UKPSC RO ARO Admit Card

Last Updated: 6 June, 2026 | Source: Official UKPSC Notification | psc.uk.gov.in

UKPSC RO ARO Admit Card is released separately for each stage of the Samiksha Adhikari / Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari exam — Prelims, Mains, and Computer Test. The Uttarakhand Lok Seva Ayog (UKPSC) publishes all admit cards on its official website psc.uk.gov.in. No admit card is sent by post.

This page covers the complete admit card history for the 2023 exam cycle result — stage-wise release dates, exam schedules, reporting instructions, and documents required for verification. It will be updated immediately when admit cards for the next RO ARO cycle are released.

📢 The 2023 RO ARO exam cycle is now complete — Prelims, Mains, and Computer Test have all been conducted. The next RO ARO cycle notification is expected soon. This page will be updated immediately when the new admit card is released by UKPSC.

UKPSC RO ARO Admit Card – All Stages at a Glance

StageExam dateAdmit Card ReleasedDownload SourceStatus
Prelims17 December 2023 (Sunday)05 December 2023psc.uk.gov.inConducted
Mains26–27 October 2024 (Sat–Sun)11 October 2024psc.uk.gov.inConducted
Computer Test24 Feb – 06 March 202514 February 2025psc.uk.gov.in / ukpsc.net.inConducted

Source: Official UKPSC Notifications — No. 191/16/E-3/DR(RO/ARO)/2023-24 (Prelims), No. 102(1)/16/E-3/DR(RO/ARO)/2023-24 (Mains), No. 176(1)/16/E-3/DR(RO/ARO)/2023-24 (Computer Test)

Prelims Admit Card

Official Notification: No. 191/16/E-3/DR(RO/ARO)/2023-24, dated 24 November 2023.

  • Exam Date: 17 December 2023 (Sunday)
  • Exam Centres: 13 Districts, 20 Cities — Uttarakhand
  • Admit Card Released: 05 December 2023 (Tuesday)
  • Download Source: psc.uk.gov.in

Note for PwD Candidates: Candidates who requested a Scribe in their online application received their admit card only after submitting scribe-related information as per Notification No. 183/16/E-3/DR(RO/ARO)/2023-24 dated 16 November 2023.

Mains Admit Card

Official Notification: No. 102(1)/16/E-3/DR(RO/ARO)/2023-24, dated 04 October 2024

  • Exam Dates: 26–27 October 2024
  • Exam Centres: 2 Districts — Uttarakhand
  • Admit Card Released: 11 October 2024
  • Download Source: psc.uk.gov.in
DateSessionTimingSubjectTypeCode
26 Oct 2024 (Saturday)First9:00 AM – 12:00 PMGeneral Studies (Samanya Adhyayan)Adhyayan)Objective (MCQ)91
26 Oct 2024 (Saturday)Second2:00 PM – 5:00 PMHindi SanrachnaDescriptive92
27 Oct 2024 (Sunday)SIngle10:00 AM – 1:00 PMNibandh (Essay)Descriptive93

Reporting Time: 7:30 AM on 26 October / 8:30 AM on 27 October (at exam centre main gate)

Important: Thorough frisking and videography of each candidate was conducted at the main gate along with admit card and photo ID verification.

Computer Test Admit Card

Official Notification: No. 176(1)/16/E-3/DR(RO/ARO)/2023-24, dated 31 January 2025

  • Exam Dates: 24, 25, 27, 28 February and 3, 4, 5, 6 March 2025
  • Total Qualified Candidates: 735 (from Mains)
  • Admit Card Released: 14 February 2025
  • Download Source: psc.uk.gov.in and ukpsc.net.in
  • Exam Venue: Gyanodaya Lab, UKPSC, Haridwar — Morning session from 10:00 AM
  • Document Verification Venue: UKPSC Office, First Floor, Haridwar — Afternoon from 1:30 PM
  • Reporting Time: 9:00 AM (1 hour before exam start)

