| Conducting Body |
UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) |
UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) |
| Level of Service |
State-Level Government Service |
All-India and Central Government Service |
| Posts |
Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO) |
IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc. |
| Eligibility |
Graduation in any stream |
Graduation in any stream |
| Age Limit |
21–40 years (with relaxation) |
21–32 years (with relaxation) |
| Selection Process |
Prelims → Mains → Typing Test |
Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| Exam Difficulty Level |
Moderate (State-level competition) |
Very High (National-level competition) |
| Subjects |
General Studies, Hindi, Essay |
GS I–IV, Essay, Optional Subject, Interview |
| Exam Medium |
Mainly Hindi (with some English) |
English/Hindi |
| Salary Structure |
₹44,900 – ₹1,51,100 (Pay Level 7–8) |
₹56,100 – ₹2,50,000+ (Starting Pay Level 10+) |
| Posting |
Secretariat / Department Offices |
Across districts, ministries, embassies, etc. |
| Promotions |
Slow; up to Under Secretary or Joint Secretary in 20+ yrs |
Fast; up to Chief Secretary, DGP, or Ambassador |
| Prestige |
Medium (Administrative Support Role) |
Very High (Administrative Head/Leader Role) |
| Training |
Limited or On-the-Job Training (OJT) |
Top Institutions like LBSNAA, SVPNPA, etc. |
| Competition Scale |
~1–2 lakh aspirants (state only) |
10+ lakh aspirants (nationwide) |
| Job Role Nature |
File handling, drafting, documentation |
Policy-making, governance, leadership |
| Transfer Frequency |
Rare, mostly static location |
Frequent transfers across districts/states |
