UP Lekhpal Syllabus & Exam Pattern — Complete Step-by-Step Guide

 Quick summary: UP Lekhpal (राजस्व लेखपाल) is a state revenue post—selection is based on objective written exam(s) followed by document verification. This guide gives you a full roadmap: what to study, how to study, how to schedule, how to apply, and how to perform on the day.


Table of contents

  1. Quick facts & exam pattern (short)

  2. Step-by-step process (from notification to joining)

  3. Detailed syllabus breakdown (section-by-section topics & weight)

  4. Section-wise strategy (how to approach each paper)

  5. 12-week study plan (week-by-week + daily templates)

  6. Daily routine, practice & revision system (trackers & metrics)

  7. Previous papers, mocks & time management strategy

  8. Application & document verification checklist (what to prepare)

  9. Exam day checklist & strategy (what to do, what to avoid)

  10. FAQs & final tips

1) Quick facts & exam pattern (summary)

  • Type: Objective (MCQ) written exam(s).

  • Total Questions: 100 (typical distribution)

    • General Hindi — 25 Q — 25 marks

    • Mathematics/Numerical Ability — 25 Q — 25 marks

    • General Knowledge / General Awareness — 25 Q — 25 marks

    • Rural Development & Rural Society (Gram Samaj) — 25 Q — 25 marks

  • Total Marks: 100

  • Duration: ~120 minutes (commonly) — check official notification for exact time.

  • Negative marking: Often present in past papers (commonly 0.25 for wrong answer) — confirm with current notification.

Important: Always verify exact pattern, date, application window and negative marking in the official UPSSSC notification for the current year before applying.

2) Step-by-step process (from notification → joining)

This is the sequence you’ll follow — treat it as your administrative roadmap.

Step 1 — Watch for official notification

  • Visit the UPSSSC website when the recruitment cycle opens. Read the full notification PDF (eligibility, age limits, application window, fee, exam date, pattern).

Step 2 — Confirm eligibility

  • Educational qualification, age limit, domicile & any reservation rules.

Step 3 — Apply online

  • Register on UPSSSC portal → fill form → upload photograph & signature → pay fee → print confirmation.

Step 4 — Admit card

  • Download when released. Check exam centre, date, time and instructions.

Step 5 — Written exam (Stage 1 / Stage 2 depending on year)

  • Appear with admit card & ID.

Step 6 — Result & merit list

  • Results published by UPSSSC. Shortlisted candidates go for document verification.

Step 7 — Document verification & final list

  • Submit original documents (educational certificates, caste certificate, domicile, ID proof, etc.). After verification, final appointment letters issued.

3) Detailed syllabus breakdown (what to study)

A. General Hindi (Language & Grammar)

  • वर्तनी (Spelling)

  • शब्द-रचना: समास, संधि, तत्सम-तद्भव

  • सर्वनाम/सर्वनाम चिह्न, लिंग, वचन, कारक

  • वाक्य रचना / अशुद्ध वाक्य का सुधार

  • मुहावरे, लोकोक्तियाँ, अलंकार

  • अपठित गद्यांश — comprehension

B. Mathematics (Basic Arithmetic + Practical)

  • Number system, बुनियादी अंकगणित

  • प्रतिशत, अनुपात एवं समानुपात

  • लाभ-हानि, साधारण तथा चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज

  • औसत, अनुपात, समय दूरी (basic problems)

  • कार्य एवं समय, मिश्रण, खर्च व लाभ

  • क्षेत्रफल/परिमाप, साधारण ज्यामिति

  • तालिका/ग्राफ पर आधारित प्रश्न, साधारण आँकड़े

C. General Knowledge (Static + Current Affairs)

  • भारतीय एवं उत्तर प्रदेश का इतिहास (मुख्य घटनाएँ)

  • भारतीय संविधान की मूल बातें, सरकारी ढाँचा

  • भूगोल (भारत व उत्तर प्रदेश), नदियाँ, कृषि विशेषताएँ

  • अर्थव्यवस्था (बेसिक्स), राष्ट्रीय योजनाएँ

  • सामान्य विज्ञान (मूल बातें — मानव शरीर, पर्यावरण, ऊर्जा)

