Uttar Pradesh Lekhpal Revenue Record Keeper Exam
UPSSSC (Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission) · Offline (OMR-based) · As per vacancy notification, typically every 2-3 years
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About Uttar Pradesh Lekhpal Revenue Record Keeper Exam (UP Lekhpal) 2027
The Uttar Pradesh Lekhpal Revenue Record Keeper Exam (UP Lekhpal) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the UPSSSC (Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission). Preparing for the UP Lekhpal requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of a UP Lekhpal?
A UP Lekhpal is a revenue record keeper at the village level responsible for maintaining land records including Khasra (field register), Khatauni (record of rights), and jamabandi records. They assist in crop surveys, natural disaster compensation assessment, and mutation (dakhil kharij) of property records. Lekhpals work under the Revenue Inspector and Tehsildar to ensure accurate land data in their assigned circle. They also verify ownership documents required for government schemes and loans.
What is the salary of a UP Lekhpal?
A UP Lekhpal receives a basic pay in the pay scale of Rs. 5,200–20,200 with Grade Pay of Rs. 2,000, resulting in a gross monthly salary of approximately Rs. 18,000–22,000 including DA and HRA. Additional field allowance and travel allowance are provided for village visits. After 7th Pay Commission revision, in-hand salary is approximately Rs. 20,000–24,000 per month. Lekhpals also receive increments and promotions to Revenue Inspector over time.
What is the syllabus for UP Lekhpal exam?
The UP Lekhpal exam covers five main areas: General Studies (history, geography, polity, current affairs), Hindi (grammar, comprehension, essay writing), Village Society and Development (rural economy, panchayati raj, government schemes), Mathematics (arithmetic, percentage, mensuration, algebra), and Reasoning (logical ability, series, analogies). The exam has 100 questions for 100 marks to be completed in 90 minutes. Questions are based on UP-specific context in many sections, especially village society and revenue laws.
How many vacancies are released for UP Lekhpal?
UP Lekhpal vacancies are released by UPSSSC based on district-level requirements. Past cycles have seen 7,882 vacancies (2021), 8,085 vacancies (2022), and demand continues to grow due to digitization of land records under DILRMP. Candidates must check the official UPSSSC notification for state-wise and category-wise vacancy breakdown. Reservation norms follow UP government rules for SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories.
Is there any interview or physical test for UP Lekhpal?
No, there is no physical test or interview for the UP Lekhpal post. Selection is based entirely on the written examination score. However, candidates must pass document verification after the written exam, where original certificates for age, education, category, and domicile are checked. Any discrepancy in documents at this stage can lead to disqualification. Therefore, candidates should ensure all documents are genuine and up to date before applying.
How to Prepare for UP Lekhpal
Focus on UP-specific land revenue laws, the UP Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, and village record formats like Khasra-1, Khatauni-11 to answer revenue section questions confidently.
Practice Hindi grammar intensively — sandhi, samas, muhavare, and comprehension passages carry high weightage and are often overlooked by candidates.
Solve previous year UP Lekhpal papers and UPSSSC model papers to understand question difficulty and time management for the 90-minute exam.
Revise UP-specific current affairs, government schemes like PM Kisan, MGNREGA implementation in UP, and Gram Sabha functioning for the Village Society section.