UPPSC RO/ARO Exam Pattern And Syllabus 2026 : Check Revised Exam Pattern

• Review Officer (RO)
• Assistant Review Officer (ARO)

• Prelims-200 Marks
• Mains-800 Marks

• Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
• Main Examination (Written)
• Typing Test (For ARO Posts Only)
• Document Verification

Conventional

• Papers 1 And 2: 10 Short-Answer Questions (8 Marks Each; Word Limit: 75 Words) And 10 Long-Answer Questions (12 Marks Each; Word Limit: 125 Words).
• Paper 3: 8 Questions, With Internal Choices In Some Questions.
• Paper 4: Two Essays- First Essay: 80 Marks (Word Limit: 800 Words); Second Essay: 120 Marks (Word Limit: 1,200 Words).

General Hindi And Composition

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Hindi Essay

• Science, Environment And Technology
• Economic Sector
• Agriculture, Industry And Trade
• Natural Disasters

• Literature And Culture
• Social And Political Sphere
• National And International Events
• National Development Schemes And Projects

• General Science
• History of India
• Indian National Movement
• Indian Polity, Economy and Culture
• Indian Agriculture, Commerce and Trade
• Population, Ecology and Urbanisation (in the Indian Context)
• World Geography and Geography and Natural Resources of India
• Current National and International Important Events
• General Intelligentsia
• Special Knowledge Regarding Education, Culture, Agriculture, Industry, Trade, Living and Social Traditions of Uttar Pradesh

• Opposites
• Sentences and Correction in Framing
• One Word for Several Words
• Same Uses and Same Nature Words
• A Noun as Defined by an Adjective and Adjectives
• Synonymous Words

• Indian Art, Culture, Literature And Architecture From Ancient To Modern Times
• Modern Indian History (1757- 1947): Important Events And Personalities
• Indian Freedom Struggle: Stages And Contributions From Different Regions
• Post-Independence Consolidation And Reorganisation Of India (Up To 1965)

Indian Society

• Features Of Indian Society And Culture
• Role Of Women And Women’s Organisations
• Population-Related Issues
• Urbanisation: Problems And Solutions
• Liberalisation, Privatisation And Globalisation: Meaning And Social Effects
• Social Empowerment, Social Justice And Inclusive Growth

Geography Of India

• Physical Geography: Structure, Physiography, Climate, Drainage, Soil And Vegetation
• Economic Geography: Agriculture, Irrigation, Minerals, Energy Resources, Industries And Transport Networks
• Human Geography: Population Structure, Composition, Distribution, Density And Growth
• Rural And Urban Settlements: Types, Patterns And Metropolitan Growth
• Physical, Human And Economic Geography Of Uttar Pradesh
• Planning And Development Issues

Environment And Disaster Management

• Environment And Types Of Ecosystems
• Biotic And Abiotic Components
• Energy Flow, Water Cycle, Carbon Cycle, Nitrogen Cycle And Biosphere
• Human-Environment Relationship
• Water, Air, Noise And Soil Pollution
• Environmental Degradation, Conservation And Management
• Environment Protection Act
• Types Of Disasters: Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Landslides, Glacial Avalanches, Floods, Droughts, Epidemics And Pandemics
• Disaster Management Cycle: Preparation, Rescue, Relief And Reconstruction
• Natural Hazards, Damage And Loss
• Roles Of NDMA, NDRF And SDRF

Science And Technology

• Science And Technology Developments And Their Applications In Everyday Life
• Applications Of Physical, Chemical And Biological Sciences
• India’s Science And Technology Policy, New Initiatives And International Collaborations
• Satellite Communication, INSAT, Remote Sensing, Cryogenic Rockets And GPS
• Space Technology And Its Role In Development
• IT Industry, Information Technology, Display Technologies And Telecommunications
• Missile Systems, Ballistic Missile Defence, UAVs And Stealth Technology
• Chemical And Biological Weapons
• Nanoscience, Nanotechnology And Nanomaterials: Applications And Impacts On Health And The Environment
• Robotics And Artificial Intelligence: Applications And Unemployment Issues
• Nuclear Energy Policy, Applications, Radiation And Radioactive Waste
• Nuclear And Radiological Disasters
• Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biopiracy, Bioinformatics And Ethical Issues

