Important dates
| Events |
Dates |
| UPPSC RO ARO Notification Release Date |
9th October 2023 |
| UPPSC RO ARO Application Form Release Date |
9th October 2023 |
| UPPSC RO ARO Apply Online Last Date |
24th November 2023 (Extended) |
| UPPSC RO ARO Prelims Admit Card |
17 July 2025 |
| UPPSC RO ARO Exam Date (Prelims) |
27th July 2025 |
| UPPSC RO ARO Prelims Result |
16th September 2025 |
| UPPSC RO ARO Mains Admit Card |
To be updated soon |
| UPPSC RO ARO Exam Dates (Mains) |
To be updated soon. |
| UPPSC RO ARO Result Release Dates |
To be updated soon |
Vacancy Details
It is important to note that the commission states this number is provisional and may increase or decrease depending on departmental requisitions before the preliminary exam results
The post-wise breakdown of the 411 vacancies is as follows:
| Name of the Post |
Name of Department |
No. of Vacancies |
| Samiksha Adhikari |
U.P. Secretariat |
322 |
| Samiksha Adhikari |
U.P. Public Service Commission |
9 |
| Samiksha Adhikari |
Board of Revenue, U.P. |
3 |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari |
U.P. Secretariat |
40 |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari |
Board of Revenue, U.P. |
23 |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari |
U.P. Public Service Commission |
13 |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account) |
U.P. Public Service Commission |
1 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification
- For RO (Review Officer):
Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university in India.
- For ARO (Assistant Review Officer):
- Bachelor’s degree
- “O” Level Certificate (DOEACC or equivalent)
- Typing speed of 25 words per minute in Hindi
- Preference if you know English typing
- For ARO (Accounts):
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with Accountancy.
Application Process
Steps to Apply
- O.T.R. (One Time Registration):
Create an OTR account on https://otr.pariksha.nic.in.
Get your OTR number before filling the application.
- Form Filling:
Go to https://uppsc.up.nic.in, verify your details, and fill out the form.
- Fee Payment:
Pay the fee using Net Banking/Card/UPI through SBI MOPS.
- Print Application:
After payment, take a printout of the submitted form and receipt.
Application Fees
| Category |
Total Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS |
Rs. 125 |
| SC/ST |
Rs. 65 |
| PwD |
Rs. 25 |
| Ex-Servicemen |
Rs. 65 |
Salary
The posts of Samiksha Adhikari and Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari are highly coveted, not just for their power and prestige but also for their attractive pay scale.
- Pay Level-7: Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400 (Generally for Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari)
- Pay Level-8: Rs. 47,600 - 1,51,100 (Generally for Samiksha Adhikari)
This basic pay is supplemented by various allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other benefits as per U.P. Government rules. This results in a handsome in-hand salary, making it one of the most financially stable.
Selection Process
The RO/ARO examination is a multi-stage process designed to test a candidate's academic knowledge, writing skills, and (for ARO) typing proficiency.
The selection process consists of the following stages:
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- This is the first stage, which is a screening test.
- It consists of two objective papers: General Studies and General Hindi.
- The marks from this exam are not counted for the final merit list.
- Based on the prelims result, candidates numbering 15 times the total number of vacancies will be declared successful and shortlisted for the Main Examination.
Stage 2: Main Examination (Written)
- This is the most crucial stage of the selection process.
- It consists of three papers: General Studies (Objective), General Hindi & Drafting (Partly Conventional, Partly Objective), and a Hindi Essay (Conventional).
- The final selection and merit list will be prepared based only on the total marks obtained by the candidates in the Main (Written) Examination.
Stage 3: Typing Test (For ARO Posts Only)
- Candidates applying for the post of Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO) must also qualify a Hindi typewriting test.
- This test requires a minimum speed of 25 words per minute.
- This test is qualifying in nature, and its marks are not added to the final merit, but clearing it is mandatory for ARO.
Stage 4: Document Verification
- Candidates who are placed on the merit list after the Main Exam (and have qualified the typing test, if applicable) will be called for Document Verification.
- At this stage, they must produce all original documents and self-attested copies to support the claims made in their application (e.g., educational certificates, caste certificates, "O" Level certificate).
