The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is all set to conduct the UPPSC RO ARO Prelims Exam 2025 on 27th July 2025. Candidates who have applied for the 411 vacancies of Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) should gear up their preparation as the admit card is expected to be released in the second week of July 2025. With the exam date approaching, understanding the complete UPPSC RO ARO syllabus 2025 and exam pattern for both Prelims and Mains is crucial.
Exam Conducting Body: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
Post Name: Review Officer (RO) / Assistant Review Officer (ARO)
Total Vacancies: 411
Prelims Exam Date: 27th July 2025
Exam Mode: Offline
Selection Process: Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Official Website: https://uppsc.up.nic.in
The UPPSC RO ARO Prelims exam is objective in nature and consists of two papers:
Paper 1: General Studies (140 Marks)
Paper 2: General Hindi (60 Marks)
General Science – Everyday science concepts from Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Indian History and Freedom Movement – Social, political, and economic background
Indian National Movement – Resurgence in the 19th and 20th centuries
Indian Polity, Economy & Culture – Constitution, polity, cultural heritage
Agriculture, Commerce & Trade in India
Population, Environment & Urbanization – Key environmental concerns and development
World Geography and Resources of India & UP – Soil, minerals, climate, rivers
Current Affairs – National and international importance across domains
Logical Reasoning and General Intelligence
Special Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh – History, economy, culture, development projects
Antonyms & Synonyms
Sentence correction and usage
One-word substitutions
Words of same usage/nature
Adjectives & vocabulary development
Total Marks for Prelims: 200
Duration: 3 Hours (2 hours for GS, 1 hour for Hindi)
Candidates who clear the Prelims will be eligible for the Mains Exam, which consists of three papers:
General Studies
General Hindi and Drafting
Hindi Essay Writing
Topics are similar to the Prelims syllabus but with a higher difficulty level. The focus will be on deeper understanding and analytical capability across:
Indian polity, economy, science, and tech
Environment and urban challenges
World and Indian geography
History and National Movement
UP’s socio-political and economic context
This paper tests official communication skills, comprehension, and vocabulary. Topics include:
Passage writing & précis
Official correspondence: Memos, circulars, letters, reports
Administrative vocabulary: English-Hindi, Hindi-English translation, idioms
Computer knowledge: Basics, terminology, usage in offices
Total Marks: 160
Antonyms (12 marks)
Sentence formation & correction (12 marks)
One-word substitution (12 marks)
Similar usage words (12 marks)
Noun & adjective derivation (12 marks)
Candidates will be required to write three essays, choosing one topic from each section:
Q1 Topics: Literature & Culture / Social Issues / Political Issues
Q2 Topics: Science & Technology / Economy / Agriculture
Q3 Topics: National & International Events / Natural Disasters / Development Programs
Word Limit: 600 words per essay
Total Marks: 120
Duration: 2 Hours
| Paper | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 3 Hours | 120 |
| General Hindi and Drafting | 2.5 Hours | 160 |
| Hindi Essay Writing | 2 Hours | 120 |
| Total | — | 400 |
After qualifying the Mains examination, candidates will be called for the Interview Round. This phase assesses a candidate’s:
Practical knowledge
Communication skills
Administrative aptitude
Subject understanding
The final selection will be based on combined scores of Mains and Interview.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies | 140 | 140 | 120 minutes |
| Paper 2 | General Hindi | 60 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| Total | — | 200 | 200 | 3 Hours |
Essay Writing: 2 hours | 120 marks
General Studies: 3 hours | 120 marks
General Hindi and Drafting: 2.5 hours | 160 marks
Total Marks: 400
The UPPSC RO ARO admit card is expected to be released in the second week of July 2025. Candidates can download the admit card from the official UPPSC website:
Visit https://uppsc.up.nic.in
Click on the RO ARO Admit Card 2025 link
Enter your registration number and date of birth
Download and print the admit card for the exam day
With the UPPSC RO ARO 2025 Prelims exam scheduled for July 27, candidates should now focus on revising key topics, practicing mock tests, and following the official syllabus and exam pattern closely. Both the Prelims and Mains stages have distinct formats, and candidates must prepare accordingly.
This post was published on July 9, 2025 16:42
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