The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially announced the examination date for the Mains stage of the recruitment for Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) posts. Candidates preparing for these roles can now plan their preparation with greater clarity and precision.
Key Schedule for UPPSC RO ARO Mains 2025
The application window for the Mains exam of the RO/ARO recruitment has opened. The online application process commenced in October 2025, with the final date to apply set for 31 October 2025, and the downloadable hard-copy submission deadline at 7 November 2025.
Important Dates Table
Here’s a breakdown of the critical dates for candidates to track:
Vacancy & Candidate Shortlist: What to Know?
In the recruitment cycle, UPPSC selected a total of 7,509 candidates to appear in the Mains stage: 6,093 for the RO posts and 1,386 (plus 30 for special ARO accounts) for the ARO positions.The original notification indicated 411 vacancies across the RO and ARO posts.This means competition remains high and candidates should plan their preparation accordingly.
Exam Pattern & Selection Process Highlights
Before diving into detailed preparation, it’s important to understand the structure of the RO/ARO selection process. The process involves three stages: Preliminary exam, Mains exam and Typing/Test or other skill-tests as applicable.Below is a snapshot of the Mains exam pattern:
- Paper I: General Studies : Objective type
- Paper II: General Hindi and Drafting :Conventional + Objective parts
- Paper III: Hindi Essay Subjective type
What Candidates Should Do Now?
With the exam date and important deadlines now declared, aspirants should focus on the following:
- Register and submit the online application before 31 October 2025.
- Prepare the required hard-copy form and supporting documents for submission by 7 November 2025.
- Analyse the previous year’s cut-offs and selection trends to set realistic target scores.
- Strengthen drafting and Hindi essay skills as these carry substantial weight in the Mains stage.
- Keep monitoring the UPPSC official portal for any updates or clarifications from the commission.
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