UPPSC RO / ARO — exam pattern

UPPSC · Graduate · Irregular · Age 21–40 · checked 2026-10-19

Prelims

OMR · 2 h + 1 h · Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong · 200 questions · 200 marks

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
General Studies140140
70%
General Hindi6060
30%

Mains

Descriptive · — · Negative marking: — · 400 marks

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
GS, General Hindi & Drafting, Hindi Essay—400
100%

Frequently asked

How many questions are there in UPPSC RO / ARO?
Prelims: 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 h + 1 h. Mains: descriptive questions, 400 marks, —.
Is there negative marking in UPPSC RO / ARO?
Prelims: 1/3 per wrong. Mains: —.
Who can apply for UPPSC RO / ARO?
Graduate, age 21–40. Held irregular by UPPSC.