An armrest handle apparatus with a zero point switch comprises a left side handle, a right side handle, a left side plectrum, a right side plectrum, a potentiometer, a double-zero switch, a fixing shifting fork and a rotation shifting fork, wherein the left side handle and the right side handle are fixedly connected to a pedestal; the left side plectrum pivoted to the left side handle, the a right side plectrum pivoted to the right side handle; the potentiometer, the double-zero switch and the fixing shifting fork are installed on the pedestal; and the rotation shifting fork is connected to the left side plectrum and the right side plectrum. The fixing shifting fork and the rotation shifting fork are connected through a reset torsion spring. According to the above scheme, the apparatus integrates advance and retreat, and turning functions, the structure is compact and operation is convenient; an operator holds the left side handle or/and the right side handle, a thumb stirs the plectrums so as to drive a rotating shaft of the potentiometer to rotate; and the potentiometer sends a control signal to equipment so as to complete forward and backward motion; during turning, the operator only needs to hold an index finger or a middle finger so that turning motion can be completed, which is convenient and fast; and operation is convenient.