UPPSC RO / ARO Online Form 2026

The UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) conducts the RO/ARO recruitment exam to select candidates for the posts of Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) in the Banking and Revenue departments of Uttar Pradesh state government. Review Officers are responsible for examining and reviewing revenue records, land disputes, settlement cases and banking operations in district administrations. Assistant Review Officers assist in these functions and serve as support staff for revenue administration. This is a state-level competitive examination that leads to Group-B gazetted posts under the UP State Services. The selected candidates are posted across various districts in Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment process includes a written examination followed by document verification and candidates are selected purely on merit basis.

Important Dates

Note: Dates are indicative and subject to official notification

Vacancy Distribution (Typical / Indicative)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Review Officer (RO):

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized University
• Preference for degrees in Commerce, Economics, Law or relevant subjects
• Knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script required

For Assistant Review Officer (ARO):

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University
• Knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Urdu desirable

Age Limit

Age as on 01 July 2026:

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Domicile of Uttar Pradesh state required for applying to this recruitment

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UPPSC website at uppsc.up.nic.in
2. Click on the "Online Application" link or "Apply Online" section
3. Register as a new user with basic details (name, email, mobile number)
4. Verify your registration through OTP sent to mobile/email
5. Login with generated credentials and fill the application form with personal, educational and other required details
6. Upload scanned documents (photograph, signature, certificates) in prescribed format and size
7. Pay the application fee through online mode (debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI)
8. Submit the application form and take printout of the confirmation page for future reference
9. Keep the transaction ID and registration number safe until the recruitment process completes

Application Fee

Payment mode: Online only (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

Selection Stages

1. Preliminary Examination: An objective type screening test covering General Studies, General Hindi and General Knowledge. This is qualifying in nature and marks are not counted for final merit. Candidates qualifying Prelims are called for Mains examination.

1. Main Examination: Conventional type descriptive written examination consisting of two papers - General Studies and General Hindi (Essay, Grammar, Comprehension). This is the main merit-deciding examination and marks obtained here determine the final selection.

1. Document Verification: Candidates selected based on Main exam merit are called for document verification. Original certificates of educational qualification, age proof, caste certificate, domicile and other relevant documents are verified.

1. Medical Examination: After document verification, candidates undergo medical fitness examination to ensure they meet the physical and medical standards required for the post.

1. Final Merit List: Based on marks in Main examination and successful document/medical verification, the final merit list is prepared and selected candidates are issued appointment letters.

Examination Scheme

Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer in objective type questions.

Main Examination (Descriptive Type)

Note: Mains exam is descriptive/conventional type with no negative marking. Medium of examination is Hindi. Minimum qualifying marks required: 35% (General), 30% (OBC), 25% (SC/ST).

Detailed Syllabus

General Studies (Prelims & Mains)

Indian History & Culture:

• Ancient India: Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic period, Mauryan and Gupta empires
• Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti and Sufi movements
• Modern India: British rule, Freedom struggle, Indian National Movement
• Art, Culture and Heritage of India

Geography:

• Physical Geography of India and World
• Indian Agriculture, Natural Resources, Industries
• Population, Urbanization and Migration
• Environmental issues and Ecology
• Geography of Uttar Pradesh

Indian Polity & Governance:

• Constitution of India: Features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties
• Union and State Governments, Local Self Government
• Judiciary, Constitutional bodies
• Public Policy and Governance
• Political system of Uttar Pradesh

Economy:

• Basic concepts of Economics
• Indian Economy: Planning, Development, Reforms
• Banking, Finance and Monetary Policy
• Taxation system
• Economy of Uttar Pradesh

Science & Technology:

• Basic Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• Information Technology, Space Technology
• Defense Technology
• Scientific developments and innovations

Current Affairs:

• National and International events of importance
• Sports, Awards and Honors
• Books and Authors
• Important days and dates

General Hindi

For Prelims (Objective):

• Hindi grammar: Sandhi, Samas, Muhavare, Lokoktiya
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Sentence correction
• Comprehension passages
• Hindi literature and poets

For Mains (Descriptive):

• Essay writing on social, economic and political topics
• Grammar: Sandhi, Samas, Prefix-Suffix, Idioms
• Comprehension and Precis writing
• Letter writing (Official and Personal)
• Translation from English to Hindi and vice versa

Banking & Revenue (For specific posts)

• Land Revenue Administration in UP
• Banking operations and regulations
• Record keeping and documentation
• Settlement procedures
• Revenue laws and acts applicable in UP

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative - Based on UP State Government Pay Matrix Level 10-11)

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities for self and family, LTC (Leave Travel Concession), Pension/NPS, Group Insurance, Festival advance, and other admissible allowances as per UP government rules. Annual increments and grade pay revisions as applicable.

Review Officers and Assistant Review Officers in UP State Services have excellent career progression opportunities. After serving for specified periods, RO/ARO can be promoted to higher posts like Deputy Collector, Additional District Magistrate (ADM), and eventually to District Magistrate level positions through departmental promotion quotas and seniority. The experience gained in revenue administration opens pathways to other administrative positions within the state government and provides opportunities for deputation to central government departments.

Admit cards for both Preliminary and Main examinations are released on the official UPPSC website approximately 10-15 days before the scheduled exam date. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging into the UPPSC portal using their registration number and date of birth. The admit card contains important details including exam centre, reporting time, and instructions. Candidates must bring a printed copy of the admit card along with valid photo ID proof to the examination hall.

UPPSC declares results in multiple stages - first for Preliminary examination (usually 2-3 months after exam), then for Main examination (within 2 months of Mains). Results are published on the official website with roll numbers of qualified candidates. After document verification, the final merit list is released. Candidates can check their results and download scorecards from the UPPSC website using their registration credentials.

Cutoff marks vary each year based on difficulty level, number of vacancies and candidate performance. Typically for Prelims, General category cutoff ranges between 45-55% marks, OBC around 40-50%, and SC/ST around 35-45%. For Mains examination, General category cutoff is typically 50-60% of total marks, with proportionate relaxation for reserved categories. Final cutoffs depend on number of vacancies and normalized performance of candidates across all examination stages.

Examination Centres

Within Uttar Pradesh (Primary centres): Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Meerut, Agra, Bareilly, Aligarh, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Ghaziabad, Noida, Jhansi, Mathura, Faizabad (Ayodhya)

Other States (Select centres if applicable):

• North: Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur
• South: Bangalore, Chennai (limited centres for outstation candidates)
• East: Kolkata, Patna
• West: Mumbai (limited)
• Northeast: Guwahati (limited)

Note: Most examination centres are located within Uttar Pradesh. Outstation centres availability depends on demand and UPPSC notification.