UPSSSC Lekhpal Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has published the latest notification for Lekhpal Recruitment 2026. Through this recruitment drive, a total of 7,994 Lekhpal posts will be filled across Uttar Pradesh. The online application process for Lekhpal Bharti 2026 has commenced on 29 December 2025 and will remain open until 28 January 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official UPSSSC website.
Applicants who wish to apply for the Uttar Pradesh Lekhpal Vacancy 2026 are advised to carefully review the complete notification before filling out the online form. The notification contains important details regarding eligibility criteria, application fee, age limit, pay scale, selection procedure, and other essential guidelines.
Complete information along with the Lekhpal Online Application Form 2026 link is provided below for the convenience of candidates.
Table of Contents
Important Dates
Release Date
16 December 2026
Application Start Date
29 December 2025
Last Date to Apply
28 January 2026
Fee Payment Last Date
28 January 2026
Correction Last Date
04 February 2025
Admit Card Release
Before Exam
Exam Date
Notify Later
Result Date
Notify Later
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹25/-
SC / ST / PWD
₹25/-
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
40 Years
Total Post
Post Name
Total Posts
UPSSSC Lekhpal
7994
Eligibility & Vacancy
Post Name
Category
Total Vacancies
Eligibility
UPSSSC Lekhpal Vacancy 2026
General (Gen)
3205
12th Pass or equivalent from any recognized Board/University in India along with UPSSSC PET 2025 Qualified
OBC
2158
Same as above
EWS
792
Same as above
SC
1679
Same as above
ST
160
Same as above
Total
7994
UPSSSC Lekhpal Salary 2026
Allowance
Amount (₹)
Salary
₹21,700/- to ₹69,100/- per month
Other Allowances
As per Government norms
UPSSSC LekhpalSelection Process
Stage
Selection Process
1
Shortlisting based on UPSSSC PET 2025 Score
2
Written Examination
3
Document Verification
4
Medical Examination
How to UPSSSC Lekhpal Apply Online ?
Step No.
Application Process
1
Read and verify the UPSSSC Lekhpal Notification 2026 PDF carefully
2
Visit the official website upsssc.gov.in or click on the Apply Online link
3
Fill in the UPSSSC Lekhpal Online Application Form 2026 with correct details
4
Upload the required documents in the prescribed format
5
Pay the application fee through available payment modes
6
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
UP Lekhpal Salary Per MonthAccording to the 7th Pay Commission, a UP Lekhpal posted at Pay Level–1 receives a gross monthly salary ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹35,000.
This salary includes basic pay, grade pay, dearness allowance (DA), and other applicable government allowances, based on the pay scale of ₹15,000–₹60,000. With promotions and higher pay levels, the salary of a Lekhpal in Uttar Pradesh can increase further over time.
When is UP Lekhpal Recruitment coming?
This recruitment is considered a major government job opportunity for candidates preparing for the Lekhpal exam in Uttar Pradesh. Under UP Lekhpal Recruitment 2025–26, the online registration process will begin on 29 December 2025, and the last date to apply online is 28 January 2026.
How many marks are required to become a Lekhpal?
To become a Lekhpal, a candidate must first perform well in the UPSSSC PET examination, as shortlisting for the main examination is done based on the PET score.
The cut-off marks change every year depending on factors such as exam difficulty and the number of vacancies. However, based on previous trends, the expected score is: General Category: Around 75–85 marks out of 100 OBC / SC / ST: The required score may be slightly lower than the General category Due to high competition, candidates from all categories are advised to aim for 80+ marks to stay on the safer side and improve their chances of selection.
