The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj, has released the short notice for the Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (General/Special Selection) Examination 2026, commonly known as the UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026. A total of 501 posts of Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) have been announced under Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026. Online applications open on 26 October 2026 and will continue until 26 November 2026. Candidates who hold a Bachelor degree and are preparing for a graduate-level government post in Uttar Pradesh should read this post carefully and then check the detailed advertisement on the official UPPSC website before applying. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Note: This post is based on the short notice for Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026. The post-wise vacancy split, pay scale, exam pattern and syllabus will be given in the detailed advertisement, which is scheduled to appear on the UPPSC website from 26 October 2026. This post will be updated when the detailed advertisement is published. The detailed advertisement governs in case of any difference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short notice released | October 2026 |
| Detailed advertisement available | From 26 October 2026 |
| Apply Online starts | 26 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 26 November 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 26 November 2026 |
| Correction / fee reconciliation last date | 3 December 2026 |
| Exam date | To be announced |
| Admit card | Before the examination, as per schedule |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 125 |
| SC / ST | Rs 65 |
| PH candidates | Rs 25 |
Candidates should confirm the fee in the detailed advertisement before making payment, as the fee figures above are taken from the short-notice summaries. The fee is to be paid online through the payment modes given in the detailed advertisement, which include debit card, credit card, net banking and other online modes. Keep the payment receipt safe, because the fee reconciliation window remains open until 3 December 2026, and any fee-related issue can be resolved in that window.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Review Officer (Samiksha Adhikari) | To be given in the detailed advertisement | Bachelor degree in any stream from a recognized university |
| Assistant Review Officer (Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari) | To be given in the detailed advertisement | Bachelor degree plus O Level (NIELIT / DOEACC) or equivalent, with Hindi typing at 25 words per minute |
| Assistant Review Officer (Accounts) | To be given in the detailed advertisement | Bachelor degree in Commerce (B.Com) |
The total number of posts in this recruitment is 501. The post-wise split of these 501 posts has not yet been published in the short notice, and it will be given in the detailed advertisement. Candidates should not rely on any post-wise total shared before the detailed advertisement, and they should check the post-wise figures in the detailed advertisement before choosing a post. All 501 posts are for Review Officer, Assistant Review Officer and related posts in various Uttar Pradesh government departments.
Age Limit
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Maximum age | 40 years |
| Age as on | 1 July 2026 |
| Born between | 2 July 1986 and 1 July 2005 |
Age relaxation is applicable as per the rules for reserved categories of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who claim age relaxation must hold the required category certificate in the prescribed format, and they must check the relaxation rules for their own category in the detailed advertisement. The age is calculated as on 1 July 2026, so candidates should check their date of birth against that cutoff date before applying. Candidates who are below 21 years or above 40 years on 1 July 2026, without an applicable relaxation, are not eligible for this recruitment.
Eligibility Criteria
The minimum educational qualification for this recruitment is a Bachelor degree, and the exact requirement depends on the post. For the Review Officer post, a Bachelor degree in any stream from a recognized university in India is required. For the Assistant Review Officer post, a Bachelor degree is required along with an O Level certificate from NIELIT or DOEACC, or an equivalent qualification, and Hindi typing at a speed of 25 words per minute. For the Assistant Review Officer (Accounts) post, a Bachelor degree in Commerce (B.Com) is required. Candidates in the final year of a qualifying degree should check the detailed advertisement, because the short notice does not state a separate rule for them, and the detailed advertisement will state the cutoff date by which the qualification must be complete. Candidates must also meet any additional computer-related or typing requirements that apply to their chosen post, and they should read those conditions in the detailed advertisement before applying. A candidate who does not meet the qualification for a post should not apply for that post, because the application can be rejected at the document verification stage even after the written examination.
Salary / Pay Scale
The pay scale for the Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer posts will be given in the detailed advertisement. Candidates should check the pay level, pay matrix range and allowances in the detailed advertisement before applying. No pay figure has been stated in this post, because the short notice summaries do not give a verified pay scale for these posts. Allowances, grade pay and other service conditions, where applicable, will also be given in the detailed advertisement.
Selection Process
The selection process for the UPPSC RO ARO Examination 2026 includes the following stages, as given in the short-notice summaries. The detailed advertisement will give the final scheme, and it governs in case of any difference.
- Preliminary Examination — a written screening examination.
- Main Examination — a written examination for candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination.
- Typing Test — a Hindi typing test for the applicable Assistant Review Officer posts, at the prescribed speed.
- Document Verification — verification of educational certificates, category certificates and other documents of shortlisted candidates.
