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UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2023 - Notification Out For 411 Vacancies

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UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2023 - Notification Out For 411 Vacancies

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has published the UPPSC RO ARO Notification 2023 to fill 411 vacancies for the posts of Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO). Interested and qualified applicants can apply for the UPPSC RO/ARO Recruitment 2023 by visiting the UPPSC's official website until 9 November 2023. Read this article thoroughly to ensure you understand the eligibility requirements, vacancy details, application process, and other exam-related information.  

UPPSC RO ARO 2023 Recruitment 

Interested candidates must be aware of the entire UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2023 process to ensure their eligibility to apply online for Samiksha Adhikari/ Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari positions. The selection process for the esteemed positions of Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) consists of the following stages: 

(i) Preliminary Exam 

(ii) Main Exam and 

(iii) Typing (Skill) Test.

UPPSC RO ARO 2023: Overview

Candidates interested in applying for these posts can apply during the specified online application duration. Before applying for the UPPSC RO and ARO recruitment, the candidate should have complete information regarding the recruitment process. Check the table below for important details regarding the RO/ARO Examination 2023 by UPPSC:-

UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment – Important Updates

Exam Conducting Organization

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)

Post Name

Review officer (RO) and Assistant Review officer (ARO)

Exam Name

UPPSC RO ARO EXAM 2023

Vacancy

411

Application Dates

9 October to 24 November 2023 (extended)

Application Mode

Online 

Examination Mode

Offline

Job Location

Uttar Pradesh 

Selection Process

  • Preliminary Examination
  • Mains Examination

UPPSC RO ARO 2023 Important Dates 

The commission released a short notice regarding the upcoming recruitment examination of Samiksha Adhikari/ Shayak Samiksha Adhikari (RO/ARO) on 7 October 2023. Candidates can apply for the Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer vacancies by visiting UPPSC’s official website. You can find important dates, such as registration and exam dates, in this table.

Events

Dates

Notification Release Date

9 October 2023

Application Start Date

9 October 2023

Last Date to Apply

24 November 2023 (11:59 pm) extended

Last Date To Submit The Application Fee 

9 November 2023

Exam Date

11 February 2024

Admit Card Release Date

02 February 2024

Answer Key

To be announced

Result/Final Selection

To be announced

UPPSC RO ARO 2023 Important Links 

This recruitment drive for RO and ARO posts is a golden opportunity for candidates preparing for government jobs in Uttar Pradesh. We are providing the direct UPPSC RO ARO application links here for your reference. Candidates should submit their application forms well before the last date to avoid last-minute inconveniences. 

UPPSC RO ARO Apply Link 2023

Instructions for Filling Online Application

UPPSC RO ARO Official Notice PDF 2023 

UPPSC Official Website

UPPSC RO ARO Exam Date Notice 2023

UPPSC RO ARO Admit Card Link 2023 (Inactive)

UPPSC RO ARO Answer Key 2023 Link (Inactive)

UPPSC RO ARO 2023 Result Link (Inactive)

UPPSC RO ARO Vacancy 2023 

A total of 411 vacancies are announced by the UPPSC for the RO & ARO posts, of which 69 are going to be filled for the RO & 68 for the ARO. As we all know, the UPPSC Examination for RO ARO is one of the most prestigious examinations in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is important for those who plan to take the examination to know the competition level. The post and department-wise bifurcation of vacancies is provided in the table below:

UPPSC RO ARO Vacancy 2023

Post Name

Department

No. of Vacancies

SamikshaAdhikari

U.P. Secretariat

322

SamikshaAdhikari

U.P. Public Service Commission

9

SamikshaAdhikari

Board of Revenue, U.P.

3

Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari

U.P. Secretariat

40

Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari

Board of Revenue, U.P. 

