Short Detail:
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the official notification for RO ARO & Other Posts Recruitment 2026 for total 501 posts. Eligible candidates interested in Review Officer, Assistant Review Officer, account posts, Manager, Care-Taker, Receptionist and Store Keeper can apply online between 26/10/2026 and 26/11/2026. The required degree and computer skills differ by post. Read the qualification and age rules carefully. Fee details, pay levels and the written exam pattern are also given below.
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Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
UPPSC RO, ARO & Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: A-4/E-1/2026
Important Dates
- Form Start Date: 26/10/2026
- Form Last Date: 26/11/2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 26/11/2026
- Form Correction / Modification & Fee Reconciliation Last Date: 03/12/2026
- Admit Card Date: Not Available
- Exam Date: Not Available
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹125/-
- SC / ST of U.P.: ₹65/-
- Ex-Servicemen of U.P.: ₹65/-
- PwD of U.P.: ₹25/-
- U.P. women, dependents of freedom fighters and outstanding sportspersons: Fee as per original category
- Pay the application fee online. A ₹25 processing charge is included in each total.
UPPSC RO ARO 2026 Age Limit
As On Date: 01/07/2026
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Without relaxation, candidates must be born between 02/07/1986 and 01/07/2005.
- Eligible U.P. PwD candidates can be up to 55 years old; birth must be on or after 02/07/1971.
- Extra age relaxation is allowed under the stated UPPSC rules.
Max Age With Relaxation
| Category | Max Age With Relaxation |
|---|---|
| U.P. SC / ST / OBC | 45 years |
| U.P. skilled players in classified games | 45 years |
| U.P. State Government employees / Basic Shiksha Parishad teachers and staff / government-aided Madhyamik Vidyalaya staff | 45 years |
| U.P. PwD | 55 years |
| U.P. Emergency Commissioned Officers / Short Service Commissioned Officers / ex-Army personnel | 43 years plus the period served in the Army |
| Chief Minister Fellowship research scholars | 41 years after 1-year tenure; 42 after 2-year tenure; 43 after tenure of 3 years or more |
UPPSC RO ARO 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 501
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 246 |
| SC | 108 |
| ST | 6 |
| OBC | 97 |
| EWS | 44 |
| Total | 501 |
Post & Category Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Department | Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.P. Secretariat | Samiksha Adhikari | 39 | 56 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 122 |
| UPPSC | Samiksha Adhikari | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Board of Revenue, U.P. | Samiksha Adhikari | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| U.P. Secretariat | Samiksha Adhikari (Account) | 11 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 31 |
| U.P. Secretariat | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | 153 | 26 | 1 | 55 | 26 | 261 |
| Board of Revenue, U.P. | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | 11 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 21 |
| UPPSC | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Office of Advocate General, U.P. | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | 20 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 45 |
| UPPSC | Manager | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| UPPSC | Care-Taker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| UPPSC | Receptionist (Swagati) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| UPPSC | Store Keeper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| U.P. Secretariat (Special Recruitment) | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Eligibility Details
| Post | Office / Department | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Samiksha Adhikari | Secretariat / Board of Revenue / UPPSC / Advocate General’s office | Graduation in any subject from a university recognized by law in India or any equavalent degree |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | Secretariat / Board of Revenue | Graduate with DOEACC/NIELIT O Level or an accepted equivalent computer certificate. Must type Hindi at 25 words per minute. Preference is given for English typing knowledge. |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | UPPSC | Graduate with either a Computer Science diploma or have a DOEACC O Level Certificate. Hindi typing of 25 words per minute is needed. Knowledge of English typing is preferred. |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | Advocate General’s office | Graduate with NIELIT (DOEACC) O Level Certificate or equivalent. Must have computer-based Hindi typing speed of 25 words per minute. English typing knowledge is preferred. |
| RO (Account) / ARO (Account) | Secretariat | Commerce degree with Accountancy, or CA/ICWA qualification, along with O Level in Computer Application. Must know Hindi written in Devnagari. CA is Chartered Accountant; ICWA is a cost accountancy qualification. |
| Manager | UPPSC | Graduation in any subject is required. Preference: 3-year Hotel Management and Catering diploma. |
| Care-Taker | UPPSC | Graduation in any subject is required. Preference: 1-year diploma in Cookery, Bakery, Food Production, Housekeeping or Hotel Management. |
| Receptionist (Swagati) | UPPSC | Graduate or equivalent with at least 1 of these degree subjects: History, Geography, English Literature, Anthropology or Architecture. Must also have good Hindi knowledge. |
| Store Keeper | UPPSC | Graduation is required. Commerce graduates and those with store maintenance experience get preference. |
UPPSC RO ARO & Other Posts: Salary Details
| Pay Levels | Pay Scale by Post |
|---|---|
| Level 5 to Level 8 | ₹29,200–64,700 to ₹47,600–1,51,100 |
Important Links
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Hindi || English |
| Official Website | UPPSC Official Website |
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UPPSC RO ARO 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection Process
- Preliminary exam: Candidates answer an objective paper. The score is used to choose candidates for Mains.
