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Hindustan Times
27-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
RO/ARO prelim exam held peacefully across UP amid foolproof security
The Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer (RO/ARO) Preliminary Examination–2023 was conducted peacefully across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. Despite weather challenges in several regions, the exam was completed in a fair manner, thanks to an unprecedented security and monitoring system introduced by the state government and the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). Candidates at one of the centres in Prayagraj where UP RO/ARO (Pre) Exam-2023 was held on July 27. (HT photo) This year's exam marked a significant step towards transparency, with the use of artificial intelligence for real-time monitoring—an initiative implemented for the first time in the state's examination system. Complemented by live CCTV surveillance, biometric verification and strict vigilance by the Special Task Force (STF), the exam was conducted smoothly, said officials. A total of 10.76 lakh candidates had registered for the exam, out of which 4,54,997 appeared, recording an overall turnout of 42.29 percent. The exam was held at 2,382 centres across the state, with the highest number of centres in Kanpur (139), followed by Lucknow (129) and Prayagraj (106), said UPPSC secretary Ashok Kumar. No untoward incident was reported from any district, he added. Prayagraj witnessed an attendance rate of 47.61 percent. Among all districts, Ayodhya reported the highest turnout of 52.81 percent, while Rampur recorded the lowest at 25.78 percent. Other key attendance figures included Lucknow (48.89 percent), Varanasi (49.19 percent), and Kanpur (44.37 percent), officials shared. To ensure full integrity in the process, authorities employed a fully digital and foolproof identification and entry system. Candidate verification was strengthened through an eight-step authentication linked to the one-time registration (OTR) platform. This included checks on personal details such as name, father's name, date of birth, category, and high school credentials. Entry points were equipped with biometric and facial recognition systems, while a double-layer frisking process was jointly managed by police and exam staff. Electronic devices were strictly prohibited and any suspicious activity triggered instant alerts through the AI-based monitoring system. The RO/ARO Preliminary Examination-2023 was previously held across 2,387 centres in 58 districts of the state on February 11, 2024. However, it was cancelled due to the paper leak. The arrangements received positive feedback from candidates. Many appreciated the enhanced use of technology, including QR codes, biometric verification, and iris scans for maintaining transparency. Sachin Mathur, a candidate from Varanasi who appeared in the exam at Hindu Mahila Vidyalaya Inter College in Prayagraj, noted the high level of vigilance and seamless scanning process at his centre. Pooja, a candidate from Pratapgarh, said the overall management was far better than in previous years, adding that the transport support provided by the administration ensured a hassle-free experience. Foolproof security STF units were deployed at critical locations and remained on high alert throughout the day. Authorities closely monitored individuals with a history of exam-related offences, including those out on bail. Coaching centres were kept under surveillance, with suspicious activity promptly reported. A dedicated social media monitoring cell tracked platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram to prevent leaks and misinformation. These coordinated efforts successfully dismantled cheating networks and ensured a fair exam environment. To protect the confidentiality of question papers, two separate sets—printed by different presses—were randomly selected by computer 45 minutes before the exam. Each paper came in eight jumbled versions with unique barcodes, packed in tamper-proof trunks with five layers of security. Armed guards and senior officials oversaw every stage, from treasury collection to answer sheet submission. Live CCTV monitoring at centre, district, and commission levels ensured end-to-end security. Each centre had a full administrative set-up, including sector and static magistrates, a centre administrator, co-administrators and trained invigilators. A senior officer coordinated between the STF and the commission with oversight at the district level provided by top police officials.
