(Newswire.net — September 9, 2020) — As an update, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has decided to shift the exam date of Review Officer [RO] and Assistant Review Officer [ARO] prelims recruitment from September 13th 2020 to September 20th 2020.
Newly recruited RO and ARO candidates will be posted in various departments of the Uttar Pradesh state government, for instance, Board of Revenue, Legislative Council Secretariat, UP Secretariat, Commercial Tax Department etc. To guide you throughout the preparation process, we present you with some of the vital preparation tips and suggestions for the UPPSC RO ARO 2020 prelims exam.
UPPSC RO ARO Preparation Strategy: Exam Pattern for Prelims
Here are a few pointers on the exam pattern which will help shape up your UPPSC RO ARO preparation strategy.
- There are two sections General Studies for Paper 1 and General Hindi for Paper 2. Both papers will have only objective-type questions.
- Paper 1 has 140 questions of 1 mark each. Total marks 140. Total Time 120 minutes
- Paper 2 contains 60 questions of 1 mark each. Total marks 60. Total time 60 minutes.
- Negative marking of -0.33 marks applies for every incorrect answer.
UPPSC RO ARO Preparation Tips: Paper 1
Paper 1 or General Studies Paper is a comprehensive assessment of the applicant’s knowledge of a wide range of subjects and topics from General Science to regional UP traditions and culture. The following UPPSC RO ARO preparation tips have been curated keeping all aspects in mind.
- Major portions of the UPPPSC RO ARO Prelims syllabus have been tabulated below.
- Difficulty Level: The difficulty level of Paper 1 generally lingers around easy to moderate but the sheer vastness of the syllabus requires tremendous effort. While the weightage is not clear, going by previous year papers, around 4-5 questions each is typically asked from computer knowledge, Uttar Pradesh local history and geography, Indian industry around independence and major reforms and lastly world geography, amongst others.
- Strategy: As the marks secured in UPPSC RO ARO Prelims examination is counted towards your score in the overall merit list, it is essential to score beyond your potential. However, as the cut-off generally comes out to be 95-98 for Prelims [both papers] General category, having an aim of solving 120-125 questions correctly will get you past it easily even if you mark 15-20 questions incorrect. One of the instrumental parts of UPPSC RO ARO preparation strategy is to focus on General Science, Computer and UP Region Facts to be ahead of the crowd. Don’t mark questions on guesswork as it is ultimately a shot in the arm.
UPPSC RO ARO Preparation Tips: Paper 2
Paper 2 General Hindi has 60 questions and tests your hold over Hindi Grammar and Composition.
- This section contains questions reading comprehension [गद्द्यांश], sentence structure & framing, error detection and vocabulary. Thus, it is advised that you focus on fundamentals such as भाषा, वर्ण-विचार, संज्ञा, पर्यायवाची शब्द [Synonyms], विलोम शब्द [Antonyms] अनेकार्थी शब्द, एकार्थक शब्द, अनेक शब्दों के एक शब्द [One Word Substitution]. Have an aim marking at least 25-30 questions with 100% accuracy.
- Time Management: You have 60 minutes to solve 60 questions making it one question per minute. While you save on vocabulary related questions, follow the thumb rule of skipping to the next question when you cross the 60-second limit.
- Recommended UPPSC RO ARO Books: NCERT Hindi Textbook [Class IX-X]; Samanya Hindi by Arihant; Lucent’s Samanya Hindi.
The most important UPPSC RO ARO preparation strategy we can give is to have faith and confidence in your abilities and prep efforts. Remember your exam strategies and give it your best shot.