UPPSC RO/ARO Exam-2023 conducted smoothly across Uttar Pradesh with 42 pc attendance

The Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer (RO/ARO) Examination–2023, conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), was held smoothly, safely, and in a single shift from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Sunday across all 75 districts of the state.

Sharing details about the examination, Commission Secretary Ashok Kumar informed that a total of 10,76,004 candidates were registered, of whom 4,54,997 (42.29%) appeared. The examination was conducted at 2,382 centres statewide, with Kanpur hosting the highest number at 139 centres, followed by Lucknow (129), Prayagraj (106), and Varanasi (82).

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Among the districts, Ayodhya recorded the highest attendance at 52.81%, while Rampur registered the lowest at 25.78%. Participation in other major cities included Prayagraj at 47.61%, Lucknow at 48.89%, Kanpur at 44.37%, and Varanasi at 49.19%.

Thanks to the Uttar Pradesh government’s stringent arrangements and the Commission’s meticulous planning, the examination was conducted in a fair, transparent, and cheating-free manner.

Cutting-edge security measures including an AI-based alert system, biometric verification, CCTV surveillance, and monitoring by the Special Task Force (STF)—ensured zero irregularities across the state. These efforts further strengthened public trust in Uttar Pradesh’s examination system.

Commission Secretary Ashok Kumar confirmed that answer sheets were safely collected from all centres and that the next stage of the process has commenced. Despite the high number of centres in key districts like Kanpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Varanasi, the entire system functioned seamlessly, marking a historic moment in the evolution of fair recruitment practices in the state.

Candidates specifically appreciated the use of technology, including QR code scanning, eye scans, and biometric verification, which reinforced the fairness and integrity of the examination. These advancements instilled strong confidence among aspirants that the exam was conducted in a completely transparent and merit-based manner.