The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is expected to release the notification for the new Lekhpal (Revenue Inspector) recruitment drive (for the 2026 cycle) shortly, likely in January 2026. This recruitment will be based on the UPSSSC PET 2025 score.
Here is the full detail on the expected vacancy, eligibility, selection process, and exam pattern.
1. 📢 Key Highlights & Expected Vacancy
| Particular | Expected Detail |
| Conducting Body | UPSSSC (Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission) |
| Post Name | Rajasva Lekhpal (Revenue Lekhpal) |
| Expected Total Vacancies | ~7,994 to 8,940 Posts (based on Adhiyachan/Proposal) |
| Notification Status | Awaited (Expected in January 2026) |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
2. ✅ Eligibility Criteria (Shortlisting for Mains)
To be eligible to appear in the Lekhpal Main Examination, candidates must satisfy two primary conditions:
| Criterion | Requirement |
| Educational Qualification | Must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or an equivalent examination. |
| Preliminary Test (Mandatory) | Must possess a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 Scorecard. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 Years (Age calculation and relaxation will be as per the official notification). |
| Preferential Qualification | Candidates may receive preference if they possess a CCC Certificate (Course on Computer Concepts from NIELIT) or served in the Territorial Army/NCC ‘B’ Certificate (though CCC was mandatory in previous cycles, check final notification). |
Expected PET 2025 Cut-off for Lekhpal Main Exam
Candidates will be shortlisted for the Mains Exam based on their normalized PET 2025 score. The cut-off is expected to be higher than the last cycle (2022) due to increased competition.
| Category | Previous Cut-off (2022) | Expected Safe Score (2025) |
| Unreserved (UR) | 62.96 | 66+ |
| OBC | 62.96 | 64+ |
| EWS | 62.96 | 64+ |
| SC | 61.80 | 62+ |
| ST | 44.71 | 46+ |
| Female | 64.74 | 65+ |
Note: This is an estimated cut-off based on expert analysis and previous trends. The official cut-off will be released by UPSSSC with the notification.
3. 📝 Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection process for Lekhpal is expected to be purely merit-based on the score of the Main Written Examination. There is no interview.
A. Lekhpal Main Written Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Exam Duration | Negative Marking |
| General Hindi (सामान्य हिंदी) | 25 | 25 | 120 Minutes (2 hours) | 1/4th (0.25 Marks) |
| Mathematics (गणित) | 25 | 25 | ||
| General Knowledge (सामान्य ज्ञान) | 25 | 25 | ||
| Rural Development & Rural Society (ग्राम्य समाज एवं विकास) | 25 | 25 | ||
| Total | 100 | 100 |
B. Detailed Syllabus for Mains Exam
| Subject | Key Topics (Detailed) |
| General Hindi | Grammar (संधि, समास, कारक), Vocabulary (पर्यायवाची, विलोम, मुहावरे, लोकोक्तियाँ, तत्सम-तद्भव), Sentence Correction (वाक्य संशोधन), One-word substitution (वाक्यांशों के लिए एक शब्द). |
| Mathematics | Arithmetic & Statistics: Number System, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Central Measurement (Mean, Median, Mode), Frequency, Bar/Pie Chart. Algebra: LCM & HCF, Quadratic Equations, Factors. Geometry: Triangle & Pythagoras Theorem, Perimeter & Area of Rectangle, Square, Parallelogram, Circle. |
| General Knowledge | General Science, Current Affairs (National & International), Indian History (with focus on Indian Freedom Movement), Indian Polity & Economy, World Geography & Population, UP-Specific GK. |
| Rural Development & Rural Society | Rural Development in the Indian Context, Rural Development Programmes (Central & State), Rural Administration (Revenue and Land Reforms, Panchayati Raj), Indian Rural Society (Nature, Factors, Problems of Weaker Sections). |
4. 📈 Stages of Recruitment
- Notification Release: UPSSSC releases the official recruitment notification (expected Jan 2026).
- Application: Eligible candidates with a valid PET 2025 score apply online.
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for the Main Exam based on the UPSSSC-defined PET 2025 cut-off.
- Written Exam (Mains): Objective type test (100 Marks).
- Document Verification (DV): Candidates shortlisted based on the Mains Exam merit list are called for DV.
- Final Selection: Final merit list based solely on the Mains Written Exam score.
Since the notification is expected shortly, your next immediate step should be to compare your UPSSSC PET 2025 score with the expected cut-off and begin detailed preparation for the Lekhpal Main Exam Syllabus, especially the crucial section on Rural Development & Rural Society (ग्राम्य समाज एवं विकास).
