UPSSSC Lekhpal Recruitment 2026: Check category-wise vacancies, eligibility, fee selection process and more

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) will start the application process for 7,994 Lekhpal posts from today. The commission has also published an updated category-wise list of vacancies after it faced backlash for not booking seats as per guidelines.

Candidates who want to apply for UPSSSC Lekhpal Recruitment Campaign 2026 can do so through the official website of the commission.

Other Backward Class groups and politicians had objected to the earlier announcement, accusing it of allotting fewer seats to the community than stipulated in the 27 per cent reservation guideline.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the matter and directed the UPSSSC to properly comply with the reservation rules, following which the commission published a revised category-wise list of vacancies.

Vacant position details revised by category

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released revised category-wise vacancy details for Lekhpal Recruitment 2026. According to the updated list, vacancies for Other Backward Classes increased from 1,441 to 2,158. Scheduled Caste positions increased from 1,426 to 1,679, while Scheduled Tribe positions saw a significant increase from 10 to 160.

The number of vacant quotas in Economically Weak Departments remained unchanged at 792. Due to the increase in reserved category positions, vacancies in the General category decreased by 905 to 3,205. The total number of posts remained at 7,994.

UPSSSC 2026: Application schedule, fee and age limit

According to the statement, online applications will start on December 29, 2025. The deadline for online application is January 28, 2026, and this date is also the deadline for fee payment. The correction window will remain open until February 4, 2026. The application fee is Rs 25 for all categories including General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PWD. Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years old as of July 1, 2025.

UPSSSC 2026: Eligibility, selection process and salary

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognized institution and must have qualified for UPSSSC PET 2025.

The selection process includes shortlisting based on PET scores, followed by written exam, document verification and medical testing. Selected candidates will receive monthly salary ranging from Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100 along with applicable allowances as per government norms.

Vacancy separation by category