UKPSC ARO 2020: The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission has released the date of main stage exam of the UKPSC Assistant Review Officer recruitment 2020. The main stage is scheduled to be take place in the second week of November 2020. Earlier, the Commission conducted the Preliminary stage exam on December 29, 2019 for the initial selection of eligible applicants. Now that the results of the same are published on the official website, candidates who qualified through the Prelims are eligible to apply for the Main exam. UKPSC has released an official notice in this regard at the website of the Commission i.e. ukpsc.gov.in.
Latest: The UKPSC ARO 2020 Main Exam is scheduled to be held in the second week of November 2020.
UKPSC ARO 2020
The selection process for recruitment into the ARO and other advertised vacancies consists of a Preliminary exam followed by the Main exam. Those who qualify the prelims are required to apply again for the main exam at the website of the Commission. Check out the schedule of events related to UKPSC ARO 2020 below.
| Important event | Date |
| Release of notice | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Start of online application | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Last date to apply online | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Last date of payment of exam fee | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Date of Exam (Prelims) | 29 Dec 2019 |
| Answer Key release (Prelims) | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Results (Prelims) | 13 May 2020 |
| Release of Notice (Main Exam) | 18 Jun 2020 |
| Last date to apply online (Main Exam) | 03 Jul 2020 |
| Last day of receipt of hard copy of application form | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Date of Exam (Main) | Second week of November 2020 |
| Final result | To be announced |
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Latest update on UKPSC ARO 2020
Uttarakhand Public Service Commission has released the tentative schedule of the mains exam of UKPSC Assistant Review Officer recruitment 2020. The exam is tentatively scheduled to be held in the second week of November 2020.
Application Process of UKPSC ARO 2020
Now that the Commission is accepting online application for the main exam, candidates who have qualified through the prelims are advised to visit the official website and apply online for the main exam without any delay. Only those who have qualified successfully in the Prelims and are shortlisted in the Prelims exam are eligible to apply for the Main exam. Check out the guide to apply for the main exam below.
- Go to the website ukpsconline.in and log in using the Username and Password
- Go to “My Application” and select year and post name against the notice of the prelims exam
- Select the application form displayed and thereafter, select “Pay Now (Main Exam Fee) to make the payment of a fee
- Make the payment of the fee for the main exam at the payment gateway window that opens
- Now login again to click on Mains receipt within My Application tab to view and print out the fee receipt
- Now candidates can view their application and download it.
Note: Candidates have to apply separately for each post they have qualified for in the prelims exam.
Once candidates have successfully deposited the fee for the Main exam and downloaded the application form, the same must be printed out as a hard copy must be sent to t he Commission as per the schedule. The list of self attested documents that must be attached with the hard copy of the application form can be found below.
Application Fee
The Commission has specified the application fee amount that is chargeable when applying for the Main exam. The fee details as per category can be checked from below.
Exam Pattern of UKPSC ARO 2020
There are two stages of examination in the selection process of the UKPSC ARO 2020 recruitment program. The scheme and pattern of the exam can be checked below.
Exam Pattern of Preliminary Exam
- Language: English & Hindi
- Mode: Offline
- Sections: Single paper
- Type of questions: objective type (MCQ)
- Total marks: 200
- Duration: 03 hours
Exam Pattern of Main Exam
- Language: English & Hindi
- Mode: Offline
- Sections: Three Papers
- Type of questions: Subjective
- Total marks: 200 marks each for Paper I & II; 100 marks for Paper III
- Duration: 03 hours for Paper I & II; 01 hour for Paper III
Syllabus of UKPSC ARO 2020
The indicative syllabus detailed in the official notification consists of the topics and subjects based on which the Preliminary exam and the Main exam is conducted. Check out the topics below.
Preliminary Exam
- General Science
- Current Affairs
- Indian History and World History
- Indian Geography and World Geography
- Legal Glossary
- Legal History
- Knowledge of Uttarakhand
- Constitution of India
- Computer Science & Applications
Main Exam
Paper I (English Language)
- Word, Phrases, Synonyms, Opposites
- Essay
- Precis Writing
- Grammar
- Translation from English to Hindi
- Letter Writing (formal)
- Summary Writing
Paper II (Hindi Language)
- Word, Phrases, Synonyms, Opposites
- Essay
- Precis Writing
- Grammar
- Translation from Hindi to English
- Letter Writing (formal)
- Summary Writing
Paper III (Basic Computer Operation – Practical)
- Microsoft Windows OS
- Microsoft Office
For Paper III, the question paper consist of a set of questions from the prescribed syllabus. Each question consist of one activity to be performed on the system carrying 25 marks.
