The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Review Officer (Samiksha Adhikari) and Assistant Review Officer (Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari) examination under Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026 for 501 vacancies. The selection process has two written stages — a Preliminary Examination and a Main Examination — followed by an applicable skill or typing test. Candidates should read the full syllabus and exam pattern before planning their preparation.
Important Note
1. The Preliminary Examination has 200 MCQ questions for 200 marks in 3 hours, with negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer — manage time carefully and avoid blind guessing.
2. The Mains Examination carries 400 marks across 4 papers and includes a conventional Hindi Essay paper (120 marks, 3 hours) and an official drafting and correspondence section — candidates must practise written Hindi regularly alongside MCQ preparation.
3. General Studies in the Prelims includes a dedicated section on Uttar Pradesh — its education, culture, agriculture, industry, trade and social traditions — study UP-specific topics separately.
UPPSC RO ARO Syllabus 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Exam Name | Review Officer / Assistant Review Officer Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | A-4/E-1/2026 |
| Posts | Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO) and Other Notified Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 501 |
| Prelims Subjects | General Studies, General Hindi |
| Prelims Questions / Marks | 200 / 200 |
| Prelims Duration | 3 Hours |
| Prelims Negative Marking | 1/3 Mark per Incorrect Answer |
| Mains Subjects | General Studies; General Hindi and Drafting; General Vocabulary; Hindi Essay |
| Mains Total Marks | 400 |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Typing / Skill Test (where applicable), Document Verification |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
UPPSC RO ARO Selection Process 2026
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Preliminary Examination | Objective MCQ — General Studies and General Hindi; 200 marks; 3 hours |
| 2. Main Examination | Conventional and objective written exam — 400 marks across 4 papers |
| 3. Typing / Skill Test | Applicable to posts requiring specified typing or computer skills |
| 4. Document Verification | Eligibility and category document check before final appointment |
Candidates must qualify in the Preliminary Examination to become eligible for the Main Examination. The Prelims score is used only for shortlisting; the final merit is based on the Main Examination as per the applicable recruitment rules.
UPPSC RO ARO Exam Pattern 2026
Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 140 | 140 |
| General Hindi | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (Objective MCQ) |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Marks per Correct Answer | 1 Mark |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 Mark deducted per Incorrect Answer |
| Unattempted Questions | No marks deducted |
Mains Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies | 120 | 2 Hours |
| Paper 2 – Part 1 | General Hindi and Drafting | 100 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Paper 2 – Part 2 | General Vocabulary | 60 | 30 Minutes |
| Paper 3 | Hindi Essay | 120 | 3 Hours |
| Total | 400 | 8 Hours |
UPPSC RO ARO Syllabus 2026 — Subject-Wise
Preliminary Exam Syllabus
Paper 1: General Studies (140 Questions, 140 Marks)
- 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
Paper 1: General Hindi (60 Questions, 60 Marks)
| Topic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Antonyms | 10 |
| Sentence Correction | 10 |
| One-Word Substitution | 10 |
| Words with Similar Usage and Nature | 10 |
| Nouns and Adjectives | 10 |
| Synonyms | 10 |
| Total | 60 |
Mains Exam Syllabus
Paper 1: General Studies (120 Marks)
The Mains General Studies paper covers the same broad subject areas as the Preliminary General Studies syllabus:
- General Science
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- Indian Polity, Economy and Culture
- Indian Agriculture, Commerce and Trade
- Population, Ecology and Urbanisation
- Geography and Natural Resources of India, and World Geography
- Current National and International Events
- General Intelligentsia
- Education, Culture, Agriculture, Industry, Trade and Social Traditions of Uttar Pradesh
Paper 2 – Part 1: General Hindi and Drafting (100 Marks)
This conventional section tests Hindi language skills, administrative correspondence and official drafting ability.
| Topic | Marks |
|---|---|
| Heading of Given Passage, Précis Writing and Explanation of Underlined Parts | 21 |
| Précis in Tabular Form of a Government Letter | 15 |
| Official Correspondence, Office Memorandum, Circulars, Reports and Reminders | 24 |
| Administrative and Commercial Vocabulary — English to Hindi | 10 |
| Administrative and Commercial Vocabulary — Hindi to English | 10 |
| Idioms and Phrases | 10 |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Paper 2 – Part 2: General Vocabulary (60 Marks)
This objective section is completed in 30 minutes and tests Hindi vocabulary and correct language usage.
