UPSSSC Lekhpal Recruitment 2026

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Lekhpal recruitment is the largest intermediate-level opening in Uttar Pradesh, and the one where a missing PET certificate disqualifies a candidate before the paper is even written. This guide covers eligibility, the exam pattern and syllabus, the application process, pay, previous cut-offs and what the promotion ladder looks like afterwards.

Who is a Lekhpal?

A Lekhpal is a revenue accountant — a village-level administrative officer who maintains land records, assists in revenue collection and handles administrative work across rural Uttar Pradesh. The Hindi term लेखपाल translates literally as “account keeper”, which describes the core of the role accurately.

What is this recruitment at a glance?

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission conducts this recruitment for Lekhpal posts across the state’s districts. Selection runs on a single written examination followed by document verification, with no interview stage, and the paper is taken offline on OMR sheets.

Recruitment Details	Information
Organization Name	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Post Name	Lekhpal (Revenue Accountant)
Total Vacancies	To be announced (Expected: 4000-5000 posts)
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	www.upsssc.gov.in
Job Location	Uttar Pradesh
Selection Process	Written Exam + Document Verification
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR Based)

When are the key dates expected?

No dates are confirmed until the commission publishes its notification. The timeline below is built from how previous cycles ran and should be read as an expectation, useful for planning revision blocks rather than for making travel or leave arrangements.

Event	Expected Date
Notification Release Date	January/February 2026
Application Start Date	To be announced
Last Date to Apply	To be announced (likely 30 days from start)
Application Correction Window	To be announced
Admit Card Release	15 days before exam
Examination	To be announced (Expected: March/April 2026)
UPSSSC PET Exam Date 2026	To be announced separately
Answer Key Release	Within 7 days of exam
Result	To be announced

How many posts are expected?

The confirmed count appears only in the notification. Based on previous recruitment, the drive is expected to run to 4,000–5,000 posts distributed across districts, with reservation applied in the shares below. Treat both the total and the split as expectations rather than announced figures.

Category	Expected Vacancies
General	40-45%
OBC	25-27%
SC	21-22%
ST	2-3%
EWS	10%
Total	4000-5000+ (Expected)

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility rests on three things at once: Indian citizenship with a Uttar Pradesh domicile, an age within the category band, and an intermediate qualification backed by a valid PET certificate. All three are checked at verification, and a gap in any of them ends the application.

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India

• Domicile of Uttar Pradesh is mandatory

What is the age limit?

The band runs from 18 years to 40 years for General and EWS candidates, extended by three years for OBC candidates and five for SC and ST candidates. Age is calculated as on 1 July 2026 on a tentative basis, with the confirmed cut-off date printed in the notification.

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General/EWS	18 years	40 years
OBC	18 years	43 years (3 years relaxation)
SC/ST	18 years	45 years (5 years relaxation)

Further relaxation applies to ex-servicemen, candidates with disabilities and other reserved categories as per state government rules.

What qualification is required?

The academic bar is an intermediate (10+2) pass from a recognised board, along with knowledge of Hindi and basic computer skills. A computer certificate and a valid PET certificate are both required documents, not optional additions, and candidates are expected to know Uttar Pradesh’s geography, culture and history.

• Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board

• Knowledge of Hindi and basic computer skills

• Valid UPSSSC PET certificate, mandatory from 2023 onwards

• CCC certificate or a basic computer course certificate from a recognised institution

What is the exam pattern?

The paper carries 100 questions for 100 marks across four equally weighted sections, written in two hours. One mark is awarded for a correct answer and 0.25 deducted for a wrong one, which makes attempt discipline as important as coverage across a paper this tightly balanced.

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Hindi	25	25	2 Hours
General Knowledge	25	25
Mathematics	25	25
Rural Development & Panchayati Raj	25	25
Total	100	100	120 Minutes

What does the syllabus cover?

Four sections carry equal weight, which means no subject can be dropped — a candidate strong in mathematics but weak in Panchayati Raj is capped at 75 marks before writing a line. The rural development section is the one most often underestimated.

