UP Lekhpal Recruitment 2025: 7,994 Vacancies Announced
UP Lekhpal Recruitment Notification Released
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially announced the recruitment for 7,994 Revenue Lekhpal positions, with applications opening on December 29, 2025. Candidates must have taken the PET 2025 exam to qualify for this recruitment.
Application Timeline
The online application process will commence on December 29, 2025, and will close on January 28, 2026. Candidates will have until February 4, 2026, to make any necessary corrections to their applications. All applications must be submitted through the official UPSSSC website, upsssc.gov.in.
Selection Criteria
Shortlisting Based on PET Scores
Eligibility for the UP Lekhpal recruitment hinges on candidates having appeared for the PET 2025 exam. The commission has made it clear that only those with valid PET scores will be considered, and candidates scoring zero or negative marks will be disqualified.
Vacancy Distribution
Category-wise Post Allocation
The recruitment will fill a total of 7,994 positions, distributed as follows:
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 4,165 |
| Scheduled Castes | 1,446 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 150 |
| Other Backward Classes | 1,441 |
| Economically Weaker Section | 792 |
| Female Candidates | 1,592 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 391 |
| Outstanding Sportspersons | 152 |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters | 152 |
| Candidates with Disabilities | Reserved |
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must have completed their Intermediate (12th grade) from the UP Board or any recognized board. All necessary educational documents should be available at the time of application.
Age Requirements
The age range for applicants is set between 18 and 40 years. Relaxations in the upper age limit will be provided for candidates from reserved categories as per government regulations.
Application Fee
The application fee is uniform across all categories, amounting to Rs. 25 for General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS candidates. Payment can be made via UPI or SBI e-challan.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection will involve a written examination comprising 100 objective-type questions, totaling 100 marks. The exam duration will be 2 hours, and negative marking will apply. A normalization formula will be utilized to finalize the merit list.
Exam Syllabus
The written test will cover various subjects, including:
- Indian History and Freedom Movement
- Indian Constitution
- Geography and Economy
- Social Development and Rural Society
- Current Affairs
- General Hindi and Computer Knowledge
- Data Interpretation and Environmental Management
- General Knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh
Special emphasis will be placed on topics pertinent to Uttar Pradesh.
Salary Structure
Selected candidates for the Lekhpal position will receive a salary ranging from Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100, along with additional government allowances.