UPPSC RO / ARO Prelims Result 2025 — Overview:
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially declared the Preliminary Examination results for the posts of Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) on 16 September 2025. The exam was held on 27 July 2025.
This result marks the first cut, filtering candidates who will now move on to the Main Examination. It is a crucial milestone for thousands of aspirants aiming for government positions in UP administrative services.
Key Numbers & Statistics:
Here are the important statistics from the result announcement:
|
PARAMETER |
VALUE |
|
Total Vacancies |
419 (for RO + ARO) |
|
Number of Candidates Registered |
~10,76,004 |
|
Number of Candidates Appeared |
4,54,589 |
|
Number of Candidates Qualified for Mains |
7,509 |
Break-up of candidates qualified by post:
- Review Officer (RO): 6,093 candidates for 338 vacancies
- Assistant Review Officer (ARO): 1,386 candidates for 79 vacancies
- ARO (Accounts / specialised) : 30 candidates for 2 vacancies
How to Check the Result:
Candidates who appeared for the Prelims exam can check their result by following these steps:
- Go to the official UPPSC website- https://uppsc.up.nic.in/
- Find the section “Results” or “Latest Announcements”.
- Look for the link labelled “Result of Review Officer / Assistant Review Officer (Prelims) Examination 2025” or similar.
- Download the result PDF. The result list contains roll numbers of those who have cleared the Prelims.
- Use Ctrl+F in the PDF to search for your roll number. If it is present, you’re eligible for the Main exam.
Cut-Offs, Qualifying Marks & Insights:
- Although the official cut-off will be released along with the final result, several reliable sources have projected the expected range for each category:
|
CATEGORY |
EXPECTED CUT-OFF MARKS |
|
General |
125-135 |
|
OBC(NCL) |
120-130 |
|
SC |
104-110 |
|
ST |
92-100 |
|
PWD |
80-90 |
The cut-off is influenced by factors such as paper difficulty, candidate performance, and the number of total vacancies. Compared to previous years, the cut-offs have either remained stable or risen, especially for the General and OBC categories, indicating a moderately tough paper and strong competition.
A few observations:
- The ratio of candidates who qualified vs those who appeared is small (≈ 1.65%). This underscores how competitive the exam was.
- The large gap between number of applicants and number of actual examinees (and even larger gap to qualified candidates) emphasizes the challenging nature of the exam.
What Next: Main Examination:
For those who have qualified:
- The Mains Examination schedule is not yet announced. Keep watching the UPPSC website for notifications.
- Start preparing strongly, as Mains will be more descriptive and demanding. The pattern generally includes Hindi drafting/essay, General Studies etc.
- Also ensure all documents, certificates and eligibility proofs are ready as there may be document verification in subsequent stages.
Important Tips for Candidates:
- Always use the official UPPSC site for updates — avoid depending solely on third-party sites.
- Once the result is out, download and save a copy of your qualified status proof (the PDF) for future reference.
- Analyze past cut-off trends to estimate what you might need in the Mains. This will help in setting realistic targets.
- If there are any errors (roll-number missing though eligible, errors in name, category etc.), raise them immediately via the UPPSC grievance channel.
- Make sure to keep your OTR (One Time Registration) data upto-date, as many notices/admit cards etc are tied to it.
The announcement of the UPPSC RO/ARO Prelims 2025 results is a significant milestone for thousands of candidates. As the journey moves to the Mains, consistent practice, informed strategy, and a positive outlook are key for success in one of UP’s most coveted competitive exams.
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