UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 501 Review Officer Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj, has officially released advertisement notification number A-4/E-1/2026 for the Review Officer (Samiksha Adhikari) and Assistant Review Officer (Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari) Examination 2026. Through this state-level competitive drive, UPPSC is accepting online applications to fill 501 vacancies across key administrative departments, including the Uttar Pradesh Secretariat (Sachivalaya), Board of Revenue (Rajasva Parishad), and the Commission office. The online registration portal opened on October 26, 2026, and candidates can submit their applications until November 26, 2026.

Important Dates

Candidates must complete their One Time Registration (OTR) and submit their final applications before the designated cut-off dates.

• Detailed Notification Release Date: October 25, 2026
• Online Application Opening Date: October 26, 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: November 26, 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Application Fee Reconciliation & Correction Window: Open until December 3, 2026
• Cut-off Date for Age Eligibility: July 1, 2026
• Preliminary Examination Date: To be announced on the official UPPSC portal

Vacancy Details

A total of 501 vacancies have been announced across administrative headquarters in Uttar Pradesh:

• Review Officer (Samiksha Adhikari): UP Secretariat (General and Special Selection), Board of Revenue, and UPPSC Office.
• Assistant Review Officer (Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari): UP Secretariat, Board of Revenue, and UPPSC Office.
• Specialized Quotas: Targeted vacancies exist for ARO Accounts, RO Hindi, and RO Urdu in the Uttar Pradesh Secretariat.

The vacancy count is provisional and may increase or decrease according to requisition updates from administrative departments prior to the preliminary examination results.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill educational qualifications, computer certifications, and age requirements as of July 1, 2026.

Educational Qualifications

• Review Officer (General): Bachelor degree in any discipline from a university established by law in India, or a qualification recognized by the state government as equivalent.
• Assistant Review Officer (General): Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognized university, plus an "O" Level certificate awarded by NIELIT (formerly DOEACC Society) or an equivalent recognized computer diploma. Candidates must also demonstrate a minimum typing speed of 25 words per minute in Hindi on a computer keyboard. Knowledge of English typing is an additional preference.
• Review Officer (Accounts): Bachelor degree in Commerce (B.Com) with Accountancy from a recognized university.
• Review Officer (Hindi / Urdu): Bachelor degree with Hindi literature or Sanskrit as one of the subjects for RO Hindi, or Arabic literature / Persian literature / Urdu literature for RO Urdu.

Age Limit & Category Relaxations

Candidate age is calculated as on July 1, 2026:

• Minimum Age: 21 years (born not later than July 1, 2005).
• Maximum Age: 40 years (born not earlier than July 2, 1986).
• State Category Relaxations: Upper age is relaxed by up to 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), skilled players of Uttar Pradesh, and state government employees.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Upper age limit is relaxed by up to 15 years (maximum 55 years).

Pay Scale & Monthly Salary

Selected officers receive central pay commission equivalent scales with Uttar Pradesh state allowance packages:

• Review Officer (RO): Pay Level 8 (Rs 47,600 to Rs 1,51,100). Starting basic pay is Rs 47,600 per month, with gross monthly emoluments ranging from Rs 72,000 to Rs 82,000 depending on city allowances.
• Assistant Review Officer (ARO): Pay Level 7 (Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400). Starting basic pay is Rs 44,900 per month, with gross monthly emoluments ranging from Rs 66,000 to Rs 75,000.
• Allowances: Officers receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance, and comprehensive government healthcare coverage.

Application Fee

The application fee must be deposited online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI:

• Unreserved (General), OBC, and EWS Candidates: Rs 125 (Exam fee Rs 100 plus Rs 25 online processing charge).
• SC and ST Candidates of Uttar Pradesh: Rs 65 (Exam fee Rs 40 plus Rs 25 online processing charge).
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Rs 25 (Online processing fee only).
• Ex-Servicemen: Rs 65.

Selection Process & Exam Scheme

Selection is conducted without an interview stage. Final merit is derived strictly from marks obtained in the Main Examination:

1. Preliminary Examination (200 Marks): An objective screening examination comprising two papers. Paper 1 covers General Studies (140 questions, 140 marks, 2 hours duration) spanning Indian History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Environment, and Uttar Pradesh specific culture. Paper 2 covers General Hindi (60 questions, 60 marks, 1 hour duration) testing vocabulary, antonyms, sentence correction, and idioms. A negative marking penalty of 0.33 marks applies for each wrong answer.
2. Main Examination (400 Marks): Conventional and objective written examination consisting of three papers:
   • Paper 1 (General Studies): Objective type, 120 questions, 120 marks, 2 hours.
   • Paper 2 (General Hindi & Drafting): 160 marks (Part 1 Conventional Drafting carrying 100 marks and Part 2 General Vocabulary carrying 60 marks).
   • Paper 3 (Hindi Essay): 120 marks, 3 hours duration (three essays selected across literature, national affairs, and economic domains).
3. Typing Skill Test: Qualifying Hindi typing test on computer at 25 words per minute exclusively for Assistant Review Officer candidates.
4. Document Verification: Verification of original academic degrees, OTR data, O-level certificates, and caste certificates prior to final allotment.

How to Apply Online

Applicants must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before filling out the examination form:

1. Visit the UPPSC official website at uppsc.up.nic.in.
2. If you do not possess an active OTR number, navigate to otr.pariksha.nic.in, register with your Aadhaar, mobile number, and email ID, and generate your OTR profile.
3. Once the OTR number is active, return to uppsc.up.nic.in and click on "Apply Online" for Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026.
4. Authenticate using your OTR number and review the pre-populated personal and educational details.
5. Select post preferences for Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer according to your qualifying degrees.
6. Verify your Hindi typing speed and NIELIT O-Level certification status for ARO posts.
7. Pay the examination fee through the online payment gateway.
8. Submit the completed application form and print the confirmation page for your records.

Official Links

• UPPSC Official Website: uppsc.up.nic.in
• UPPSC OTR Registration Portal: otr.pariksha.nic.in

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the closing date to apply for UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026?

The deadline to submit online applications and complete fee payments is November 26, 2026, with fee reconciliation open until December 3, 2026.

Is an interview conducted for the UPPSC RO ARO exam?

No. There is no interview stage. The final merit list and rank allocation are based entirely on marks secured in the 400-mark Main Examination.

Is an "O" Level certificate mandatory for Review Officer (RO) posts?

No. An "O" Level certificate is not required for general Review Officer posts, which require only a Bachelor degree. The "O" Level diploma and Hindi typing speed are mandatory specifically for Assistant Review Officer (ARO) vacancies.

Is One Time Registration (OTR) mandatory to apply?

Yes. Candidates cannot submit the application form without generating a verified OTR number from the UPPSC OTR portal.

What is the pay scale for Review Officer in the UP Secretariat?

Review Officers are appointed under Pay Level 8 with a basic pay scale of Rs 47,600 to Rs 1,51,100 per month plus state allowances.