UPPSC RO ARO Notification Out: 501 Vacancies, Dates & Eligibility

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has issued Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026 for the Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Etc. (General / Special Recruitment) Examination. The notice lists 501 vacancies across Review Officer, Assistant Review Officer and other posts.

UPPSC RO ARO recruitment overview

Important dates

Complete OTR early. The notification says applicants who do not already have an OTR number should obtain it at least 72 hours before they submit the online application.

UPPSC RO ARO vacancies

The 495 General Recruitment vacancies include several departments and post types. The Special Recruitment component includes six Assistant Review Officer (Account) posts in the Uttar Pradesh Secretariat.

Vacancies may increase or decrease if similar requisitions are received before the preliminary result, as stated in the advertisement. Refer to the official post-wise table for category allocation and reservation details.

Eligibility: age and qualifications

For the general age band, applicants must be at least 21 and no more than 40 years old on 1 July 2026. The notice specifies a date-of-birth window from 2 July 1986 to 1 July 2005 for this band. Eligible Uttar Pradesh reserved-category candidates may receive age relaxation under the stated rules; the upper limit for eligible PwD candidates is 55 years.

Qualifications are post-specific. Common requirements in the notification include:

• Review Officer: a bachelor's degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
• ARO in the Secretariat or Board of Revenue: a bachelor's degree, an O Level or equivalent computer certificate, and Hindi typing speed of at least 25 words per minute.
• ARO in UPPSC or the Advocate General office: a bachelor's degree, the prescribed computer qualification and Hindi typing requirement as listed for the post.
• Account posts: Commerce with Accountancy, or CA/ICWA, plus the prescribed computer qualification and Hindi knowledge.

Other posts such as Manager, Care-Taker, Receptionist and Store Keeper have their own qualifications and, in some cases, preferential qualifications. Read the relevant entry in the official advertisement before selecting a post.

Application fees

The preliminary examination fee includes an online processing charge. Women, dependents of freedom fighters and skilled players pay according to their original category.

Selection process and examination pattern

UPPSC will first hold a Preliminary Examination to select candidates for the Main Written Examination. The advertisement states that final selection is based on total marks in the Main Written Examination. Fifteen times the number of vacancies will be declared successful for Mains, subject to the notification's conditions.

How to apply online

1. Visit the UPPSC website and open the relevant online advertisement.
2. Complete OTR at the Commission's OTR portal if you do not already have a valid number.
3. Authenticate with your OTR details and confirm your personal information.
4. Enter the required educational and post-specific information, then review it carefully.
5. Pay the applicable fee through the available online payment modes.
6. Submit the application and save the payment slip and completed form for future reference.

The official process uses OTR-based authentication. Keep copies of the OTR, payment confirmation and final application. UPPSC may require supporting documents at later stages.

UPPSC RO ARO notification FAQs

How many vacancies are listed in the UPPSC RO ARO notice?

The advertisement lists 501 vacancies: 495 under General Recruitment and six under Special Recruitment.

What is the last date to apply?

The deadline for fee payment and online application submission is 26 November 2026. The correction and fee-reconciliation window closes on 3 December 2026.

What is the age limit?

For the general age band, candidates must be 21 to 40 years old on 1 July 2026. Category-based relaxation applies according to the notification and Uttar Pradesh rules.

Is OTR required for the application?

Yes. The notification requires One Time Registration before the online application, and advises candidates without an OTR number to obtain one 72 hours before submission.

This guide is a summary of the recruitment notice. The UPPSC advertisement, online portal and subsequent Commission notices are authoritative for eligibility, dates, fees, vacancies and examination instructions.