The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) conducts the Revenue Lekhpal (Rajasva Lekhpal) exam for 7,994 posts. The commission has revised the exam pattern, so candidates need to read the UP Lekhpal syllabus and the marking scheme together before planning their preparation. This article covers the selection process, part-wise marks, subject-wise topics, preparation tips and FAQs.
UP Lekhpal Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Rajasva Lekhpal (Revenue Lekhpal) |
| Total Vacancies | 7,994 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (written exam, OMR sheet) |
| Exam Date | 21 May 2026 (Thursday) |
| Selection Stages | Written Examination, Document Verification |
| Total Questions | 100 (objective, multiple choice) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks per Correct Answer | 1 |
| Negative Marking | ¼ of the marks of the question |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UP Lekhpal Selection Process 2026
After UP PET 2025, the Lekhpal recruitment follows a single written exam, which is then followed by document verification. Merit weightage between the stages is not specified in the official notification.
- Written Examination: a 100-mark objective paper marked on an OMR sheet. It is divided into three parts covering general studies subjects, computer and IT, and general information about Uttar Pradesh.
- Document Verification: candidates who qualify in the written exam are called to verify their documents. The stage-wise schedule and the list of documents are not specified in the information provided here, so candidates should check the official notification.
UP Lekhpal Exam Pattern 2026 (Revised)
Written Exam Pattern
- The paper has 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions for 100 marks.
- The paper is divided into 3 parts.
- Answers are marked on an OMR sheet.
- Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
- There is negative marking of ¼ of the marks of the question for each wrong answer.
- The duration is 2 hours as per the revised pattern.
Part-Wise and Subject-Wise Marks Distribution
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | General Hindi | 10 | 10 |
| Part 1 | Data Interpretation | 10 | 10 |
| Part 1 | History of India and Indian National Movement | 5 | 5 |
| Part 1 | Indian Polity and Indian Constitution | 5 | 5 |
| Part 1 | Geography of India and the World | 5 | 5 |
| Part 1 | Indian Economy and Social Development | 5 | 5 |
| Part 1 | Rural Society and Development | 5 | 5 |
| Part 1 | Current Events of National and International Importance | 5 | 5 |
| Part 1 | Science and Technology | 5 | 5 |
| Part 1 | Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management | 10 | 10 |
| Part 2 | Computer and Information Technology Concepts, including contemporary technological development and innovation | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Information Related to the State of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Part 1 carries 65 marks, Part 2 carries 15 marks and Part 3 carries 20 marks. Uttar Pradesh general information is the single largest section at 20 marks.
Qualifying Marks and Category-Wise Cut Off
Minimum qualifying marks for UR, EWS, OBC, SC and ST categories are not specified in the official notification.
UP Lekhpal Syllabus 2026
The subject-wise UP Lekhpal syllabus below follows the topics listed in the official notification. The syllabus PDF is available in Hindi.
