UPPSC RO/ARO · Cutoff
UPPSC RO/ARO Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in UPPSC Review Officer / Asst Review Officer (RO/ARO) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 110–125 marks (55–62.5%) |
| EWS | 105–120 marks (52.5–60%) |
| OBC | 100–115 marks (50–57.5%) |
| SC | 85–100 marks (42.5–50%) |
| ST | 80–95 marks (40–47.5%) |
| PwD | 75–90 marks (37.5–45%) |
- The General-vs-OBC gap typically ranges 10–15 marks (5–7.5%), with SC/ST cutoffs falling 25–35 marks below General category, reflecting reservation policy and competitive intensity.
- Year-to-year shifts depend on paper difficulty, vacancy distribution across categories, and candidate performance distribution; easier papers push cutoffs toward the 60–65% range for General, while tougher editions may settle around 50–55%.
- These ranges represent *qualification* for mains/selection list; final RO/ARO allocation depends on merit ranking, preferences, and post-specific cutoffs that often run 10–20 marks higher than minimum qualifying marks.
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Top 1-2% — RO toppers
90–100%
- Review Officer (RO) — top merit positions, first choice of posting district
- Among top 50-100 candidates statewide
- RO post with potential for fast-track career progression in UP revenue services
- Often receive district postings with better administrative facilities
- Strong candidates for departmental promotions and deputation opportunities
- Excellent preparation base for UPPCS/PCS and other higher state services
Top-tier RO candidates
82–90%
- Review Officer (RO) — virtually assured for General category
- Among top 200-300 candidates typically in final merit list
- Choice postings in districts like Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad possible
- Strong foundation for future UPPSC exams (PCS, etc.)
- Interview score becomes key differentiator at this level
Strong RO contention
72–82%
- Review Officer (RO) — Group B gazetted, strong chances for General category
- RO posts with district-level revenue authority and supervisory powers
- Typically 100-150 RO posts advertised per recruitment cycle
- Preferred postings in urban/developed districts possible
- High probability of clearing both Prelims and Mains with good interview performance
Competitive ARO / Lower RO range
62–72%
- Assistant Review Officer — high chances across all categories, district postings statewide
- Review Officer (RO) — possible for reserved categories, Group B gazetted post
- RO posts in revenue settlement operations with supervisory role
- Prelims comfortably cleared, focus on Mains interview preparation
- Pay level 9 for RO posts (₹35,400-1,12,400 approximate)
ARO qualifying range
50–62%
- Assistant Review Officer (ARO) — Group C post, pay level 5-6, posted in district revenue departments
- Likely to clear Prelims for all categories
- Competitive for ARO posts in reserved categories
- ARO posts in revenue settlement/consolidation departments across UP districts
- Need stronger Mains preparation for RO posts
Borderline qualifying range
35–50%
- May clear Prelims for reserved categories (OBC/SC/ST cut-offs typically 35-42%)
- Assistant Review Officer posts possible for reserved categories
- Unlikely to secure Review Officer post
- Need significant improvement for Mains exam
- Focus on high-weightage topics in General Studies
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear preliminary exam cut-off
- UPPSC typically sets cut-off around 40-45% for General category
- Focus on comprehensive revision of syllabus
- Strengthen basics in General Studies and General Hindi
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