UPPSC RO ARO Syllabus 2026 - Overview
| Exam Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Review Officer / Assistant Review Officer Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | A-4/E-1/2026 |
| Posts | Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO) and Other Notified Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 501 |
| Prelims Subjects | General Studies and General Hindi |
| Prelims Questions | 200 |
| Prelims Marks | 200 |
| Prelims Duration | 3 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 Mark for Each Incorrect Answer |
| Mains Subjects | General Studies, General Hindi and Drafting, General Vocabulary, Hindi Essay |
| Mains Total Marks | 400 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains and Applicable Skill Requirements |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
UPPSC RO ARO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 140 | 140 |
| General Hindi | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
UPPSC RO ARO General Studies Syllabus
- General Science
- History of India
- Indian National Movement
- Indian Polity, Economy and Culture
- Indian Agriculture, Commerce and Trade
- Population, Ecology and Urbanisation in the Indian Context
- World Geography, Geography and Natural Resources of India
- Current National and International Important Events
- General Intelligentsia
UPPSC RO ARO General Hindi Syllabus
| Topic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Antonyms | 10 |
| Sentence Correction | 10 |
| One-Word Substitution | 10 |
| Words with Similar Usage and Nature | 10 |
| Nouns and Adjectives | 10 |
| Synonyms | 10 |
| Total | 60 |
UPPSC RO ARO Mains Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies | 120 | 2 Hours |
| Paper 2 - Part 1 | General Hindi and Drafting | 100 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Paper 2 - Part 2 | General Vocabulary | 60 | 30 Minutes |
| Paper 3 | Hindi Essay | 120 | 3 Hours |
| Total | 400 | 8 Hours |
Paper 1: General Studies
- General Science
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- Indian Polity, Economy and Culture
- Indian Agriculture, Commerce and Trade
- Population, Ecology and Urbanisation
- Geography and Natural Resources of India and World Geography
- Current National and International Events
- General Intelligentsia
- Education, Culture, Agriculture, Industry, Trade and Social Traditions of Uttar Pradesh
Paper 2: General Hindi and Drafting - Part 1
| Topics | Marks |
|---|---|
| Heading of Given Passage, Precis Writing and Explanation of Underlined Parts | 21 |
| Precis in Tabular Form of a Government Letter | 15 |
| Official Correspondence, Office Memorandum, Circulars, Reports and Reminders | 24 |
| Administrative and Commercial Vocabulary - English to Hindi | 10 |
| Administrative and Commercial Vocabulary - Hindi to English | 10 |
| Idioms and Phrases | 10 |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Paper 2: General Vocabulary - Part 2
| Topics | Marks |
|---|---|
| Antonyms | 12 |
| Sentence Correction | 12 |
| One-Word Substitution | 12 |
| Words with Similar Usage and Nature | 12 |
| Noun and Adjective Formation | 12 |
| Total | 60 |
Paper 3: Hindi Essay Syllabus
| Group | Essay Topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Literature and Culture, Social Issues, Political Issues | 40 |
| Group 2 | Science, Ecology and Technology, Economic Issues, Agriculture and Commerce | 40 |
| Group 3 | National and International Events, Natural Disasters, National Development Plans | 40 |
| Total | 120 |
UPPSC RO ARO Selection Process 2026
- Preliminary Examination: Objective examination covering General Studies and General Hindi.
- Typing or Skill Test: Applicable to posts requiring specified typing or computer skills.
- Document Verification: Verification of eligibility and supporting documents as prescribed by UPPSC.
UPPSC RO ARO Syllabus 2026 PDF Download
| UPPSC RO ARO 2026 Notification and Syllabus | View Official Notification |
|---|---|
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