The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has initiated a significant recruitment campaign for the state's revenue department. The commission has officially announced the UP Lekhpal Recruitment 2025-26, opening the door for thousands of job seekers with the declaration of 7,994 vacancies for the Lekhpal position across Uttar Pradesh.
Vacancy Details and Important Dates
The official notification was released on December 16, 2025, marking the beginning of this extensive hiring process. The online application window is scheduled to open on December 29, 2025. Aspiring candidates will have a month to submit their forms, as the last date for application is January 28, 2026. A facility for form correction and fee modification will be available on February 4, 2026, while the examination date is yet to be announced by the commission.
The distribution of the 7,994 vacancies follows the state government's reservation policy. The category-wise breakdown is as follows:
- Unreserved: 4,165 posts
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 1,446 posts
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 150 posts
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 1,441 posts
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 792 posts
Eligibility and Application Process
To be eligible for the UP Lekhpal Recruitment 2025, candidates must have passed their Class 12 examination. Crucially, applicants must also have qualified the UP Preliminary Eligibility Test (UP PET). The age limit for applicants is between 18 and 40 years as of July 1, 2025, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories as per government norms.
The application fee is set at a nominal Rs. 25 for all categories and must be paid online. The selection process is a multi-stage affair. Candidates will first be shortlisted based on their UP PET scores. Those who clear this stage will appear for a mains written examination. Successful candidates in the mains will then proceed to the final stages of document verification and a medical examination.
How to Apply for UP Lekhpal Posts
Interested and eligible candidates must follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official UPSSSC website at https://upsssc.gov.in/ and locate the UP Lekhpal Recruitment 2025-26 notification link.
- Read the detailed notification PDF thoroughly to understand the eligibility criteria, age limit, fee structure, and selection process.
- Click on the 'Apply Online' link and complete the registration process using valid personal and contact details.
- Fill out the application form carefully, upload the required documents (photograph, signature, etc.), and pay the application fee online.
- Finally, submit the form and ensure you download or print the confirmation page for your future records.
This recruitment drive is a major opportunity for candidates seeking stable employment in the state's revenue administration. With nearly 8,000 positions on offer, it represents one of the largest government job notifications in Uttar Pradesh for the year. All candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the official UPSSSC website for any updates regarding the examination date and other crucial announcements.
