What does a UP Revenue Inspector do?

A UP Revenue Inspector (Rajasva Nirikshak) supervises a group of Lekhpals and ensures accurate maintenance of land records including Khasra, Khatauni, and jamabandi registers in the assigned revenue circle. They conduct field inspections to verify crop details, land use changes, and boundary disputes. Revenue Inspectors also oversee property mutations, revenue collection, and preparation of reports for natural calamities under the UP Land Revenue Act. They report directly to the Tehsildar and act as a supervisory link between village-level staff and the tehsil office.

What revenue laws are tested in the UP Revenue Inspector exam?

The exam tests knowledge of the UP Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act 1950, UP Revenue Code 2006, Transfer of Property Act 1882, Registration Act 1908, and Indian Stamp Act 1899. Candidates must understand land record formats, the process of mutation and correction of records, consolidation of land holdings, and rights of tenants and landowners. Questions also cover court of revenue officers, appeals, and remedies available under UP revenue legislation.

What is the salary of a UP Revenue Inspector?

A UP Revenue Inspector receives a pay scale of Rs. 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,200, resulting in a gross monthly salary of approximately Rs. 28,000–35,000 including DA and HRA. Field allowance and conveyance allowance are also provided. After the 7th Pay Commission revision, the in-hand salary is approximately Rs. 30,000–38,000 per month. Promotion opportunities exist to Naib Tehsildar and Tehsildar levels with experience.

What is the selection process for UP Revenue Inspector?

The selection process for UP Revenue Inspector consists of a written examination conducted by UPSSSC followed by document verification. The written exam has 100 objective-type questions covering revenue laws, Hindi, general studies, and mathematics. There is no interview or physical test. Candidates who clear the written exam are called for document verification where certificates of education, age, category, and domicile are verified. Final merit list is prepared based on written exam marks.

How is UP Revenue Inspector different from UP Lekhpal?

A UP Lekhpal is an entry-level post responsible for maintaining village-level land records, while a Revenue Inspector is a supervisory post overseeing multiple Lekhpals in a revenue circle. Revenue Inspector requires a graduation degree whereas Lekhpal requires only intermediate (12th pass). The Revenue Inspector's role involves field inspections, supervision, and direct correspondence with the Tehsildar, making it a higher-responsibility position. Salary, grade pay, and promotion prospects are also higher for Revenue Inspectors compared to Lekhpals.

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UP Revenue Inspector Preparation Guide

UPSSSC (Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for UP Revenue Inspector 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks100

Duration90 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (OMR-based)

Frequency

As per vacancy notification, typically every 3-4 years

Next Exam Date

2026-10-20

EEligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university; age 21-40 years; UP domicile required

ANumber of Attempts

No restriction on number of attempts within age limit

Study Plan by Subject

Revenue Laws & Land Records

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Hindi

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Studies

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Mathematics

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Study the UP Revenue Code 2006 and UP Zamindari Abolition Act in detail — direct questions on provisions, sections, and processes are regularly asked in this exam.

Understand the hierarchy of revenue officers in UP: Lekhpal → Revenue Inspector → Naib Tehsildar → Tehsildar → SDM → DM, as administrative structure questions are common.

Practice mathematics focusing on land measurement units like bigha, biswa, hectare conversions, as these are practically relevant and frequently tested.

Read previous year UP Revenue Inspector exam papers and solve UPSSSC PET papers for general studies and reasoning practice to build speed and accuracy.

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Revenue Laws & Land Records	25	25	23 min
Hindi	25	25	23 min
General Studies	25	25	23 min
Mathematics	25	25	23 min
Total	100	100	90 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

2026-08-01

Next Exam Date

2026-10-20

Conducted By

UPSSSC (Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission)

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