23

Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari

U.P. Public Service Commission

13

Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Accounts)

U.P. Public Service Commission

1

Total

411

UPPSC RO ARO 2023: Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the UPPSC Recruitment 2023, it is essential for all interested candidates to thoroughly read the notification PDF and ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria as specified by the authority. Eligibility criteria typically include nationality, educational qualifications, and age limits. Here are the detailed eligibility criteria for Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) posts: 

(a) Nationality

Regarding nationality, candidates must fulfill the nationality criteria to become eligible for the UPPSC RO ARO Exam 2023:

  • Must be a citizen of India

(b) Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 01 July 2023)

The candidates must be between 21 and 40 years old (i.e., candidate must be born between 02 July 1983 to 01 July 2002, both dates inclusive) to be eligible for Uttar Pradesh RO & ARO posts. Age relaxation is also granted to certain special categories. Candidates are advised to check the relaxation age of their category to apply for these posts.

Relaxation Age: Category-wise age relaxation for the reserved category will be provided here shortly.

Category 

Relaxation Age 

SC/ST/OBC of Uttar Pradesh

5 years

Skilled players from U.P.

5 years

U.P. State Government Employees

5 years

PwBD of U.P. 

15 years

Emergency Commissioned Officers, Short-Service Commissioned Officers, and Ex-Army Personnel of the U.P.

3 years + Period of service rendered in the Army

(c) Educational Qualification: 

To be eligible for UPPSC Recruitment 2023, candidates must have a minimum qualification, i.e., a graduation degree. Candidates should ensure they meet the specified educational qualifications before applying for these positions through the online application process. According to the following table, Review Officers and Assistant Review Officers need to possess the following educational qualifications:

UPPSC RO ARO Educational Qualification (Expected)

Post 

Department

Department-Specific Qualification 

Review Officer (RO)/ Samiksha Adhikari

-

Bachelor's Degree from a university established by law in India or a qualification recognized by the government as equivalent (as of the last date of the online application).

Assistant Review Officer (ARO)/ Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari

  • U.P. Secretariat
  • Board of Revenue, U.P.
  • Bachelor's degree from a recognized University or equivalent
  • "O" Level certificate awarded by the DOEACC Society or equivalent
  • Must possess a minimum speed of twenty-five words per minute in Hindi typewriting. 

U.P. Public Service Commission

  • Bachelor's degree from a recognized University or equivalent
  • Diploma in Computer Science from any recognized institute / university or "O" Level certificate awarded by the DOEACC Society
  • Must possess a minimum speed of twenty-five words per minute in Hindi typewriting. 

Assistant Review Officer (ARO) Accounts/Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Accounts)

U.P. Public Service Commission

A candidate for direct recruitment to the service must possess a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from a University established by Law in India with accounting

Note: For both posts, preference shall be given to a candidate who knows English typewriting.

(d) Preferential Qualification for both RO and ARO/ARO (Accounts) posts:

(i) Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years; Or 

(ii) Obtained a 'B' certificate of National Cadet Corps, shall other things being equal, be given preference in the matter of direct recruitment

UPPSC RO ARO 2023 Application Process 

The direct link provided in the article or the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) are the two ways candidates can apply for the Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer (RO/ARO) Exam 2023. These steps will guide you on how to apply online for the RO/ARO Exam 2023, conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). 

Follow the simple instructions mentioned below to apply for the RO/ARO post without any hassle:

The application submission form is divided into two options, namely “Candidate Registration” and “Submit Application Form”.

  • Begin by visiting the official UPPSC website.
  • Click on the “Notifications/Advertisements” tab on the left side of the homepage and click on the “Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer (RO/ARO) Exam 2023” link.
  • Part-I Candidate Registration (OTR) requires you to click on the "Candidate Registration" option, which will take you to the Candidate Basic Registration page, where you must fill out the basic information, particulars, and details requested. 
  • A new page will appear on your screen. Fill out the registration form using your personal details, create a login ID & password, and click on the “Submit” button.
  • After you have finished the registration process, please click on the “Click here to log in” option.
  • Fill out the application form by providing the relevant details, such as your personal details, educational qualifications, and so on, then click on the “Continue” button. 
  • Part 2 Proceed to pay the application fee through the online payment methods according to your category, and then click “Submit.”
  • Upload scanned, passport-size photographs and your signature in the prescribed format per the instructions, then click the “Submit” button.
  • Finally, make sure to download and print a copy of the UPPSC application form for future reference.

