UP Lekhpal Mains Exam 2026: Check Shift Timings & Exam Pattern Here
UP Lekhpal Exam 2026: The UPSSSC is going to conduct the UP Lekhpal Mains examination 2026 on 21 May 2026 in a single shift. The candidates who have applied for the written examination must download their admit card and check the exam timings and venue clearly to avoid any confusion. Check this article to know the exam timings and other details.
Key Points
- UP Lekhpal exam on 21 May 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
- Offline MCQ exam for 7994 Lekhpal posts; PET qualification required.
- 100 questions, 100 marks, 1/4th negative marking.
UP Lekhpal Exam 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Commission (UPSSC) will conduct the written examination for UP Lekhpal on 21 May 2026 in a single shift from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The candidates must wind up their preparation now and just relax and revise the important key notes as it will help you at the last minute. The UPSSSC Lekhpal mains examination is an MCQ-based examination which will be conducted in offline mode (pen and paper) for 2 hours duration.
The UPSSSC will fill 7994 vacant posts of Lekhpal in the state through this recruitment drive. The selection process includes PET qualification and Mains examination.
UP Lekhpal Exam Shift Timings 2026
The UP Lekhpal mains written examination will take place on 21 May 2026 in a single shift. The written exam will be held between 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for 2 hours. The candidates must strategically attempt the paper within the limited timeframe to cover as many questions as possible. Candidates must download the UP Lekhpal Admit Card 2026 to appear for the exam.
| Exam | Shift Timing |
| UP Lekhpal Mains Exam | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
UP Lekhpal Exam Reporting Time 2026
The candidates who are going to appear for the UP Lekhpal exam 2026 must know that the exam will start at 10:00 am and it is ideally suggested that the candidates must reach the exam venue at least an hour before the exam starts to avoid delays due to frisking and security checks.
| Exam Name | Exam Start Time | Reporting Time |
| UP Lekhpal Mains Exam | 10:00 am | 09:00 am |
UP Lekhpal Exam Pattern 2026
The candidates appearing for the UP Lekhpal exam must be aware of the exam pattern as it will help them understand the sections more clearly and also they can frame a strategy to approach the exam pattern. The UP Lekhpal exam pattern consists of objective-type 100 questions which totals to 100 marks. The candidates must carefully attempt the question paper, as there is also 1/4th negative marking provision. Check the exam pattern here:
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Part 1 | Hindi | 10 | 10 |
| History of India and the Indian National Movement | 5 | 5 | |
| Indian Polity and Indian Constitution | 5 | 5 | |
| Geography of India and the World | 5 | 5 | |
| Indian Economy and Social Development | 5 | 5 | |
| Rural Society and Development | 5 | 5 | |
| Current events of national and international importance | 5 | 5 | |
| Science Technology | 5 | 5 | |
| Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management | 10 | 10 | |
| Data interpretation | 10 | 10 | |
| part 2 | Concepts of Computer & Information Technology (including contemporary technology) (Knowledge of Computer and Information Technology concepts and contemporary technological developments and innovations in this field) | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Information Related to the State of Uttar Pradesh (General information related to the state of Uttar Pradesh) | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
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