UPPSC RO/ARO Syllabus 2025 & Detailed Exam Pattern

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) 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 highly competitive examination, a thorough and strategic understanding of the multi-stage syllabus and exam pattern is paramount. The exam is designed to test a candidate's general studies knowledge and proficiency in General and Official Hindi.

This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the UPPSC RO/ARO Preliminary and Mains syllabus and the detailed exam structure to help you create a winning preparation plan.

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UPPSC RO/ARO 2025: Exam Overview & Pattern

The selection process for the UPPSC RO/ARO post is a two-stage examination: a Preliminary Exam (qualifying in nature) and a Main Exam. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Main Examination.

Preliminary Exam Pattern (Qualifying)

Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper 1	General Studies (Objective)	140	140	2 Hours
Paper 2	General Hindi (Objective)	60	60	1 Hour
Total		200	200	3 Hours

Main Exam Pattern (Merit Deciding)

Paper	Subject	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper 1	General Studies (Objective - Same as Prelims)	120	2 Hours
Paper 2	General Hindi & Drafting (Conventional/Written)	100	2.5 Hours
Paper 2	General Vocabulary (Objective)	60	0.5 Hour
Paper 3	Hindi Essay (Written)	120	3 Hours
Total Marks for Merit		400

Marking Scheme (Objective Papers):

Negative Marking: Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd of the marks assigned to the question for each incorrect answer in both Prelims and Mains objective papers.

Note: The syllabus and exam pattern are based on the latest notification. Candidates must always refer to the official UPPSC website for the final and confirmed details.

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

A deep understanding of every topic is crucial for success. Below is a detailed, subject-wise breakdown of the syllabus.

Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus

Subject / Paper	In-Depth Topics & Chapters
General Studies (Prelims & Mains Paper 1)	This section tests a wide range of general knowledge. General Science, History of India, Indian National Movement. Indian Polity, Economy & Culture. Indian Agriculture, Commerce and Trade. Population, Environment and Urbanisation (in Indian Context). World Geography and Geography and Natural Resources of India. Current National and International Important Events (Current Affairs). General Intelligentsia (Reasoning). Special Knowledge regarding Uttar Pradesh: Culture, Agriculture, Industry, Trade, Living & Social traditions of UP.
General Hindi (Prelims Paper 2 - Objective)	This section has 6 specific topics, with 10 questions from each. Antonyms (Vilom). Sentence and Framing Correction. One-word Substitution. Same Usage and same nature words (Synonyms - Tadbhav & Tatsam). Adjectives. Synonymous words (Paryayvachi).
General Hindi & Drafting (Mains Paper 2 - Written)	This is a conventional, descriptive paper. Heading of a given passage, Precis and explanation of the underlined parts. Precis in Tabular form of any given Govt. Letter. Correspondence: Official/Demi-Official Letter, Office Memo/Circular, Communique/Annotation & Reports/Reminder. Administrative Terminology: English to Hindi (5 words), Hindi to English (5 words). Idioms and Phrases. Computer Knowledge.
General Vocabulary (Mains Paper 2 - Objective)	This is a 30-minute objective paper with 5 specific topics. Antonyms (Vilom). Sentence and Framing Correction. One-word Substitution. Same Usage and same nature words (Tadbhav & Tatsam). Adjectives.
Hindi Essay (Mains Paper 3 - Written)	Candidates will have to write three essays (600 words each) from three sections. Section A: Literature and Culture / Social field / Political field. Section B: Science, Ecology and Technology / Economic Field / Agriculture and Commerce. Section C: National and International Events / Natural Calamities / National Development Plans.

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FAQs: UPPSC RO/ARO Syllabus 2025

Q1: Is the Preliminary exam score added to the final merit list?

Ans: No, the Preliminary examination is only for screening candidates for the Main examination. The marks obtained in the Prelims are not counted for the final merit list.

Q2: Is there an interview for the UPPSC RO/ARO post?

Ans: No, there is no interview for the posts of Samiksha Adhikari and Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari. The final selection is based entirely on the total marks obtained in the three papers of the Main Examination (out of 400 marks).

Q3: Is the syllabus for General Studies the same for Prelims and Mains?

Ans: Yes, the syllabus for the General Studies paper is identical for both the Preliminary and the Main examinations. The only difference is the number of questions (140 in Prelims, 120 in Mains).

Q4: What is the key difference between the eligibility for RO and ARO?

Ans: While a simple graduation degree is sufficient for the RO (Review Officer) post, the ARO (Assistant Review Officer) post requires an additional qualification of 'O' Level certificate in computers or its equivalent, along with a specified Hindi typing speed.