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.