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UPPSC RO/ARO
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UPPSC Review Officer / Asst Review Officer (RO/ARO)
UPPSC RO/ARO Prelims — single GS+Hindi paper, 200 MCQs in 3 hours. UP Secretariat clerical posts.
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2025
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 200)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 200)
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General Studies (Paper 1)
88 QsGeneral Hindi (Paper 2)
217 QsDrafting and Official Correspondence (Mains)
161 Qs
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What can I get from UPPSC RO/ARO?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top rankers — RO assured
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Review Officer (RO) with top merit rank
- •First choice of posting location (Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad divisions typically preferred)
- •Excellent preparation level for UPPCS main examination
- •May receive accelerated promotions and deputation opportunities
- •Consider appearing for UPPCS (Provincial Civil Services) or judiciary exams
- •Potential for early elevation to Tehsildar or Additional Tehsildar positions
Top-tier RO contenders
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Review Officer with high merit rank and choice posting
- •Likely to be posted in divisional headquarters or preferred districts
- •Strong foundation for UPPCS (PCS-J or administrative services) preparation
- •Expected to clear mains comfortably and score well in interview
- •Fast-track career progression within UP revenue department
- •May be considered for specialized revenue tribunals or boards
Review Officer range
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Review Officer (RO) — Group B post, pay level 9, supervisory revenue cadre
- •Strong likelihood of final selection with average mains performance
- •Posted as Naib Tehsildar or equivalent in district revenue hierarchy
- •Salary approximately ₹53,100-₹1,67,800 (pay level 9)
- •Career progression to Tehsildar and SDM levels
- •May receive posting in hometown district (subject to availability)
Strong ARO contention
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Mains qualification likely
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Review Officer (ARO) — Group C post, pay level 6, posted in district revenue offices
- •Prelims cleared in general category (approximate threshold)
- •Mains performance will determine final selection
- •Focus on UP Revenue Code, Land Reforms Act, and Zamindari Abolition Act for mains
- •Interview preparation becomes critical at this stage
Marginal qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
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The new cycle notification for UPPSC RO ARO 2026 is expected to be released in August 2026 with approximately 428 expected vacancies. Candidates should complete OTR registration on uppsc.up.nic.in before applying.
The 2023 recruitment cycle concluded with Mains examination on February 2-3, 2026 and Hindi Computer Typing Test from February 16-19, 2026 in Prayagraj. Over 7,509 candidates had qualified for Mains from the July 2025 Prelims.
UPPSC released the final result for RO/ARO 2023 recruitment. A total of 419 candidates were provisionally selected for 419 advertised vacancies (338 for RO and 81 for ARO). Approximately 19% of the successful candidates are women.
Important dates
2023 Cycle: Final Result declared
passedSun, 5 Apr, 2026
Reportedfreejobalert.com419 candidates provisionally selected
2026 Cycle: Notification (expected)
passedNo official date yet — the expected notification date has passed
ExpectedExpected late August 2026; ~428 vacancies anticipated
2026 Cycle: Application window opens (expected)
passedNo official date yet — the expected application start date has passed
ExpectedBased on typical UPPSC timelines; OTR registration required
2026 Cycle: Application window closes (expected)
5 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
ExpectedTypically 30-45 days application window
📍2026 Cycle: Prelims exam (expected)
156 days awayMon, 15 Mar, 2027
ExpectedUsually 4-6 months after notification; subject to UPPSC schedule
Syllabus
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General Studies (Paper 1)
History of India and Indian National Movement
Indian history with focus on the freedom struggle.
Indian and World Geography
Physical, social and economic geography.
Indian Polity and Constitution
Indian constitution and governance.
Indian Economy
Economy, planning and current schemes.
General Science
Physics, chemistry, biology and applied science.
Current Affairs
National and international current events.
Uttar Pradesh — Specific
UP-specific facts, schemes and culture.
General Hindi (Paper 2)
Paryayvachi Shabd
Synonyms in Hindi — common words and their alternatives.
Vilom Shabd
Antonyms in Hindi — opposites of common words.
Anek Shabdon ke liye Ek Shabd
One-word substitutions in Hindi.
Shabd Shudhi (Spelling)
Identifying correctly spelled Hindi words.
Vakya Shudhi (Sentence Correction)
Correcting grammatically wrong Hindi sentences.
Hindi Vyakaran
Sangya, sarvanaam, visheshan, kriya, kriya-visheshan, samuchchaya, vismayadi.
Kaal
Verb tense — vartman, bhutkaal, bhavishyat.
Ling aur Vachan
Gender and number changes in Hindi nouns and verbs.
Karak
Eight karaks and their forms.
Sandhi
Swar sandhi, vyanjan sandhi and visarg sandhi.
Samas
Six types of samas in Hindi.
Upsarg aur Pratyay
Prefixes and suffixes in Hindi.
Muhavare aur Lokoktiyan
Idioms and proverbs and their meanings.
Alankar
Figures of speech in Hindi.
Tatsam aur Tadbhav
Sanskrit-derived (tatsam) and modified (tadbhav) words.
Hindi Literature — Major Writers
Tulsidas, Surdas, Kabir, Premchand, Mahadevi Verma, Jaishankar Prasad.
English to Hindi Translation
Translation of common English words into Hindi (vocabulary).
Hindi to English Translation
Translation of common Hindi words into English.
Drafting and Official Correspondence (Mains)
Summary Writing (Saransh)
Writing a concise summary of a Hindi passage retaining key ideas.
Passage Writing (Gadyansh)
Composing a passage on a given topic in formal Hindi.
Hindi Essay (Nibandh Lekhan)
Three compulsory essays in Hindi (max 600 words each) on social, political or cultural topics.
English to Hindi Translation
Translating a short English paragraph into Hindi.
Hindi to English Translation
Translating a short Hindi paragraph into English.
Official / Demi-Official Letter (Sarkari Patra)
Writing official and demi-official letters in Hindi (Sarkari/Ardh-Sarkari Patra).
Office Memorandum / Karyalaya Adesh
Drafting office memos, memorandums and circulars in Hindi.
Communiqué (Vigyapti) and Annotation (Tippan)
Drafting press communiqués and noting/annotation on files.
Report Writing (Pratyaved)
Writing reports on inquiries, events and programmes in Hindi.
Notice and Press Release (Suchana / Pratyaved)
Drafting public notices and press releases.
Application (Aavedan Patra)
Drafting formal applications in Hindi.
Computer Knowledge (Hindi)
Basic computer knowledge questions asked in Hindi — hardware, software, internet, MS Office.