• Indian Constitution: Historical Background, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Important Provisions And Basic Structure
• Role Of The Supreme Court In The Evolution Of Constitutional Provisions
• Functions And Responsibilities Of The Union And State Governments
• Federal Structure And Related Issues
• Devolution Of Powers And Finances To Local Levels
• Finance Commission And Centre-State Financial Relations
• Parliament And State Legislatures: Structure, Functioning, Conduct Of Business, Powers And Privileges

Governance

• Structure, Organisation And Functioning Of The Executive And Judiciary
• Government Ministries And Departments
• Pressure Groups And Formal And Informal Political Associations
• Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
• Constitutional Posts: Appointments, Powers, Functions And Responsibilities
• Statutory, Regulatory And Quasi-Judicial Bodies
• NITI Aayog: Features And Functioning
• Government Policies And Development Interventions
• Policy Design, Implementation And Information And Communication Technology (ICT)

Economy And Agriculture

• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Manufacturing Sector: Challenges And Strategies
• Energy Scenario And Transport Systems: Surface, Water And Air
• Government Budget And Financial System
• Effects Of Liberalisation And Globalisation On The Economy
• Industrial Policies And Their Effects On Industrial Growth
• Foreign Trade: Problems And Prospects
• Major Agricultural Crops And Commercialisation Of Agriculture
• Manures, Fertilisers, Irrigation Methods And Systems
• Storage, Transportation And Marketing Of Agricultural Produce
• E-Technology For Farmers
• Direct And Indirect Farm Subsidies And Minimum Support Price (MSP)
• Agricultural Diversity
• Agricultural Problems And Their Solutions In Uttar Pradesh
• Technology Missions In Agriculture

Ethics And Integrity

• Ethics: Foundations, Characteristics And Normative Study Of Morality
• Truth, Right, Good, Morality, Values, Ethics And Metaethics
• Motive And Intention
• Ethical Absolutism And Relativism
• Ethical Thoughts: Rit, Dharma, Purushartha, Varnashrama Dharma, Yama, Niyama And Brahma-Viharas
• Utilitarianism, Deontological Theory And Emotivism
• Attitude: Nature, Components, Formation And Influence On Thought And Behaviour
• Moral Attitude: Formation And Change
• Social Influence And Persuasion
• Aptitude And Integrity
• Impartiality, Non-Partisanship, Objectivity And Dedication In Public Services
• Emotional Intelligence: Meaning, Dimensions And Applications In Leadership And Decision-Making
• Empathy And Tolerance Towards Weaker Sections

Current Affairs

• Regional, National And International Current Affairs
• Global Affairs
• South Asia And SAARC
• India And Uttar Pradesh
• Games And Sports

• Title Of The Given Passage
• Explanation Of Three Underlined Parts
• Précis Writing

Summary Writing And Correspondence

• Summary Of A Government Letter In Tabular Form
• Official And Semi-Official Letters
• Office Orders, Circulars And Reminders
• Office Memorandums And Press Notes
• Noting And Report Writing

Technical Terminology

• Translation Of Administrative And Commercial Terms From Hindi To English
• Translation Of Administrative And Commercial Terms From English To Hindi

Idioms And Proverbs

• Meanings Of Idioms And Proverbs
• Use Of Idioms And Proverbs In Sentences

Grammar, Punctuation And Error Correction

• Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Cases And Verbs
• Punctuation Marks
• Word-Level Spelling Errors
• Sentence-Level Errors

Hindi Letters

• Vowels And Consonants
• Classification Of Vowels And Consonants

Hindi Vocabulary And Word Formation

• Tatsam, Tadbhav, Deshaj And Foreign Words
• Prefixes, Suffixes, Sandhi And Samas
• Synonyms And Antonyms
• Words With Multiple Meanings
• One-Word Substitutions
• Similar-Sounding Words With Different Meanings

Computer Knowledge

• General Knowledge Of Computers

• Science, Environment And Technology
• Economic Sector
• Agriculture, Industry And Trade
• Natural Disasters: Landslides, Earthquakes, Floods, Droughts And Others

Section 2: Essay Topics

• Literature And Culture
• Social And Political Issues
• National And International Events
• National Development Schemes And Projects

• SC/ST: 35%
• Other Categories: 40%