UPPSC Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari RO / ARO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 501 Posts
📌 Short Information
UPPSC has opened online applications for the Samiksha Adhikari and Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Etc. Examination 2026. Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026 covers 501 posts under general and special recruitment, including positions in the Uttar Pradesh Secretariat, UPPSC, Board of Revenue and Office of the Advocate General. The online application process began on 26 October 2026, and the last date to submit the form and pay the preliminary examination fee is 26 November 2026. Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before proceeding with the application. A bachelor's degree is the basic qualification for several of these posts, but certain positions have additional requirements. For example, some Assistant Review Officer posts require computer-related qualifications and Hindi typing proficiency, while account-related and other posts may have their own conditions. Before applying, check the exact post name and its eligibility in the official notification. The 501 vacancies include more than just RO and ARO positions, so applicants should not assume that every post has identical qualifications or duties.
UPPSC Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari RO / ARO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 501 Posts
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Date: 26 October 2026
- Application Start Date: 26 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 26 November 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 26 November 2026
- Correction / Modification / Fee Reconciliation: 03 December 2026
- Preliminary Exam Date: To Be Announced
- Admit Card: Before Examination
- Main Examination Date: To Be Announced
- Result: To Be Announced
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Preliminary Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹125/- |
| SC / ST | ₹65/- |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹65/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | ₹25/- |
The above amounts are for the preliminary examination application. Candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination should check the separate main-exam fee and submission instructions applicable to their candidature.
🎓 Eligibility
1. Samiksha Adhikari (Review Officer)
Candidates generally need a Bachelor's Degree from a university established by law in India, or a qualification recognised by the Government as equivalent, subject to the specific conditions in the notification.
2. Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Assistant Review Officer)
A Bachelor's Degree is the basic academic qualification for the relevant ARO posts. Certain posts also require a computer qualification, such as an O-Level certificate or another qualification accepted by the notification, together with Hindi typing proficiency of 25 words per minute where specified.
3. Account-Related Posts
Samiksha Adhikari (Account) and Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account) may have additional subject, accounting or qualification requirements. Candidates should not rely on the general graduation requirement alone when applying for these posts.
4. Other Notified Posts
Manager, Care-Taker, Receptionist (Swagati) and Store Keeper have their own post-specific conditions. Applicants should confirm the required degree, diploma, experience or other criteria from the relevant entry in Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026.
5. One Time Registration (OTR)
UPPSC requires candidates to use their OTR number when submitting an application. Complete OTR in advance and ensure that the details in the registration profile match the information required for the examination form.
🎂 Age Limit as On: 01 Jul, 2026
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 01 July 2026
- Persons with Disabilities: Upper-age relaxation as prescribed in the notification
- SC / ST / OBC and other eligible categories: Relaxation as per applicable Uttar Pradesh Government rules
📋 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Department / Office | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Samiksha Adhikari (RO) | U.P. Secretariat | 122 |
| Samiksha Adhikari (RO) | UPPSC | 3 |
| Samiksha Adhikari (RO) | Board of Revenue | 6 |
| Samiksha Adhikari (Account) | U.P. Secretariat | 31 |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO) | U.P. Secretariat | 261 |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO) | UPPSC | 21 |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO) | Board of Revenue | 2 |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO) | Office of the Advocate General | 45 |
| Manager | UPPSC | 1 |
| Care-Taker | UPPSC | 1 |
| Receptionist (Swagati) | UPPSC | 1 |
| Store Keeper | UPPSC | 1 |
| General Recruitment Total | 495 | |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Account) | U.P. Secretariat – Special Recruitment | 6 |
| Grand Total | 501 | |
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post / Pay Level | Reported Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Posts under the recruitment | Approximately ₹29,200 – ₹1,51,100 per month, depending on post and pay level |
The recruitment includes different posts, so the pay scale is not identical for every position. Check the individual post entry in the official advertisement for the applicable pay level and allowances.
📝 How to Fill Application Form
UPPSC applications are submitted online using the candidate's One Time Registration (OTR) number. If you have not completed OTR yet, do that first rather than waiting until the final day of the application window.
Online Application Steps
- Visit the official UPPSC website.
- Open the live advertisement for Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari Etc. Examination 2026, Advertisement No. A-4/E-1/2026.
- Complete One Time Registration through the official OTR portal if you do not already have an OTR number.
- Log in and open the application form for the examination.
- Select the appropriate post and recruitment category after checking the eligibility requirements.
- Enter personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the preliminary examination fee using the available payment method.
- Review the form and confirm that the application has been submitted successfully.
- Download or print the completed application and retain the fee receipt.
Important Instructions
- Last date for application and preliminary fee payment: 26 November 2026.
- Correction / modification and fee reconciliation deadline: 03 December 2026.
- Use the same name, date of birth and other details as in your supporting documents.
- Check the requirements for your particular post before paying the fee.
✅ Selection Process
The main selection process consists of a Preliminary Examination followed by the Main Written Examination. The final merit is based on the marks obtained in the Main Examination, subject to the rules and conditions in the official advertisement.
Selection Stages
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Written Examination for eligible candidates
- Typing / Computer Test, where prescribed for the particular post
- Document Verification and applicable medical or service formalities
- Final Merit List / Recommendation
Preliminary Examination
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | As specified by UPPSC |
| Purpose | Shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
Applicants should prepare according to the syllabus and scheme given in the official notification. Do not assume that every post will have the same computer or typing requirements; those tests apply only where prescribed.
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