UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 â 501 Posts, Eligibility, Fees & Apply Online
UPPSC Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Etc. Examination 2026 (Advt. A-4/E-1/2026, dated 26 October 2026): 501 vacancies (495 general + 6 special recruitment) for RO, ARO, RO/ARO (Account) and four UPPSC office posts. Apply and pay by 26 November 2026; correction and fee reconciliation till 3 December 2026. Exam date not announced.
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| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UPPSC RO/ARO 2026 advertisement A-4/E-1/2026 issued | 26 October 2026 | Done |
| UPPSC RO/ARO 2026 online application opens | 26 October 2026 | Done |
| UPPSC RO/ARO 2026 online application and fee payment last date | 26 November 2026 | Open |
| UPPSC RO/ARO 2026 correction/modification and fee reconciliation last date | 3 December 2026 | Upcoming |
| UPPSC RO/ARO 2026 preliminary examination | Not announced | Tba |
Age limit
| Age (as on 1 July 2026) | 21 to 40 years — born not earlier than 2 July 1986 and not later than 1 July 2005 |
|---|---|
| +5 years | SC, ST and OBC of UP, skilled players of UP, and other eligible UP groups listed in the advertisement (not born before 2 July 1981) |
| +15 years | Persons with disabilities (PH) of UP — maximum 55 years |
| Others | Ex-Army personnel of UP and Chief Minister Fellowship research scholars as per the advertisement |
Reservation and age relaxation are not available to candidates who are not permanent residents of UP.
Educational qualification (post-wise)
| Post | Essential qualification |
|---|---|
| Samiksha Adhikari (Review Officer) | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari — UP Secretariat / Board of Revenue | Bachelor’s degree + “O” Level (DOEACC) or equivalent + Hindi typing at least 25 words per minute (English typing preferred) |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari — UPPSC | Bachelor’s degree + Diploma in Computer Science or “O” Level (DOEACC) + Hindi typing at least 25 words per minute (English typing preferred) |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari — Office of the Advocate General | Bachelor’s degree + “O” Level (NIELIT) or equivalent + Hindi typing on computer at least 25 words per minute (English typing preferred) |
| Samiksha Adhikari (Account) / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account) | Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with Accountancy + “O” Level in Computer Application + knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
| Manager / Care-Taker / Store Keeper | Bachelor’s degree; experience and courses listed in the advertisement are preferential qualifications |
| Receptionist (Swagati) | Bachelor’s degree with History, Geography, English Literature, Anthropology or Architecture as a subject + good knowledge of Hindi |
All qualifications must be held by the last date of the online application.
Total: 501 posts (495 general recruitment + 6 special recruitment).
| Department | Post | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UP Secretariat | Samiksha Adhikari (Review Officer) | 122 | 39 | 56 | 3 | 12 | 12 |
| UPPSC | Samiksha Adhikari (Review Officer) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Board of Revenue, UP | Samiksha Adhikari (Review Officer) | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UP Secretariat | Samiksha Adhikari (Account) | 31 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| UP Secretariat | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Assistant Review Officer) | 261 | 153 | 26 | 1 | 55 | 26 |
| UPPSC | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Assistant Review Officer) | 21 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Board of Revenue, UP | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Assistant Review Officer) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Office of the Advocate General, UP | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Assistant Review Officer) | 45 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 4 |
| UPPSC | Manager | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UPPSC | Care-Taker | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UPPSC | Receptionist (Swagati) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UPPSC | Store Keeper | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| General recruitment total | 495 | 246 | 105 | 6 | 94 | 44 | |
| UP Secretariat (special recruitment) | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account) | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Grand total | 501 | 246 | 108 | 6 | 97 | 44 |
Horizontal reservation is counted inside the category numbers. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease.
Preliminary examination fee
| Category | Exam fee + online processing fee | Total |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | ₹100 + ₹25 | ₹125 |
| SC / ST | ₹40 + ₹25 | ₹65 |
| Persons with disabilities | Nil + ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Ex-servicemen | ₹40 + ₹25 | ₹65 |
| Dependents of freedom fighters / women / skilled players | As per original category | |
Pay online by 26 November 2026 (net banking, card or other modes through SBI MOPS).
Main examination fee (only for candidates who pass the prelims)
UR / EWS / OBC / other states: ₹225 · SC / ST of UP and ex-army personnel of UP: ₹105 · PH of UP: ₹25 (processing fee only).
- Preliminary examination (objective, screening).
- Main (written) examination — final selection is on the total marks in the Main examination.
- Document checks and appointment formalities.
Preliminary examination
| Paper | One objective paper: General Studies and General Hindi |
|---|---|
| Questions | 200 (140 General Studies + 60 General Hindi) |
| Marks / time | 200 marks, 3 hours |
| Negative marking | One third (0.33) of the marks of a question for each wrong answer |
The Main (written) examination scheme and syllabus are in the advertisement. Minimum efficiency standard: 35% for SC/ST and 40% for other categories.
- Read the full advertisement A-4/E-1/2026 and the post-wise qualifications.
- Get your One Time Registration (OTR) number on otr.pariksha.nic.in, ideally 72 hours before applying.
- On uppsc.up.nic.in, open All Notifications/Advertisements, choose A-4/E-1/2026 and click Apply.
- Authenticate with your OTR number (OTP or OTR password).
- Fill in Part-2: essential qualification, preferential qualifications and declaration.
- Pay the fee online and make sure the payment is successful.
- Save the payment transaction slip and print the full application.
- If you change any detail in OTR, sync it on the Candidate Dashboard.
