UKPSC RO/ARO Syllabus 2025 & Detailed Exam Pattern

Q: Is the Main exam descriptive or objective?

The Main Examination for UKPSC RO/ARO is descriptive in nature. All three papers (General Studies, General Hindi, and Essay) require candidates to write detailed answers.

Q: Is there a skill test for the RO/ARO post?

Yes, after the Main examination, there is a mandatory qualifying skill test. This includes a computer knowledge test and a typing test (Hindi and English) with a minimum required speed.

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) conducts the recruitment for the prestigious posts of Review Officer (RO) / Samiksha Adhikari and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari. To succeed in this competitive exam, a thorough understanding of the multi-stage selection process, the latest exam pattern, and the detailed syllabus is the first and most crucial step for any graduate aspirant.

This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the UKPSC RO/ARO syllabus and the detailed exam structure for all stages to help you create a winning preparation strategy for 2025.

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UKPSC RO/ARO 2025: Exam Overview & Pattern

The selection process is a three-stage journey. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Main (Written) Exam.

Stage I: Preliminary Exam - Qualifying
Stage II: Main Exam - Merit Deciding
Stage III: Typing/Skill Test - Qualifying

Preliminary Exam Pattern (Qualifying)

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
General Studies	100	100	3 Hours (Total)
General Aptitude	50	50	3 Hours (Total)
Total	150	150

Marking Scheme for Prelims:

Correct Answer: +1 mark.
Negative Marking: Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks (1/4th) for each incorrect answer.

Main Exam Pattern (Merit Deciding)

The Main Exam consists of three papers, all of which are descriptive in nature.

Paper	Subject	Max Marks	Duration
Paper 1	General Studies (Objective)	200	3 Hours
Paper 2	General Hindi (Descriptive)	100	3 Hours
Paper 3	Essay (Hindi & English)	100	3 Hours

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UKPSC RO/ARO Syllabus 2025: In-Depth Topic Breakdown

The syllabus for the RO/ARO exam is extensive and requires in-depth preparation at a graduate level, with a strong focus on Uttarakhand GK and Hindi language skills.

Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus

Subject / Exam Stage	In-Depth Topics & Chapters
General Studies (Prelims & Mains)	The syllabus is comprehensive, with Mains requiring descriptive answers. General Science & Technology: Basics of everyday science, scientific developments, computers, and environment. History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History, with a special focus on the Indian National Movement. Indian Polity: Indian Constitution, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues. Geography and Demography of India. Current Affairs: National, International, and state-level events of importance. History of Uttarakhand: Major historical events, dynasties, and role in the freedom struggle. Culture of Uttarakhand: Folk arts, traditions, festivals, and literature. Geography and Demography of Uttarakhand: Rivers, mountains, national parks, and population data. Economy of Uttarakhand: Major sectors and government schemes.
General Aptitude (Prelims)	Reasoning: Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Venn Diagrams, Syllogism, Puzzles. Numerical Ability: Number System, HCF & LCM, Simplification, Average, Percentage, Profit & Loss, SI-CI, Time & Work, Time, Speed & Distance.
Mains - Paper 2 (General Hindi)	This is a descriptive paper. गद्यांश (Comprehension): Precis, explanation, and title of an unseen passage. सरकारी पत्र का सारणी रूप में सार लेखन (Tabular form of a Government Letter). पत्राचार (Correspondence): Official/Semi-official letters, circulars, notifications. शब्दावली (Vocabulary): Translation (English to Hindi & Hindi to English), Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution.
Mains - Paper 3 (Essay)	Candidates are required to write three essays in total, choosing one from each section. Essays can be written in either Hindi or English. Section A: Literature and Culture, Social Issues, Political Issues. (Word limit: 600) Section B: Science, Environment & Technology, Economic Issues, Agriculture & Trade. (Word limit: 600) Section C: National & International Events, Natural Calamities (Landslides, Earthquakes, etc.), National Development Plans. (Word limit: 600)

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FAQs: UKPSC RO/ARO Syllabus 2025

Q1: What is the final selection for the UKPSC RO/ARO post based on?

Ans: The final merit list and selection are based solely on the marks obtained by the candidate in the Main Written Examination, provided they qualify in the Preliminary exam and the subsequent skill test.

Q2: Are the marks of the Preliminary exam counted for the final merit list?

Ans: No, the Preliminary exam is only a screening test to shortlist candidates for the Main examination. The marks obtained in the Prelims are not considered for the final merit list.

Q3: Is the Main exam descriptive or objective?

Ans: The Main Examination for UKPSC RO/ARO is descriptive in nature. All three papers (General Studies, General Hindi, and Essay) require candidates to write detailed answers.

Q4: Is there a skill test for the RO/ARO post?

Ans: Yes, after the Main examination, there is a mandatory qualifying skill test. This includes a computer knowledge test and a typing test (Hindi and English) with a minimum required speed.

Q5: Is there an interview for the post of UKPSC RO/ARO?

Ans: No, as per the established selection process, there is no interview for the post of UKPSC Review Officer or Assistant Review Officer. The selection is based on the Mains exam and a qualifying skill test.