UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) for 501 vacancies under the Samiksha Adhikari/Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Etc. (General/Special Recruitment) Examination-2026. Eligible candidates can apply online from 26 October 2026 to 26 November 2026. The recruitment includes Samiksha Adhikari, Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari, Samiksha Adhikari (Account), Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account), Manager, Care-Taker, Receptionist (Swagati) and Store Keeper posts.
The selection process includes a Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Written Examination. Candidates must complete One Time Registration (O.T.R.) before submitting the online application. The Preliminary Examination will be conducted at various centres in Uttar Pradesh, while the date and centre will be communicated later through the e-Admission Certificate.
Official Notification PDF: UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026
UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Examination Name | Samiksha Adhikari/Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Etc. (General/Special Recruitment) Examination-2026 |
| Advertisement Number | A-4/E-1/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 501 |
| Post Names | Samiksha Adhikari, Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari and other posts |
| Pay Scale | ₹29,200–64,700 (Level-5) to ₹47,600–1,51,100 (Level-8), as applicable to the post |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online, O.T.R. based |
| Application Start Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction/Modification | 3 December 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | Date to be announced |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination and Main Written Examination |
| Official Website | UPPSC |
UPPSC RO ARO Vacancy 2026
The Commission has notified 501 vacancies for the Samiksha Adhikari/Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Etc. Examination-2026. The vacancies include both General Recruitment and Special Recruitment posts. The notification also states that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on the receipt of additional requisitions and departmental requirements.
| Department | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| U.P. Secretariat | Samiksha Adhikari | 122 |
| U.P. Public Service Commission | Samiksha Adhikari | 3 |
| Board of Revenue, U.P. | Samiksha Adhikari | 6 |
| U.P. Secretariat | Samiksha Adhikari (Account) | 31 |
| U.P. Secretariat | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | 261 |
| U.P. Public Service Commission | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | 21 |
| Board of Revenue, U.P. | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | 2 |
| Office of the Advocate General, U.P. | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | 45 |
| U.P. Public Service Commission | Manager | 1 |
| U.P. Public Service Commission | Care-Taker | 1 |
| U.P. Public Service Commission | Receptionist (Swagati) | 1 |
| U.P. Public Service Commission | Store Keeper | 1 |
| U.P. Secretariat | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account) – Special Recruitment | 6 |
| Total | 501 |
The General Recruitment vacancies total 495 posts, while 6 posts are included under Special Recruitment. Category-wise reservations are provided in the notification.
UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 26 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Examination Fee and Submission of Application | 26 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction/Modification and Fee Reconciliation | 3 December 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be announced |
| Main Examination Date | To be announced |
UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The detailed notification for Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026 contains the vacancy details, post-wise qualifications, reservation provisions, examination pattern, syllabus, fee details, age limit and application instructions.
Notification: UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 detailed advertisement
UPPSC RO ARO Eligibility 2026
The eligibility requirements vary according to the post. Candidates must possess all the required qualifications by the last date for submitting the online application.
Samiksha Adhikari
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a University established by law in India or a qualification recognised by the Government as equivalent thereto.
Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari
For posts under the U.P. Secretariat, Board of Revenue, U.P. Public Service Commission and Office of the Advocate General, the prescribed qualification includes a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent qualification along with the applicable computer qualification and Hindi typing requirement.
For the relevant posts, candidates must possess an O Level certificate awarded by DOEACC/NIELIT or the prescribed equivalent computer qualification and a minimum Hindi typing speed of 25 words per minute on a computer.
Samiksha Adhikari (Account)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce with Accountancy from a University established by law in India or an equivalent qualification, along with the prescribed computer qualification and knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account)
The prescribed qualification includes a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce with Accountancy, the required computer qualification and knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
Care-Taker
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University. Preferential qualifications include a one-year course in Cookery, Bakery, Table-lying, Flower-arrangements or equivalent course, knowledge of Horticulture, knowledge of Accounts rules and administrative experience in supervision of Furrash, Mali, Chaukidar, Attenders and Sweepers.
Receptionist (Swagati)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with History, Geography, English Literature, Anthropology or Architecture as one of the subjects at degree level and good knowledge of Hindi.
Manager
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a University established by law in India or an equivalent qualification. Preferential qualifications include a three-year Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering, knowledge of Horticulture, knowledge of Accounts rules and relevant administrative experience.
Store Keeper
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University. Experience of maintenance of stores and a Commerce Graduate qualification are listed as preferential qualifications.
UPPSC RO ARO Age Limit 2026
Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have crossed 40 years as on 1 July 2026.
Candidates must not have been born earlier than 2 July 1986 and not later than 1 July 2005.
For eligible Persons with Disabilities of Uttar Pradesh, the maximum age limit is 55 years. The notification also provides applicable age relaxation for eligible SC, ST, OBC, skilled players, State Government employees and specified defence-related categories of Uttar Pradesh.
Eligible Research Scholars of the Chief Minister Fellowship Programme may also receive relaxation in the maximum age limit according to the Uttar Pradesh Public Services (Relaxation of Age Limit and Weightage for Research Scholars of Chief Minister Fellowship for Competitive Examinations) Rules, 2026.
UPPSC RO ARO Salary 2026
The posts included in the examination carry pay scales ranging from ₹29,200–64,700 (Level-5) to ₹47,600–1,51,100 (Level-8), depending on the post.
| Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Level-5 | ₹29,200–64,700 |
| Level-8 | ₹47,600–1,51,100 |
The exact pay level applicable to a candidate depends on the post to which the candidate is appointed.
