UPPSC RO / ARO recruitment 2026: 501 posts, Review Officer online form
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj has invited online applications for the Samiksha Adhikari (Review Officer, RO) and Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Assistant Review Officer, ARO) Examination 2026. There are 501 posts in the UP Secretariat, UPPSC, Board of Revenue and the Office of the Advocate General. Any graduate can apply for the main posts. The fee is Rs 125, and the last date to apply is 26 November 2026. Here is everything, with a document tracker.
Apply online on UPPSC portal OTR registration
Get your OTR number first. One Time Registration (OTR) is compulsory and must be done at least 72 hours before you apply. Do it today so it does not eat into your application window.
Post names. Samiksha Adhikari is commonly called Review Officer (RO), and Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari is called Assistant Review Officer (ARO).
Important dates
Live badges update automatically from today’s date.
The admit card date has not been announced. Exact closing times are not stated, so apply and pay well before the last day.
501 posts by department
Samiksha Adhikari (RO)
Review Officer
- Posts
- 162
- Base qualification
- Graduation
Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO)
Assistant Review Officer
- Posts
- 335
- Base qualification
- Graduation + O Level + Hindi typing
Other UPPSC posts
Manager, Care-Taker, Receptionist, Store Keeper
- Posts
- 4
- Base qualification
- Graduation
| Department | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| U.P. Secretariat | Samiksha Adhikari | 122 |
| U.P. Public Service Commission | Samiksha Adhikari | 3 |
| Board of Revenue, U.P. | Samiksha Adhikari | 6 |
| U.P. Secretariat | Samiksha Adhikari (Account) | 31 |
| U.P. Secretariat | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | 261 |
| U.P. Public Service Commission | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | 21 |
| Board of Revenue, U.P. | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | 2 |
| Office of Advocate General, U.P. | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | 45 |
| U.P. Secretariat (Special Recruitment) | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account) | 6 |
| U.P. Public Service Commission | Manager | 1 |
| U.P. Public Service Commission | Care-Taker | 1 |
| U.P. Public Service Commission | Receptionist (Swagati) | 1 |
| U.P. Public Service Commission | Store Keeper | 1 |
| Total | 501 |
The category-wise reservation split is not given in the summary we reviewed. Check the official notification for it.
Eligibility by post
| Samiksha Adhikari | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university. |
|---|---|
| Samiksha Adhikari (Account) | Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with Accountancy, an ‘O’ Level certificate in Computer Application, and knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script. |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari — U.P. Secretariat | Bachelor’s degree, an ‘O’ Level certificate from DOEACC/NIELIT (or equivalent), and Hindi typing at 25 words per minute. English typing is preferred. |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari — UPPSC | Bachelor’s degree, plus a Diploma in Computer Science or an ‘O’ Level certificate, and Hindi typing at 25 words per minute. English typing is preferred. |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari — Board of Revenue | Bachelor’s degree, an ‘O’ Level certificate, and Hindi typing at 25 words per minute. |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari — Office of Advocate General | Bachelor’s degree, an ‘O’ Level certificate from NIELIT, and Hindi typing at 25 words per minute on a computer. |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account) — Special Recruitment | Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with Accountancy, an ‘O’ Level certificate, and Hindi in Devanagari script. |
| Manager (UPPSC) | Bachelor’s degree in History, Geography, English Literature, Anthropology or Architecture, with good knowledge of Hindi. |
| Care-Taker, Receptionist, Store Keeper (UPPSC) | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Relevant diplomas or experience (hotel management, hospitality, store maintenance) are preferred, not compulsory. |
This is a summary. Confirm the exact qualification and any preferential qualification for your chosen post in the official notification before applying.
Age limit, pay and application fee
| Age limit | Minimum 21 years, maximum 40 years. |
|---|---|
| Age relaxation | Extra relaxation applies as per the UPPSC RO/ARO Examination Rules 2026. The age cut-off date and exact relaxation are in the official notification. |
| Salary / pay level | Not stated in the summary we reviewed. Check the pay level in the official notification. |
| Payment mode | Online through SBI MOPS (debit card, credit card, net banking) or SBI e-Challan only. |
Application fee
Ex-servicemen candidates are also shown at Rs 65 in one part of the source, so check the official notification for the fee for your category. Pay by 26 November 2026.
Exam pattern
Preliminary examination (objective, 3 hours)
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 140 | 140 |
| General Hindi (vocabulary and grammar) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Mains written examination (12 hours in total)
| Paper | Questions / essays | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: General Studies I | 20 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2: General Studies II | 20 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 3: General Hindi and Drafting | 8 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 4: Hindi Essay | 2 essays | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total | 50 | 800 | 12 hours |
The detailed syllabus and the negative-marking rule are in the official notification.