  • समसामयिक घटनाएँ (पिछले 6–12 महीनों की प्रमुख खबरें)

D. Rural Development & Rural Society (Gram Samaj)

  • ग्राम पंचायत, पंचायत राज व्यवस्था

  • राजस्व प्रशासन — खतौनी, खसरा, जमाबंदी (basic knowledge)

  • भूमि रिकॉर्ड, भूमिपूँजी से जुड़ी परिभाषाएँ

  • प्रमुख ग्रामीण योजनाएँ: MGNREGA, PM Awas, Swachh Bharat, etc. (basic objectives & components)

  • ग्रामीण अर्थव्यवस्था, कृषि सहायता योजनाएँ

  • ग्राम विकास की प्रक्रियाएँ और योजनाओं का कार्यान्वयन


4) Section-wise strategy (how to approach & what to prioritize)

General Hindi — Strategy

  • Daily habit: Read a short Hindi passage daily (3–5 mins) and practice 10 grammar questions.

  • High ROI topics: वाक्य शुद्धिकरण, मुहावरे/लोकोक्तियाँ, संधि/समास.

  • Practice: Do previous year grammar MCQs; maintain a list of tricky synonyms, antonyms and idioms.

Mathematics — Strategy

  • Focus: Concept clarity + speed. Basics from class 6–10 are sufficient.

  • Must master: Percentage, ratio, average, time-work, simple interest and geometry formulas.

  • Practice routine: 30–40 arithmetic problems daily in 2 timed sets (20 minutes each). Track accuracy and time.

General Knowledge — Strategy

  • Static GK: Make short notes on UP geography/history and Indian polity.

  • Current affairs: Weekly revision, focus on government schemes, awards, sports and economics headlines.

  • Method: Use one NCERT (6–10) for fundamentals + a monthly current affairs compilation.

Rural Development — Strategy

  • Priority: Understand Panchayati Raj, MGNREGA, land records (khatauni/khata), and revenue roles of Lekhpal.

  • Action: Make crisp notes on each major scheme: objective, beneficiary, implementing agency. Memorize key terms: khatauni, khata, khata number, khasra number, jamabandi, etc.

  • Practice: Solve MCQs based on scheme objectives and terms.

5) 12-week (3-month) study plan — practical & daily

This is a sample plan for full-time aspirants. If you have more or less time, scale below.

Weekly structure (general)

  • Days 1–5: Learning + practice (new topics + solved examples)

  • Day 6: Full subject test (timed) + weak topic review

  • Day 7: Revision + light practice / current affairs

Week-by-week highlights (12 weeks)

  • Weeks 1–2 (Foundation):

    • Hindi basic grammar (वाक्य–शुद्धि, संधि, समास)

    • Maths: Number system, percentage, ratio, average

    • GK: NCERT reading (Class 6–8 history & geography summary)

    • Rural: Panchayat system basics

  • Weeks 3–4 (Build):

    • Hindi: comprehension passages + idioms/phrases list

    • Maths: Time, distance, work, interest, profit & loss

    • GK: Indian polity basics (Constitution)

    • Rural: Land records, khasra/khatauni, revenue terms

  • Weeks 5–6 (Practice):

    • Focused topic tests in Maths + speed drills

    • Hindi: 2 full sections (timed) each week

    • GK: Recent 6 months current affairs consolidation

    • Rural: Government schemes (MGNREGA, PMAY, Swachh Bharat)

  • Weeks 7–8 (Mock + Review):

    • Take 2 full mock tests/week (simulate exam)

    • Detailed error analysis & revisit weak chapters

  • Weeks 9–10 (Sharpen):

    • Work on speed + zero in on recurring question-types

    • Revision of short notes & formula sheet

  • Weeks 11–12 (Final Revision):

    • 3 full mocks/week

    • Quick revision notes (1-page per topic)

    • Light study two days before exam — rest & sleep well

Daily time allocation (example — 8 hours/day intense plan)

  • 1 hour: Current affairs reading & GK flashcards

  • 2 hours: Maths (concept + 1 timed set)

  • 1 hour: Hindi (grammar + reading comprehension)

