UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026: 501 Posts, Apply by 26 November

11 days left: last date 26 November 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has invited online applications for 501 posts of Samiksha Adhikari (Review Officer, RO) and Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Assistant Review Officer, ARO), along with a handful of related posts, under Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026. Most of the vacancies are in the UP Secretariat, and the basic requirement is a bachelor’s degree, so this is one of the larger openings for graduates in the state this season. Applications are open until 26 November 2026.

UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 at a glance

Recruiting body	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj
Advertisement number	A-4/E-1/2026
Examination	Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Etc. Examination 2026
Total vacancies	501 (495 general recruitment and 6 special recruitment)
Qualification	Bachelor’s degree; extra computer or typing requirements for some posts
Age limit	21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026
Mode	Online, after One Time Registration
Last date to apply	26 November 2026

Important dates

Notification released	26 October 2026
Online applications start	26 October 2026
Last date to apply	26 November 2026
Last date for corrections and fee reconciliation	3 December 2026
Preliminary exam, admit card, result	To be announced

The deadline is about a month long, but new applicants also need a One Time Registration (OTR) before they can fill the form. Do the OTR early, because it is not instant and you do not want it to be the reason you miss the last date.

Posts and vacancies

Department	Post	Vacancies
UP Secretariat	Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari	261
UP Secretariat	Samiksha Adhikari	122
Office of the Advocate General, UP	Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari	45
UP Secretariat	Samiksha Adhikari (Account)	31
UPPSC	Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari	21
Board of Revenue, UP	Samiksha Adhikari	6
UP Secretariat (special recruitment)	Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account)	6
UPPSC	Samiksha Adhikari	3
Board of Revenue, UP	Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari	2
UPPSC	Manager, Care-Taker, Receptionist, Store Keeper	1 each

That adds up to 501. The Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari post in the Secretariat alone is more than half of everything on offer.

Eligibility

Educational qualification

• Samiksha Adhikari: a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
• Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari: a bachelor’s degree plus a computer qualification such as the DOEACC / NIELIT ‘O’ Level (or a computer diploma for the UPPSC posts), and Hindi typing at 25 words per minute. English typing is a plus.
• Account posts: a Commerce degree with Accountancy, or CA / ICWA, along with the ‘O’ Level.
• Manager, Care-Taker, Receptionist, Store Keeper: a bachelor’s degree, with some experience or subject combinations preferred for each.

The exact wording differs by post, so match your qualification against the line for the post you want before paying the fee.

Age limit

The general age range is 21 to 40 years, counted on 1 July 2026. Eligible persons with disabilities can apply up to 55 years. Candidates from reserved categories of Uttar Pradesh and other eligible groups get age relaxation under state rules, and the amount varies by category, so confirm yours in the notification.

Application fee

Category	Preliminary exam fee
General, EWS and OBC	₹125 (₹100 exam fee plus ₹25 processing)
SC and ST of Uttar Pradesh	₹65
Persons with disabilities of Uttar Pradesh	₹25 (processing only)

Candidates who qualify the preliminary exam fill a separate Mains form and pay a Mains fee, which is higher (₹225 for General, EWS and OBC).

Selection process

1. Preliminary examination. An objective screening test. It only decides who moves on and does not count towards the final merit.
2. Main written examination. The final merit list is built on Mains marks.
3. Typing or skill test, where the post requires it.
4. Document verification of qualifications, age and category claims.

The Prelims is reported as two papers, General Studies and General Hindi, with negative marking for wrong answers. Check the notification for the exact paper pattern before you start preparing.

How to apply online

1. Go to the official UPPSC website, uppsc.up.nic.in.
2. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if you have not already. Do this a few days before you apply.
3. Open the apply link for the Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari advertisement, A-4/E-1/2026.
4. Enter your personal and educational details and choose your post.
5. Upload your photograph and signature.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the form, then download and save a copy.

Documents to keep ready

• OTR details and a working mobile number and email
• Degree certificate and marksheets
• Computer qualification certificate (for Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari posts)
• Proof of date of birth
• Category, domicile or disability certificate, where it applies
• Scanned photograph and signature

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date for UPPSC RO ARO 2026?

The last date to apply is 26 November 2026. You can correct the form and reconcile the fee until 3 December 2026.

Who can apply?

Graduates aged 21 to 40 (as on 1 July 2026), with the extra computer and typing requirements for the Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari posts.

How many vacancies are there?

There are 501 vacancies, of which 495 are general recruitment and 6 are special recruitment.

Is One Time Registration compulsory?

Yes. You need an OTR on the commission’s portal before you can submit the form.

These details are compiled from the commission’s advertisement as reported by several job portals. Always verify the dates, fee, age limit and post-wise qualifications in the official notification on uppsc.up.nic.in before you apply.