Subjects Tested:

SubjectTypeCode
Hindi TypingMandatory (अनिवार्य)94
English TypingOptional (वैकल्पिक)95
Computer Basic KnowledgeQualifying (अर्हकारी)96

Day-wise Candidate Distribution:

DatesLab 1Lab 2Total/Day
24, 25, 27, 28 Feb & 3, 4, 5 Mar 202550 candidates50 candidates100
06 March 2025 (Last Day)24 candidates11 candidates*35

*Lab 2 on 06 March was reserved for OA (One Arm), PB, B (Blind), and ST category candidates.

Online Departmental Preference (Vibhagavar Variyata): All 735 qualified candidates were required to fill their Online Departmental Preference on psc.uk.gov.in between 14 February 2025 and 06 March 2025. This was mandatory. Once submitted, preference could not be changed under any circumstances.

How to Download UKPSC RO ARO Admit Card

  1. Go to psc.uk.gov.in (official UKPSC website)
  2. Click on “Candidate Corner” in the top menu
  3. Select “Admit Card” from the left sidebar
  4. Search for “RO/ARO Exam-2023” and click Search
  5. Click the Download Link next to the relevant admit card notice
  6. Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth
  7. Download and print — keep two copies (one for exam, one for document verification)

Admit cards are not sent by post. Download from official website only.

Documents Required for Computer Test & Document Verification

Candidates were required to bring 2 complete sets of the following:

  1. Online Application Form (downloaded from UKPSC portal)
  2. Detailed Application Form — Form No. 2, fully filled
  3. Attestation Form — Form No. 3, fully filled
  4. Index Card — Form No. 4, fully filled
  5. Checklist — with all certificates attached in order
  6. 2 latest passport-size photographs (self-attested)
  7. Copy of Online Departmental Preference

Candidates who did not appear in person on their allotted date were not considered for final selection.

Important Instructions

  • Admit card is not dispatched by post. Download only from psc.uk.gov.in or ukpsc.net.in.
  • Bring a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Driving Licence) at every stage.
  • Mobile phones, cameras, and all electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the exam/lab premises.
  • Reach the exam centre at least 1 hour before the exam starts. Late entry is not permitted.
  • At the Mains stage, videography of candidates is done at the gate along with admit card verification.
  • PwD candidates requiring a Scribe must submit scribe information to UKPSC separately before the admit card for that stage is issued.
  • Online Departmental Preference once submitted cannot be changed under any circumstances.

FAQ

Q1: When is UKPSC RO ARO Admit Card released?

UKPSC releases the admit card separately for each stage — approximately 10 to 15 days before the exam date. In the 2023 cycle, the Prelims admit card was released on 05 December 2023, Mains on 11 October 2024, and Computer Test on 14 February 2025.

Q2: Where can I download UKPSC RO ARO Admit Card?

Admit card is available only on the official UKPSC website — psc.uk.gov.in or ukpsc.net.in. It is not sent by post. Candidates must download and print it themselves before the exam.

Q3: Does each stage of UKPSC RO ARO have a separate admit card?

Yes. A separate admit card is issued for Prelims, Mains, and Computer Test. Candidates must download a fresh admit card from the UKPSC portal before each stage.

Q4: Is Hindi Typing mandatory in UKPSC RO ARO Computer Test?

Yes. Hindi Typing (Code 94) is mandatory. English Typing (Code 95) is optional. Computer Basic Knowledge (Code 96) is qualifying in nature — its marks are not counted in the final merit list.

Q5: What documents are required for UKPSC RO ARO Document Verification?

Candidates must bring two complete sets of: Online Application Form, Detailed Application Form (Form 2), Attestation Form (Form 3), Index Card (Form 4), Checklist, two recent passport-size self-attested photographs, and a copy of the Online Departmental Preference. Candidates absent on their allotted date are not considered for final selection.