Allahabad High Court RO/ARO Exam Pattern

• The selection process for the RO/ARO exam at Allahabad High Court has two stages – Part 1 and Part 2.
• Candidates must pass both Part 1 and Part 2 exams to be appointed to the RO/ARO position.
• The selection process is entirely objective and computer-based.
• There will be no interview for selection.

Key Features

• Mode of Exam: Online Computer Based Test (CBT).
• Negative Marking (Part 1): None.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks (Part 1): None.

Part 1: Written Examination (Objective)

This is the preliminary stage designed to test general aptitude.

Part 1 Syllabus

• General Science
• History of India
• Indian National Movement
• Indian Politics, Economy, and Culture
• Indian Agriculture, Commerce, and Trade
• Population, Ecology, and Urbanization (in the Indian Context)
• World Geography and India's Geography and Resources
• National and International Current Affairs
• General Intelligence (Reasoning)
• Special knowledge of education, culture, agriculture, industry, trade, lifestyle, and social traditions of Uttar Pradesh
• Knowledge of General English and General Hindi
• Basic knowledge of computers.
  

Part 2: Computer Knowledge Test (Typing)

This stage tests your typing efficiency and accuracy on a computer.

• An English text passage of approximately 500 words will be provided.
• Duration: 20 minutes.
• Maximum Marks: 50 marks.
• Minimum Qualification: It is mandatory to score at least 25 marks out of 50.
• Minimum Speed: 25 words per minute (wpm).

Negative Marking in Typing

• 0.1 marks will be deducted for every mistake.
• Left-out words, spelling mistakes, or typing unnecessary letters/words are considered full errors.
• Typing any character, word, or symbol not present in the provided text is a full error.
• Words typed beyond the prescribed limit will be ignored.

Allahabad High Court RO Syllabus (Part 1 - Written Exam)

1. General Science

• Physics: Units, motion, light, sound, and electricity.
• Chemistry: Metals and non-metals, pH value, chemical formulas, and chemistry in daily life.
• Biology: Human body, diseases, vitamins, and cell structure.

2. History of India and the National Movement

• Ancient and medieval India: Culture, art forms, and architecture.
• Modern history: Important events from the 18th century to the present.
• Indian freedom struggle: Swadeshi movement, Home Rule League, Non-cooperation movement, Civil Disobedience, and Quit India movement.
• Post-independence integration and reorganization.
• World history: Industrial Revolution, World Wars, and decolonization.
• History of Uttar Pradesh
• Major Movements in Uttar Pradesh

3. Indian Politics, Economy, and Culture

• Politics: Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Parliament, President, and Panchayati Raj.
• Economy: Indian Banking System, GST, Budget, Five-Year Plans, and NITI Aayog.
• Culture: Major temples of India, classical dances, festivals, and art forms.

4. Indian Agriculture, Commerce, and Trade

• Agricultural practices, crops, and soil.
•  Handicrafts and trade.
• Foreign trade and commerce.

5. Population, Ecology, and Urbanization

• Population census and demography (especially in the context of Uttar Pradesh).
• Pollution, biodiversity, global warming, and wildlife conservation.
• Ecological factors and the challenges of urbanization.

6. World Geography and India's Geography and Resources

• World Geography: Regional geography of countries.
• Geography of India: Location, time zones, natural resources, minerals.
• River system: Ganga-Yamuna basin, dams and hydroelectric projects.
• Climate: Monsoon system, El Niño and La Niña.

7. Special knowledge about Uttar Pradesh's education, culture, agriculture, industry, trade, lifestyle, and social traditions.

• Culture: Education, art, major folklore, and traditions.
• Geography: Uttar Pradesh's rivers, climate, soil, and vegetation.
• Economy: Uttar Pradesh's government schemes, industries, and tribes.
•  Literacy rate and census of Uttar Pradesh.
• Agriculture in Uttar Pradesh
• Industries in Uttar Pradesh

8. General Intelligence/Reasoning

• Data Interpretation (DI) and Arithmetic Reasoning.
• Blood Relations
• Coding-Decoding
• Directions
• Clocks
• Number Ranking
• Decision Making
• Similarities
• Statements and Arguments
• Arithmetic Reasoning
• Alphabet Series
• Seating Arrangement
• Puzzles

9. Language Knowledge (Hindi & English)

• General English
• Passage Completion
•  Substitution
• Sentence Arrangement
• Transformation
• Idioms and Phrases
• Sentence Improvement
• Paragraph Completion
• Joining Sentences
•  Error Correction
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
•  Prepositions Sentence Completion
• Active and Passive Voice Completion
• Spelling Test
•  Spotting Errors

सामान्य हिंदी 

• वाक्य में क्रिया का प्रयोग
• हिंदी में पत्र लेखन
• शब्दों की बनावट
• पर्यायवाची और विलोम
• अंग्रेजी वाक्यों का हिंदी में अनुवाद तथा हिंदी वाक्यों का हिंदी में अनुवाद।
• संज्ञाओं का प्रयोग
• विशेषण
• सर्वनाम
• वाक्यों में त्रुटि सुधार
• मुहावरे और कहावतें

10. Computer Basics

• Hardware and Software Basics
• Windows Operating System
• Shortcut Keysets
•  Internet Terms and Services
• MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Computer History
• Networking and Communication
•  Database Basics
• Hacking, Security Tools, and Viruses
• Basic Internet Knowledge and Protocols
•  Memory and Storage Devices