What is Uttarakhand RO/ARO 2027 exam pattern?

UKPSC RO/ARO Prelims has 100 objective questions in 120 minutes with General Studies (70Q) and General Hindi (30Q). Mains has 3 papers: General Studies I (200 marks), General Studies II (200 marks), and General Hindi (100 marks). There is negative marking of -0.25 in Prelims.

What is the eligibility for Uttarakhand RO/ARO?

Candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognized university. Uttarakhand state domicile is mandatory for applying. The age limit is 21 to 42 years for general category (higher than most states). OBC gets 3 years and SC/ST gets 5 years age relaxation on top of the upper age limit.

What Uttarakhand-specific topics are important for UK RO/ARO?

Key Uttarakhand topics include Chipko Movement, Uttarakhand formation history (9 November 2000), rivers originating from Uttarakhand (Ganga, Yamuna, Kali), Kedarnath and Badrinath significance, Garhwal and Kumaon cultural differences, Tehri Dam, Corbett National Park, and state government schemes.

What is the salary of Uttarakhand RO/ARO?

UKPSC RO/ARO salary is approximately Rs. 44,900-1,42,400 per month (Pay Level 7) basic under 7th Pay Commission. With Uttarakhand Hill Allowance, DA, HRA and other benefits, the effective in-hand salary ranges from Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 75,000 per month depending on posting location.

How is UKPSC RO/ARO different from UPPSC ARO/RO?

UKPSC RO/ARO has 100 questions (vs 120 in UPPSC), the upper age limit is 42 years (vs 40 in UP), Uttarakhand domicile is mandatory (not required in UPPSC), and the General Studies section focuses heavily on Uttarakhand state geography, culture and polity. Both are Group B gazetted posts but serve different state governments.

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