UPPSC RO/ARO Question Paper 2025 : Download Paper PDF

Download UPPSC RO/ARO Question Paper 2025 PDF. Get detailed paper analysis, expected cut off, and direct link to download General Studies & General Hindi paper.

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Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) held the RO/ARO Prelims Exam 2025 on 27th July 2025 in all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. The exam for recruitment as Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) saw thousands of candidates vying for a limited number of coveted Group ‘C’ administrative positions. Here is the official UPPSC RO/ARO Question Paper 2025 PDF, detailed section-by-section analysis, difficulty level, and expected cut-off marks so that the candidate can self-assess their performance and prepare for subsequent phases.
The test was conducted in one shift (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) and had two broad sections: General Studies and General Hindi, which were worth 200 marks. The OMR examination assessed a candidate’s awareness of Uttar Pradesh-related issues, Indian polity, contemporary affairs, and Hindi grammar and understanding.

UPPSC RO/ARO Question Paper 2025

The UPPSC RO/ARO Question Paper 2025 has been formally released following the successful holding of the preliminary examination on 27th July 2025. The examination was held in a single shift from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in many districts of Uttar Pradesh. The question paper contained General Studies and General Hindi sections, following the recent UPPSC syllabus. Aspirants can now download the PDF of the original question paper to study the pattern, level of difficulty, and key topics covered. This will also assist prospective aspirants in understanding the trend of the exam and preparing better for future UPPSC exams.

UPPSC RO/ARO 2025 Exam Overview

The UPPSC RO/ARO 2025 exam was conducted in a single shift from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM on July 27. There were two sections in the question paper: General Studies and General Hindi, both being objective. The question paper was according to the latest UPPSC syllabus and had questions on current affairs, Uttar Pradesh-specific topics, Indian polity, and comprehension questions in Hindi. The following is a brief overview of the exam:

Event	Details
Exam Name	UPPSC RO/ARO Prelims 2025
Conducting Authority	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
Posts	Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO)
Exam Date	27th July 2025
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR based)
Papers	General Studies & General Hindi
Exam Duration	3 Hours (Single Shift)
Total Marks	200 Marks
Question Type	Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
Negative Marking	Yes (1/3rd deduction per wrong answer)
Official Website	uppsc.up.nic.in

UPPSC RO/ARO Question Paper 2025 PDF Download Link

We are giving the direct download link for the UPPSC RO/ARO Question Paper 2025 in PDF format. The paper consists of General Studies and General Hindi sections as follows in the current day’s exam. Downloading the paper will assist test-takers in examining the nature of questions being asked and judging their answer. This paper also assists in preparing for future RO/ARO exams as it provides a precise idea about the question trend and difficulty level.

Download UPPSC RO/ARO Question Paper 2025 PDF

How to Download UPPSC RO/ARO 2025 Question Paper PDF?

Follow these simple steps to download the question paper:

Visit the official UPPSC website: uppsc.up.nic.in
Navigate to the “Download Segment” on the homepage.
Click on “Previous Year Papers / Question Paper 2025”.
Find and click on “RO/ARO Preliminary Examination 2025 Question Paper”.
Download the PDF for both General Studies and General Hindi papers.

UPPSC RO/ARO 2025 Paper Analysis – Subject-Wise Breakdown

General Studies (140 Questions)

Topic	Approximate Questions	Difficulty Level
Polity & Constitution	18–20	Moderate
Current Affairs (Nat./Int.)	22–25	Moderate to Difficult
History (India & UP)	15–18	Moderate
Geography	12–14	Moderate
Economy	10–12	Easy to Moderate
Environment & Ecology	8–10	Easy
Science & Tech	10–12	Easy to Moderate
Government Schemes (UP)	10–12	Moderate
Miscellaneous (Awards, Sports, Census, Reports)	10+	Moderate to Difficult

Highlights:

Focus on Uttar Pradesh-specific schemes, geography, and history
Several questions from recent international events, like the Voice of Global South Summit, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and Paris Olympics 2024
A few tricky and indirect questions from the Indian Constitution Articles and Committees

General Hindi (60 Questions)

Topic	No. of Questions	Difficulty Level
Grammar (Sandhi, Samas, Alankar)	25–30	Easy to Moderate
Sentence Correction	10–12	Easy
Antonyms/Synonyms	8–10	Easy
Idioms & Proverbs	8–10	Moderate

Highlights:

Direct, textbook-based questions
Vocabulary-based questions were more factual than conceptual

Expected Cut Off – UPPSC RO/ARO Prelims 2025 (Out of 200 Marks)

Based on the initial exam analysis, student feedback, and previous year trends, the expected cut off marks for different categories are as follows:

Category	Expected Cut Off
General	To be Updated
OBC	To be Updated
SC	To be Updated
ST	To be Updated
EWS	To be Updated
Female (Gen)	To be Updated

Important Tips for Aspirants Post Exam

Download the question paper carefully and evaluate your strong and weak areas.
Compare answers with the official answer key when released.
Prepare for the mains exam by targeting areas where you lost marks.
Keep checking the official UPPSC site for result announcements and further updates.

Preparation Tips Post Prelims

Start answer writing practice for Hindi essays, UP-specific policy notes, and governance-related topics.
Revise UP Budget, state schemes, and major economic indicators.
Follow The Hindu, Indian Express, and Yojana/Kurukshetra for current updates relevant to UP.