The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow, has announced a major recruitment drive for the post of Lekhpal (Accountant) under the Revenue Council of Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment aims to fill 7994 vacancies across the state, providing an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to secure a government job. Applicants must have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and meet the educational and age requirements specified by the commission. The selection process will be merit-based and involve a written examination. Candidates who have zero or negative marks in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted, while those provisionally under investigation by the commission may apply, subject to the final decision.
Key Dates
- Start Date for Online Application: 29th December 2025
- Last Date for Online Application & Fee Submission: 28th January 2026
- Last Date for Fee Reconciliation & Application Modification: 4th February 2026
Total Vacancies
- Total Vacancies: 7994
- The vacancies include reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), women, ex-servicemen dependents, outstanding sportspersons, and persons with disabilities.
Application Fees
- All Categories: ₹25
- Payment can be made through online modes such as Credit/Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-challan.
- Fee must be reconciled with the bank for the application to be successfully submitted.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Mandatory: Intermediate (12th) pass from Uttar Pradesh Board or an equivalent recognized board.
- Preferential Qualification:
- Minimum two years of service in the Territorial Army, or
- NCC ‘B’ certificate holders.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years as of 1st July 2026
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Relaxation: Applicable for SC/ST, OBC, EWS, women, and other reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh government rules.
Reservation Details
- Vertical Reservation: SC, ST, OBC, EWS
- Horizontal Reservation: Women, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen or dependents of freedom fighters, outstanding sportspersons.
- Candidates applying under reserved categories must possess valid certificates before the application deadline.
Selection Process
- Method: Merit-based written examination
- Eligibility for Main Exam: Only PET-2025 qualified candidates shortlisted based on normalized scores.
- Written Exam Details:
- Total Questions: 100
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark per question, 25% negative marking for wrong answers
- Subjects Covered:
- Indian History & National Movement
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- India & World Geography
- Indian Economy & Social Development
- Rural Society & Development
- Current Affairs
- Science & Technology
- Environment & Disaster Management
- Data Interpretation
- General Hindi
- Computer & IT Concepts, Innovations & Developments
- Uttar Pradesh State General Knowledge
Salary and Pay Scale
- Pay Level: Level-3
- Minimum Pay: ₹21,700
- Maximum Pay: ₹69,100
- Additional allowances as per government rules
Application Process
- Applications are strictly online. Offline applications are not accepted.
- Candidates must log in using PET-2025 registration details and provide personal, educational, and category-related information.
- Photo and signature are auto-filled from PET-2025 records.
- After fee payment and reconciliation, candidates must download and print the application form for future reference.
- Limited modifications are allowed in the application until 4th February 2026.
Important Instructions
- Only online applications will be considered.
- Ensure all eligibility criteria and certificates are met before applying.
- Misrepresentation of facts or submission of false information can lead to rejection or cancellation of candidature.
- Candidates are responsible for checking updates and downloading the application form after fee reconciliation.
- The commission reserves the right to make changes in the recruitment process, exam dates, or number of vacancies if required.
