UPSSSC Lekhpal: 717 posts increased for OBC category in UP Lekhpal recruitment, while general category seats saw a significant reduction..
UPSSSC Lekhpal Vacancy 2026 Revised Notification: An important update regarding the Lekhpal recruitment has emerged for young people preparing for government jobs in Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released a revised notification for the Revenue Lekhpal recruitment 2026. This revised notification includes changes in the category-wise number of posts, raising the hopes of candidates from several categories. Importantly, despite this change, the application process and eligibility criteria remain unchanged.
What changes have been made to the number of posts?
According to the revised notification, 717 posts have been added to the OBC category, while 960 posts have been reduced from the General category. According to the commission, a total of 7,994 posts are to be filled under this recruitment. Now, under the new notification, 3,205 posts have been allocated for the General category, 2,158 for the OBC category, 1,679 for the Scheduled Castes, 160 for the Scheduled Tribes, and 792 for the Economically Weaker Sections. This change has been made keeping in mind the demands of the candidates and social balance.
How many posts were there, category-wise, before?
In the previously issued notification, the highest number of posts, 4,165, were allocated for the General category, while 1,441 posts were for OBC, 1,446 for Scheduled Castes, 150 for Scheduled Tribes, and 792 for EWS. OBC candidates had been demanding an increase in the number of posts for a long time, after which the commission reviewed the category-wise posts and issued a revised notification.
Application Process and Important Dates
The commission has clarified that there is no change in the application process. Only candidates who have qualified in UP PET 2025 can apply for this recruitment. The online application process will start from December 29, 2025, and will continue till January 28, 2026. Candidates can apply by visiting the official UPSSSC website – upsssc.gov.in.
What will the selection process be like?
Candidates for the Revenue Lekhpal post will be selected based on a written examination and document verification. A merit list will be prepared based on performance in the written examination, after which the documents of the selected candidates will be verified. The commission has also clarified that only those candidates who have qualified for the UP PET 2025 will be eligible to participate in this recruitment.
What is the special advice for candidates?
After the revised notification is released, candidates are advised to prepare, keeping in mind the number of vacancies in their respective categories, and complete the application process promptly. Since the number of vacancies has changed, the level of competition may also be affected. In such a situation, strategic preparation will prove to be the key to success.
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