UPPSC RO ARO Application Fee 2026
| Category | Examination Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS / OBC | ₹100 | ₹25 | ₹125 |
| SC / ST of Uttar Pradesh | ₹40 | ₹25 | ₹65 |
| Persons with Disabilities of Uttar Pradesh | Nil | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Ex-Servicemen of Uttar Pradesh | ₹40 | ₹25 | ₹65 |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters / Women / Skilled Players | According to their original category | ||
The examination fee must be paid through the prescribed online payment process. Candidates should complete the fee payment and application submission within the prescribed deadline.
UPPSC RO ARO Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of a Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Written Examination.
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Written Examination
- Document verification and other prescribed formalities
- Medical examination, where required under the applicable rules
The Commission will shortlist candidates for the Main Examination based on the Preliminary Examination result. The notification states that candidates up to 15 times the number of vacancies will be declared successful for the Main Examination, subject to the prescribed conditions.
Final selection will be based on the marks obtained in the Main Written Examination. The notification states that the Preliminary Examination is conducted for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination.
UPPSC RO ARO Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026
The Preliminary Examination consists of one objective-type question paper covering General Studies and General Hindi.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 140 | 140 |
| General Hindi | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
The Preliminary Examination duration is 3 hours. There is negative marking of one-third of the marks assigned to a question for each wrong answer. If more than one answer is marked for a question, it is treated as a wrong answer and the same penalty applies. There is no penalty for a question left unanswered.
UPPSC RO ARO Preliminary Syllabus 2026
General Studies
- 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 and Geography and Natural Resources of India
- Current National and International Important Events
- General Intelligence
- Special Knowledge regarding Education, Culture, Agriculture, Industry, Trade, Living and Social Traditions of Uttar Pradesh
General Hindi
- Opposites
- Sentences and correction in framing
- One word for several words
- Same uses and same nature words
- A noun as defined by an adjective and adjectives
- Synonymous words
UPPSC RO ARO Main Exam Pattern 2026
The Main Written Examination consists of four papers. Each paper carries 200 marks and has a duration of 3 hours.
| Paper | Subject | 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 | 800 |
UPPSC RO ARO Main Exam Syllabus 2026
Paper-I: General Studies-I
The syllabus covers Indian History, Art and Culture, Indian Society, Geography of India, Environment and Disaster Management, and Science and Technology.
Important areas include Indian culture, modern Indian history from 1757 to 1947, the freedom struggle, post-independence consolidation, Indian society, women and social issues, liberalisation and globalisation, Indian physical and economic geography, Uttar Pradesh geography, environment, disasters, science and technology, space technology, information technology, missile systems, nanotechnology, robotics, artificial intelligence, nuclear energy and biotechnology.
Paper-II: General Studies-II
The syllabus includes Indian Polity and Constitution, Governance, Economy and Agriculture, Ethics and Integrity, and Current Affairs.
Major areas include the Indian Constitution, Union-State relations, Parliament and State Legislatures, constitutional and statutory bodies, government policies, sustainable development, agriculture, budget and financial systems, liberalisation and globalisation, ethics, attitude, emotional intelligence, public service values and current affairs of regional, national and international importance.
Paper-III: General Hindi and Drafting
This paper covers comprehension and précis, government correspondence and drafting, administrative and commercial terminology, Hindi-English and English-Hindi translation, idioms and proverbs, grammar, punctuation, spelling correction, word formation, vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitutions, computer general knowledge and related Hindi language topics.
Paper-IV: Hindi Essay
The Hindi Essay paper contains two sections. Candidates have to write one essay from each section.
First Section: Science, Environment and Technology; Economy; Agriculture, Industry and Trade; Natural Disasters such as landslides, earthquakes, floods and drought.
Second Section: Literature and Culture; Social and Political Fields; National and International Events; National Development Plans and Projects.
UPPSC RO ARO Important Instructions
- One Time Registration (O.T.R.) is mandatory before applying online.
- Candidates who do not have an O.T.R. number must obtain it before applying.
- The notification advises candidates without an O.T.R. number to obtain it at least 72 hours before submitting the online application.
- Only O.T.R.-based online applications will be accepted.
- Candidates must preserve information relating to O.T.R., fee payment, final submission and corrections.
- Personal information such as category, sub-category, domicile, gender, date of birth and other details must be entered correctly.
- Changes to personal details in O.T.R. must be synchronised on the dashboard where applicable.
- Applications without required information, photograph or signature may be rejected.
- Candidates should take and retain a printout of the submitted application.
- Hard copies and supporting documents are not required to be sent at the Preliminary Examination application stage unless specifically directed by the Commission.
- Self-attested certificates and marksheets will be required at the Main Examination stage as prescribed.
How to Apply for UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026
- Complete One Time Registration (O.T.R.) and obtain the O.T.R. number.
- Visit the UPPSC online application section.
- Select the Samiksha Adhikari/Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Etc. Examination-2026.
- Authenticate using the O.T.R. number and the prescribed authentication method.
- Complete the required qualification details and other application information.
- Check the details automatically fetched from O.T.R.
- Select the applicable options and preferential qualifications, wherever required.
- Proceed to fee payment.
- Pay the applicable examination fee and online processing fee.
- Complete the final application submission.
- Preview the application carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
The Commission has stated that candidates are entirely responsible for the online submission of their applications. Candidates should complete the process before the prescribed last date and time rather than waiting until the final day.
UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
The online application process for UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 starts on 26 October 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their O.T.R.-based application up to 26 November 2026. The correction/modification facility and fee reconciliation are available up to 3 December 2026 as prescribed in the notification.