Hindi (हिंदी)

• संधि और संधि विच्छेद

• उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय

• पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द

• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ

• वाक्य शुद्धिकरण

• रस, छंद, अलंकार

• Hindi grammar and comprehension

General Knowledge (सामान्य ज्ञान)

• Indian history and culture

• Indian geography

• Indian polity and Constitution

• Indian economy

• General science

• Current affairs, national and international

• Uttar Pradesh specific: history, geography, culture, economy

• Important days, awards, books and authors

• Sports and entertainment

Mathematics (गणित)

• Number system

• Simplification (BODMAS)

• Percentage

• Profit and loss

• Simple and compound interest

• Time and work

• Time and distance

• Average

• Ratio and proportion

• Mensuration

• Data interpretation

Rural Development and Panchayati Raj

• Panchayati Raj system in India

• 73rd Constitutional Amendment

• Three-tier Panchayati Raj structure

• Functions and powers of the Gram Panchayat

• Rural development programmes

• MGNREGA, PMAY, Swachh Bharat Mission

• Land revenue system in Uttar Pradesh

• Village administration and record keeping

The detailed syllabus is published in Hindi on the commission’s website and is worth downloading in that form, since the paper itself is written in Hindi.

How do you apply online?

Applications are submitted through the commission’s portal in six steps, from registration to the confirmation page. The registration ID generated at the second step is needed for the admit card and result as well, so it should be saved rather than looked up later.

Step 1 — open the official website

• Go to www.upsssc.gov.in

• Find the Lekhpal recruitment notification

• Download the official notification PDF

Step 2 — register

• Click the “Apply Online” link

• Register with name, email and mobile number

• Verify email and mobile through OTP

• Note down the Registration ID and password

Step 3 — log in

• Use the Registration ID and password

• Complete your profile with personal details

Step 4 — fill the form

• Enter personal details accurately

• Select your exam centre preference

• Upload photograph and signature

• Verify every entry

Step 5 — pay the fee

• Pay online by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI

• Take a printout of the payment receipt

Step 6 — submit

• Review the completed form

• Submit and download the confirmation page

• Keep printouts for later stages

What is the application fee?

The fee is modest and paid online during the application, with concessions for SC and ST candidates domiciled in the state and a nominal amount for candidates with disabilities. It is non-refundable, so eligibility should be confirmed before payment.

Category	Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS	₹185/-
SC/ST (UP Domicile)	₹95/-
PwD	₹25/-

Which documents do you need?

Keeping scans ready before the form opens prevents the most common application failure — a session that times out during an upload. The PET certificate and the computer certificate are the two most often missing at the point of applying.

• High School (10th) certificate

• Intermediate (12th) certificate

• UP domicile certificate

• Caste certificate, if applicable

• PwD certificate, if applicable

• Recent passport-size photograph

• Scanned signature

• CCC or computer certificate

• UPSSSC PET certificate

What is the UPSSSC PET and why does it matter?

The Preliminary Eligibility Test is a mandatory screening examination for every recruitment the commission conducts, including this one. Without a valid PET certificate a candidate cannot apply at all, regardless of qualification — and once qualified, the certificate holds for life.

Aspect	Details
Full Form	Preliminary Eligibility Test
Purpose	Screening exam for all UPSSSC posts
Validity	Lifetime (Once qualified)
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Duration	2 Hours
Negative Marking	Yes (0.25 per wrong answer)

PET exam dates, forms, results and answer keys are all announced separately on the commission’s website, on their own schedule rather than alongside this recruitment.

What is the Lekhpal salary?

The post sits at Level 4 of the pay matrix with a basic pay of ₹25,500. Gross monthly pay works out to roughly ₹30,000–₹35,000 once dearness, house rent and transport allowances are added, and in-hand pay is about ₹25,000–₹28,000 after GPF, NPS and insurance deductions.

Component	Amount
Pay Level	Level 4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100)
Basic Pay	₹25,500/-
DA (Dearness Allowance)	As per government rules
HRA (House Rent Allowance)	24%/16%/8% based on city classification
TA (Transport Allowance)	As applicable
Other Allowances	Medical, Festival, etc.
Gross Salary (Approx.)	₹30,000 - ₹35,000/-
In-Hand Salary (Initially)	₹25,000 - ₹28,000/-

Additional benefits

• Grade pay and annual increments

• Medical facilities for self and family

• Leave Travel Allowance (LTA)

• Pension benefits under NPS

• Job security and promotion opportunities

• Government accommodation in some cases

What cut-off should you target?

Cut-offs move with paper difficulty, applicant numbers and the vacancy count, so past marks are a guide rather than a target. The figures below compare the previous cycle with what is expected next; candidates aiming safely should plan for 80 marks or more.