 Application Fees:

Candidates are required to submit an application fee to complete the RO-ARO application process successfully. Application fees must be paid online through Net Banking, a debit card, or a credit card. Candidates' application forms will not be accepted if the application fee is not submitted. The category-wise application fee is mentioned in the table below:

UPPSC RO ARO Application Fee 2023 

Category 

Application Fee 

Processing Fee 

Total 

UR/EWS/OBC

Rs. 100

Rs. 25

Rs. 125

SC/ST

Rs. 40

Rs. 25

Rs. 65

PWDs

Nill

Rs. 25

Rs. 25

Ex-Servicemen

Rs. 40

Rs. 25

Rs. 65

Dependents of Freedom Fighters/Skilled Players and Women Candidates 

According to their original category

UPPSC RO ARO 2023 Selection Process

The selection of candidates for UP RO ARO Recruitment 2023 will be carried out through the following stages: Candidates have to qualify at each stage of the selection process to be finally considered for the Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) positions. The stages involved in the selection process are mentioned below: 

  • Stage1: Preliminary Examination
  • Stage 2: Mains Examination

UPPSC RO ARO 2023 Exam Pattern

Candidates intending to apply online for the UPPSC Exam must familiarize themselves with the exam pattern. Understanding the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme is the initial step in developing a preparation strategy for the exam. Below, we have detailed the UPPSC Exam Pattern 2023 for the Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer posts:

UPPSC RO ARO 2023 Prelims Exam Pattern

The UPPSC RO ARO Prelims exam follows this format:

  • The question paper will be of objective type, with MCQ-type questions in it.
  • The exam will be conducted for a total of 140 marks.  
  • Candidates will get 1 mark for each correct answer, and 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
  • Candidates must use only a black ballpoint pen to mark answers on the OMR sheets. Any other pen or pencil is strictly forbidden.

Subject

No. of Questions

Max. Marks

Duration

Paper-1

General Studies

140

140

2 hours

Paper-2

General Hindi

60

60

1 hour

UPPSC RO ARO 2023 Mains Exam Pattern

Candidates who qualify for the UPPSC Prelim RO ARO Exam will be shortlisted to take the UPPSC RO ARO Main Exam 2023. Below is the UPPSC RO ARO Main Exam Pattern 2023:

Paper

Subject

No. of Question

Maximum Marks 

Duration 

Paper-1

General Studies

120

120

2 Hours 

Paper-2

General Hindi

Part-1 Conventional

100

100

150 minutes,

Part 2: General Vocabulary

60

60

30 minutes

Paper-3

Essay

3

120

3 Hours

UPPSC RO ARO Syllabus 2023

Before you start preparing for the UPPSC RO ARO examination, you should be familiar with the UPPSC syllabus.  Then you have to arrange the study material according to the topics and subjects. Here we are providing the detailed syllabus for prelims and mains, respectively. Read the table and mark these topics:

UPPSC RO ARO 2023 Prelims Syllabus 

Subject Name

Topic

General Studies

  • Current National and International Important Events
  • General Intelligentsia
  • General Science
  • History of India: Indian National Movement
  • Indian politics, Economy and Culture
  • Indian Agriculture, Commerce and Trade
  • Population, Ecology and Urbanization
  • World Geography and Geography and Natural Resources of India
  • Special knowledge regarding education, culture, agriculture industry, trade, living, and social traditions of Uttar Pradesh

General Hindi

General Vocabulary and Grammar:

  • Opposites
  • Sentences and Correction in framing
  • One-word Substitution
  • Same uses and same nature words
  • A Noun as Defined by an adjective and adjectives
  • Synonyms

UPPSC RO ARO 2023 Mains Syllabus 

Subject Name

Topics

General Studies

Same topics as in preliminary examination:

General Hindi and Drafting

Part-1: Conventional

  • Heading of Given Passage, Precis, and Explanation of the Underlined Parts
  • Precise in the Form of any given government letter
  • Correspondence 
    • Official/Demi official letter 
    • Office Memo/Memo/Circular
    • Communique/Annotation and Reports/Reminder
  • Definition Vocabulary (Administrative and Commercial)
    • English to Hindi 
    • Hindi to English
    • Idioms and Phrases 
  • Computer Knowledge

Part-2:  General Vocabulary

  • Opposites
  • Sentence and Correction
  • One-word Substitution
  • Same uses and same nature words
  • Derived by a noun and Adjective 

Hindi Essay

There will be three questions in this paper. Selecting One heading (A, B, or C) from each question Essays will have to be written within word limits.

