UPPSC RO ARO Cut Off 2026, Previous Year Marks & Expected Cut Off

Many candidates are searching for the UPPSC RO ARO Cut Off 2026. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is the body that publishes it, on its official website uppsc.up.nic.in. Some education sites say the cut-off “will be released with the result”. But there is something you should know first: the final result of this recruitment cycle (Advt. No. A-7/E-1/2023) was already declared in early April 2026, as per several reports.

So in this post we explain, in very simple words, where the recruitment stands today, the previous year category-wise cut-off table that is being shared, what the expected cut-off estimates are (and why they are only estimates), the selection statistics, what factors change a cut-off, and how to check the official cut-off.

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UPPSC RO ARO Cut Off 2026 — Check Previous Year Category-Wise Marks, Final Result Status & Selection Statistics

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) | Review Officer (RO) & Assistant Review Officer (ARO) | Advt. No. A-7/E-1/2023
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UPPSC RO ARO Cut Off 2026 — Quick Overview

Particulars Details
Commission Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj
Posts Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO)
Advertisement Number A-7/E-1/2023
Total Posts 419 (338 RO + 79 ARO + 2 ARO Accounts), as reported. Some pages say 411
Stages Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam and Typing Test
Prelims Held On 27 July 2025 (as reported)
Mains Held On 2 and 3 February 2026 (as reported)
Typing Test 16 to 19 February 2026 (as reported)
Final Result 5 April 2026 (as reported; one site says 6 April)
Candidates Selected 419 (338 RO and 81 ARO), as reported
Where Cut Off Is Published uppsc.up.nic.in

Important: What Does ‘Cut Off 2026’ Mean Right Now?

  • The mains exam and typing test of this cycle were held in February 2026, and the final result came out in April 2026
  • The Karmasandhan page and some other pages still say the 2026 cut-off is ‘to be released with the result’. That wording looks old. The result has already been declared
  • Reports say that marks and category-wise cut-off would be displayed on the commission’s website ‘in due course’ after the final result. We could not verify whether the official cut-off notice is already up
  • The table of ‘previous year cut-off’ that is shared on many sites is not the official 2026 cut-off. Please read the next sections to understand it
Note: If you are preparing for a future UPPSC RO ARO exam, these numbers are very useful to know the level of competition. If you are asking about your own result, please check the final result notice on uppsc.up.nic.in.

Timeline of This Recruitment (As Reported)

  • Application start: 9 October 2023
  • First prelims exam (cancelled): 11 February 2024
  • New Prelims exam: 27 July 2025
  • Prelims result: 16 September 2025
  • Mains application (for qualified candidates): 17 October to 7 November 2025
  • Mains exam: 2 and 3 February 2026
  • Typing test: 16 to 19 February 2026
  • Final result: 5 April 2026
Note: The dates come from education portals. One page shows 6 April for the final result and another 5 April. Please check the commission’s notice for the exact date.

UPPSC RO ARO Previous Year Cut Off (Category-Wise Table)

Category RO (Sec) / ARO (Acct) | ARO (Sec) | RO (Secy. Accounts) | RO (Sec. Urdu) | RO (Sec. Hindi)
General 122 | 85 | 101 | 85 | 132
Female 112 | 80 | 100 | 81 | 122
OBC 122 | 85 | 101 | 85 | 132
SC 105 | 71 | 92 | 64 | 113
ST 84 | 60 | – | – | –
Note: This table is shown on Karmasandhan and on other sites. Neither the exam stage nor the year is clearly written. The same table appeared on an education site before the July 2025 prelims, so it comes from an older cycle. Please use it only as a guide to the level of competition.

What the Previous Year Table Tells Us (Our Calculation)

  • OBC equals General in all five columns of the table
  • Female candidates had a lower cut-off: 10 marks lower for RO (Secretariat)/ARO (Accountancy) and for RO (Secretariat Hindi), 5 lower for ARO (Secretariat), 4 lower for RO (Secretariat Urdu) and only 1 lower for RO (Secretariat Accounts)
  • SC candidates were lower than General by 9 to 21 marks, depending on the post (the gap was 21 marks in RO Secretariat Urdu)
  • ST candidates were lower by 38 marks for RO (Secretariat)/ARO (Accountancy) and by 25 marks for ARO (Secretariat). No ST cut-off is given for the other three posts
  • The highest General cut-off in the table is 132 (RO Secretariat Hindi) and the lowest is 85 (ARO Secretariat and RO Secretariat Urdu)

Expected Cut Off Estimates (Third-Party, Not Official)

Category Estimate by StudyIQ | Estimate by Rojgar Warrior (Prelims)
General 127–137 | 125–135
OBC 122–128 | 120–130
Female (General) 113–118 | 115–120
SC 102–109 | 104–110
ST 90–98 | 92–100
PwD Not given | 80–90
Note: These are guesses made by education websites, not numbers published by UPPSC. The two sites also describe different stages. Please do not treat them as official cut-offs.

Selection Statistics — How Tough Was the Competition? (As Reported)

Stage Number of Candidates
Applicants 10,76,004
Appeared in Prelims 4,54,589
Qualified for Mains 7,509 (6,093 for RO, 1,386 for ARO, 30 for ARO Accounts)
Appeared in Mains 5,930 (as reported by one site)
Finally Selected 419 (338 RO and 81 ARO)
Note: These numbers are from education portals that quote the commission’s notices.