Category	2019 Cut Off	Expected 2026 Cut Off
General	75-78 marks	76-80 marks
OBC	72-75 marks	73-77 marks
SC	68-71 marks	69-73 marks
ST	65-68 marks	66-70 marks
EWS	74-77 marks	75-79 marks

What moves the cut-off

• Total number of vacancies announced

• Difficulty level of the question paper

• Total number of applicants

• Reservation policy implementation

• Normalisation, where applied

How do you download the admit card?

Admit cards are published on the commission’s website roughly fifteen days before the paper and are downloaded using the registration number and date of birth. Check every printed detail as soon as you download it, because corrections take time the schedule may not allow.

1. Visit www.upsssc.gov.in

2. Open the “Admit Card” section

3. Select the Lekhpal recruitment

4. Enter registration number and date of birth

5. Click submit

6. Download and print the admit card

7. Check all details carefully

What the admit card carries

• Candidate’s name and father’s name

• Registration number and roll number

• Exam date, time and centre address

• Photograph and signature

• Examination instructions

Carry the admit card with a valid photo ID — Aadhaar, voter ID or driving licence — to the examination centre.

How should you prepare for each section?

Because all four sections carry 25 marks, preparation time should be split fairly evenly rather than concentrated on a strong subject. The state-specific and rural development portions reward systematic study more than any other part of the paper.

Hindi

• Read Hindi newspapers daily

• Practise grammar rules regularly

• Solve previous year questions

• Work on comprehension passages

General knowledge

• Follow current affairs daily

• Study Uttar Pradesh general knowledge thoroughly

• Keep short notes for revision

• Focus on government schemes and programmes

Mathematics

• Practise numerical problems daily

• Build speed alongside accuracy

• Learn shortcuts and standard methods

• Take mock tests regularly

Rural development

• Study the 73rd Constitutional Amendment thoroughly

• Understand the Panchayati Raj structure

• Learn the major rural schemes

• Focus on Uttar Pradesh specific rural development

Study material

• NCERT books, classes 6 to 12

• Lucent’s General Knowledge

• Rakesh Yadav Mathematics

• Previous year question papers

• Online mock test series and current affairs magazines

Time management

• Allow two to three months of preparation

• Study five to six hours daily

• Take weekly mock tests

• Revise regularly and target weak areas

How is the result declared?

Results follow a fixed sequence after the examination: a provisional answer key within a week, a short objection window, the final key, and then the result with the merit list about a month to six weeks after the paper.

1. Answer key release — within 7 days

2. Objection period — 3 to 5 days for challenges

3. Final answer key — after objections are reviewed

4. Result declaration — 30 to 45 days after the exam

5. Merit list published alongside the result

Checking the result

• Visit www.upsssc.gov.in

• Open the “Result” section

• Find the Lekhpal result

• Enter roll number and date of birth

• Download the result and merit list

Selected candidates are then called for document verification at designated centres, where original certificates must be produced. Final selection follows successful verification.

What are the promotion prospects?

Career progression runs through the revenue department, and departmental examinations rather than seniority alone drive it. The ladder below is the standard route, with the state civil services examination offering a parallel path for candidates who continue studying while in service.

1. Lekhpal — entry level

2. Revenue Inspector, through departmental examination

3. Assistant Consolidation Officer

4. Consolidation Officer

5. Tehsildar, through UPPCS

Lateral movement to other government departments, specialisation in revenue administration and training roles are all open as alternatives.

What is UPSSSC?

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission is the state body that conducts recruitment examinations for subordinate services, primarily Group C posts. It is headquartered in Prayagraj and publishes every notification, admit card and result at www.upsssc.gov.in.

Other recruitments it conducts

• Junior Assistant

• Forest Guard

• Revenue Inspector

• Amin

• Chakbandi Lekhpal

• ANM

What do candidates ask most often?

The questions below recur in every cycle and mostly turn on eligibility, dates and pay. Each answer restates what is set out above; the official notification remains the authority once it is published.

When is the last date to apply?

The closing date is fixed in the official notification and is expected to fall about 30 days after applications open. Because that window is set cycle by cycle, applying in the first week is the only reliable way to avoid missing it.

When will the notification be released?

Release is expected in January or February 2026, based on the timing of previous cycles rather than on any announcement. The commission’s website carries the notification first, and a corrigendum changing dates would appear there before anywhere else.

What is the salary per month?

In-hand pay starts at roughly ₹25,000 to ₹28,000 a month after deductions, against a basic pay of ₹25,500 at Level 4. Gross pay including dearness, house rent and transport allowances comes to about ₹30,000 to ₹35,000 a month.

