Name of Post: UPPSC Review Officer / Assistant Review Officer Recruitment 2026
Post Date / Update: 25 October 2026, 11:38 AM
Short Information : Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has invited online applications for 501 posts of Samiksha Adhikari (Review Officer) and Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Assistant Review Officer) in the UP Secretariat, Board of Revenue and the Commission itself. Graduates from any stream can apply online from 26 October 2026, and the last date for submission is 26 November 2026. Selection will be made through a preliminary examination, a main written examination and, for Assistant Review Officer posts, a qualifying typing test.
Important Dates
| Application Begin | 26/10/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 26/11/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 26/11/2026 |
| Correction Window | 03/12/2026 |
| Exam Date | As per Schedule |
| Admit Card Available | Before Exam |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | 125/- |
| SC / ST | 65/- |
| PH Candidates | 25/- |
| Payment Mode | SBI MOPS Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, SBI E Challan |
The fee includes a Rs 25 online processing charge. General, OBC and EWS candidates pay Rs 100 as examination fee plus Rs 25 processing fee, SC and ST candidates pay Rs 40 plus Rs 25, and differently abled candidates pay only the Rs 25 processing fee.
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Age Counted As On | 01/07/2026 |
| Age Relaxation | Extra as per UPPSC Review Officer / Assistant Review Officer Examination Rules 2026 |
Vacancy Details
Total : 501 Posts
| Post Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Samiksha Adhikari (RO) | UP Secretariat |
| Samiksha Adhikari (RO) | UP Public Service Commission |
| Samiksha Adhikari (RO) | Board of Revenue |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO) | UP Secretariat |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO) | Board of Revenue |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO) | UP Public Service Commission |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Accounts) | UP Public Service Commission |
| Total | 501 Posts |
Post-wise vacancy numbers will be updated here as soon as the detailed advertisement is released.
Salary
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Review Officer (RO) | Level 8 | Rs 47,600 – 1,51,100 |
| Assistant Review Officer (ARO) | Level 7 | Rs 44,900 – 1,42,400 |
Review Officer pay corresponds to Grade Pay Rs 4,800 and Assistant Review Officer pay to Grade Pay Rs 4,600, with allowances extra as per UP Government rules.
Eligibility
1. Samiksha Adhikari (RO)
Bachelor degree in any stream from a university established by law in India, or a qualification recognised by the Government as equivalent.
2. Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO) — Secretariat / Board of Revenue
Bachelor degree in any stream, plus an O Level certificate awarded by DOEACC Society (NIELIT) or an equivalent qualification, and Hindi typewriting speed of 25 words per minute. Candidates who also know English typewriting will be given preference.
3. Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO) — UPPSC
Bachelor degree in any stream, plus a Diploma in Computer Science from a recognised institute or university, or an O Level certificate, and Hindi typewriting speed of 25 words per minute.
4. Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Accounts) — UPPSC
Bachelor degree in Commerce with Accountancy, plus an O Level certificate in computer application from a Government recognised institute, and knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
Selection Process
Stage 1 — Preliminary Examination (Objective, MCQ)
One combined paper of 200 questions for 200 marks, to be finished in 3 hours. General Studies carries 140 marks and General Hindi carries 60 marks. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer loses 0.33 marks. Candidates need at least 40% marks to qualify (35% for SC and ST candidates). There is no penalty for leaving a question unanswered.
Stage 2 — Main Examination (Descriptive)
Three papers totalling 400 marks — General Studies 120 marks, General Hindi and Drafting 160 marks, and Hindi Essay 120 marks. There is no negative marking in the main examination. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the main examination.
Stage 3 — Typing Test (Qualifying, ARO posts only)
Candidates shortlisted from the main examination take a computer based typing test. Hindi typing speed of 25 words per minute is required. This stage is qualifying in nature and its marks are not added to the merit.
How to Apply
- Complete your UPPSC One Time Registration (OTR) first, because the application form cannot be opened without OTR.
- Open the official UPPSC website and click the Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari 2026 apply link. The link becomes active on 26/10/2026.
- Log in with your OTR number and fill in personal, educational and category details.
- Upload your photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the examination fee through the online mode and check the preview of all entries carefully.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the final submitted application for your records.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| OTR Registration | Click Here |
| Download Syllabus | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| YouTube Channel | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. When does the UPPSC RO ARO 2026 online application start?
Online applications open on 26 October 2026 on the official UPPSC website.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPPSC RO ARO 2026?
The last date to submit the online form and pay the fee is 26 November 2026.
Q3. How many posts are there in UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026?
There are 501 posts of Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer in total.
Q4. What is the age limit for UPPSC RO ARO 2026?
Candidates must be between 21 and 40 years of age as on 01 July 2026, with relaxation as per the examination rules.
Q5. What is the selection process for UPPSC RO ARO 2026?
Selection is through a preliminary objective examination, a descriptive main examination and, for Assistant Review Officer posts, a qualifying typing test.
Q6. Is there negative marking in the UPPSC RO ARO prelims exam?
Yes. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer loses 0.33 marks in the preliminary examination. There is no negative marking in the main examination.
