The Allahabad High Court has published the UP Higher Judicial Service (HJS) Prelims Answer Key 2025 on its website. The candidates who attended the prelims exam can check their response sheets through the PDF answer key and use it to estimate their probable score. This can be useful to train candidate’s estimation of chances for the mains exam ahead of the final result.
What are the key dates for UP HJS Prelims 2025 Answer Key?
The Uttar Pradesh High Court conducted the HJS Prelims Exam 2025 in July. The official answer key has now been uploaded along with the objection window for candidates. Below are the important dates:
| Notification Released | 15 March 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 20 March 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 April 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 27 July 2025 |
| Answer Key Released | 17 August 2025 |
| Objection Submission Last Date | 22 August 2025 |
| Result Declaration (Expected) | September 2025 |
How to download UP HJS Prelims Answer Key 2025 PDF?
The official answer key can be downloaded from the web. Candidates can use it for verification of their respective purported score.
Steps to download the answer key:
Visit official site: Allahabad High Court.
Click on “Recruitment or Latest Announcements section.
Click on UP HJS Prelims Answer Key 2025 PDF link.
Enter your login credentials if required.
- Download the PDF and verify your answers.
Who can apply for UP HJS Recruitment 2025?
Candidates must fulfill certain eligibility conditions regarding education, age, and professional experience. Below is the detailed eligibility criteria:
| Eligibility Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university. |
| Professional Experience | Minimum 7 years of continuous practice as an Advocate in the High Court or subordinate courts in Uttar Pradesh. |
| Age Limit | Minimum: 35 years; Maximum: 45 years (as on 1st January 2025). |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST/OBC of UP: 3 years relaxation (up to 48 years). – Other categories as per govt. norms. |
| Nationality | Must be a citizen of India. |
What is the selection process for UP HJS 2025?
For the UP Higher Judicial Service 2025 recruitment, there are several steps involved:
Preliminary: The objective type screening test.
Mains: Descriptive written test.
Interview / Viva – Voce: The final stage of the process, to test the candidate’s personality, welfare, or other attributes.
Document Verification: For those candidates who are on the shortlist, or are eligible for appointment, there shall be document verification.
Salary Structure of UP HJS Judges 2025
Selected candidates under UP HJS recruitment will receive an attractive pay scale along with allowances.
| Component | Salary (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Rs. 1,44,840/- per month |
| Grade Pay | Rs. 7,000/- |
| Allowances (DA, HRA, etc.) | Rs. 40,000 – Rs. 50,000/- |
| Total Salary | Rs. 1,90,000 – Rs. 2,00,000/- per month |
How to check UP HJS Prelims Response Sheet 2025?
Candidates are able to access their individual response sheets along with the answer key.
Candidates will log in with their Registration ID and Password.
Select the response sheet link.
Compare this with the answer key.
Write down your correct and incorrect responses in order to calculate your score.
Expected Cut-off Marks for UP HJS Prelims 2025
While the official cut-off will be declared with results, the expected cut-off based on difficulty level is:
| Category | Expected Cut-off (Marks out of 200) |
|---|---|
| General | 120–130 |
| OBC | 110–120 |
| SC | 95–105 |
| ST | 90–100 |
Official Website Link – https://www.allahabadhighcourt.in
FAQs on UP HJS Prelims Answer Key 2025
It was released on 17 August 2025.
You can download it from the official Allahabad High Court website under the recruitment section.
Yes, candidates can submit objections online until 22 August 2025.
The expected cut-off is around 120–130 marks for General category candidates.
Qualified candidates will be called for the Mains Exam.