1. General Hindi
- Letters, notifications, office orders and circulars: official, semi-official, personal and professional correspondence
- Letters and sounds: pronunciation, writing, vowels, consonants, matras and classification of sounds
- Word formation: sandhi and sandhi viched, samas, prefixes and suffixes
- Word types: tatsam, ardhtatsam, tadbhav, deshaj and foreign words; noun, pronoun, adjective, verb and indeclinables (adverb, preposition, interjection, particles)
- Word knowledge: synonyms, antonyms, meaning differences in word pairs, one word for a phrase, similar-sounding words with different meanings, appropriate word choice and relational vocabulary
- Word correction (shabd shuddhi)
- Grammatical categories: case markers, gender, number, person, tense, mood, aspect and voice
- Sentence structure: simple, compound and complex sentences, and sentence correction
- Use of punctuation marks
- Idioms and proverbs
2. Data Interpretation
- Interpretation and analysis of data
- Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams: drawing conclusions from information presented in statistical and graphical form
3. History of India and Indian National Movement
- Social, cultural, economic and political aspects of Indian history
- The Indian National Movement: the freedom struggle, the rise of nationalism and the attainment of independence
4. Indian Polity and Indian Constitution
- Knowledge of the political system
- Constitutional development in India
- Indian Constitution
- Indian political system and governance
- Panchayati Raj and local self-governance
- Public policy and official issues
- Community development
5. Geography of India and the World
- Physical, social and economic geography of the country
- Agriculture, horticulture, forestry and animal husbandry
- Population and urbanisation patterns
- Smart cities and smart villages in the geography of India
- General information about world geography
6. Indian Economy and Social Development
- Economic planning in India: objectives and achievements
- Role of NITI Aayog
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Components of the government budget and financial system
- Development of agriculture, industry, and trade and commerce in India
- Land reforms in India after independence
- Effects of globalisation and liberalisation in India
- Changes in industrial policy and their impact on industrial development
- Infrastructure: power, ports, roads, airports, railways and more
7. Rural Society and Development
- Rural development in the Indian context
- Rural development programmes, schemes and management
- Rural development research systems
- Rural health schemes
- Rural social development
- Rural development and land reforms
- Central and state government schemes related to rural development
8. Current Events of National and International Importance
- Knowledge of recent events at both the national and international levels
9. Science and Technology
- Applications of India's science and technology policy in everyday life
- Development and national security
- Achievements of Indians in science and technology, and indigenisation of technology
- Development of new technologies, including technologies of mutual benefit and practical use
- Awareness in space technology, defence technology, energy sources, nanotechnology, microbiology and biotechnology
- Issues related to intellectual property rights and digital rights
10. Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management
- General issues related to environmental protection and ecosystems
- Wildlife conservation and biodiversity
- Environmental pollution and degradation
- Environmental impact assessment and climate change
- Disaster mitigation and disaster management in India as a non-traditional security and safety challenge
- Disaster Management Act, 2005
- National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)
- National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other agencies working in disaster management in India
- Efforts and achievements in disaster mitigation and disaster management at the global level
11. Computer and Information Technology Concepts
- History, introduction and applications of computers, information technology, the internet and the World Wide Web (WWW)
- General knowledge of hardware and software, input and output devices, Internet Protocol (IP) address, and IT gadgets and their applications
- Creating an e-mail ID and using e-mail
- Operating a printer, tablet and mobile
- Important elements of word processing (MS Word) and spreadsheets (MS Excel)
- Operating systems, social networking and e-governance
- Digital financial tools and applications
- Future skills and cyber security
- Technological development and innovation in computers and IT, including Artificial Intelligence, Big Data processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning and the Internet of Things, and India's achievements in this field
12. General Information Related to the State of Uttar Pradesh
- History of Uttar Pradesh
- Culture and art: architecture, festivals, folk dances, literature and regional languages
- Heritage, social customs and tourism
- Geographical landscape and environment
- Natural resources: climate, soil, forests, wildlife, mines and minerals
- Economy: agriculture, industry, business and employment
- Polity and administration
- Current events and achievements of Uttar Pradesh in various fields
How to Prepare for UP Lekhpal Exam 2026
- Start with the marks map. Uttar Pradesh general information (20), computer and IT (15), General Hindi (10), Data Interpretation (10) and Environment and Disaster Management (10) together make up 65 of the 100 marks. Give these five areas the first block of your study time.
- Build a timetable around all 12 sections. The five-mark subjects, such as history, polity, geography, economy, rural development, current events and science, are small individually but add up to 35 marks. Cover each one in short, regular sessions.
- Study Uttar Pradesh topics separately. Keep a dedicated set of notes for the state's history, culture, geography, resources, economy, administration and recent achievements, since this is the largest single section.
- Practise in exam conditions. Solve previous year question papers and full mock tests on an OMR-style sheet within the exam time, so that the 100-question pace feels familiar.
- Attempt carefully because of negative marking. Each wrong answer costs ¼ of the question's marks. Mark an answer only when you can eliminate options with reasonable confidence.
- Revise weak areas every week. After each mock test, list the topics where you lost marks and revise them before the next test, along with a steady habit of reading current affairs.
