UPPSC RO ARO 2026 is the Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (General and Special Recruitment) Examination 2026 under advertisement A-4/E-1/2026, with 501 posts at present. The online form runs from 26.10.2026 to 26.11.2026, and you need a One Time Registration (OTR) number before you can apply.
Get the OTR number early. The advertisement asks candidates to obtain it at least 72 hours before submitting the online form, so waiting until 25 or 26 November can leave you locked out.
Short information
| Name of exam | Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari etc. Examination 2026 |
| Post date | 31.10.2026 |
| Recruiting body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement | A-4/E-1/2026, dated 26.10.2026 |
| Total posts | 501 at present (may change) |
| Current status | Online form open till 26.11.2026 (checked 31.10.2026) |
Important links
| Apply online and advertisement (UPPSC) | Click hereOpen till 26.11.2026, checked 31.10.2026 |
| One Time Registration (OTR) | Click hereLive, checked 31.10.2026 |
| UPPSC official website | Click hereLive, checked 31.10.2026 |
UPPSC opens the advertisement PDF only from its notifications page, so use the first link and click the Samiksha Adhikari row to read it.
Important dates
| Online form start | 26.10.2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 26.11.2026 |
| Correction and fee reconciliation | Till 03.12.2026 |
| OTR deadline | At least 72 hours before you submit the form |
| Preliminary exam date | Not announced as on 31.10.2026 |
Posts covered
| UP Secretariat | Samiksha Adhikari, Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari, and both posts in the Accounts cadre |
| UP Public Service Commission | Samiksha Adhikari, Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari, Manager, Care-Taker, Receptionist, Store Keeper |
| Board of Revenue, UP | Samiksha Adhikari and Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari |
| Office of the Advocate General, Allahabad | Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari |
| Pay range | Level 5 (29,200) to Level 8 (1,51,100), depending on the post |
Application fee
| General, EWS, OBC | 100 + 25 processing = 125 |
| SC and ST | 40 + 25 processing = 65 |
| Ex-servicemen | 40 + 25 processing = 65 |
| Persons with disabilities | Only 25 processing fee |
Age limit on 01.07.2026
| Age | 21 to 40 years |
| Date of birth | Between 02.07.1986 and 01.07.2005 |
| UP SC, ST, OBC | 5 years more |
| UP PwD | 15 years more, up to 55 |
| UP ex-servicemen | 3 years plus service period |
Candidates from other states can apply but get no age relaxation or reservation. Every relaxation needs a UP domicile.
Eligibility
| RO and ARO (Secretariat, Board of Revenue) | Graduation, NIELIT O Level or equivalent, Hindi typing 25 words a minute |
| RO and ARO (Accounts) | Graduation, diploma in computer science or O Level, Hindi typing 25 words a minute |
| Advocate General office ARO | Graduation, O Level, Hindi typing 25 words a minute on a computer |
| Preference | Territorial Army service of 2 years or NCC B certificate, and English typing |
Exam pattern
| Preliminary exam | One objective paper, 200 questions, 200 marks, 3 hours |
| Prelims subjects | General Studies 140 questions and General Hindi 60 questions |
| Negative marking | One third of a mark cut for each wrong answer |
| Called to Mains | 15 times the posts, category wise |
| Main exam | General Studies I and II, General Hindi and drafting, and a Hindi essay paper |
| Selection | Total marks in the Main (written) exam |
Prelims marks only decide who sits the Mains. The final list is made on Mains marks, so the typing and O Level conditions matter at the document stage, not on exam day.
How to apply
- Get your OTR number at otr.pariksha.nic.in at least 72 hours before applying.
- Open the UPPSC notifications page from the Important links table and click Apply for A-4/E-1/2026.
- Log in with your OTR number and OTP, fill the details and choose your posts.
- Pay the fee by 26.11.2026 and print the form.
- Make corrections, if any, by 03.12.2026.
FAQ
How many posts are there in UPPSC RO ARO 2026?
The advertisement says 501 posts at present. UPPSC notes the number can rise or fall before the prelims result.
Is O Level compulsory?
For RO and ARO posts, yes, along with 25 words a minute Hindi typing. Some posts like Store Keeper only need a degree.
Is there negative marking in the prelims?
Yes. One third of the marks for a question are cut for each wrong answer.
Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes, but only as general candidates, with no age relaxation or reservation.