What the Numbers Tell Us (Our Calculation)

  • About 42 out of every 100 applicants actually appeared in the prelims (4,54,589 out of 10,76,004)
  • Only about 1.65% of the candidates who appeared in the prelims qualified for the mains
  • About 18 candidates qualified for the mains for every one final post (7,509 for 419 posts)
  • Of those who appeared in the mains, about 7 in every 100 were selected (419 out of 5,930)
  • In total, more than 1,000 candidates appeared in the prelims for every selected post. This is why even a small difference in marks matters

Selection Process (Simple Explanation)

  • Preliminary Exam: A screening test. Only the qualified candidates can sit in the mains
  • Mains Exam: The main written exam of this recruitment
  • Typing Test: Held after the mains for the qualified candidates
  • Final Merit: The final list is prepared as per the commission’s rules
  • Pay: As reported, Level 7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) to Level 8 (₹47,600–₹1,51,100)
Note: One site lists ‘Prelims, Mains, Interview’ as the stages. Other sites list ‘Prelims, Mains and Typing Test’. Please read the original advertisement to be sure.

Factors That Can Change the UPPSC RO ARO Cut Off

  • Number of vacancies: Fewer vacancies usually mean a higher cut-off
  • Number of candidates: If many candidates appear and score well, the cut-off goes up
  • Difficulty of the paper: A hard paper usually brings a lower cut-off, and an easy paper a higher one
  • Category: The cut-off is different for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and other categories, as per reservation rules
  • Previous year trend: It gives the commission a reference to keep the standard similar

Cut Off, Qualifying Marks and Merit — What Is the Difference?

  • Cut-off marks: the lowest marks at which a candidate gets through a stage. It changes every year, because it depends on how many candidates score high
  • Qualifying marks: a fixed minimum set by the rules. If you do not reach it, you cannot move ahead, even if there are enough vacancies
  • Merit: the order of candidates by score. Final selection follows the merit list within each category until the posts are filled
  • So it is possible to be above the cut-off of a stage and still not be selected in the end, if many candidates scored higher than you in the final merit

If You Were Not Selected: What to Do Next (Our Suggestions)

  • Check your marks and category-wise cut-off on the commission’s website when they are available, and see how far you were
  • Write down which subjects or sections cost you marks, and make a plan for them
  • Look at other UPPSC and state-level recruitments that you may be eligible for
  • Keep practising the typing test, because it is a common last stage in many clerical and review-officer posts
  • Follow only official notices for the next RO/ARO advertisement

Quick Checklist Before You Close This Page

  • I know that the final result of the 2023 cycle was declared in April 2026
  • I know that the table of 122, 132 and so on is only a previous year reference
  • I know that the expected cut-offs are not official
  • I have noted my own category and post
  • I will check uppsc.up.nic.in for the official notice

How to Check the Official Cut Off on UPPSC Website

The cut-off is given category-wise and, as per reports, post-wise too.

  • Visit the official website uppsc.up.nic.in
  • Look for the RO / ARO (Samiksha Adhikari) result or cut-off notice under Advt. No. A-7/E-1/2023
  • Open the notice and look for category-wise cut-off marks
  • Compare them with your own marks
  • Download or save the PDF for your record
Note: If the cut-off notice is not on the site, it may not have been uploaded yet, or the commission may share marks in another format. Keep checking the website. Do not trust cut-off numbers sent on social media without a source.

How to Use Previous Cut Offs in Your Preparation (Our Suggestions)

  • Look at your own category and your own post, and not at one single number
  • Always aim 10 to 15 marks above the last known cut-off to keep a safety margin
  • Remember that a cut-off from an older cycle can be higher or lower than the next one
  • Practise full-length mock tests and note your average score
  • Do not over-guess answers. Negative marking can lower your total score
  • Prepare for the typing test early, so that you do not lose a post at the last step

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Taking the previous year table or the expected cut-off as the official 2026 cut-off
  • Comparing your marks with the wrong post column in the table
  • Believing cut-off numbers shared on Telegram or WhatsApp without a source
  • Forgetting that OBC and General are the same in many columns but SC, ST and Female are lower
  • Thinking that crossing the cut-off alone means final selection
  • Not checking the official website for the final result notice

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Where is the UPPSC RO ARO cut-off published?
On the official UPPSC website, uppsc.up.nic.in.

Q2. Has the final result of this cycle been declared?
Yes. As reported, the final result of the RO/ARO 2023 cycle was declared on 5 April 2026.

Q3. What was the previous year cut-off for General in RO (Secretariat)/ARO (Accountancy)?
122 in the table that is being shared. The exam stage and year of this table are not clearly stated.

Q4. What was the highest General cut-off in that table?
132, for RO (Secretariat Hindi).

Q5. Is OBC cut-off different from General in the table?
No. It is the same in all five columns.

Q6. How many candidates were selected?
419 candidates (338 RO and 81 ARO), as reported.

Q7. How many candidates qualified the prelims?
7,509 candidates, out of about 4.55 lakh who appeared.

Q8. Is the expected cut-off official?
No. It is an estimate by education sites.

Q9. What are the stages of selection?
Prelims, Mains and Typing Test, as reported.

Q10. What factors affect the cut-off?
Number of vacancies, number of candidates, difficulty of the paper, category and previous year trend.

Q11. What is the pay scale?
As reported, Level 7 to Level 8 of the pay matrix.

Q12. Is the previous year cut-off table the 2026 cut-off?
No. It is a reference table from an older cycle, shown on many sites without the exam stage or year.

Q13. Can I be selected even if I score above the cut-off?
Not always. The cut-off only lets you pass a stage. Final selection depends on your rank in the merit list of your category.

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