Paper IV (English Typing) – Qualifying Paper
- Typing test with minimum speed of 9000 Key Depression Per Hour in English
Preparation Tips For UKPSC ARO 2020
It is evident that to get shortlisted in the final merit list of the UKPSC ARO 2020 recruitment, candidates must adopt smart preparation strategies as per the syllabus of the exam. Here we have shared some useful strategies to follow that can help candidates ace the written exams in the first attempt.
- Ensure that you have a clear idea and understanding of the fundamental concepts and theories from subjects like general science.
- Refer to previous year question papers to get an idea of the exam pattern and the distribution of marks.
- Solve mock tests and refer to solved papers to ensure that you are well acquainted with the exam.
- Make a study plan to include all subjects and set milestones in terms of completing the preparations of each subject
- Reserve sufficient time for last-minute revisions of important topics.
- Make short notes and refer to the latest current affairs books and magazines to remain updated.
Admit Card for UKPSC ARO 2020
Candidates are issued admit cards to appear in each stage of the exam. As such, the admit cards for the Prelims and the Main exam are released separately and issued to the eligible candidates only. The admit card contains the date, time and venue of the exam apart from other information related to the candidature of the applicant and other relevant information and instructions for the exam. Candidates must download the admit card from the official website of the Commission i.e. ukpsc.gov.in. Here are some important points to remember about the admit card of UKPSC ARO 2020 exam.
- The admit card is not sent by post to the candidate. One must download it from the website only.
- Having the printed copy of the admit card is mandatory to appear in the exam. One must produce the admit card at the exam center to gain access to the exam hall
- Along with the admit card, candidates must not forget to carry a valid photo identity card with them.
- It is advisable to preserve the admit card at least until the final results are published.
Answer Keys of UKPSC ARO 2020
The Commission publishes the answer keys of the UKPSC ARO 2020 recruitment exam shortly after the exam. Candidates should note that the answer key is available only for the Preliminary exam as the Main exam is descriptive in nature. Once released, candidates can download the answer keys from the official website only.
The Commission has the provision to raise objections against the provisional answer keys within a specified schedule after it is released. Candidates must pay a fee of Rs 50 per question in order to raise objections. All objections must be supported by valid academic references. Once the objection window is closed, the Commission evaluates the received objections and releases the final revised answer keys. The evaluation of the candidate’s response sheets are done on the basis of the final answer keys only.
Result of UKPSC ARO 2020
The Commission releases the results of the UKPSC ARO 2020 in separate phases for each selection test. At first, the results of the Preliminary exam are released which shortlists the candidates who are eligible to apply for the Main exam. The results of the Main exam are also released separately after the exam. The final results of the exam are based on the marks obtained in the main exam and qualification in the final document verification stages. The final result indicating the shortlisted candidates who are selected for appointment into the vacant positions are published at the official website as per schedule.
Eligibility Criteria for UKPSC ARO 2020
The complete details of the minimum eligibility conditions to apply for the post of Assistant Review Officer (ARO) is provided in the detailed advertisement released at the official website. Candidates must ensure that they comply with the prescribed eligibility conditions before applying for UKPSC ARO 2020. Check out the minimum eligibility conditions below.
Age Limit
- The permissible age range of the candidates must be within 21 to 42 years as on July 01, 2018
Relaxations on the upper age limit are applicable as per governmental norms. Check out the details from the excerpts from the official notice below.
Educational Qualifications
- Candidates must be possessing a Bachelor’s degree obtained from a recognized University in India
- Must have a minimum typing speed of 9000 key depressions per hour in English
Vacancy Details of UKPSC ARO 2020
A total number of 56 vacant positions has been announced for the post of Assistant Review Officer. Candidates can check the complete vacancy details for all other posts in the snapshot of the official notice below.
Official Website: ukpsc.gov.in
About UKPSC
The establishment of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission was facilitated under the provisions of the Article 315 (1) of the Indian Constitution. It is the state level public service commission of the state of Uttarakhand in India and acts as the apex government recruitment organisation in the state. The Commission conducts, among others the recruitment process for vacancies emerging in the post of Assistant Review Officer in concerned departments of the state government. Candidates can check out more about the Commission at the official website i.e. ukpsc.gov.in