  • 1 hour: Rural Development theory + schemes

  • 1 hour: Solve past-year MCQs / mixed practice

  • 1 hour: Mock test practice / error analysis

  • 1 hour: Revision of previous notes & formula sheet

6) Daily routine, revision system & trackers

Revision system (spaced repetition)

  • Day 1: Learn topic

  • Day 3: Quick self-test (10 Qs)

  • Day 7: Full topic test (20 Qs)

  • Day 21: Final revision (1 page summary)

Trackers & metrics to maintain (use notebook or spreadsheet)

  • Daily practice log: topic, Qs attempted, accuracy %, time taken

  • Weak topic list: top 10 topics needing revision

  • Mock performance chart: date, score, percentile (if available), accuracy, time per section

  • Aim: increase accuracy to 90% for attempted questions and reduce average time per question to 1.1–1.2 minutes.

7) Previous papers, mocks & time management

How to use previous year papers

  1. Start untimed to identify question types and tough topics (first two papers).

  2. Then start timed mocks — simulate exam conditions.

  3. After each mock: Create an error log (WHY you missed each Q) and fix the root cause.

Mock strategy

  • Weekly: 1 full mock (increase to 3 in final 2 weeks).

  • Keep exam timings same as actual exam.

  • Don’t attempt all questions blindly — mark easy/medium/hard; do easy first.

  • Maintain a “one-page error note” per mock.

Time management inside exam (example for 120 minutes, 100 Q)

  • Scan all 100 Qs in first 8–10 minutes; mark easy ones.

  • Attempt all easy ones first (approx 40–50 Qs) — ~40 minutes.

  • Attempt medium Qs next — ~50 minutes.

  • Reserve last 15–20 minutes for difficult Qs & review.

  • Keep track of time every 30 minutes.

8) Application & document verification checklist

Documents to keep ready (scanned + originals)

  • Educational certificates (10th, 12th, Degree/Diploma)

  • Birth certificate/10th mark sheet for DOB proof

  • Domicile certificate (Uttar Pradesh)

  • Caste certificate (if applicable)

  • Photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Driving Licence)

  • Passport size photos (as per notification)

  • Fee payment proof / bank challan (if applicable)

Tips for upload

  • Photo/signature size & format: follow notification exactly.

  • Keep scanned copies in a folder named UPLP_[yourname] (JPG/PDF).

  • For any mismatch, rectify before document verification; late submissions may be rejected.

9) Exam day checklist & strategy

What to carry

  • Printed admit card (colored if possible)

  • Original photo ID (same as uploaded)

  • Two passport photos (if instruction mentions)

  • Transparent ballpoint pen (if OMR requires) — check instruction

  • Face mask & hand sanitizer (as applicable)

On the day — behaviour & tactics

  • Reach centre 45–60 minutes early.

  • Read the instructions on the question paper first.

  • Do a quick scan and mark all easy Qs.

  • Don’t get stuck on one question — use the “flag & move on” rule.

  • If negative marking exists, avoid wild guessing — use elimination to increase probability.

  • Keep calm — breathing exercises help reduce panic.

10) FAQs & final tips

Q: Is there an interview?
A: Historically, UP Lekhpal selection is written + document verification; interview is not typical. Always confirm with current notification.

Q: Is English required?
A: Primary language is Hindi — most questions test Hindi, GK and local administration. English may appear rarely in GK.

Q: How to prepare for Rural Development topic practically?
A: Make a short folder with one-page summaries for each scheme (objective, beneficiaries, implementing agency). Memorize revenue terminology (khatauni, khasra).

Q: Which books are best?
A: NCERTs (6–10) for basics, R.S. Aggarwal for quant basics, Lucent for GK, and any UPSSSC/Lekhpal-specific guide (Kiran/Arihant) for focused practice. But practice previous papers is most important.

Final tips

  • Start with concept clarity — don’t memorize without understanding.

  • Make 1-page revision notes for each major topic (Hindi, Math formulas, GK points, Rural schemes).

  • Take mocks, analyze errors, and fix them. Track improvement metrics.

  • Sleep and nutrition matter — don’t burn out. Rest well two nights before the exam.

 

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