UPPSC RO/ARO Exam Practice SET Latest Pattern
The information provided on this page is intended for educational and examination-preparation purposes. Candidates should refer to the official Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) website and the latest recruitment notification for the complete examination scheme, syllabus, eligibility conditions, marking rules and selection procedure. Any changes issued by UPPSC will take precedence over the information provided here.
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UPPSC RO/ARO Exam Overview
Details | Information |
|---|---|
Examination Name | UPPSC RO/ARO Examination 2026 |
Full Form | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Review Officer / Assistant Review Officer |
Conducting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
Job Category | Government Job |
Examination Level | State Level |
Posts | Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) |
Exam Mode | As specified in the official notification |
Practice Material | Online Mock Test, Practice Set and Previous Year Papers |
Official Website | https://uppsc.up.nic.in/ |
UPPSC RO/ARO Prelims Exam Pattern
The Preliminary Examination consists of two subjects: General Studies and General Hindi.
Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
General Studies | 140 | 140 |
General Hindi | 60 | 60 |
Total | 200 | 200 |
Examination Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Question Type | Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions) |
Total Questions | 200 |
Total Marks | 200 |
Examination Duration | 3 Hours |
Negative Marking | One-third of the marks assigned to a question for each incorrect answer |
Unattempted Questions | No negative marking for an unattempted question |
Purpose | Screening for the Main Examination |
UPPSC RO/ARO Mains Exam
The Main Written Examination consists of four descriptive papers carrying a total of 800 marks. Each paper has a duration of three hours under the scheme.
QMaths+1Paper | Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
Paper I | General Studies-I | 200 | 3 Hours |
Paper II | General Studies-II | 200 | 3 Hours |
Paper III | General Hindi and Drafting | 200 | 3 Hours |
Paper IV | Hindi Essay | 200 | 3 Hours |
Total | Four Papers | 800 | Separate examination sessions |
Mains Question Structure
Paper | Question Format |
|---|---|
General Studies-I | 10 short-answer questions and 10 long-answer questions |
General Studies-II | 10 short-answer questions and 10 long-answer questions |
General Hindi and Drafting | Descriptive questions based on Hindi drafting, language, and related topics |
Hindi Essay | Two essays with prescribed word limits and marks |
For General Studies Papers I and II, the notification specifies short answers of approximately 75 words and long answers of approximately 125 words. The Hindi Essay paper includes one 800-word essay worth 80 marks and one 1,200-word essay worth 120 marks.
UPPSC RO/ARO Selection Process
Stage | Details |
|---|---|
Stage 1 | Preliminary Examination – Objective Type |
Stage 2 | Main Written Examination – Descriptive |
Stage 3 | Document Verification and other applicable recruitment formalities |
Additional Requirements | Any post-specific typing, computer or other qualifying requirement stated in the notification |
Final Merit List | Based on Main Examination marks, subject to the applicable recruitment rules |
Interview | Not listed as a separate stage in the cited 2026 examination scheme |
The Preliminary Examination is used for screening candidates for the Main Examination. Candidates should check the notification for the qualifying criteria and any post-specific requirements.
Application Links
| Official Website | click official site |
