Question 1

What does a UP Revenue Inspector do?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is the salary of a UP Revenue Inspector?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is the selection process for UP Revenue Inspector?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How is UP Revenue Inspector different from UP Lekhpal?

Accepted Answer

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.

Event	Date
Notification Release	2026-08-01
Application Opens	2026-08-01
Application Closes	Announced with notification
Admit Card Release	Announced with notification
Exam Date	2026-10-20
Result Declaration	Announced with notification

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹500
SC / ST / PWD	₹250
Women (some states)	₹250

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