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UPPSC RO-ARO Exam 2026: Prelims and Mains Pattern Explained for 501 Vacancies
· Source: Amar Ujala
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has invited applications to fill 501 vacancies for Review Officer, Assistant Review Officer, and related posts. Candidates can apply online on the official website until 26 November 2026.
Recruitment Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has invited applications for the recruitment of Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO), and other related posts. A total of 501 vacancies will be filled through this drive. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official website at uppsc.up.nic.in.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply online | 26 November 2026 |
Preliminary Examination Pattern and Marking Scheme
The prelims exam will have 200 multiple-choice questions for 200 marks, with a total duration of 3 hours. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, while one-third of a mark (around 0.33 marks) will be deducted for every wrong answer.
| Section | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 140 | 140 |
| General Hindi | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Preliminary Exam Syllabus
The prelims exam covers two main papers:
- General Studies: General Science, History of India, Indian National Movement, Indian Polity, Economy, Culture, Agriculture, Commerce and Trade, Population, Ecology, Urbanisation, World Geography, Geography of India, Natural Resources, National and International Current Affairs, General Intelligentsia, and specific knowledge about Uttar Pradesh's education, culture, agriculture, industry, trade, and social traditions.
- General Hindi: Antonyms, synonyms, sentence and spelling correction, one-word substitution, identification of words with similar usage and nature, and questions related to nouns and adjectives.
Mains Examination Pattern
Candidates who qualify in the preliminary exam will be eligible to appear for the main examination, which carries a total of 400 marks across three papers.
| Paper | Details | Questions / Format | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: General Studies | Objective type | 120 questions | 2 hours | 120 marks |
| Paper 2 (Part 1): General Hindi and Drafting | Descriptive format (headings, summary, government letters, official memorandums, reports, translation, idioms, and computer knowledge) | Descriptive questions | - | 100 marks |
| Paper 2 (Part 2): General Vocabulary | Objective format (antonyms, sentence correction, one-word substitution, similar usage words, adjectives, and noun-derived words) | Objective questions (12 marks per topic) | 30 minutes | 60 marks |
| Paper 3: Hindi Essay | Three essays (40 marks each) chosen from three groups: Literature/Culture/Social/Political; Science/Environment/Tech/Economy/Trade; and National/International events/Disasters/Development plans | 3 essays | 3 hours | 120 marks |
Questions
What is the official website to apply for UPPSC RO-ARO recruitment?
Candidates can submit their applications online on the official website at uppsc.up.nic.in.
How many total marks does the UPPSC RO-ARO Mains examination carry?
The main examination carries a total of 400 marks across three papers.
Is there negative marking in the UPPSC RO-ARO Preliminary exam?
Yes, one-third of a mark, or approximately 0.33 marks, will be deducted for every incorrect response.
What is the deadline to submit the UPPSC RO-ARO application form?
The last date to apply online is 26 November 2026.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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