The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission administered the RO/ARO preliminary exam for 411 vacancies across 75 districts on July 27, 2025.
- The UPPSC RO/ARO preliminary exam was held on July 27, 2025.
- The exam took place in a single session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
- Candidates reported the exam difficulty as “Moderate” for both General Studies and General Hindi sections.
- Estimated cut-offs for the General category range from 125-135 marks.
- “Good attempts” are estimated at 110-115 for General Studies and 35-40 for General Hindi.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducted the RO/ARO Preliminary Examination on , across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. The UPPSC RO/ARO 2025 exam saw a moderate difficulty level, according to initial student feedback. The examination, held for 411 vacancies, was administered in a single session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in an offline format.
Stringent security measures were in place at all centers to ensure exam integrity. These included biometric verification, iris scanning, metal detectors, CCTV surveillance, and oversight from flying squads, the Special Task Force (STF), and the police. Candidates were required to arrive by 8:00 AM, with the gates closing promptly at 8:45 AM, and admit cards were accessible via the official UPPSC portal.
Exam Timings and Structure
The UPPSC RO/ARO exam featured a combined paper for General Studies and General Hindi, conducted in one session.
| Paper(s) | Timing |
|---|---|
| Paper I: General Studies + General Hindi (combined) | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
Exam Analysis and Difficulty
Post-examination analysis indicates that both the General Studies and General Hindi sections were considered moderately challenging by candidates. Detailed topic-wise weightage will be provided as more information becomes available.
| Section | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Studies | Moderate |
| General Hindi | Moderate |
Expected Cut-Offs (Prelims)
Based on previous trends and the perceived difficulty of the exam, preliminary estimates for the UPPSC RO/ARO 2025 preliminary cut-offs are as follows:
| Category | Expected Cut-Off (Marks) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 125-135 |
| EWS | 120-130 |
| OBC (NCL) | 120-130 |
| SC | 104-110 |
| ST | 92-100 |
| PWD | 80-90 |
Section-Wise Good Attempts
To achieve a qualifying score, candidates are advised to target the following number of good attempts based on the exam paper’s level and past patterns:
| Paper/Sections | No. of Questions | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 140 | 110-115 |
| General Hindi | 60 | 35-40 |
UPPSC RO/ARO 2025 Question Paper
Candidates can review the UPPSC RO/ARO question paper to understand the question patterns and strategize their preparation for future attempts.
Updates on section-wise breakdowns, answer keys, and finalized cut-offs will be published soon to help aspirants assess their performance accurately.
