The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of 7,994 vacancies for the post of Lekhpal for the year 2025. This is a golden opportunity for candidates aspiring to work under the Revenue Council (Rajaswa Parishad) of the Uttar Pradesh Government.

Important Dates

Candidates must keep track of the following key dates to ensure a smooth application process:

• Notification Release Date: December 16, 2025.

• Start Date for Online Application/Fee Payment: December 29, 2025.

• Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee: January 28, 2026.

• Last Date for Application Correction: February 04, 2026.

IMPORTANT LINKS: UPSSSC Lekhpal Recruitment 2025

 

Vacancy Details

A total of 7,994 posts have been announced under the Revenue Council, Lucknow. The category-wise distribution of vacancies is as follows:

• Unreserved (General): 1,446 posts.

• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 1,441 posts.

• Scheduled Caste (SC): 1,446 posts.

• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 150 posts.

• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 792 posts.

Additionally, horizontal reservations are provided: 1,592 seats for women, 391 for Ex-servicemen, and specific allocations for PwD (Divyangjan) candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this recruitment, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Educational Qualification

• The candidate must have passed the Intermediate (12th Grade) examination from the Board of High School and Intermediate Education, UP, or any equivalent examination recognized by the Government.

• Preferential Qualification: Candidates who have served in the Territorial Army for at least 2 years or possess an NCC ‘B’ certificate will be given preference during the final selection.

2. Mandatory Requirement (PET 2025)

• Only those candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and possess a valid scorecard are eligible to apply.

• Shortlisting for the Main Examination will be based on the candidate’s PET-2025 normalized score. Candidates with zero or negative marks will not be considered.

3. Age Limit

• As of July 1, 2025, the candidate must be between 18 and 40 years of age.

• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and other special categories will be applicable as per UP Government rules.

Application Fee

At the time of initial application, all candidates are required to pay a processing fee:

• All Categories (General/OBC/SC/ST): ₹25.

• Note: Candidates shortlisted for the Main Exam will be required to pay an additional examination fee separately before downloading their admit cards.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The Lekhpal Main Examination will consist of a single objective-type question paper.

Examination Structure:

• Total Questions: 100

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 2 Hours (120 minutes)

• Negative Marking: 1/4th (25%) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Subject-wise Breakdown:

How to Apply?

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website: upsssc.gov.in.

2. Log in using your PET-2025 Registration Number via OTP or personal details.

3. Fill in the required application details. Your photo and signature from the PET records will be automatically updated.

4. Pay the processing fee using Credit/Debit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.

5. Submit the form and take a printout of the application for future reference.

Candidates are advised to complete the process well before the January 28 deadline to avoid last-minute technical glitches.

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