- Main exam: Shortlisted candidates write 4 papers. These marks decide final selection, with fellowship weightage for eligible scholars.
Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 140 | 140 |
| General Hindi | 60 | 60 |
| Combined paper | 200 | 200 |
- The combined paper lasts 3 hours / 180 minutes. Each question has 1 mark.
- A wrong answer reduces the score by 1/3 mark.
- SC and ST candidates need at least 35%. All other categories need at least 40%.
- The Prelims shortlist for Mains will include candidates equal to 15 times the number of posts.
Main Exam Papers
| Paper | Subject | Written Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Studies I | 10 answers of 75 words (8 marks each), plus 10 answers of 125 words (12 marks each) | 200 | 3 hours |
| 2 | General Studies II | 10 answers of 75 words (8 marks each), plus 10 answers of 125 words (12 marks each) | 200 | 3 hours |
| 3 | General Hindi and Drafting | 8 questions covering passage, tabular summary, letter writing, vocabulary, grammar and computer knowledge | 200 | 3 hours |
| 4 | Hindi Essay | 1 essay of 800 words for 80 marks, and 1 essay of 1200 words for 120 marks | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total | 4 papers | Descriptive / written answers | 800 | 3 hours for each paper |
Fellowship Marks Added in Mains
| Chief Minister Fellowship Tenure | Additional Marks |
|---|---|
| Completed 1 year | 1.0–2.5 |
| Completed 2 years | 2.0–5.0 |
| Completed 3 years or more | 3.0–7.5 |
Final Selection
The final list will use the Main written examination score. Prelims marks will not form part of the final score. There is no physical measurement or running test for these administrative posts.
UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026: FAQS
When can I apply for UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026?
The form is available from 26/10/2026, and the submission deadline is 26/11/2026. The fee must also be paid by that date. Applicants can correct or modify their submitted details and complete fee reconciliation until 03/12/2026.
How are the 501 UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 posts divided?
The category totals are 246 UR, 108 SC, 6 ST, 97 OBC and 44 EWS posts. General recruitment covers several offices and posts, while special recruitment includes 6 Assistant Review Officer (Account) posts in the U.P. Secretariat.
Is graduation enough for UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026?
It depends on the post selected. Review Officer needs graduation or a recognized equivalent. Assistant Review Officer also requires the specified computer qualification and Hindi typing speed. Account posts require Commerce with Accountancy or CA/ICWA, along with the stated computer certificate and Hindi knowledge.
What is the age cut-off for UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026?
Age is checked on 01/07/2026, with the usual range of 21 to 40 years. For candidates without relaxation, the accepted birth range is 02/07/1986 to 01/07/2005. The notice also provides extra age limits for the eligible U.P. categories.
How much is the UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 application fee?
The payable total is ₹125 for General, OBC and EWS applicants. U.P. SC, ST and ex-servicemen pay ₹65. The total for U.P. PwD applicants is ₹25. The ₹25 processing fee is already included, and other listed groups pay according to their original category.
Does UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 have negative marking?
Yes. Each incorrect answer in the Preliminary paper leads to a deduction of 1/3 mark. The paper has 140 General Studies questions and 60 General Hindi questions. Candidates get a combined time of 3 hours to answer all 200 questions.
How is final merit made in UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026?
Final merit depends on the Main written examination, which has 4 papers of 200 marks each. The Preliminary score is used only to select candidates for Mains. Eligible Chief Minister Fellowship research scholars get additional Main marks according to their completed tenure.
