UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026: 501 Review Officer & Assistant Review Officer Vacancies, Apply Online

Introduction to UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026 for the Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Etc. (General / Special Recruitment) Examination 2026.

A total of 501 vacancies have been announced for Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO), RO Accounts, ARO Accounts and other posts in the Uttar Pradesh Secretariat, UPPSC, Board of Revenue, Office of the Advocate General and other notified offices.

The detailed advertisement and online application process started on 26 October 2026. Candidates can submit the online form and examination fee up to 26 November 2026. The last date for correction / modification and fee reconciliation is 3 December 2026.

One Time Registration (OTR) is compulsory for submitting a UPPSC online application. Candidates who have not obtained an OTR number should complete registration sufficiently in advance before attempting final submission.

Candidates can also keep checking the latest govt jobs notifications for the UPPSC RO ARO exam date, admit card, answer key and result updates.

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission conducts competitive examinations and recruitment for various civil and administrative posts under the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

The RO/ARO Examination 2026 covers posts carrying different duties and pay levels in the Uttar Pradesh Secretariat, UPPSC, Board of Revenue, Office of the Advocate General and other notified departments.

UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 Overview

Expert insight: Assistant Review Officer vacancies form the largest share of this recruitment. The Uttar Pradesh Secretariat alone has 261 ARO vacancies, while the Advocate General's Office has another 45.

UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

UPPSC RO ARO Vacancy 2026

UPPSC has announced 501 vacancies, consisting of 495 General Recruitment posts and 6 Special Recruitment posts.

UPPSC RO ARO Post-Wise Vacancy 2026

The number of vacancies may increase or decrease according to departmental requirements.

UPPSC RO ARO Category-Wise Vacancy 2026

Horizontal reservation for PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Dependents of Freedom Fighters, women and other eligible categories applies according to Uttar Pradesh Government rules and the post-wise identification given in the notification.

UPPSC RO ARO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Eligibility varies by post. Candidates must possess all prescribed qualifications by the last date for submission of the online application.

UPPSC Review Officer Qualification 2026

For the standard Review Officer / Samiksha Adhikari posts, candidates generally require:

• Bachelor's Degree from a University established by law in India; OR
• An equivalent qualification recognised by the Government.

Department-specific preferential qualifications may apply to certain posts.

UPPSC Assistant Review Officer Qualification 2026

U.P. Secretariat / Board of Revenue

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent.
• "O" Level Certificate awarded by DOEACC / NIELIT or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum Hindi typing speed of 25 words per minute on computer.
• Preference may be given to candidates knowing English typing.

U.P. Public Service Commission

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent.
• Diploma in Computer Science from a recognised institution / university; OR prescribed "O" Level computer certificate.
• Minimum Hindi typing speed of 25 words per minute.
• Preference may be given to candidates having knowledge of English typing.

UPPSC RO Accounts Qualification 2026

For Samiksha Adhikari (Accounts) in the Uttar Pradesh Secretariat:

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce with Accountancy from a recognised University or equivalent.
• "O" Level Certificate in Computer Application from a Government-recognised institution.
• Knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.

UPPSC ARO Accounts Qualification 2026

For Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Accounts):

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce with Accountancy or equivalent qualification.
• "O" Level Certificate in Computer Application from a Government-recognised institution.
• Knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.

UPPSC Care-Taker Qualification 2026

Candidates require a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University.

Preferential qualifications mentioned in the notification include relevant training or experience in areas such as cookery, bakery, table laying, flower arrangement and housekeeping / hospitality-related work.

UPPSC Receptionist Qualification 2026

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification with one of the prescribed subjects such as:

• History
• Geography
• English Literature
• Anthropology
• Architecture

Knowledge of Hindi is also required as prescribed.

UPPSC Manager Qualification 2026

The essential qualification is a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent.

Preferential qualifications include relevant diploma / training and experience in hotel management, catering, housekeeping or administrative supervision, as specified in the detailed advertisement.

UPPSC Store Keeper Qualification 2026

The essential qualification is a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University.

Experience in maintenance of stores and a Commerce background may be treated as preferential qualifications according to the notification.

UPPSC RO ARO Age Limit 2026

UPPSC RO ARO Age Relaxation 2026

Reservation and age-relaxation benefits are governed by Uttar Pradesh rules. Candidates claiming benefits must produce valid prescribed certificates.

UPPSC RO ARO Application Fee 2026

The examination fee must be paid through the prescribed online mode within the application schedule.

UPPSC RO ARO Main Exam Fee 2026

Candidates declared successful in the Preliminary Examination must complete the separate Main Examination application process and pay the prescribed Main Examination fee.

UPPSC RO ARO Selection Process 2026

The recruitment process primarily consists of:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Written Examination
3. Document / Eligibility Verification
4. Medical / Appointment Formalities as applicable

The Preliminary Examination is a screening stage. Approximately 15 times the number of vacancies may be admitted to the Main Examination according to the notified procedure.

Final merit is based on marks obtained in the Main Written Examination.

UPPSC RO ARO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

The Preliminary Examination is objective type and is conducted on OMR sheets.

UPPSC RO ARO Negative Marking 2026

There is negative marking in the Preliminary Examination.

