UPPSC RO and ARO Recruitment 2026

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UPPSC RO and ARO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 501 Posts

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially released the recruitment notification (Advt. 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 across various departments including the U.P. Secretariat, Board of Revenue, UPPSC, and the Office of the Advocate General.
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official UPPSC portal (uppsc.up.nic.in) after completing mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) via otr.pariksha.nic.in. The online application window opened on 26 October 2026 and will close on 26 November 2026.
Complete details regarding post distribution, eligibility criteria, salary scale, selection process, and step-by-step application instructions are outlined below.

UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026: Overview

Attribute Details
Recruiting Organization Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
Advertisement Number Advt. No. A-4/E-1/2026
Post Names Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO), RO/ARO (Account), Manager, Care-Taker, Receptionist, Store Keeper
Total Vacancies 501 Posts (General Recruitment: 495 + Special Recruitment: 6)
Pay Scale Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹64,700) to Level 8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) (Post-wise)
Job Location Uttar Pradesh
Application Mode Online
Official Website uppsc.up.nic.in

Important Dates & Schedule

  • Notification Release Date: 26 October 2026
  • Online Application Start Date: 26 October 2026
  • Last Date to Apply Online & Fee Payment: 26 November 2026
  • Application Correction & Fee Reconciliation Window: Up to 03 December 2026
  • Preliminary Examination Date: To be announced separately via e-Admit Card

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution (Overview)

Post Name Vacancies
Samiksha Adhikari (RO) 131
Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO) 329
Samiksha Adhikari (Account) 31
Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account) – Special 6
Manager, Care-Taker, Receptionist & Store Keeper 4
Total 501 Posts

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

1. Educational Qualifications:

  • Review Officer (RO): Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University or equivalent qualification.
  • Assistant Review Officer (ARO): Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University PLUS an ‘O’ Level Certificate from DOEACC / NIELIT (or equivalent diploma in Computer Science) AND a minimum typing speed of 25 words per minute (w.p.m.) in Hindi Typewriting on a computer.
  • RO / ARO (Account): Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) with Accountancy from a recognized university along with computer qualification requirements where applicable.

2. Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026):

  • Age Range: 21 to 40 Years (Candidates must have been born between 02 July 1986 and 01 July 2005).
  • Age Relaxations: Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, and State Govt. Employees of U.P. (max age up to 45), and up to 15 years for PwD categories (max age up to 55) as per state rules.

Application Fee

  • Unreserved (UR) / EWS / OBC: ₹125/- (Exam fee ₹100 + Online processing fee ₹25)
  • SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen: ₹65/- (Exam fee ₹40 + Online processing fee ₹25)
  • PwD (Persons with Disabilities): ₹25/- (Online processing fee only)
  • Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.

Selection Process

The multi-stage selection procedure comprises:
  1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): Consisting of General Studies (140 questions) and General Hindi (60 questions) for a total of 200 marks (Duration: 3 Hours) with negative marking (1/3rd mark deduction for incorrect answers).
  2. Main (Written) Examination: Descriptive and conventional papers covering General Studies, General Hindi & Drafting, and Hindi Essay.
  3. Skill Test / Typing Test: For posts requiring specific speed competencies like ARO.
  4. Document Verification & Final Merit: Final selection is determined strictly on the basis of marks secured in the Main Examination.

Step-by-Step: How to Apply Online

  1. Step 1: Visit the official OTR portal at otr.pariksha.nic.in at least 72 hours prior to applying to generate your mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) Number.
  2. Step 2: Visit the official UPPSC website at https://uppsc.up.nic.in and access the “Apply Online” section.
  3. Step 3: Authenticate using your OTR details to auto-populate basic registration parameters for Advt. No. A-4/E-1/2026.
  4. Step 4: Fill out the remaining application sections including educational qualifications, post preferences, and category details.
  5. Step 5: Pay the requisite application fee online via the SBI Mops gateway before the deadline.
  6. Step 6: Submit the final application form before 26 November 2026 and take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.

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