The RO/ARO (Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer) exam is a state-level recruitment exam conducted for the selection of candidates for clerical and administrative positions in various state government departments. The exam typically comprises two stages: Preliminary Examination and Main Examination. Below is a concise breakdown of the content for the RO/ARO Exam:

1. General Studies (GS) Paper

• General Knowledge:
  • History: Indian history (Ancient, Medieval, Modern India), Freedom struggle, Constitutional developments.
  • Geography: Physical geography, Indian geography (climatic zones, rivers, mountains, resources), world geography.
  • Indian Polity: Constitution of India, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Union-State relations, Governance.
  • Economy: Indian economy, economic planning, government schemes, economic reforms, taxation, budgeting.
  • Environment: Environmental issues, pollution, biodiversity, climate change, conservation.
• Current Affairs:
  • Focus on current events at national and international levels, government schemes, and policies.
  • Regularly follow newspapers like The Hindu, Indian Express, and government publications like Yojana and Kurukshetra.

2. General Hindi (Compulsory)

• Grammar: Sentence correction, word usage, idioms, and phrases.
• Comprehension: Understanding and analyzing Hindi passages.
• Translation: Translation from Hindi to English and vice versa.
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and phrases.
• Essay Writing: Write a brief essay on a given topic in Hindi.
• General Proficiency: Understanding of grammar, vocabulary, and usage.

3. General English (Compulsory)

• Grammar: Sentence correction, active-passive, direct-indirect speech, tenses, prepositions, conjunctions, etc.
• Comprehension: Reading comprehension passages followed by questions.
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and phrases.
• Error Spotting: Identify errors in sentences.
• Essay Writing: Writing short essays or applications on given topics.
• Para Jumbles: Rearranging sentences in logical order.

4. Computer Knowledge

• Basic Computer Knowledge:
  • Fundamentals of computers (hardware, software).
  • Operating systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Internet browsing.
  • Basic knowledge of databases, email, and Internet protocols.
• Basic Programming (depending on the exam's requirement): Basic understanding of programming languages such as C, C++, or Java (if applicable).
• Computer Applications: Knowledge of basic computer applications used in government offices, e-governance, etc.

5. General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability

• Logical Reasoning:
  • Syllogism, coding-decoding, number series, analogy, and classifications.
• Verbal Reasoning:
  • Blood relations, directions, puzzles, ranking, and seating arrangement.
• Non-Verbal Reasoning:
  • Figure-based problems, mirror images, and pattern recognition.
• Mathematical Ability:
  • Basic arithmetic problems involving percentages, averages, ratios, profit and loss, time and work, simple interest, and speed-distance-time.

6. Optional Subject (if applicable)

Depending on the specific requirements of the exam and the state, candidates may be asked to choose an optional subject (commonly for Mains). Common optional subjects include:

• General Studies: History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and Science.
• Law: Knowledge of Indian Constitution, Civil and Criminal Laws, etc.
• Public Administration: Administrative principles, governance, and public policies.