The Samiksha Adhikari (Review Officer - RO) and Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Assistant Review Officer - ARO) are respectable Group ‘C’ non-gazetted administrative positions under the Uttar Pradesh state government, these roles are created through a competitive examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC).
These officers work in all important departments of the UP Secretariat, UPPSC, Board of Revenue, High Court and do much of the work concerning file work, filing, writing drafts, writing official correspondence, and keeping all government records.
ROs/AROs are extremely desirable positions for graduates seeking government employment in the state of Uttar Pradesh because they are known to offer job security, regular promotion, and respectable remuneration.
Samiksha Adhikari Pay Structure (2025)
The salaries of both RO (Review Officer) and ARO (Assistant Review Officer) are paid on the basis of the Pay Matrix level and basic pay scale (as per 7th Pay Commission) for Grade pay.
1. Basic Salary and Pay Levels
Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay Range (₹) | Grade Pay (₹) | Pay Band |
Review Officer (RO) | Level 8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 | ₹4,800 | ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 (Old PB-2) |
Assistant Review Officer (ARO) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 (Old PB-2) |
2. Gross Monthly Salary (2025 Estimate)
Thegross salary includesbasic pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other allowancessuch as medical and travel.
Component | Review Officer (RO) | Assistant Review Officer (ARO) |
Basic Pay | ₹47,600 | ₹44,900 |
DA (approx. 50%) | ₹23,800 | ₹22,450 |
HRA (8–24%) | ₹3,800 – ₹11,400 | ₹3,600 – ₹10,800 |
Transport Allowance | ₹1,800 – ₹3,600 | ₹1,800 – ₹3,600 |
Other Allowances | ₹2,000 – ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 – ₹4,000 |
Gross Salary (est.) | ₹78,000 – ₹90,000/month | ₹74,000 – ₹85,000/month |
- Actual salary may vary slightly depending on posting location (urban/rural), seniority, and departmental norms.
3. In-Hand Salary (After Deductions)
Post | Approx. In-Hand Salary (₹) |
Review Officer | ₹65,000 – ₹72,000 |
Assistant RO | ₹60,000 – ₹68,000 |
Deductions includeProvident Fund (PF), NPS (National Pension Scheme), professional tax, and group insurance contributions.
Samiksha Adhikari (RO/ARO) - Allowances and benefit in 2025
The base pay of the RO/ARO is determined by the 7th Central Pay Commission, but a large proportion of their monthly income comes from a number of allowances and benefits. Allowances and benefits provide financial & social security and enhance an employee's quality of life.
1. Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Objective: To alleviate the effect of inflation on employees
- Rate (2025): DA is about ~50% of the basic pay (it is revised two times a year: January and July)
- Example: If base pay is ₹47,600 (RO), the DA is approximately ₹23,800
- Basis for Revision: The change is based on All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI) -- linked
2. House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Objective: To cover the rental expenses for employees not allotted than government quarters.
Rate:
- 24% of basic pay in X-class cities: Lucknow
- 16% in Y-class cities
- 8% in Z-class towns/Rural Areas
Condition: It will be provided only if government accommodation is not allotted.
Consideration: It is increased when DA crosses 50% as per DoPT rule.
3. Travel Allowance (TA)
- Purpose: For commuting to and from office - each day
- Value: This is a fixed amount paid monthly - round ₹1,800 - ₹3,600 depending on post and city
- Additional Refund: There is a reimbursement for field visits, if any official duty, as may be necessary.
4. Medical Allowance / Medical Reimbursement
- Benefits: Medical claim either for employee and family: dependents a family.
- Facility: NGOs i.e.
- Government hospitals and
- Empaneled private hospitals of UP state health scheme
- Reimbursement: the claim may be made for treatment and rent hospitalization according to specific guidelines provided.
5. City Compensatory Allowance (CCA):
- Purpose: CCA is to compensate for higher living costs by metropolitan cities.
- Subject to: CCA depends on class of city; and approval of departmental rules
- Amount: Monthly amount of ₹300; ₹900; according to post and location.
6. Government Vehicle (for Eligible Officers)
- Eligibility: Only for senior Review Officers or officers with additional charge or on sensitive positions.
- Official duties, field visits and administrative purposes
- Fuel and maintenance covered by government
7. Special Compensatory Allowances (if applicable)
- Remote or hardship postings
- Night shift remember it is rare, but pertinent to some departments
- Additional secretarial or supervisory duties
- Based on each individual case and department
In Uttar Pradesh, the jobs of Samiksha Adhikari (Review Officer) and Sahayak Samiksha Adhikari (Assistant Review Officer) are much more than a job in government and security of tenure. It is the perfect combination of a respectable salary, allowances and benefits. The basic pay is between ₹44,900 to ₹47,600, and that is just your basic pay! Moreover, allowances for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, Medical Reimbursement, etc. will see you and your family living very comfortably.
You also get a government house (depending on availability), Leave Travel Concession (LTC), NPS pension, special compensatory allowance, etc., all of which makes RO/ARO arguably one of the best jobs in the administrative set up of the Uttar Pradesh state government!
