UPPSC RO ARO Notification 2026 for 502 Vacancies, Eligibility, Online Form
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Last Updated: 24 October 2026
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) will conduct a recruitment exam to select eligible candidates for Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) posts. As officially announced, this year, 502 RO ARO vacancies will be filled through UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026, for which the official notification will be released on 26 October 2026.
Candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and aged between 21 and 40 years are eligible to apply for the released vacancies. The registration link will be active from 26 October to 26 November 2026 at https://uppsc.up.nic.in/. Candidates planning to appear for the UPPSC RO ARO Exam 2026 should review the eligibility requirements, examination pattern, syllabus and selection process before beginning their preparation.
UPPSC RO ARO Notification 2026
The UPPSC RO ARO notification with important details about the recruitment, including the number of vacancies, post-wise eligibility criteria, application fee, examination scheme and instructions for candidates, will be available online. The notification will be released on 26 October 2026 under the Notifications/Advertisements section at https://uppsc.up.nic.in/.
The news circulated can be checked from the below attached snippet.
UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026- Overview
| UPPSC RO ARO Exam 2026 Details | |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Examination Name | UPPSC RO ARO Examination 2026 |
| Posts | Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) |
| Advertisement Number | To be notified |
| Expected Vacancies | 502 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 26 October to 26 November 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination Mains Examination Skill / Typing Test |
| Salary | RO- Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100 ARO- Rs. 44,900– Rs. 1,42,400 |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://uppsc.up.nic.in/ |
UPPSC RO ARO Vacancy 2026
The number of vacancies for the upcoming UPPSC RO ARO recruitment has been officially announced by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). This year, 502 vacancies has been announced, and the category-wise vacancies will be notified through official notification PDF.
| Posts | Vacancies |
| Review Officer (RO) | 129 |
| Assistant Review Officer (ARO) | 373 |
| Total | 502 |
UPPSC RO ARO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification, age limit and other conditions specified by UPPSC for the relevant post.
Educational Qualification
| Posts | Educational qualification |
| Review Officer (RO) | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification |
| Assistant Review Officer (ARO) | Bachelor's degree, along with the applicable 'O' Level computer qualification and Hindi typing requirements |
Age Limit
The candidates must fall in the age group of 21 to 40 years to be eligible to apply for UP RO ARO Recruitment.
| Age criterion | Details |
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Maximum age | 40 years |
UPPSC RO ARO 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The examination pattern for both prelims and mains exam has been discussed below.
UPPSC RO ARO Prelims Exam Pattern
The prelims exam includes 2 papers (General Studies and General Hindi) for a total of 200 questions.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | General Studies | 140 | 140 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | General Hindi | 60 | 60 | 1 hour |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 3 hours | |
UPPSC RO ARO Mains Exam Pattern
The main exam will be based on three papers. The questions in the mains exam will be asked from General Studies, General Hindi, Drafting and Hindi Essay. The latest exam pattern is mentioned below.
| Paper | Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | General Studies | 120 | 120 | 120 minutes |
| Paper 2 | General Hindi and Drafting | |||
| Conventional | 100 | 100 | 150 minutes | |
| General Vocabulary | 60 | 60 | 30 minutes | |
| Paper 3 | Hindi Essay | 03 | 120 | 180 minutes |
Hindi Typing or Skill Test
Hindi typing proficiency has been an important requirement for relevant Assistant Review Officer positions in previous recruitment cycles. A minimum typing speed of 25 words per minute has been prescribed under earlier rules for applicable posts.
UPPSC RO ARO Syllabus (Prelims & Mains)- Click to Check
UPPSC RO ARO Previous Year Question Papers - Click to Check
UPPSC RO ARO Salary 2026
The salary for Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer posts depends on the post, department, pay level and applicable government rules.
| Post | Pay-scale |
| Review Officer (RO) | Pay Level 8; Rs. 47,600– Rs. 1,51,100 |
| Assistant Review Officer (ARO) | Pay Level 7; Rs. 44,900– Rs. 1,42,400 |
How to Prepare for UPPSC RO ARO 2026
Candidates can begin preparation using the previous syllabus while waiting for the official notification. A structured approach will help cover the major subjects without assuming that the examination pattern will remain unchanged.
- Build a General Studies foundation: Revise history, geography, polity, economics and general science.
- Study Uttar Pradesh-specific topics: Cover state geography, history, culture, administration and current affairs.
- Practise General Hindi: Focus on grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction and comprehension.
- Develop typing accuracy: Candidates targeting posts requiring Hindi typing should practise regularly and track both speed and accuracy.
- Attempt previous-year papers: Use previous papers to understand question styles and identify weak topics.
- Take mock tests: Practise under timed conditions and analyse mistakes after every test.
- Follow official updates: Check the UPPSC website for the notification, revised syllabus, examination dates and application instructions.
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