The UPSSSC Lekhpal recruitment for 7,994 Rajasva Lekhpal posts under Advertisement No. 02-Exam/2025 has moved beyond the examination stage. The written mains examination was conducted on 21 May 2026, and the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) declared the result on 11 September 2026. A total of 28,409 candidates were shortlisted for eligibility checking and document verification.
The written paper had 100 objective questions for 100 marks, divided into three parts covering 12 subjects. The examination duration was two hours, with a negative-marking penalty of one-quarter mark for each incorrect answer.
This article explains the syllabus and marks distribution used for this recruitment cycle. It is now a reference for candidates checking the completed examination pattern; it should not be treated as confirmation of the syllabus for a future Lekhpal recruitment.
UP Lekhpal Recruitment 2026: Current Status
| Particular | Latest reported status |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
| Post | Rajasva Lekhpal |
| Advertisement number | 02-Exam/2025 |
| Vacancies | 7,994 |
| Eligibility screening | UPSSSC PET 2025 |
| Mains examination | 21 May 2026 |
| Mains result | 11 September 2026 |
| Candidates shortlisted for verification | 28,409 |
| Document verification | Online document-upload stage reported closed |
| Final selection list | Awaited in the latest status report reviewed |
| Official website | https://upsssc.gov.in |
The written examination is over. Candidates who appeared should now follow UPSSSC notices concerning eligibility verification and the final selection list.
The result announced on 11 September was a shortlist for eligibility checking and document verification. It should not be described as the final appointment or final selection list.
Was There a Separate Preliminary Examination?
The recruitment used the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 for shortlisting candidates for the Lekhpal mains examination.
This does not mean that candidates appeared for a separate Lekhpal preliminary paper followed by a Lekhpal mains paper. PET was the screening route, while the 100-mark written examination was the Lekhpal mains examination.
Candidates shortlisted through PET 2025 were eligible to proceed to the mains stage, subject to the requirements in Advertisement No. 02-Exam/2025.
For a future recruitment cycle, candidates should check the new advertisement for the applicable PET year and eligibility conditions rather than assuming that PET 2025 will remain valid.
UP Lekhpal Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination consisted of 100 objective-type questions carrying one mark each.
| Exam feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | Lekhpal Main Written Examination |
| Total questions | 100 |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Question type | Objective, multiple-choice |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Examination mode | Offline, OMR-based |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer |
| Syllabus structure | 3 parts |
| Subjects | 12 |
Candidates had an average of 72 seconds per question. The paper was divided into three parts, with Part 1 carrying 65 marks, Part 2 carrying 15 marks and Part 3 carrying 20 marks.
UP Lekhpal Syllabus 2026: Marks by Part and Subject
The syllabus contained 12 subjects distributed across three parts.
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | General Hindi | 10 |
| Part 1 | Data Interpretation | 10 |
| Part 1 | History of India and Indian National Movement | 5 |
| Part 1 | Indian Polity and Constitution | 5 |
| Part 1 | Geography of India and the World | 5 |
| Part 1 | Indian Economy and Social Development | 5 |
| Part 1 | Rural Society and Development | 5 |
| Part 1 | Current Events, National and International | 5 |
| Part 1 | Science and Technology | 5 |
| Part 1 | Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management | 10 |
| Part 2 | Computer and Information Technology Concepts and Contemporary Technological Developments | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Part 1 accounted for 65 marks, Part 2 for 15 marks and Part 3 for 20 marks.
Which Subjects Carried the Most Marks?
Five subjects together accounted for 65 marks:
- General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh: 20 marks
- Computer and Information Technology: 15 marks
- General Hindi: 10 marks
- Data Interpretation: 10 marks
- Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management: 10 marks
The remaining seven subjects carried five marks each, adding up to 35 marks.
This distribution is different from older Lekhpal syllabus pages that show a separate 25-mark Mathematics section. In the 2025 advertisement’s syllabus, Data Interpretation carries 10 marks; there is no separate 25-mark Mathematics section in the subject-wise distribution.
Subject-Wise UP Lekhpal Syllabus
The following is a subject-wise summary of the syllabus coverage reported for Advertisement No. 02-Exam/2025. Candidates should use the Hindi syllabus in the recruitment documents for exact official wording.
1. General Hindi — 10 Marks
The Hindi section covers language and grammar, including:
- Official letters, notifications, office orders and circulars
- Sounds, letters and matras
- Sandhi and Samas
- Prefixes and suffixes
- Word categories
- Synonyms and antonyms
- One-word substitutions
- Word correction and sentence correction
- Gender, number, tense, case and voice
- Punctuation
- Idioms and proverbs
2. Data Interpretation — 10 Marks
This section tests the ability to read, understand and analyse numerical information.
Important areas include:
- Interpretation of data
- Tables and graphs
- Diagrams and charts
- Comparison of numerical information
- Drawing conclusions from presented data
3. History of India and Indian National Movement — 5 Marks
The history component covers major social, cultural, economic and political developments in Indian history, along with important events and personalities associated with the national movement.
