The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) conducts the Lekhpal Recruitment Examination to fill revenue-related posts under the state government. Candidates who have qualified the UPSSSC PET 2025 are shortlisted for the Lekhpal Main Written Examination. Understanding the syllabus and exam pattern clearly is very important for effective preparation.
This article explains the complete exam structure, subject-wise syllabus, marking scheme, and selection-related instructions as prescribed in the official notification.
UPSSSC Lekhpal Exam Pattern 2025
The Lekhpal written examination will consist of one objective-type question paper.
Key Highlights of the Exam
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR based)
- Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Time Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
- Negative Marking: Yes
- Negative Marks: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
- Marks per Question: 1 mark
Subject-wise Examination Plan
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | General Studies (Multiple Subjects) | 85 | 85 |
| Part 2 | Computer and Information Technology | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Information related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | — | 100 | 100 |
(Total time for the paper: 2 hours)
UPSSSC Lekhpal Detailed Syllabus 2025
Part 1: General Studies (Subject Related Knowledge)
1. History of India and Indian National Movement
- Social, cultural, economic and political aspects of Indian history
- Freedom movement, rise of nationalism and attainment of independence
2. Indian Polity and Indian Constitution
- Indian Constitution and constitutional development
- Political system and governance
- Panchayati Raj and local self-government
- Public policy, official issues and community development
3. Geography of India and World
- Physical, social and economic geography of India
- Agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry
- Population and urbanisation
- Smart cities and smart villages
- Basic world geography
4. Indian Economy and Social Development
- Economic planning and achievements
- NITI Aayog and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Government budget and financial system
- Agriculture, industry and trade in India
- Liberalisation, globalisation and industrial policy
- Infrastructure: power, ports, roads, railways and airports
5. Rural Society and Development
- Rural development programmes and schemes
- Rural health and social development
- Land reforms and rural administration
- Central and state government rural schemes
6. Current Events of National and International Importance
- Recent national and international events
7. Science and Technology
- Applications of science in daily life and national security
- Achievements of India in science and technology
- Space, defence, energy, nanotechnology, biotechnology
- Intellectual property rights and digital rights
8. Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management
- Environmental protection and ecosystem issues
- Biodiversity, wildlife conservation and climate change
- Disaster Management Act 2005
- NDMA, SDMA, NDRF and SDRF
- Disaster mitigation efforts at national and global level
9. Data Interpretation
- Interpretation and analysis of data
- Statistical graphs and diagrams
- Drawing conclusions from given data
10. General Hindi
- Official and administrative correspondence
- Word formation, grammar and vocabulary
- Synonyms, antonyms and sentence formation
- Idioms, phrases and punctuation
- Error correction and sentence improvement
Part 2: Computer and Information Technology
- History and introduction of computers
- Internet, WWW and email usage
- Hardware and software basics
- Input and output devices
- IP address and networking basics
- IT gadgets and applications
- MS Word and MS Excel fundamentals
- Operating system and social networking
- e-Governance
- Digital financial tools
- Cyber security and future skills
- AI, Machine Learning, IoT and Big Data basics
- India’s achievements in information technology
Part 3: General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh
- History and culture of Uttar Pradesh
- Art, architecture, festivals and folk dances
- Literature and regional languages
- Geography, climate, soil, forests and wildlife
- Natural resources, minerals and industries
- Economy, agriculture, employment and administration
- Current events and achievements of Uttar Pradesh
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Important Examination Instructions
- Shortlisting for the Lekhpal Main Exam is done based on PET 2025 normalised scores.
- Candidates up to 15 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) are shortlisted.
- Normalisation of scores is done as per the government notification.
- If the examination is conducted in multiple shifts or days, score normalisation will apply.
- Final merit is prepared strictly according to the prescribed selection rules.
Preparation Tips for UPSSSC Lekhpal Exam
- Focus equally on General Studies and Uttar Pradesh GK, as both carry significant weight.
- Practice Data Interpretation and Computer basics regularly.
- Revise current affairs of the last 6–8 months.
- Pay attention to negative marking while attempting mock tests.
- Study General Hindi grammar rules carefully for accuracy-based questions.
Conclusion
The UPSSSC Lekhpal examination is a competitive but well-structured exam. A clear understanding of the syllabus, exam pattern, and marking scheme helps candidates plan their preparation smartly. Consistent revision, mock practice, and strong conceptual clarity are the keys to success in the Lekhpal recruitment process.
FAQs – UPSSSC Lekhpal Exam 2025
Q1. How many questions are asked in UPSSSC Lekhpal exam?
A total of 100 objective type questions are asked in the Lekhpal written examination.
Q2. What is the total time duration of the Lekhpal exam?
The total time duration of the exam is 2 hours or 120 minutes.
Q3. Is there negative marking in UPSSSC Lekhpal exam?
Yes, there is negative marking. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Q4. What subjects are included in UPSSSC Lekhpal syllabus?
The syllabus includes General Studies, Computer and Information Technology, Data Interpretation, General Hindi and General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh.
Q5. Is PET qualification mandatory for Lekhpal recruitment?
Yes, candidates must qualify UPSSSC PET to be shortlisted for the Lekhpal main examination.
Q6. How is shortlisting done for Lekhpal written exam?
Candidates are shortlisted based on PET normalised score. Category-wise up to 15 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted.
Q7. Does the Lekhpal exam include Uttar Pradesh specific questions?
Yes, 20 questions are asked from General Knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh.
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