For every incorrect answer, one-third (1/3) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.

If a candidate marks more than one answer for a question, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the marked options is correct.

No penalty is applied to a question left unanswered.

UPPSC RO ARO Prelims Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates scoring below the prescribed minimum efficiency standard are not considered for the next stage regardless of the overall cut-off.

UPPSC RO ARO Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The Main Examination is descriptive / written and determines final merit.

UPPSC RO ARO Prelims Syllabus 2026

General Studies

• General Science
• History of India
• Indian National Movement
• Indian Polity, Economy and Culture
• Indian Agriculture, Commerce and Trade
• Population, Ecology and Urbanisation
• World Geography and Geography of India
• Natural Resources of India
• Current National and International Events
• General Intelligence
• Special Knowledge regarding Education, Culture, Agriculture, Industry, Trade and Living & Social Traditions of Uttar Pradesh

General Hindi

• Opposites
• Sentence correction
• One-word substitution
• Same-usage and same-nature words
• Noun and adjective usage
• Synonyms

UPPSC RO ARO Mains Syllabus 2026

Paper I - General Studies-I

The syllabus covers areas including Indian History and Culture, Indian Society, Geography of India, Environment and Disaster Management, Science and Technology, Ethics and Integrity and current affairs.

Paper II - General Studies-II

The syllabus includes Indian Polity and Constitution, Governance, Economy and Agriculture, international issues, public administration and other topics prescribed by UPPSC.

Paper III - General Hindi & Drafting

This paper tests official drafting, précis, correspondence, vocabulary, grammar, translation and other Hindi-language abilities prescribed in the official syllabus.

Paper IV - Hindi Essay

Candidates must write essays from the prescribed thematic sections. The paper carries 200 marks.

UPPSC RO ARO OTR Registration 2026

One Time Registration is mandatory for every candidate.

• Candidates without an OTR number must register at otr.pariksha.nic.in.
• UPPSC advises candidates to obtain the OTR number well before the application deadline.
• Personal and academic data stored in OTR is used during the application process.
• Applicants should verify OTR details carefully before proceeding to final submission.

How to Apply for UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official UPPSC website at https://uppsc.up.nic.in/.
2. Complete mandatory OTR registration if you do not already have an OTR number.
3. Open the All Notifications / Advertisements section.
4. Locate Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026.
5. Click the online application option.
6. Authenticate using your OTR number.
7. Check the personal information automatically fetched from OTR.
8. Enter post preferences and other required information.
9. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
10. Complete the final stage of the online application.
11. Preview all information carefully before final submission.
12. Submit the application by 26 November 2026.
13. Take a printout of the finally submitted application.

UPPSC RO ARO Application Correction 2026

The last date for correction / modification in the submitted online application is 3 December 2026. The same date applies to fee reconciliation.

Candidates should note that not every OTR-linked field can necessarily be changed through the application correction facility. OTR-related changes must follow the specific OTR synchronisation process prescribed by UPPSC.

Documents Required for UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026

• OTR registration details.
• High School certificate for date-of-birth verification.
• Bachelor's Degree certificate and marksheets.
• B.Com / Accountancy qualification documents for Accounts posts.
• O Level / Computer Diploma certificate where required.
• Relevant typing qualification / skill details.
• SC / ST / OBC / EWS certificate, where applicable.
• PwD certificate, where applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen certificate, where applicable.
• Dependents of Freedom Fighters certificate, where applicable.
• Skilled sportsperson certificate, where applicable.
• Other certificates supporting reservation, preference or eligibility.

UPPSC RO ARO Reservation Rules 2026

Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and horizontal categories is governed by Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

Candidates claiming reservation or age-relaxation benefits must possess valid certificates in the prescribed format. Candidates who do not belong to Uttar Pradesh should carefully check the notification because state-specific reservation benefits may not be available to them.

UPPSC RO ARO Salary 2026

Pay varies according to post and department. The advertised posts broadly fall within Pay Levels 5 to 8.

Selected candidates are also eligible for applicable allowances and service benefits under Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

UPPSC RO ARO Examination Instructions

• The Preliminary Examination is conducted on OMR sheets.
• Candidates must use the prescribed black ballpoint pen.
• Wrong answers attract one-third negative marking.
• Multiple responses to the same question are treated as incorrect.
• Candidates should correctly enter roll number, booklet series and other required information.
• Use of prohibited electronic devices is not allowed.
• Admission to the examination remains provisional until eligibility is verified.

UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

The Preliminary Examination contains 200 questions for 200 marks, including 140 questions from General Studies and 60 from General Hindi. General Studies therefore carries 70% of the prelims marks.

Since one-third negative marking applies, accuracy is important. Candidates should avoid excessive guessing and focus on building a strong factual base.

The Main Examination carries 800 marks across four descriptive papers, and final selection is based on Main Examination performance. Aspirants should therefore begin descriptive-answer practice well before prelims results.

For General Studies and current-affairs preparation, candidates can use our daily current affairs, Static GK and daily current affairs quiz.

UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Candidates should regularly check the official UPPSC website for the examination date, admit card, answer key, Main Examination application, result and document-verification notices.

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