The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is going to conduct the UPPSC RO ARO exam for the recruitment of eligible candidates for Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) posts. The selection process for RO ARO posts includes the includes 3 stages i.e. Prelims, Mains, and Typing Test. Candidates who are planning to appear for the prelims exam scheduled for 27th July 2025 should familiarize themselves with the UPPSC RO ARO Syllabus 2025 to know exactly what to focus on. In this article, we have discussed the complete exam pattern and syllabus for both UPPSC RO ARO prelims and the main exam.
UPPSC RO ARO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025
Having an in-depth knowledge of the detailed UPPSC RO ARO Syllabus is important as it provides a clear roadmap for preparation, helping candidates focus on important topics and manage their study time effectively and also boosts confidence, increasing the chances of clearing the exam. The UPPSC RO ARO Syllabus 2025 for the prelims exam includes topics from General Studies and Hindi subjects.
| UPPSC RO ARO Syllabus 2025 | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Posts | Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) |
| Vacancies | 411 |
| Category | Syllabus |
| UPPSC RO ARO Exam Date 2025 | 27th July 2025 (Sunday) |
| Exam Level | State |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains and Typing Test |
| Official Website | https://uppsc.up.nic.in/ |
UPPSC RO ARO Exam Pattern 2025
Candidates who are planning to appear in the UKPSC RO ARO Exam 2025 must go with the exam pattern in detail to begin with, you prepared very well. Every candidate should prepare according to the syllabus.
UPPSC RO ARO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
- The UPPSC RO ARO Prelims exam consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- There will be 1 paper for a total of 200 marks.
- For each correct answer, a 01 mark will be rewarded and there will be a negative marking of 0.33 marks for each wrong answer.
- Candidates from the SC/ ST category are required to score a minimum of 35% and from other categories, candidates are required to score a minimum of 40% marks in the prelims exam.
| Paper | Subjects | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | General Studies | 140 | 140 | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| General Hindi | 60 | 60 | ||
| Total | 200 | 200 | ||
UPPSC RO ARO Syllabus for Hindi Essay
In UPPSC RO ARO Mains Examination is divided into three papers. Paper 3 for Hindi Essay. There will be 3 questions/ Essay and candidates have to be written within the given word limit. Candidates have to write 3 essays choosing one topic from three sections.
| Topic of Essay | Word Limit | Total Question |
|
600 words | 40 marks |
|
600 words | 40 marks |
|
600 words | 40 marks |
| Total | 120 marks | |
UPPSC RO ARO Topics Wise Marks Weightage
| UPPSC RO ARO Topics Wise Marks Weightage for Prelims Exam 2024 | ||
| Paper | Topics | Marks Weightage |
| Paper 1 | General Studies | 140 |
| Antonyms | 10 | |
| One word replacement | 10 | |
| Synonymous word | 10 | |
| Adjectives | 10 | |
| Same usage and same nature words | 10 | |
| Sentence and Correction in Framing | 10 | |
| Total | 200 mark | |
| UPPSC RO ARO Topics Wise Marks Weightage for Mains Exam 2024 | ||
| Paper | Topics | Marks Weightage |
| Paper 1 | General Studies | 120 |
| Paper 2 ( General Hindi and Drafting) | Conventional | |
| English to Hindi | 05 | |
| Hindi to English | 05 | |
| Idioms and Phrases | 05 | |
| General Vocabulary | ||
| Antonyms | 06 | |
| Sentence and Correction in Framing | 06 | |
| Same usage and same nature words | 06 | |
| One word for several words | 06 | |
| Derived from a noun & adjective | 06 | |
