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UP Lekhpal Recruitment 2026 — Complete Guide
Update (April 2026): No official UP Lekhpal 2026 notification yet. Expected June–July 2026 at uprevenueboard.gov.in. Key requirement: CCC Computer Certificate from NIELIT is mandatory — enroll now if you don't have one (3-month course).
The Board of Revenue, Uttar Pradesh recruits Lekhpals across all 75 districts of UP to maintain land records, assist in revenue collection, and implement village-level schemes. With 7,882 vacancies in 2021, it's one of the most popular UP government jobs.
1. UP Lekhpal 2026 — Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Board of Revenue, Uttar Pradesh |
| Post | Chakbandi / Revenue Lekhpal |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | uprevenueboard.gov.in |
| Application Portal | upsessb.pariksha.nic.in |
| Selection | Written Exam only — No Interview |
2. Important Dates
| Event | Expected |
|---|---|
| Notification | June – July 2026 |
| Application Closes | ~30 days after notification |
| Written Exam | October – November 2026 |
| Result | 2–3 months after exam |
3. Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized Board
- CCC Certificate from NIELIT — Strictly Mandatory
If you don't have CCC, enroll at
student.nielit.gov.in. The 80-hour course costs ₹500 and takes ~3 months.
Age Limit
| Category | Max Age |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 40 years |
| OBC (UP domicile) | 43 years |
| SC / ST (UP domicile) | 45 years |
| PwD | 55 years |
4. Written Exam — Pattern & Syllabus
Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Hindi | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 25 |
| Rural Development & Rural Society | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
- Duration: 2 hours | Mode: OMR offline | Negative Marking: 0.25/wrong answer
Syllabus Highlights
General Hindi (25 marks): Sandhi, Samas, Vilom, Paryayvachi, Muhavare, Comprehension.
Mathematics (25 marks): Percentage, Profit/Loss, SI/CI, Ratio, Time & Work, Mensuration.
General Knowledge (25 marks): National + UP-specific GK. UP topics carry 8–12 questions:
- 75 districts, rivers (Ganga, Yamuna, Ghaghra, Gomti), UP CM/Governor
- UP schemes: Mukhyamantri Kisan Evam Sarvhit Bima, PM Kisan, Fasal Bima
Rural Development & Rural Society (25 marks) — Most unique section:
- Land records: Khatauni, Khasra, Bhu-Naksha
- UP Revenue Code 2006, Gram Panchayat functions, MGNREGA
- Census data, rural India statistics
5. Salary & Career Growth
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-4 (₹20,200–₹64,000) |
| Gross Monthly (approx.) | ₹30,000–₹40,000 |
Career path: Lekhpal → Kanungo → Revenue Inspector → Naib Tehsildar → Tehsildar → Deputy Collector
6. Previous UP Lekhpal Data
| Year | Vacancies | Exam Date | Cut-off (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,716 | 2015 | ~65/100 |
| 2021 | 7,882 | July 31, 2022 | 62–72/100 |
Official Website: uprevenueboard.gov.in
Important Dates
Exam Timeline
Eligibility Criteria
18 to 40 Years (General) | OBC +3 | SC/ST +5
Intermediate (10+2) + CCC Computer Certificate from NIELIT (mandatory)
N/A
How to Apply
Follow this step-by-step guide to fill the UP Lekhpal Recruitment 2026 application form correctly.
Documents Required
- Scanned Passport Size Photo (20-50kb, JPG)
- Scanned Signature (10-20kb, JPG)
- Class 10th & 12th Marksheets
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
Syllabus & Pattern
Download Official Syllabus
The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification PDF.
Download Notification PDF