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UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 501 Review Officer & Assistant Review Officer Posts

Advt No: Advt. No. A-4/E-1/2026•Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

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⏳ 33 Days Left to Apply
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Total Vacancies
UPPSC

501

Review Officer (Samiksha Adhikari - UP Secretariat, Board of Revenue, UPPSC), Assistant Review Officer (Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari - UP Secretariat & Board of Revenue)

Min Qualification
Age Limit & Cut-off

21 – 40 Yrs

as on 1 Jul 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹44,900–₹1,51,100

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Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (Advt No: Advt. No. A-4/E-1/2026)

About this Recruitment

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj has released Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026 for the recruitment of 501 Review Officer (RO / Samiksha Adhikari) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari) posts across the Uttar Pradesh Secretariat (Sachivalaya), Board of Revenue (Rajasva Parishad), and UPPSC. Review Officer is an executive post carrying 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 8 (starting Basic Pay ₹47,600) with starting in-hand monthly salaries exceeding ₹71,000 in Lucknow, while Assistant Review Officer carries Pay Level 7 (Basic ₹44,900). Candidates holding a recognized Bachelor's Degree in any discipline and aged between 21 and 40 years as of 01 July 2026 (with UP reserved category relaxations) are eligible to apply. Selection entails a 200-mark Preliminary Objective Examination, a 400-mark Main Written Examination, and qualifying Hindi typing on computer for ARO posts. Online applications are accepted from 26 October 2026 to 26 November 2026 via OTR on uppsc.up.nic.in.

✨ Copilot Highlights

  • High-prestige state administrative recruitment for 501 RO/ARO executive posts in Uttar Pradesh.
  • Major vacancies include 384 Review Officer posts and 117 Assistant Review Officer posts.
  • Lucrative 7th CPC salary: Pay Level 8 (₹47,600 basic) for RO and Level 7 (₹44,900 basic) for ARO.
  • Mandatory prerequisite: Candidates must possess an active One Time Registration (OTR) number from otr.pariksha.nic.in.
  • No viva-voce or interview: Final selection is based purely on merit marks obtained in the 400-mark Main Written Exam.
  • Online registration active from 26 October 2026 to 26 November 2026 on uppsc.up.nic.in.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

21 Years

Maximum Age

40 Years

* Age calculated as on: 1 July 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

Other Backward Classes (OBC of Uttar Pradesh): +5 Years
Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST of UP): +5 Years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Divyangjan of UP): +15 Years
Skilled Players of Classified Games (UP Domicile): +5 Years
Ex-Servicemen (Emergency Commissioned / Short Service Commissioned Officers): +5 Years

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Select your DOB and category (Calculated as on 1 July 2026)

Educational Eligibility: ANY GRADUATE

Important Dates & Timeline

1

Notification Released

25 October 2026

2

Application Start Date

26 October 2026

3

Last Date to Apply

26 November 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post NameVacanciesEligibility
Review Officer (Samiksha Adhikari - UP Secretariat, Board of Revenue, UPPSC)384 ANY GRADUATE
Assistant Review Officer (Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari - UP Secretariat & Board of Revenue)117 ANY GRADUATE
Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Pay Matrix Level 8 (₹47,600–₹1,51,100) for Review Officer and Pay Matrix Level 7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) for Assistant Review Officer, plus 50% DA, HRA, and UP Secretariat Special Allowances

Official Pay Scale

₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100 (RO) / ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400 (ARO)

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):
Ministry of Finance City Classification
Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)
Monthly Allowances & Earnings
Tier Y
Basic Pay₹47,600
Dearness Allowance (DA)50%
₹23,800
House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%
₹8,568
Transport Allowance (TA)₹2,700
Gross Monthly Salary₹82,668
Standard Deductions
Statutory
National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)
-₹7,140
CGHS / Health Insurance-₹650
Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60
Total Deductions-₹7,850
Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹74,818

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹9.92 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective OMR)

Exam Mode: Offline OMR Based Multiple Choice Objective Test

180 Minutes
Total Marks: 200
Negative Marking: 1/3rd (0.33) marks deducted for each incorrect answer
Subject / SectionNo. of QuestionsMax Marks
Paper-I: General Studies (GS)140140
Paper-II: General Hindi (Samanya Hindi)6060

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Paper-I General Studies (Prelims & Mains)

0 / 9 done

Paper-II General Hindi (Prelims)

0 / 6 done

Paper-II General Hindi & Drafting (Mains)

0 / 6 done

Paper-III Hindi Essay (Mains)

0 / 3 done
Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

1

Ensure you have a completed One Time Registration (OTR) profile with a 14-digit OTR number generated at https://otr.pariksha.nic.in.

2

Visit the official website of UPPSC at https://uppsc.up.nic.in.

3

Click on 'Recruitment Dashboard' or 'All Notifications / Advertisements' and locate Advt. No. A-4/E-1/2026.

4

Click on 'Apply' against Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Examination 2026.

5

Enter your 14-digit OTR Number and authenticate using the OTP sent to your registered mobile/email or through OTR password.

6

Verify that your personal details, parent names, domicile, category, and educational qualifications match your certificates.

7

Select your post preferences: Review Officer (Secretariat, Revenue Board, UPPSC) and Assistant Review Officer.

