The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad ने UPHJS (Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service) Mains Examination 2026 की तिथि 01-02 अगस्त 2026 घोषित कर दी है — 83 Higher Judicial Service पदों के लिए 2023 recruitment cycle के अंतर्गत। Recruitment route: Direct Recruitment from the Bar (अनुभवी वकीलों के लिए सीधी न्यायिक सेवा भर्ती)। पात्रता: LLB + 7 वर्ष की वकालत + आयु 35-45 वर्ष (01 जनवरी 2025 तक)। Timeline: Notification 14 मार्च 2024 → Application close 15 मई 2024 → Preliminary Exam 20 जुलाई 2025 → Preliminary Result 18 दिसंबर 2025 → Mains 01-02 अगस्त 2026। Mains structure: दो दिन की descriptive written exam — Day 1 (Paper-I General Knowledge & Language + Paper-II Constitutional/IPC/Evidence/CrPC) और Day 2 (Paper-III CPC/Contract/TPA/NI Act + Paper-IV Personal Laws/Special Acts/UP Revenue Code)। Mains admit card: लगभग 18-22 जुलाई 2026 (exam से 10-14 दिन पहले) allahabadhighcourt.in पर release होगा। तैयारी रणनीति (अगले 10 हफ्ते): Weeks 1-4 Substantive Law revision (Constitutional + IPC + CrPC + Evidence + CPC); Weeks 5-7 UP-specific + Special Acts (UP Revenue Code, Industrial Disputes Act, Land Acquisition, Personal Laws); Weeks 8-9 Mock tests + past papers (2018/2019/2021 UPHJS Mains); Week 10 logistics + light revision। अगले चरण: Mains Result (8-12 हफ्ते post-Mains) → Viva-Voce (4-8 हफ्ते post-Mains result) → Medical + Character Verification → Final Appointment as Additional District Judge। वेतन: SNJPC 2022 के अनुसार ₹1,44,840-1,94,660 starting + DA + HRA + judicial allowances; पदस्थापना UP के 75 जिलों में Additional District Judge के रूप में।