  • A
    • Literature and Cultures
    • Social Field 
    • Political Field
  • B
    • Science, Ecology and Technology 
    • Economical Field
    • Agriculture and Commerce
  • C
    • National and International Events
    • Natural Calamities: Earth Stumbling, Cyclone, Earthquake, Flood, Drought, etc.
    • National Development Plans

UPPSC RO ARO 2023: Admit Card

A few weeks before the test, the UPPSC RO ARO Admit Card will be made available. No candidate will be granted admission without the admit card; hence, the candidates must download the admit card before the exam. 

To facilitate your access to the UPPSC RO ARO Hall Ticket, we have provided a direct download link as well as steps to download the admit card below.  The admit card download link will be activated once the commission releases it. It is advisable to keep an eye on the official website for updates regarding the release of the admit card.

  • Visit UPPSC’s official website. 
  • Click the link for the UPPSC RO ARO 2023 Admit Card given under the "activity dashboard."
  • Use your registration number and password to log in.
  • Your RO/ARO Admit Card will be displayed on the screen.
  • Print and download the admit card.

UPPSC RO ARO Admit Card 2023 (Link Inactive)

UPPSC RO ARO 2023: Result

The UPPSC RO ARO Result 2023 will be made available after the completion of the examination. The results of each level of examination of the selection process will be announced separately by the Commission on its official website. Candidates can check their UPPSC results by using the provided link in this article or by visiting the official website of the UPPSC. 

Please note that the UPPSC Result 2023 Link will be activated once the examination has concluded. Visit the official website for updates regarding the result release.

UPPSC RO ARO Result Link 2023 (Inactive)

UPPSC RO ARO CUT-OFF

Once the selection process is completed, the commission will issue the UPPSC RO ARO 2023 Cut-Off Marks along with the final scores. The UPPSC RO ARO exam cut-off marks vary from year to year, and this variation is based on many factors that the applicant must be aware of. For the applicants to prepare in a way that will allow them to score at least the minimum necessary cut-off marks The following list includes some of the key factors that affect how the cut-off marks vary each year:

  • The total number of candidates applying for the exam
  • Difficulty level of the exam.
  • Number of candidates appearing for the exam

UPPSC RO ARO Previous Year Cut-Off Marks

Category

Cut-off 

General

122 

Other Backward Classes

122 

Scheduled Caste

105 

Scheduled Tribe

84 

Female Candidates

112 

UPPSC RO ARO 2023: Salary 

Candidates selected and appointed for the positions of Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer will get an attractive monthly salary package along with job stability, additional allowances, and perks. Here is a table with salary information for each post:

                                            UPPSC 2023 RO ARO Salary

Post Name

Salary 

Review Officer (RO)

The posts with the pay scales 44900-142400 level-7 and 47600-151100 level-8 are included in this recruitment drive.

Assistant Review Officer (ARO)

FAQs On UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2023

FAQ

Yes, the detailed UPPSC RO ARO Notification 2023 was released on October 9, 2023.

The last date for submitting the online application under the UPPSC RO ARO 2023 recruitment drive is 9 November 2023. Interested candidates must visit the official website for the online application to avoid last-minute hassle.

The preliminary test, followed by the main exam, are the two selection stages for UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2023. However, prelims is qualifying in nature.

The UPPSC RO and ARO Exam Pattern 2023 for both the Prelims and Mains Exams have been discussed in the article above.

Yes, in the preliminary and main examinations for the objective-type question papers, there is a negative marking of 0.33 for the wrong answer.

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) will conduct the Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer (RO/ARO) (Preliminary) Examination-2023, on 11 February 2024 in two shifts.

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