- Corrections to the submitted form are allowed through the Candidate Dashboard until 3 December 2026.
Full Details
Current status: Applications open | Apply and pay the fee by 26 November 2026 | Correction/modification and fee reconciliation till 3 December 2026 | 501 posts | Advt. A-4/E-1/2026
UPPSC has opened applications for the Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Etc. (General / Special Recruitment) Examination 2026 under Advt. A-4/E-1/2026, dated 26 October 2026. Total notified vacancies are 501 (495 General Recruitment + 6 Special Recruitment). Apply and pay the fee by 26 November 2026. Correction/modification and fee reconciliation remain available until 3 December 2026. UPPSC has not specified an examination date in this advertisement.
Important: 3 December 2026 is not an extension of the application date. It is only for correcting a submitted form and fee reconciliation. The recruitment covers Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO), RO/ARO (Account) and four other UPPSC office posts (Manager, Care-Taker, Receptionist and Store Keeper).
Apply on the UPPSC website (Advt. A-4/E-1/2026) · Official advertisement (English PDF) · Hindi PDF
Current Status at a Glance
- Authority: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj.
- Advertisement: A-4/E-1/2026, dated 26 October 2026.
- Vacancies: 501 (495 general + 6 special recruitment). The number may increase or decrease.
- Pay: posts from Pay Level-5 (₹29,200–64,700) to Level-8 (₹47,600–1,51,100).
- Last date: 26 November 2026 for the online application and exam fee. Correction and fee reconciliation: 3 December 2026.
- Exam date: not announced. UPPSC will give the date and centre on the e-Admission Certificate.
- Last verified: 10 November 2026, on the UPPSC notifications page.
- Candidate action: get your OTR number first (ideally 72 hours before applying), then apply and pay by 26 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued / online application opens | 26 October 2026 |
| Last date for online application and exam-fee payment | 26 November 2026 |
| Last date for correction/modification and fee reconciliation | 3 December 2026 |
| Preliminary examination | Not announced |
UPPSC RO ARO Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Details
| Department | Post | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UP Secretariat | Samiksha Adhikari (Review Officer) | 122 | 39 | 56 | 3 | 12 | 12 |
| UPPSC | Samiksha Adhikari (Review Officer) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Board of Revenue, UP | Samiksha Adhikari (Review Officer) | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UP Secretariat | Samiksha Adhikari (Account) | 31 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| UP Secretariat | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Assistant Review Officer) | 261 | 153 | 26 | 1 | 55 | 26 |
| UPPSC | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Assistant Review Officer) | 21 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Board of Revenue, UP | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Assistant Review Officer) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Office of the Advocate General, UP | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Assistant Review Officer) | 45 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 4 |
| UPPSC | Manager | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UPPSC | Care-Taker | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UPPSC | Receptionist (Swagati) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UPPSC | Store Keeper | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| General recruitment total | 495 | 246 | 105 | 6 | 94 | 44 | |
| UP Secretariat (special recruitment) | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account) | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Grand total | 501 | 246 | 108 | 6 | 97 | 44 |
Horizontal reservation (dependents of freedom fighters, PH, ex-servicemen, women and outstanding sportspersons) is counted inside the category numbers above, not in addition to them. Reservation and age relaxation are only for permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh. Source: official advertisement, page 2.
Who Can Apply
Age: 21 to 40 years on 1 July 2026 (born not earlier than 2 July 1986 and not later than 1 July 2005). Upper age is 5 years more for SC, ST and OBC of UP and some other eligible UP groups (as listed in the advertisement), and 15 years more (up to 55 years) for persons with disabilities of UP. Not every candidate gets the 55-year limit. All qualifications must be held by the last date of application.
Qualification differs by post. Review Officer needs a bachelor’s degree. Most ARO posts also need an O-Level (or equivalent computer) qualification and Hindi typing at 25 words per minute. RO/ARO (Account) needs a commerce degree with Accountancy. See the Eligibility tab for the full table.
What Candidates Should Do Now
- Read the full advertisement and the post-wise qualifications.
- Get your One Time Registration (OTR) number on otr.pariksha.nic.in if you do not have one.
- Apply on the UPPSC website and pay the fee by 26 November 2026.
- Save the payment transaction slip and the printed application.
Related: UPPSC APO 2026 · UPSSSC PET 2026 · Exam Calendar
Source: UPPSC Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026 dated 26 October 2026 (English and Hindi, 8 pages each): dates (page 1), fees (pages 1 and 4), vacancies (page 2), qualifications and age (page 3), exam scheme and minimum standards (pages 4 and 7). Dates also match the UPPSC notifications page on 10 November 2026. Last verified: 10 November 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. UPPSC issued Advt. A-4/E-1/2026 on 26 October 2026 for the 2026 examination.
501 notified vacancies: 495 general recruitment and 6 special recruitment. The figure may change as per the official notice.
26 November 2026, for both the online application and the examination-fee payment.
No. 3 December 2026 is the correction/modification and fee-reconciliation deadline, not the new-application deadline.
Yes. Candidates must obtain a One Time Registration (OTR) number before applying. UPPSC advises new candidates to get it 72 hours before applying.
No. The 26 October 2026 advertisement does not give an examination date.
No. Requirements differ by post. Several ARO posts need Hindi typing of at least 25 words per minute and a computer qualification; check the post-wise eligibility table.
The advertisement says selection is based on the total marks in the Main (written) examination. The preliminary examination is for screening.
âš125 for UR, EWS and OBC; âš65 for SC, ST and ex-servicemen; âš25 for persons with disabilities (all including the âš25 online processing fee).