Candidates should prepare for the preliminary examination first, because only candidates who qualify in it move to the main examination. The typing test applies to the Assistant Review Officer posts that carry a typing requirement, and candidates for those posts should practise Hindi typing at the prescribed speed before the test. At the document verification stage, candidates must produce original documents along with photocopies, and any mismatch between the application form and the documents can lead to rejection. Candidates should keep their documents ready from the time of application, so that no document is missing at verification.
Exam Pattern
The exam pattern and syllabus for the UPPSC RO ARO Examination 2026 will be given in the detailed advertisement. The short notice does not give the number of papers, the number of questions, the marks, the duration or the negative marking scheme, and none of those figures has been stated in this post. Candidates should check the exam pattern, the syllabus for each paper, the qualifying marks and the marking scheme in the detailed advertisement, and they should plan their preparation only from that scheme. Previous years’ papers can help in understanding the general standard of the examination, but the current detailed advertisement is the only authoritative source for this cycle.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling the online application form. The exact document list, format and size limits will be given in the detailed advertisement, and candidates should follow those specifications exactly.
- Photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets, including the Bachelor degree certificate.
- Identity proof, such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card or Driving Licence.
- Category certificate, where applicable, in the prescribed format for Uttar Pradesh.
- O Level certificate or equivalent computer qualification certificate, for the Assistant Review Officer post.
- Hindi typing certificate or proof, where applicable for the Assistant Review Officer post.
- Domicile certificate, where applicable, as per the detailed advertisement.
- Any other certificate required for age relaxation or reservation, where applicable.
Candidates should scan their photograph and signature clearly, because a blurred or unclear upload can lead to rejection of the application. The name, date of birth and other personal details in the application form must match the details in the educational certificates and identity proof. If any detail differs, candidates should get it corrected before applying, or carry supporting proof for the difference at document verification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPPSC website at https://uppsc.up.nic.in/.
- Open the Recruitment Dashboard and find the advertisement for Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Examination 2026, Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026.
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully and confirm your eligibility for the post you want.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPPSC portal, if you have not already done so.
- Log in with your registration details and open the online application form for RO ARO Examination 2026.
- Fill in your personal, educational and category details carefully, and check every entry before moving ahead.
- Upload your photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee online as per your category, and save the payment receipt.
- Review the complete application form once more, submit it, and download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates should apply well before the last date of 26 November 2026, because the portal can be slow on the last days. After submission, candidates should use the correction window up to 3 December 2026 to correct any mistake in the form and to resolve any fee-related issue. Candidates should keep their registration number and password safe, because they will be needed to download the admit card and to check the result later.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| UPPSC Official Website | https://uppsc.up.nic.in/ |
| Detailed Advertisement and Apply Online | Available on the UPPSC Recruitment Dashboard from 26 October 2026 — check the dashboard for Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026 |
No direct apply link is given in this post, because the detailed advertisement and apply link appear on the UPPSC dashboard from 26 October 2026. Candidates should open the official UPPSC website and use the dashboard link for this advertisement. Do not use any unofficial apply link.
FAQs
Q1. How many posts are there in UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026?
There are 501 posts in total for Review Officer, Assistant Review Officer and related posts, under Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026. The post-wise split will be given in the detailed advertisement.
Q2. When can I apply for UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026?
Online applications open on 26 October 2026 and close on 26 November 2026. The fee payment last date is also 26 November 2026, and the correction and fee reconciliation window remains open until 3 December 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit for UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026. Candidates must have been born between 2 July 1986 and 1 July 2005, subject to applicable age relaxation as per the rules.
Q4. What qualification is needed for UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026?
A Bachelor degree is the minimum qualification. Review Officer needs a Bachelor degree in any stream, Assistant Review Officer needs a Bachelor degree plus O Level or equivalent with Hindi typing at 25 words per minute, and Assistant Review Officer (Accounts) needs a B.Com degree.
Q5. What is the application fee for UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026?
As per the short-notice summaries, the fee is Rs 125 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, Rs 65 for SC and ST candidates, and Rs 25 for PH candidates. Candidates should confirm the fee in the detailed advertisement before payment.
Q6. When will the UPPSC RO ARO exam be held?
The exam date has not been announced yet. It will be given in the detailed advertisement and in later UPPSC notices. The admit card will be released before the examination.
Sources: UPPSC short notice, Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026, as reported by sarkariresult.com, thedailyjagran.com, indiansarkari.com, rojgarresult.com and careerpower.in; official website https://uppsc.up.nic.in/.
Best wishes to all candidates for the UPPSC RO ARO Examination 2026.