UPPSC RO / ARO 2026 notification
Status: Online applications are open from 26 Oct to 26 Nov 2026. The prelims date has not been announced yet.
Vacancies: 501 (Advt. A-4/E-1/2026) – General recruitment 495 + special recruitment 6. UR 246, OBC 97, SC 108, ST 6, EWS 44. Post-wise: RO 131, ARO 329, RO (Account) 31, ARO (Account) 6 (special recruitment), Manager, Care-Taker, Receptionist and Store Keeper 1 each. Department-wise: U.P. Secretariat 420, Advocate General 45, UPPSC 28, Board of Revenue 8. Horizontal: Dependents of Freedom Fighters 7, PH 16, Ex-servicemen 23, Female 97, Outstanding sports persons 5. Previous cycle (2023): 411 posts.
Important dates
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | 26 Oct 2026 | Advt. A-4/E-1/2026 |
| Online application | 26 Oct - 26 Nov 2026 | Fee must also be deposited by 26.11.2026 |
| Correction / fee reconciliation | Till 03 Dec 2026 | |
| One Time Registration (OTR) | At least 72 hours before applying | otr.pariksha.nic.in |
| Prelims exam | To be announced | |
| Previous cycle (Advt. A-7/E-1/2023): re-exam prelims | 27 Jul 2025 | First prelims of 11.02.2024 was cancelled on 02.03.2024 over a paper leak |
| Previous cycle: mains | 02-03 Feb 2026 | 7,509 qualified from the prelims |
| Previous cycle: typing test | 16-19 Feb 2026 | ITI Aliganj, Lucknow (Kruti Dev 010 or Mangal) |
| Previous cycle: final result | Apr 2026 | 419 selected |
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS / OBC (and all candidates of other states) | Prelims Rs 125 (100 + 25 processing); Mains Rs 225 |
| SC / ST of U.P. | Prelims Rs 65; Mains Rs 105 |
| Ex-servicemen of U.P. | Prelims Rs 65; Mains Rs 105 |
| PwD of U.P. | Rs 25 (processing fee only) for each stage |
| Dependents of freedom fighters / women / skilled players | As per original category |
How to apply
- Open the official website (uppsc.up.nic.in) and register / log in.
- Fill the UPPSC RO / ARO application form, choose posts and exam centres, upload photo and signature as the notice asks.
- Pay the fee (if applicable) before the last date and save the confirmation page.
- Check the UPPSC RO / ARO age limit and eligibility before applying.
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Official links
Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice. Information here is compiled by the RBE team from official notices; last updated 27 Oct 2026.