| Topic | Marks |
|---|---|
| Antonyms | 12 |
| Sentence Correction | 12 |
| One-Word Substitution | 12 |
| Words with Similar Usage and Nature | 12 |
| Noun and Adjective Formation | 12 |
| Total | 60 |
Paper 3: Hindi Essay (120 Marks)
Candidates must write three essays — one from each group below. Each essay carries 40 marks.
| Group | Essay Topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Literature and Culture; Social Issues; Political Issues | 40 |
| Group 2 | Science, Ecology and Technology; Economic Issues; Agriculture and Commerce | 40 |
| Group 3 | National and International Events; Natural Disasters; National Development Plans | 40 |
| Total | 120 |
Focus on clear structure, a strong introduction, relevant examples and correct Hindi grammar. Practise writing full essays within the 3-hour time limit.
How to Prepare for UPPSC RO ARO Exam 2026
- Plan separately for Prelims and Mains. The Prelims filters candidates with a 200-mark MCQ test; the Mains tests writing, drafting and Hindi in depth. Start with the Prelims syllabus, then shift to Mains writing practice after the Prelims.
- Give UP-specific GK dedicated study time. A distinct section on Uttar Pradesh — covering education, culture, agriculture, industry, trade and social traditions — appears in General Studies. Most candidates underweight this area.
- Practise Hindi grammar for both stages. Synonyms, antonyms, sentence correction and one-word substitutions appear in the Prelims. Official drafting, Précis writing, idioms and vocabulary appear in the Mains. Hindi skills need consistent daily practice.
- Handle negative marking in Prelims carefully. At 1/3 mark per wrong answer, a wrong attempt on 3 questions wipes out 1 correct answer. Do not guess randomly.
- Prepare administrative Hindi for the drafting section. Office Memorandums, Circulars, Reminders and government correspondence have standard formats. Study these formats and practise writing them from scratch.
- Build essay-writing stamina. The Hindi Essay paper requires 3 full essays in 3 hours. Practise under timed conditions on current affairs, social issues, environment and development topics.
- Solve previous-year UPPSC RO ARO question papers to understand question style, difficulty and frequently tested topics in both stages.
UPPSC RO ARO Syllabus 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification and Syllabus PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
What is the UPPSC RO ARO Syllabus 2026?
The Prelims syllabus covers General Studies (140 questions) and General Hindi (60 questions). The Mains syllabus covers General Studies (Paper 1, 120 marks), General Hindi and Drafting (Paper 2 Part 1, 100 marks), General Vocabulary (Paper 2 Part 2, 60 marks) and Hindi Essay (Paper 3, 120 marks).
How many questions are in the UPPSC RO ARO Prelims 2026?
The Preliminary Examination has 200 objective questions — 140 from General Studies and 60 from General Hindi — for a total of 200 marks in 3 hours.
Is there negative marking in UPPSC RO ARO 2026?
Yes. In the Preliminary Examination, 1/3 of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each incorrect answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
What is the total marks of UPPSC RO ARO Mains 2026?
The Main Examination carries 400 marks across four papers: General Studies (120), General Hindi and Drafting (100), General Vocabulary (60) and Hindi Essay (120).
What is the total duration of the UPPSC RO ARO Mains Examination?
The Mains papers total 8 hours: Paper 1 is 2 hours, Paper 2 Part 1 is 2 hours 30 minutes, Paper 2 Part 2 is 30 minutes and Paper 3 (Hindi Essay) is 3 hours.
Where can I download the UPPSC RO ARO Syllabus 2026 PDF?
The official notification and syllabus are available on the UPPSC website at uppsc.up.nic.in. The direct enclosure link is listed in the Important Links table above.
How many vacancies are there in UPPSC RO ARO 2026?
The advertisement is for 501 vacancies across Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO) and other notified posts under Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026. Verify the category-wise breakdown from the official notification at uppsc.up.nic.in.
Disclaimer
This post is based on the UPPSC RO ARO Syllabus 2026 information available as reported on 26 October 2026, sourced from Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026. The vacancy figure of 501 and the syllabus details should be verified against the official notification at uppsc.up.nic.in, as the official portal blocked automated access at the time of writing. The Typing / Skill Test conditions applicable to individual posts are not detailed in the available information — check the notification before applying. JobShouter is not associated with the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. This article is for informational purposes only.