India.com
24-07-2025
- General
- India.com
UPPSC RO/ARO Preliminary Exams 2025: Check Key Instructions and Selection Process Details Here
UPPSC RO/ARO 2025: The Preliminary Examination 2025 for Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) will be conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on 27 July, 2025 (Sunday). The exams are scheduled to be conducted in a single shift from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in multiple centers across all districts in the state. As per the official notification, candidates can now download the admit cards from the official UPPSC website – Candidates can use the OTP provided on their registered mobile number to log in and then use their login details to access the hall tickets. The UPPSC RO/ARO Exam aims to fill 411 RO and ARO posts in all over Uttar Pradesh through this recruitment process. According to the official UPPSC notification, the recruitment process will fill RO and ARO posts across various UP government departments UPPSC RO/ARO 2025: Key Instructions • Candidates should report to the exam center along with document like hard copy of admit card, two passport-size photographs, and a valid photo ID (original and photocopy). • Candidates will be allowed to enter the exam center 1 hour 30 minutes before the exam starts. • No candidates will be allowed to enter 45 minutes prior to the start of the exam. • Any act of cheating, using unfair means, or leaking/question paper manipulation is considered a criminal offence. Offenders may face up to Rs 1 crore in fines and life imprisonment. UPPSC RO/ARO 2025: Steps to download Admit Card 2025 For the convenience of the candidates, we have provided the steps through which they can download the UPPSC RO ARO admit card 2025: Step 1. Go to the official UPPSC website – Step 2. On the Homepage, click on 'UPPSC RO ARO 2025 Admit Card Download Link' Step 3. Enter the asked credentials (registration number & date of birth) Step 4. Click on 'Login' to view your admit card. Step 5. Your result for WBJEE 2025 will appear on the screen Step 6. Download the admit card PDF and take a printout for future reference UPPSC RO/ARO 2025: Selection Process The recruitment process for UPPSC RO/ARO is divided into three stages – the Preliminary Examination, which is qualifying in nature: next is the Main Examination for a detailed assessment of the candidate; then followed by the final Interview, which is the last stage of selection. It is advisable for the candidates to carefully read and adhere to all the instructions provided on the admit card. Candidates should also regularly visit the official website for any updates or notices regarding the exams.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
UPPSC revises PCS main time schedule
Prayagraj: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has amended the timings for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Service (PCS) Main examination 2024, proposed from June 29 to July 2. As per the revised schedule, it has been decided to conduct the first and second shift examinations from 9am to 12am and from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Earlier in the advertisement, the first and second shift examinations were proposed from 9.30am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 5pm respectively. A total of 15,066 candidates were declared successful in the preliminary examination for recruitment to 947 posts of PCS. These candidates will appear in the main examination, which will be conducted in Prayagraj and Lucknow. On June 29, the first session (9am to 12pm) will be the general Hindi paper, followed by the essay paper in the second session (2.30pm to 5.30pm). On June 30, the general studies paper I will be conducted in the morning session, and paper II in the afternoon. On July 1, candidates will appear for general studies papers III and IV in the two respective sessions. Finally, on July 2, papers V and VI will be conducted. Notably, papers V and VI will focus on Uttar Pradesh-specific topics, including the state's culture, geography, history, administrative structure and current affairs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Dark Truth Nobody Talks About! Expertinspector Click Here Undo In the main examination, which carries 1,500 marks, there will be six question papers of 200 marks each for general studies. The general Hindi and essay will be of 150 marks each. In another major announcement, the UPPSC declared the results for the Combined State Engineering Services (General/Special Selection) Preliminary Examination 2024. The exam was held on April 20, and out of 78,798 online applicants, 31,639 appeared. From these, 7,358 were declared successful for the mains against 609 vacancies. The list of qualified candidates has been uploaded to the official UPPSC website. UPPSC secretary Ashok Kumar said the detailed schedule and online application process for the engineering services mains exam will be issued separately. Marks and cut-off scores will also be released after the final selection result is declared. Significantly, this year marks a major change in the selection process for the engineering services, as the commission introduced a preliminary examination stage for the first time. Earlier, the recruitment process involved only a written examination and a personal interview. Additionally, the commission clarified that no queries under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, regarding the exam process will be entertained until after the final results are published.
NDTV
27-05-2025
- General
- NDTV
UPPSC CES Prelims Result 2025 Declared, Check Steps To Download
UPPSC CES Prelims Result 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the results for the Combined State Engineering Services (CES) Preliminary Examination 2025. A total of 7,358 candidates have qualified for the Main examination, competing for 609 engineering vacancies. The results are available on the official UPPSC website. UPPSC CES Prelims Result 2025: Exam Overview Applications Received: 78,798 Candidates Appeared: 31,639 Qualified for Mains: 7,358 Vacancies: 609 (including general and special recruitment) UPPSC CES Prelims Result 2025: How to Check the Result Step 1. Go to the official UPPSC website. Step 2. Navigate to the 'Notifications' section. Step 3. Click on the 'UPPSC CES Prelims Result 2025' PDF link Step 4. You will be redirected to a new page Step 5. Use 'Ctrl+F' to search for your roll number Step 6. Download and save the PDF for future reference However, the Commission will soon issue a separate notification with details on the main examination schedule and application process. Qualified candidates should regularly check the official website, for updates. UPPSC CES Exam 2025: Selection Process The UPPSC CES Exam 2025 consists of two stages: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) This is a screening exam. After qualifying, candidates become eligible for the mains. The marks of this exam are not counted in the final merit list. Main Examination (Written and Interview) The Main Examination comprises a written examination and an interview. After qualifying in the written exam, candidates are called for an interview, which will count towards the final selection.