8

Enter details of DOEACC 'O' Level diploma or equivalent qualification for ARO preference.

9

Pay the application fee (₹125 for UR/EWS/OBC or ₹65 for SC/ST of UP) online through State Bank MOPS payment gateway.

10

Preview the completed application form, submit before 26 November 2026 (11:59 PM), and print the final registration slip.

Document Upload Specifications
Verified Official Format

Active 14-Digit UPPSC OTR Number

Generated on otr.pariksha.nic.in with verified mobile, email, and Aadhaar linking

Passport Size Color Photograph & Signature

Auto-synced from candidate OTR profile (JPEG format, recent studio capture)

Bachelor's Degree Marksheet and Degree Certificate

Original to be produced during Document Verification at UPPSC Prayagraj

NIELIT / DOEACC 'O' Level Computer Certificate (for ARO)

Equivalent PG diploma or degree recognized by UP Government under relevant GOs

Uttar Pradesh Domicile & Caste Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS)

Issued by competent UP revenue authority (Tehsildar/SDM) in current financial year

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Application Fee Details

Unreserved (UR) / Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) / Other Backward Classes (OBC)₹125
Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) of Uttar Pradesh₹65
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Divyangjan of UP - Online Processing Fee Only)₹25
Ex-Servicemen of Uttar Pradesh₹65

Payment Modes: Online SBI MOPS Payment Gateway (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, State Bank UPI)

Selection Process

1
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective OMR Test — Paper-I General Studies: 140 Questions/Marks, Paper-II General Hindi: 60 Questions/Marks, Total 200 Marks with 1/3rd Negative Marking)
2
Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Descriptive & Objective — Paper-I General Studies: 120 Marks, Paper-II General Hindi & Drafting: 160 Marks, Paper-III Hindi Essay: 120 Marks, Total 400 Marks)
3
Stage 3: Computer Hindi Typing Skill Test (Qualifying nature: minimum 25 words per minute in Kruti Dev 010 / Mangal font for Assistant Review Officer posts)
4
Stage 4: Original Document Verification (DV) & Educational Certificate Scrutiny at UPPSC Headquarters, Prayagraj
5
Stage 5: Medical Fitness Examination and Final Merit Allotment across UP Secretariat, Board of Revenue, and UPPSC Offices

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total number of vacancies in UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026?

A total of 501 vacancies have been advertised under Advt No. A-4/E-1/2026: 384 Review Officer (Samiksha Adhikari) posts and 117 Assistant Review Officer (Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari) posts across UP Secretariat, Board of Revenue, and UPPSC.

Is One Time Registration (OTR) mandatory for applying to UPPSC RO ARO 2026?

Yes. Candidates must first complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the official portal otr.pariksha.nic.in. The 14-digit OTR number must be generated at least 72 hours before submitting the UPPSC RO ARO online form.

What is the educational qualification required for Review Officer (RO)?

For Review Officer (Samiksha Adhikari), candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University in India established by law, or a qualification recognized by the Government as equivalent thereto.

What additional qualification is needed for Assistant Review Officer (ARO)?

For Assistant Review Officer (Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari), candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree, an 'O' Level diploma awarded by the DOEACC / NIELIT Society (or an equivalent government-approved computer diploma), and a minimum Hindi typing speed of 25 words per minute on computer (knowledge of English typing is an added preference).

What is the age limit for UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have crossed 40 years as of 01 July 2026 (born between 02 July 1986 and 01 July 2005). Upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, and skilled players of UP, and by 15 years for Divyangjan (PwBD) candidates.

What is the starting in-hand salary of a Review Officer in the UP Secretariat?

Review Officers are placed in 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 8 (Pay Band ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100). With 50% DA (₹23,800), HRA (₹12,852 for Lucknow), and Transport Allowance, the gross monthly salary is ~₹85,000, yielding a starting in-hand take-home salary of approximately ₹71,000 to ₹76,000.

Is there any interview or personality test in UPPSC RO ARO selection?

No. There is no interview for Review Officer or Assistant Review Officer posts. Final selection and merit ranking are determined solely based on marks secured in the 400-mark Main Written Examination, subject to qualifying the Hindi typing test for ARO posts.

What is the exam pattern for the UPPSC RO ARO Preliminary Exam?

The Prelims exam consists of two objective papers totaling 200 marks: Paper-I General Studies (140 questions, 140 marks, 2 hours) and Paper-II General Hindi (60 questions, 60 marks, 1 hour). There is a negative marking of 0.33 marks (1/3rd) for each wrong answer.

What is the application fee for UPPSC RO ARO 2026?

The fee is ₹125 for Unreserved, OBC, and EWS candidates; ₹65 for SC and ST candidates of UP; ₹25 for Divyangjan (processing fee only); and ₹65 for Ex-Servicemen. Candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh pay ₹125 irrespective of category.

How to apply online for UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026?

Visit uppsc.up.nic.in, click on 'Recruitment Dashboard / All Notifications', select Advt. No. A-4/E-1/2026, click 'Apply', enter your OTR number and authenticate via OTP, verify auto-populated details, select post preferences, pay the ₹125 fee online, and submit before 26 November 2026.

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Last Date to Apply

26 November 2026

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