UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026: Apply Now for 501 Posts under General and Special Recruitment
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the notification for the Samiksha Adhikari (RO) / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO) Etc. Examination 2026. The recruitment is being conducted for various posts under General and Special Recruitment, offering 501 vacancies at present.
Candidates interested in government jobs in Uttar Pradesh can apply online through the UPPSC application system. Before applying, applicants should carefully check the eligibility requirements, educational qualifications, age limit, application fee, vacancies and examination pattern.
UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
According to the notification, the current total number of vacancies is 501. These vacancies are distributed among different departments and posts.
UPPSC RO/ARO Vacancy 2026
| S. No. | Department | Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.P. Secretariat | Samiksha Adhikari | 122 |
| 2 | U.P. Public Service Commission | Samiksha Adhikari | 3 |
| 3 | Board of Revenue, U.P. | Samiksha Adhikari | 6 |
| 4 | U.P. Secretariat | Samiksha Adhikari (Account) | 31 |
| 5 | U.P. Secretariat | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | 261 |
| 6 | U.P. Public Service Commission | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | 21 |
| 7 | Board of Revenue, U.P. | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | 2 |
| 8 | Office of the Advocate General, U.P. | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari | 45 |
| 9 | U.P. Public Service Commission | Manager | 1 |
| 10 | U.P. Public Service Commission | Care-Taker | 1 |
| 11 | U.P. Public Service Commission | Receptionist (Swagati) | 1 |
| 12 | U.P. Public Service Commission | Store Keeper | 1 |
| General Recruitment Total | 495 | ||
| 13 | U.P. Secretariat | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account) | 6 |
| Total Vacancies | 501 |
UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility varies depending on the post. Candidates should therefore check the specific educational qualification mentioned against the post they want to apply for.
Educational Qualification
For the general Samiksha Adhikari post, candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from a university established by law in India or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government.
For certain posts, additional qualifications have been prescribed.
For Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari, candidates for posts in the U.P. Secretariat, Board of Revenue and related departments generally require:
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification
- 'O' Level certificate awarded by DOEACC Society or an equivalent qualification
- Minimum Hindi typing speed of 25 words per minute
Preference is also given to candidates who know English typing.
For certain posts, specific qualifications are required. For example, Samiksha Adhikari (Account) and Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account) require a Bachelor's degree in Commerce with Accountancy, along with the prescribed computer qualification and knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
Candidates applying for posts with specific educational qualifications should carefully select their options because they will be considered for posts according to the qualifications they possess.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for the examination is 21 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026. Candidates must:
- Have attained 21 years of age, and
- Not have crossed 40 years of age on 1 July 2026.
- Age relaxation is applicable for eligible categories.
The important dates and application fee details for the UPPSC RO/ARO Recruitment 2026 are provided below. Candidates are advised to complete their online application and fee payment within the prescribed schedule.
| UPPSC RO/ARO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates | UPPSC RO/ARO Recruitment 2026: Application Fee |
|---|---|
|
Online Application Starts: 26.10.2026 Last Date for Fee Payment & Online Application: 26.11.2026 Last Date for Correction/Modification & Fee Reconciliation: 03.12.2026 **theAShub can make mistakes, must verify the information** |
Unreserved / EWS / OBC: ₹125 SC / ST: ₹65 PwD: ₹25 Ex-Servicemen: ₹65 |
UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The recruitment follows a multi-stage selection process.
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
All eligible applicants appear for the Preliminary Examination. It is an objective-type examination carrying 200 marks.
Stage 2: Main Written Examination
Candidates qualifying in the Preliminary Examination are invited to the Main Examination. The Commission states that candidates up to 15 times the number of vacancies will be declared successful for the Main Examination.
Final Selection
The notification states that selection will be made on the basis of marks obtained in the Main Written Examination.
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How to Apply for UPPSC RO ARO 2026?
The UPPSC RO ARO application process is OTR-based. Candidates must obtain a One Time Registration (OTR) number before submitting the online application.
The Commission has specifically stated that candidates who do not already have an OTR number must obtain it through the OTR portal before applying. The notification advises such candidates to complete OTR registration at least 72 hours before submitting the online application.
Candidates can follow these general steps:
- Complete One Time Registration on the UPPSC OTR portal.
- Obtain the OTR number.
- Visit the UPPSC website and open the relevant online advertisement.
- Authenticate using the OTR details.
- Complete the required application details.
- Select the applicable post and qualifications.
- Pay the prescribed examination fee.
- Submit the application form.
- Carefully check the submitted details.
- Take a printout of the completed application for future reference.
The notification describes the application procedure in four stages, including OTR authentication, submission of application details, fee payment and final application display/printing.
The UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 is an important opportunity for candidates looking for government jobs in Uttar Pradesh. With 501 vacancies currently notified, the recruitment covers Samiksha Adhikari, Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari and several other related posts.
Candidates should read the complete official notification carefully before applying, particularly the post-wise educational qualifications, age conditions, reservation rules and examination syllabus. Proper preparation for both the Preliminary and Main Examinations can significantly improve the chances of progressing through the selection process.