UPPSC RO ARO Mains Syllabus 2025 – Exam Pattern & Details
Organization: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
Short Information: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the syllabus for the RO/ARO Mains Examination 2025 for 411 posts. The Mains syllabus covers General Studies, General Hindi and Drafting, and Hindi Essay. The Mains online application process is open from 17 October to 07 November 2025, with the Mains exam expected in December 2025/January 2026. The Mains exam consists of three descriptive papers with 400 marks total and no negative marking. Latest Update (as of 18 October 2025): Syllabus available; exam date to be notified soon. For the fastest alerts, visit SarkariResult.Plus – your trusted source for Sarkari Job alerts!
Important Dates
| Pre Result |
16 September 2025 |
| Mains Apply Online Start Date |
17 October 2025 |
| Mains Apply Online Last Date |
07 November 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date |
December 2025 / January 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card |
Before Exam |
| Result Date |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Note: Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPPSC official website.
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS |
₹125/- |
| SC / ST |
₹65/- |
| PH |
₹25/- |
| Payment Mode |
Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet |
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2023)
| Minimum Age |
21 Years |
| Maximum Age |
40 Years |
| Age Relaxation |
As per UPPSC RO/ARO Recruitment 2025 rules |
Eligibility Details
| Post Name |
No. of Posts |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Samiksha Adhikari (RO), Deptt U.P. Secretariat |
322 |
Bachelor’s Degree in Any Discipline from a Recognized University in India |
| Samiksha Adhikari (RO), Deptt UPPSC |
9 |
Bachelor’s Degree in Any Discipline from a Recognized University in India |
| Samiksha Adhikari (RO), Deptt Board of Revenue |
3 |
Bachelor’s Degree in Any Discipline from a Recognized University in India |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO), Deptt U.P. Secretariat |
40 |
Bachelor’s Degree in Any Discipline from a Recognized University in India + ‘O’ Level Exam + Hindi Typing Speed 25 WPM |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO), Deptt Board of Revenue |
23 |
Bachelor’s Degree in Any Discipline from a Recognized University in India + ‘O’ Level Exam + Hindi Typing Speed 25 WPM |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO), Deptt UPPSC |
13 |
Bachelor’s Degree in Any Discipline from a Recognized University in India + ‘O’ Level Exam + Hindi Typing Speed 25 WPM |
| Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (ARO – Account), Deptt UPPSC |
1 |
Bachelor’s Degree in Any Discipline from a Recognized University in India + ‘O’ Level Exam + Hindi Typing Speed 25 WPM |
| Total Vacancies |
411 |
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| Selection Process |
– |
Prelims Exam | Mains Exam | Typing Test |
Syllabus Details
The UPPSC RO/ARO Mains 2025 exam consists of three descriptive papers with a total of 400 marks and no negative marking. The duration is 3 hours per paper.
| Paper |
Marks |
Duration |
Topics |
| Paper 1: General Studies |
120 |
3 Hours |
History of India, Indian National Movement, Indian Polity, Economy & Culture, Indian Agriculture, Commerce & Industry, Geography, Current National & International Important Events, General Science, Elementary Mathematics Upto Class 10th Level, General Hindi Upto Class 10th Level |
| Paper 2: General Hindi & Drafting (Part 1: Conventional, Part 2: Objective) |
160 |
3 Hours |
Part 1: Heading of Given Passage, Precis & Explanation of Underlined Parts, Precis in Tabular Form of Any Given Govt. Letter, Correspondence, Official/ Demi Official Letter, Office Memo, Circular, Communique, Press Note; Knowledge of Official Terminology, Drafting of Report Article, Precis Writing. Part 2: Antonym, Synonyms & One Word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases, Correction of Sentences |
| Paper 3: Hindi Essay |
120 |
3 Hours |
Topics related to current affairs, socio-economic problems, political scenario, science & technology, education, culture, agriculture, industry, trade, regional, national & international importance; Essay Writing in Hindi (3 essays of 600 words each) |
| Total |
400 |
9 Hours |
No Negative Marking |
How to Prepare
| Step 1 |
Download the official syllabus PDF from uppsc.up.nic.in and analyze weightage (General Studies 120 marks, Hindi & Drafting 160 marks, Essay 120 marks). |
| Step 2 |
Create a study plan: 2 hours daily for General Studies (focus on UP-specific topics), 2 hours for Hindi & Drafting (practice precis/letters), 1 hour for Essay writing. |
| Step 3 |
Use recommended books: Lucent GK (General Studies), Arihant Hindi (Hindi & Drafting), Spectrum Modern History, NCERT for Polity/Economy, UP GK by Pariksha Vani. |
| Step 4 |
Practice previous year papers and mock tests for time management and answer writing skills. |
| Step 5 |
Stay updated with current affairs via newspapers and apps, especially UP-related news for General Studies. |
| Step 6 |
For Hindi Essay, practice writing on diverse topics; focus on grammar, structure, and vocabulary for Drafting. |
Mode of Selection
| Prelims Exam |
| Mains Exam |
| Typing Test |