How candidates are selected
Preliminary examination
Objective test of General Studies and General Hindi.
200 marks
Mains written examination
Four descriptive papers covering General Studies, Hindi, drafting and essay.
800 marks
Computer typing test
For Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO) posts that require typing.
Document verification & medical
Originals are checked and a medical test is completed.
There is no interview in the pattern we reviewed. How the Preliminary and Mains marks combine into the final merit list is decided in the official notification, so read that section carefully.
How to apply, step by step
- 1Register on the OTR portal and get your OTR number at least 72 hours before applying.
- 2Go to the UPPSC portal and click “Apply” under the Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Examination 2026 notification.
- 3Log in with your OTR number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.
- 4Complete Application Part-2: choose your post preferences, confirm your essential qualifications (graduation, ‘O’ Level, typing) and select any preferential qualifications.
- 5Pay the fee online through SBI MOPS (or SBI e-Challan).
- 6Review and submit the form by 26 November 2026. Corrections are allowed until 3 December 2026. Keep a printed copy; no hard copy needs to be sent to the commission at this stage.
Document tracker
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Official links
यूपीपीएससी समीक्षा अधिकारी / सहायक समीक्षा अधिकारी भर्ती 2026
- उत्तर प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग (UPPSC), प्रयागराज ने समीक्षा अधिकारी (RO) और सहायक समीक्षा अधिकारी (ARO) परीक्षा 2026 के कुल 501 पदों पर ऑनलाइन आवेदन मांगे हैं।
- पद: समीक्षा अधिकारी 162, सहायक समीक्षा अधिकारी 335 और अन्य 4 पद (प्रबंधक, केयर-टेकर, स्वागती, भंडारपाल)।
- ऑनलाइन आवेदन और शुल्क जमा करने की अंतिम तिथि 26 नवंबर 2026; फॉर्म सुधार की अंतिम तिथि 3 दिसंबर 2026।
- आवेदन शुल्क: सामान्य/ओबीसी/ईडब्ल्यूएस ₹125, एससी/एसटी ₹65, दिव्यांग ₹25।
- आयु सीमा: न्यूनतम 21 वर्ष, अधिकतम 40 वर्ष।
- योग्यता: किसी भी विषय में स्नातक। सहायक समीक्षा अधिकारी के अधिकांश पदों के लिए 'O' लेवल प्रमाणपत्र और हिंदी टंकण 25 शब्द प्रति मिनट आवश्यक; लेखा पदों के लिए वाणिज्य (लेखाशास्त्र) में स्नातक।
- OTR पंजीकरण अनिवार्य है और आवेदन से कम से कम 72 घंटे पहले कराना होगा।
- चयन: प्रारंभिक परीक्षा (200 अंक), मुख्य परीक्षा (800 अंक), टंकण परीक्षा (ARO पदों के लिए) तथा दस्तावेज़ सत्यापन और चिकित्सा परीक्षण।
- किसी को पैसे न दें — आवेदन केवल UPPSC के आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर ही करें।
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for UPPSC RO ARO 2026?
26 November 2026 for online application and fee payment. The correction window closes on 3 December 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
501 posts: 162 Samiksha Adhikari (Review Officer), 335 Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Assistant Review Officer) and 4 other posts at UPPSC (Manager, Care-Taker, Receptionist and Store Keeper).
What is the application fee?
Rs 125 for General, OBC and EWS; Rs 65 for SC and ST; Rs 25 for PH candidates. Payment is online through SBI MOPS or SBI e-Challan.
What is the age limit?
Minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years. The age cut-off date and relaxation rules are in the official notification.
What qualification is needed?
A Bachelor's degree is the base qualification. Most Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari posts also need an O Level computer certificate and Hindi typing at 25 words per minute. Account posts need a Commerce degree with Accountancy.
Is OTR compulsory?
Yes. You must register on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal and get your OTR number at least 72 hours before applying.
What is the exam pattern?
A 200-mark objective Preliminary exam (General Studies 140 marks and General Hindi 60 marks), then an 800-mark Mains written exam with four papers of 200 marks each.
What is the selection process?
Preliminary exam, Mains written exam, a computer typing test for ARO posts, and document verification with a medical test. Check the official notification for exactly how final merit is calculated.
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Disclaimer: ApnaJob.in is an independent information website and is not affiliated with the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission or the Government of Uttar Pradesh. This page summarises the UPPSC Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Examination 2026 recruitment details, which we read on 27 October 2026. Dates, vacancy numbers and rules can change, so confirm everything on uppsc.up.nic.in and the official application portal before applying. We never ask for money to help you apply.
