UPPSC RO ARO 2026: about 500 posts, apply October 26 to November 26
By Kabir SethiEducation Correspondent, Peepals Yuva
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UPPSC opens online applications for about 500 Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer posts from October 26 to November 26, 2026.
What Happened
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced recruitment for about 500 Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) posts, with online applications opening on Monday, October 26, 2026, and closing on November 26. The commission released a short advertisement on October 25 for the posts, known in Hindi as Samiksha Adhikari and Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari, in the state Secretariat, the Board of Revenue and the commission itself. According to the Commission Secretary, the detailed advertisement is to be put up on the UPPSC website, uppsc.up.nic.in, from October 26.
Key Facts
- Posts: Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer, in the UP Secretariat, the Board of Revenue and UPPSC.
- Vacancies: about 500; a widely reported break-up is 129 RO and 373 ARO posts, though some reports give a total of 500 or 502, so check the detailed notice.
- Online applications: October 26 to November 26, 2026; the fee must also be paid by November 26.
- Corrections to submitted forms can be made until December 3, 2026, according to reports.
- Eligibility reported: a bachelor's degree and age between 21 and 40, subject to the detailed advertisement.
- ARO candidates are also reported to need a computer 'O' Level certificate from NIELIT and Hindi typing at 25 words a minute.
- Selection: a preliminary exam, a main exam and, for ARO posts, a qualifying typing test; there is no interview, according to reports.
Why It Matters
RO and ARO jobs are among the most sought-after state government posts for graduates in Uttar Pradesh. They are desk jobs at the heart of the state administration: officers in the Secretariat examine files, prepare notes for senior officials and keep the paperwork of government moving. The work is stable, comes with a government pay scale and benefits, and offers a route to promotion within the Secretariat service. Because only a graduate degree is required, the field of eligible candidates is wide, so applicants should expect stiff competition for each seat.
For young job seekers, the most important thing is timing. Applications open on October 26 and close a month later, but the detailed advertisement, not the short notice, is the binding document. It will confirm the exact number of seats, the reservation split by category, the fee, age relaxations for reserved categories and the full syllabus. Candidates should read it carefully before filling in the form and keep a copy of their application.
The extra requirements for ARO posts matter for preparation. A computer 'O' Level certificate is a foundation course in computer use run under NIELIT, the government institute for electronics and IT skills. Hindi typing at 25 words a minute is tested separately after the written exams. Applicants who do not yet have these should check whether they can complete them in time, since eligibility is usually judged on the date set in the advertisement.
| Detail | What reports say |
|---|---|
| Posts | Review Officer, Assistant Review Officer |
| Vacancies | About 500 (129 RO, 373 ARO in one break-up) |
| Apply online | October 26 to November 26, 2026 |
| Correction window | Until December 3, 2026 |
| Age limit | 21 to 40 years (check notice for relaxations) |
| Selection | Prelims, Mains, typing test for ARO |
Impact
Short-term: A large number of graduates across Uttar Pradesh are expected to apply over the next month. Coaching centres and online platforms will see a rush of students preparing for the preliminary exam.
Long-term: Filling these posts will add staff to the state Secretariat and the Board of Revenue, where file work depends on officers at this level.
Who is affected: Graduates aged 21 to 40 seeking state government jobs in Uttar Pradesh, coaching institutes, and the departments where the officers will be posted.
Key Takeaway
UPPSC's RO and ARO recruitment for about 500 posts opens on October 26 and closes on November 26, 2026; graduates should rely on the detailed advertisement for exact seats, fees and eligibility.
Questions and Answers
When can I apply for UPPSC RO ARO 2026?
Online applications run from October 26 to November 26, 2026, on the UPPSC website, uppsc.up.nic.in. The fee must also be paid by November 26.
How many UPPSC RO and ARO posts are there?
About 500. One reported break-up is 129 Review Officer and 373 Assistant Review Officer posts; the detailed advertisement will give the final number.
Who is eligible?
Reports say graduates aged 21 to 40 can apply, with ARO candidates also needing a computer 'O' Level certificate and Hindi typing at 25 words a minute. Check the detailed notice for relaxations.
Is there an interview?
No interview is reported. Selection is through a preliminary exam and a main exam, with a qualifying typing test for ARO posts.
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