Uttarakhand Patwari and Lekhpal Vacancy, Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit

Last Updated: September 3, 2026 | Source: Official Uksssc Notification | sssc.uk.gov.in

Rajasv Upnireekshak, commonly known as Patwari or Revenue Sub Inspector, is recruited by UKSSSC under the Revenue Department of Uttarakhand. The same advertisement also covers Lekhpal, a related Revenue Department post with 61 vacancies. The current cycle falls under Advertisement No. 70/UKSSSC/2025, with the re-examination conducted on June 14, 2026. This page covers vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, selection process, and application fee for both posts as specified in the official notification.

Latest Update: Revised answer key released 21 July 2026, correcting the earlier provisional key. Physical Standard and Efficiency Test proposed for 6 August 2026 for candidates shortlisted in the qualifying list; admit card to be released separately

UKSSSC Patwari Vacancy 2025 — Total Posts

This vacancy data is taken from the official notification: Advt No. 70/UKSSSC/2025

Post Code: 442/70/2025

Pay Scale: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Level-05)

UKSSSC Lekhpal Vacancy 2025

Category-wise grand total: Women 13, Ex-servicemen 2, Orphan 3, State-recognized sportsperson 2, Andolankari (state movement-affected) 9, Divyang 2.

UKSSSC Patwari Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Graduation from a university recognised by law in India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the government.

Age Limit: 21 to 28 years, as of the reference date 01 July 2025. This means eligible candidates must be born between 02 July 1997 and 01 July 2004. This age range is specific to Patwari — Lekhpal under the same advertisement allows 21 to 35, and other posts like VDO go up to 42. Don’t apply one age limit across the whole advertisement; it differs by post.

Age Relaxation:

Nationality: Indian citizen, or as specified under the nationality clause of the official notification for Tibetan refugees and certain categories of returning citizens.

Eligibility Criteria for Lekhpal

Educational Qualification: Same as Patwari — Graduation from a university recognised by law in India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the government.

Age Limit: 21 to 35 years, as of the reference date 01 July 2025.

Preferential Qualification: Candidates with at least 2 years of service in the Territorial Army, or an NCC “B” or “C” certificate, are given preference in selection, other qualifications being equal.

UKSSSC Patwari Selection Process

Stage 1 — Written Examination: Objective-type multiple-choice test of 100 marks, conducted over 2 hours. Minimum qualifying marks are 45 percent for General and OBC candidates, 35 percent for SC and ST candidates. A negative marking of one-fourth mark applies for each wrong answer.

Stage 2 — Physical Standard and Efficiency Test: Candidates who clear the written exam are called for height, chest, and running standards. There is no interview stage for this post.

Final selection is based on merit in the written exam, subject to clearing the physical standards.

Physical Standards for Patwari

Height: Minimum 168 cm for male candidates, 152 cm for female candidates. 5 cm relaxation for hill-origin candidates.

Chest (male candidates): Minimum 84 cm with minimum 5 cm expansion. 5 cm relaxation for hill-origin candidates.

Weight (female candidates): Minimum 45 kg.

Running test: Male candidates — 7 km within 60 minutes. Female candidates — 3.5 km within 35 minutes.

Physical Standards for Lekhpal

Running test: Male candidates — 7 km within 60 minutes. Female candidates — 3.5 km within 35 minutes, matching the Patwari standard. Height, chest, and weight requirements for Lekhpal are confirmed separately in the official advertisement and will be added here once verified.

Application Fee for UKSSSC Patwari

Payment Gateway – accepted only via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

Why the Patwari Exam Was Delayed

The original Patwari exam, scheduled for September 21, 2025, was disrupted following a paper leak. A re-examination was conducted on June 14, 2026. For the full investigation timeline including the SIT, judicial commission, and CBI probe, see the complete coverage on the UKSSSC recruitment hub.

Explore More on UKSSSC Patwari and Lekhpal

Detailed information on each stage of the recruitment process — for both Patwari and Lekhpal — is available on the following pages:

1. Check the complete subject-wise syllabus and detailed exam pattern for both Patwari and Lekhpal — including marking scheme and qualifying cutoff — here: UKSSSC Patwari & Lekhpal Syllabus

2. Check the revised answer key, objection details, and category-wise cutoff marks for the physical test (Patwari and Lekhpal both covered) here: UKSSSC Patwari & Lekhpal Answer Key

3. Check the category-wise cutoff marks for the Physical Standard and Efficiency Test — covering both Patwari and Lekhpal — here: UKSSSC Patwari & Lekhpal Cutoff

4. Check whether the result has been declared, PST/PET eligibility status, and the roll number list for Patwari and Lekhpal here: UKSSSC Patwari & Lekhpal Result

FAQs

Q1. What is the age limit for UKSSSC Patwari 2026?

Ans. The age of the applicants must be between 21-28 years. Age relaxations in the upper age limit are allowed for reserved category candidates

Q2. What is the minimum qualification required for UKSSSC Patwari?

Ans. Candidate must have done the Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Q3. How many Patwari vacancies are there under Advt 70/UKSSSC/2025?

Ans. There are totat of 119 vacancies under Patwari recruitment.

Q4 . Is there a physical test for UKSSSC Patwari, and what are the standards?

Ans. For the physical efficiency test, males must run 7 km in 60 minutes, and females must run 3.5 km in 35 minutes.

Q5. Why was the UKSSSC Patwari exam re-conducted in 2026?

Ans. The re exam was conducted on 14 June 2026.

Q6. What is the age limit for UKSSSC Lekhpal 2026?

Ans. The age of applicants must be between 21–35 years, as of the reference date 01 July 2025.

Q7. Are the physical standards the same for Lekhpal as Patwari?

Ans. The running test is the same — males must run 7 km in 60 minutes, females 3.5 km in 35 minutes. Height, chest, and weight requirements are confirmed separately in the official notification and will be added here once verified.

Q7. Is there any preferential qualification for Lekhpal candidates?

Ans. Yes. Candidates with at least 2 years of service in the Territorial Army, or an NCC “B” or “C” certificate, are given preference in selection, other qualifications being equal.