How many marks will the UPPSC RO-ARO 2026 examination carry? Learn the complete pattern for the Prelims and Mains..
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has invited applications for the recruitment of Review Officers (RO), Assistant Review Officers (ARO), and other related posts. A total of 501 vacancies are to be filled through this recruitment process. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the Commission's official website, uppsc.up.nic.in. The last date for submission of applications is November 26, 2026. As a large number of candidates participate in this examination, the competition is expected to be intense. Therefore, it is essential for applicants to understand the examination structure, syllabus, and marking scheme.
What will be the total marks for the Preliminary Examination?
The UPPSC RO-ARO Preliminary Examination will consist of 200 multiple-choice questions. The entire question paper will carry 200 marks, and candidates will be given three hours to complete it. This includes 140 questions on General Studies, worth 140 marks, and 60 questions on General Hindi, worth 60 marks. Each correct answer will be awarded one mark. For every incorrect answer, one-third of a mark—approximately 0.33 marks—will be deducted. Consequently, candidates must exercise caution and ensure they select the correct answers while attempting the questions.
What topics need to be covered under General Studies?
The General Studies section of the Preliminary Examination will cover a wide range of subjects. This includes General Science, the history of India, and the Indian National Movement. Additionally, there will be questions on Indian Polity, Economy, Culture, Agriculture, Commerce, and Trade. Candidates must also prepare for topics such as population, ecology, urbanization, world geography, the geography of India, and natural resources. It is also important to focus on national and international current affairs. The syllabus further includes general intelligence, as well as information regarding the education, culture, agriculture, industry, trade, and social traditions of Uttar Pradesh.
What kind of questions will be asked in the General Hindi section? The preliminary examination will consist of 60 multiple-choice questions on General Hindi. This section will assess candidates' understanding of the Hindi language and its grammar. It will include questions on antonyms, synonyms, and the correction of sentences and spellings. The syllabus also covers the use of a single word for a phrase, as well as the identification of words with similar usage or characteristics. Questions related to nouns (substantives) and adjectives may also be included. To score well in this section, candidates should regularly practice grammatical rules, as well as the correct meanings and usage of words.
How many question papers will there be in the main examination?
Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the main examination. The main examination will comprise a total of three question papers. The first paper will be on General Studies, consisting of 120 questions worth 120 marks, with a time limit of two hours. The second paper will cover General Hindi and Drafting; it will be divided into two parts. The first part will consist of descriptive questions worth 100 marks, while the second part will feature objective-type questions on general vocabulary, worth 60 marks. The third paper will be an essay in Hindi, carrying 120 marks. Thus, the main examination will have a total value of 400 marks.
What will be covered in the Hindi and Drafting paper?
The first part of the second paper in the main examination will focus on Hindi and its application in official/government work. This includes tasks such as providing a title for a given passage, summarizing it, and explaining underlined portions. It is also essential to practice summarizing official correspondence in a tabular format. Furthermore, candidates may be asked to draft official and semi-official letters, office memoranda, circulars, notices, notes, reports, and reminders. Under the category of administrative and commercial terminology, candidates will be required to translate terms from English to Hindi and vice versa. This section also includes questions on idioms and computer literacy.
Which topics should be prepared for the 'General Vocabulary' section? The second part of the second paper in the main examination will consist of questions on general vocabulary, carrying 60 marks. This section will be objective in nature, with a time limit of 30 minutes. It will include questions on antonyms, sentence correction, one-word substitutions, and words with similar usage. Additionally, there will be questions based on words derived from nouns and adjectives. Each topic is allotted 12 marks. Candidates should not only memorize the meanings of words related to these topics but also learn how to use them correctly in sentences.
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