Preliminary Examination Fee

General / OBC / EWS : 125/-

SC / ST : 65/-

Ex-Servicemen of U.P. : 65/-

PwD Candidates : 25/-

Fee includes the applicable online processing charge.

Payment can be made through the prescribed online payment facility.

Important Dates

Notification Date : 26/10/2026

Application Start : 26/10/2026

Last Date to Apply : 26/11/2026

Fee Payment Last Date : 26/11/2026

Correction / Modification & Fee Reconciliation : 03/12/2026

Preliminary Exam Date : To Be Announced

Admit Card : Before Exam

UPPSC RO / ARO 2026 Age Limit as on 01/07/2026

Minimum Age : 21 Years

Maximum Age : 40 Years

Reserved category candidates will receive age relaxation as per Uttar Pradesh Government and UPPSC rules.

General Recruitment : 495 Posts

Special Recruitment : 06 Posts

Bachelor Degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualification.

B.Com with Accountancy from a recognized university or equivalent qualification.

O Level Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution.

Knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.

Bachelor Degree from a recognized university.

O Level certificate from DOEACC / NIELIT or equivalent qualification.

Hindi typing speed of at least 25 WPM.

Knowledge of English typing will be given preference.

Bachelor Degree from a recognized university.

Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized institution / university OR O Level certificate.

Minimum Hindi typing speed : 25 WPM.

Bachelor Degree from a recognized university.

O Level certificate from NIELIT or equivalent qualification.

Minimum Hindi typing speed on computer : 25 WPM.

Good knowledge of English typing is desirable.

B.Com with Accountancy from a recognized university or equivalent qualification.

O Level Certificate in Computer Application.

Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.

Bachelor Degree from a recognized university.

Post-specific preferential qualifications should be checked in the official notification.

Bachelor Degree from a recognized university.

Additional preferential qualifications are mentioned in the detailed notification.

Bachelor Degree with History, Geography, English Literature, Anthropology or Architecture as one of the subjects at degree level.

Good knowledge of Hindi.

Bachelor Degree from a recognized university.

Experience in maintenance of stores / Commerce background may receive preference as prescribed in the notification.

UPPSC RO / ARO 2026 Selection Process

Preliminary Examination will be conducted for screening candidates for the Main Examination.

Candidates qualifying the Preliminary Examination will appear in the Main Written Examination.

Final selection / merit will be based on marks obtained in the Main Written Examination, subject to fulfillment of eligibility conditions.

Typing speed is an essential qualification for applicable ARO posts.

Document verification and other appointment formalities will be completed as prescribed by UPPSC.

How to Apply for UPPSC RO / ARO Online Form 2026

Candidates can apply online from 26 October 2026 to 26 November 2026.

UPPSC One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before submitting the application form.

Candidates without an OTR number should complete the OTR process sufficiently in advance.

Open Advt. No. A-4/E-1/2026 on the UPPSC online application portal.

Select the correct post after checking its educational qualification and typing requirements.

Keep educational documents, ID proof, category certificate and other required documents ready.

Upload the required photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.

Complete the fee payment by 26 November 2026.

Correction / modification and fee reconciliation will be available up to 03 December 2026.

Check all information carefully before final submission and keep a printout of the completed application.