What are the eligibility conditions?

Four conditions apply together: an intermediate (10+2) qualification, age between 18 and 40 years with category relaxations, a Uttar Pradesh domicile, and a valid PET certificate along with basic computer knowledge evidenced by a CCC or equivalent certificate.

How do you apply online?

Register on the commission’s portal with your basic details, log in, complete the application form, upload your photograph, signature and documents, pay the fee online and submit. Save the confirmation page — it is the only proof that the application went through.

What is the exam pattern?

The paper carries 100 questions for 100 marks in two hours, split evenly between Hindi, general knowledge, mathematics and rural development with Panchayati Raj. Each correct answer earns one mark and each wrong answer costs 0.25, so blind guessing is expensive.

Is the PET certificate mandatory?

Yes. A valid Preliminary Eligibility Test certificate is required to apply for this or any other recruitment conducted by the commission. The PET is held on its own schedule, announced separately, and the certificate once earned is valid for life.

What is the age limit?

General category candidates may apply between 18 and 40 years. OBC candidates get three years of relaxation, taking the ceiling to 43, and SC and ST candidates get five years, taking it to 45. Age is counted as on the notification’s cut-off date.

Where should you track updates?

The commission’s own website is the first and authoritative source for notifications, admit cards and results. Result aggregator portals and employment news sites republish the same files quickly and are useful for alerts, but they should never be treated as the record.

What cut-off can you expect?

Based on the previous cycle, the General category cut-off is expected around 76–80 marks, with OBC at 73–77, SC at 69–73 and ST at 66–70. Actual cut-offs depend on paper difficulty, applicant numbers and the final vacancy count.

How do you download the notification PDF?

Open www.upsssc.gov.in, go to the notifications section, find the Lekhpal recruitment entry and download the PDF. Reading the notification itself, rather than a summary of it, is the single most useful hour a candidate can spend before applying.

What is Rajasva Lekhpal?

Rajasva Lekhpal, or Revenue Lekhpal, is the same cadre with a focus on revenue and land consolidation work. Eligibility and the recruitment process remain broadly the same, and both are advertised by the same commission under its revenue department recruitment.

Is the syllabus available in Hindi?

Yes, the full syllabus is published in Hindi on the official website, covering Hindi language, general knowledge, mathematics, and rural development with Panchayati Raj. Preparing from the Hindi version is sensible given that the examination itself is conducted in Hindi.

What other UP vacancies are expected?

The commission also recruits for Junior Assistant, Forest Guard, Revenue Inspector, Amin, Chakbandi Lekhpal and ANM posts, and the state separately runs police constable recruitment. Several of these share syllabus ground, so preparation for one supports another.

Where are the official links?

Everything that decides eligibility, dates or results is published on the commission’s own domain. The table below collects the pages candidates need most often, so that a single bookmark covers the whole recruitment cycle.

Resource	Link/Information
Official Website	www.upsssc.gov.in
Login	upsssc.gov.in/login
Notification PDF	Check official website
Apply Online	Available during application period
PET Form	www.upsssc.gov.in/pet
Result Check	upsssc.gov.in/results
Admit Card	upsssc.gov.in/admit-card
Answer Key	Published after exam
Sarkari Result Portal	Multiple third-party sites for updates

What should you do at each stage?

Treating the recruitment as four separate phases — before applying, during preparation, on exam day and after the paper — prevents the errors that cost candidates a full cycle. Each phase has its own short checklist.

Before applying

• Read the official notification carefully

• Confirm you meet every eligibility condition

• Ensure your PET certificate is valid

• Arrange documents and keep scanned copies ready

During preparation

• Follow the complete syllabus rather than favourite sections

• Practise previous year papers

• Take regular mock tests

• Work on time management and revise regularly

On exam day

• Reach the centre 30 minutes early

• Carry the admit card and photo ID

• Read the instructions carefully

• Attempt easy questions first and manage time

• Attempt only what you know, given the negative marking

After the exam

• Check the answer key when released

• File objections within the window if needed

• Wait for the official result

• Prepare original documents for verification

Disclaimer

This article is based on previous recruitment patterns and expected notifications. All details are subject to official confirmation. Candidates should refer to the official notification for accurate details, check www.upsssc.gov.in regularly, and verify every date, vacancy figure and eligibility condition from official sources before applying.