UPPSC RO and ARO 2026 Syllabus: General Studies, Current Affairs and Subject Papers
Topic-wise syllabus for UPPSC Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer 2026: general studies with a Uttar Pradesh focus, current affairs, aptitude, language papers and the subject paper, with a long-term study plan.
Pattern to confirm
The UPPSC Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) examination has a written structure. The papers, marks and time for each are set in the advertisement on uppsc.up.nic.in. Read it before you plan the hours, because the subject paper usually carries the most weight.
General studies
History
- Ancient India: the Indus Valley, Vedic period, Mauryas, Guptas and the rise of regional kingdoms.
- Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughals and the Bhakti and Sufi movements.
- Modern India: the freedom movement, with the revolt of 1857, the role of Uttar Pradesh, and key leaders.
Geography
- Physical geography of India and Uttar Pradesh: rivers, plains, soils, and climate.
- Human geography: population, settlement and major cities.
- Resources: minerals, forests, water and energy.
Polity and governance
- Constitution: fundamental rights, directive principles and the amendment process.
- Parliament and state legislature, with a focus on the Uttar Pradesh assembly and panchayati raj.
- Local government: municipal bodies and rural governance in UP.
Economy
- Basics of the Indian economy: planning, budget, taxation and banking.
- Uttar Pradesh economy: agriculture, industry and state finances.
- Government schemes in agriculture, rural development and social welfare.
Science and environment
- Basic science in daily life, health, and technology.
- Environment: pollution, biodiversity, climate change and conservation in UP.
Current affairs
Study the last 12 months of news. Focus on:
- Uttar Pradesh government decisions and policies.
- National schemes and their status in UP.
- International organisations, summits and agreements.
- Awards, appointments and important events.
Use a monthly compilation and revise it every four weeks.
Aptitude and language
- Reasoning: series, coding-decoding, syllogism and seating arrangement.
- Quantitative aptitude: percentage, ratio, averages, time and work, and data interpretation.
- Hindi and English: grammar, comprehension, essay writing and precis, as the advertisement sets.
Study plan
- Months 1 to 2: General studies, one subject per week, with notes and a daily review.
- Months 2 to 3: Aptitude and language, 30 minutes a day, plus timed sets twice a week.
- Ongoing: Monthly current affairs compilation.
- Final month: Full-length mock tests, one each week, and revision of weak areas.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the official syllabus? In the RO and ARO advertisement on uppsc.up.nic.in.
Is the subject paper important? Usually yes. Check the weight in the advertisement.
How many hours a day? Two to three focused hours, with one mock test each week, is a practical target.
Frequently Asked Questions
In the RO and ARO advertisement on uppsc.up.nic.in. The advertisement is the final word on papers and marks.
Yes. UPPSC papers give a clear focus to the state, so study UP history, geography, polity and economy in depth.
The application closes on 24 November 2026 and the exam date is later, so a steady plan of 2 to 3 hours a day works well.
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