4. Indian Polity and Constitution — 5 Marks
Important areas include:
- The Indian Constitution
- Constitutional institutions
- Governance and administration
- Panchayati Raj
- Local self-government
- Political and administrative structure
5. Geography of India and the World — 5 Marks
The geography section includes physical and economic geography, with areas such as:
- Physical features and geographical regions
- Agriculture and horticulture
- Forests and natural resources
- Population and urbanisation
- Economic geography
- Smart cities and villages
6. Indian Economy and Social Development — 5 Marks
The syllabus includes economic planning and social development topics such as:
- Planning and NITI Aayog
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Budget and economic development
- Land reforms
- Globalisation
- Infrastructure development
- Social development programmes
7. Rural Society and Development — 5 Marks
This subject is particularly relevant to the responsibilities associated with rural revenue administration.
Preparation areas include:
- Rural society and its structure
- Rural development in India
- Rural development programmes and schemes
- Rural health and social development
- Land reforms
- Central and state government initiatives
- Management of rural development programmes
8. Current Events — 5 Marks
This section covers national and international current affairs. Candidates should pay attention to major government decisions, important appointments, awards, economic developments, sports, science and technology news, and significant events in India and abroad.
9. Science and Technology — 5 Marks
Important areas include:
- Science and technology policy
- Major scientific achievements
- Indian contributions to science
- Space and defence technology
- Energy and technology developments
- Nanotechnology and biotechnology
- Intellectual property and digital rights
- Technology and national security
10. Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management — 10 Marks
This section carries 10 marks and includes environmental and disaster-related concepts.
Important topics include:
- Ecosystems and biodiversity
- Environmental pollution
- Environmental impact assessment
- Climate change
- Disaster management and mitigation
- Disaster Management Act, 2005
- National Disaster Management Authority
- State Disaster Management Authority
- National and State Disaster Response Forces
11. Computer and Information Technology — 15 Marks
Computer and IT is the second-largest subject, carrying 15 marks.
The syllabus coverage includes:
- History and uses of computers
- Computer hardware and software
- Input and output devices
- Operating systems
- Email and internet use
- MS Word and MS Excel
- Social networking
- E-governance
- Digital financial services
- Cyber security
- Artificial Intelligence
- Big Data
- Machine Learning
- Internet of Things
12. General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh — 20 Marks
This is the highest-weighted subject in the examination.
The subject includes information related to the state’s:
- History, culture and heritage
- Art, folk dances and festivals
- Tourism and important historical places
- Geography, climate and soil
- Forests and minerals
- Economy and development
- Polity and administration
- Major achievements and current developments
Negative Marking in UP Lekhpal Exam
The reported marking scheme deducted one-quarter of a mark for every incorrect answer.
| Response | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +1 |
| Incorrect answer | −0.25 |
| Unanswered question | 0 |
The number of answer options should be checked against the original examination instructions before using any guessing strategy.
If a question has four options, a completely random guess has an expected value of:
[
(0.25 \times 1) – (0.75 \times 0.25) = 0.0625
]
This means the expected value of a blind guess is slightly positive under those assumptions. Eliminating one or more options improves the probability of a correct answer.
This is a mathematical calculation based on four options and the reported penalty, not a separate instruction from UPSSSC.
What Older UP Lekhpal Syllabus Pages Get Wrong
Older preparation websites may show a different subject structure, including a separate Mathematics section carrying 25 marks.
For Advertisement No. 02-Exam/2025, the reported syllabus instead had:
- 10 marks for Data Interpretation
- 15 marks for Computer and Information Technology
- 20 marks for Uttar Pradesh-related general information
- 10 marks for General Hindi
- 10 marks for Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management
Candidates should check the advertisement number and recruitment year before using an old syllabus PDF or practice book.
Suggested Preparation Priorities for a Future Lekhpal Recruitment
The following is a general study recommendation based on the 2025 advertisement’s marks distribution. It is not a prediction of the syllabus for a future recruitment.
- Give substantial attention to Uttar Pradesh-related general information because it carried 20 marks.
- Revise Computer and Information Technology regularly because it carried 15 marks.
- Practise General Hindi, Data Interpretation and Environmental Ecology consistently.
- Cover the seven five-mark subjects through short, regular revision sessions.
- Practise OMR-style mock papers under a 120-minute time limit.
- Check the next recruitment advertisement before assuming that the same syllabus and marks distribution will continue.
UP Lekhpal Syllabus 2026 – Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subjects were included in the UP Lekhpal 2026 syllabus?
The syllabus for Advertisement No. 02-Exam/2025 contained 12 subjects divided into three parts.
How many marks was the written examination worth?
The written examination carried 100 marks, with 100 objective questions.
Was there a separate Mathematics section?
There was no separate 25-mark Mathematics section in the revised subject-wise distribution. Data Interpretation carried 10 marks.
Which subject carried the highest marks?
General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh carried the highest individual subject weight, with 20 marks.
Was there negative marking?
Yes. The reported rule deducted 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
When was the UP Lekhpal mains examination held?
The written examination was conducted on 21 May 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
Has the UP Lekhpal result been declared?
Yes. UPSSSC declared the mains result on 11 September 2026. A total of 28,409 candidates were shortlisted for eligibility checking and document verification.
Has the final selection list been released?
The latest status report reviewed for this article said the final selection list was still awaited. Candidates should check the Commission’s website for the latest notice.
Which PET score was used for this recruitment?
The recruitment used UPSSSC PET 2025 for shortlisting candidates for the mains examination.
Official Website and Syllabus
Candidates can check the recruitment advertisement, syllabus, result notices and subsequent updates on the official UPSSSC website: