UKSSSC Patwari/Lekhpal Syllabus 2025 & Detailed Exam Pattern

The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) conducts recruitment for the posts of Patwari (Revenue Sub-Inspector) and Lekhpal (Accountant) which are crucial administrative roles in the state's revenue department. This examination offers a significant opportunity for candidates seeking government employment in Uttarakhand.

To succeed in this highly competitive exam, a thorough understanding of the syllabus and the latest exam pattern is the first and most crucial step. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the UKSSSC Patwari/Lekhpal Syllabus and the detailed exam structure to help you create a winning preparation strategy for 2025.

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UKSSSC Patwari/Lekhpal 2025: Exam Overview & Pattern

The UKSSSC Patwari/Lekhpal selection process typically involves a Written Examination, followed by Physical Standard & Efficiency Tests (PST & PET) for the Patwari post, and then Document Verification.

Written Examination Pattern

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Weightage (%)
General Hindi	20	20	20%
General Knowledge & General Studies (includes Reasoning, History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Current Affairs, Computer, General Science)	40	40	40%
Uttarakhand Related General Knowledge	40	40	40%
Total	100	100	100%

Marking Scheme for Written Exam:

Correct Answer: +1 mark.
Negative Marking: -1/4th (0.25) marks for each incorrect answer.
Total Duration: 2 hours.
Nature: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions.

Note: For the Patwari post, candidates who clear the written exam will undergo Physical Standard & Efficiency Tests (PST & PET). For the Lekhpal post, there are usually no physical tests, and direct document verification follows the written exam. The final merit list is primarily based on written exam marks.

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UKSSSC Patwari/Lekhpal Syllabus 2025: In-Depth Topic Breakdown

Success in the UKSSSC Patwari/Lekhpal exam depends on a deep understanding of every topic. Here is a highly detailed, subject-wise breakdown of the syllabus to guide your preparation.

Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus

Subject	In-Depth Topics & Chapters
General Hindi	This section tests command over the Hindi language through grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. Grammar & Word Structure: वर्ण विचार (Varna Vichar - Phonology), वर्तनी (Vartani - Spelling), संधि (Sandhi - Conjunction), समास (Samas - Compound Words), उपसर्ग (Upsarg - Prefix), प्रत्यय (Pratyay - Suffix). Vocabulary: पर्यायवाची शब्द (Paryayvachi Shabd - Synonyms), विलोम शब्द (Vilm Shabd - Antonyms), अनेकार्थी शब्द (Anekarthi Shabd - Multiple Meaning Words), वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द (Vakyansh ke liye ek Shabd - One Word Substitution). Idioms & Phrases: मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ (Muhavare aur Lokoktiyan). Sentence Structure: वाक्य रचना (Vakya Rachna - Sentence Formation), वाक्य शुद्धि (Vakya Shuddhi - Sentence Correction). Others: संज्ञा (Noun), सर्वनाम (Pronoun), विशेषण (Adjective), क्रिया (Verb), लिंग (Gender), वचन (Number), कारक (Case).
General Knowledge & General Studies	This is a broad section covering national and international affairs, history, geography, polity, economics, science, and reasoning. Reasoning & Mental Ability: Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, Series, Analogy, Classification (Odd One Out). Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense Test, Syllogism. Order & Ranking, Clocks & Calendars, Mathematical Operations. History: Ancient India (Indus Valley, Vedic, Mauryan, Gupta periods). Medieval India (Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Marathas). Modern India (Arrival of Europeans, British Rule, Indian Freedom Struggle, important movements & personalities). Geography: Indian Geography (Physical features, Climate, Rivers, Lakes, Forests, Soils, Agriculture, Minerals, Population). World Geography (General understanding of continents, oceans, major mountain ranges). Indian Polity & Administration: Indian Constitution (Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Duties, DPSP). President, Parliament, Judiciary, Central & State Government structure. Panchayati Raj System. Indian Economy: Basic concepts of Indian Economy, Five Year Plans, National Income. Poverty & Unemployment, Banking System, Economic Reforms. General Science & Technology: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (up to 10th standard - everyday science). Inventions & Discoveries, Environmental Science, Basic Computer Knowledge (Hardware, Software, MS Office, Internet). Current Affairs: National & International significant events, Major awards, Sports news, Books & Authors. Recent government policies and schemes.
Uttarakhand Related General Knowledge	This section is dedicated to the comprehensive knowledge of Uttarakhand state. History of Uttarakhand: Ancient, Medieval & Modern history of Uttarakhand. Important dynasties, kingdoms, and their administration. Prominent historical figures, freedom movements in the region, State formation movement. Geography of Uttarakhand: Physical structure, Climate, Rivers, Glaciers, Lakes, Waterfalls, Forests, Wildlife sanctuaries & National Parks. Soils, Agriculture, Minerals, Population & Demography. Disaster Management in Uttarakhand. Culture of Uttarakhand: Fairs & Festivals, Folk Dances, Folk Music, Folk Arts & Paintings. Dresses & Ornaments, Tribes of Uttarakhand, Customs, Traditions. Prominent personalities from Uttarakhand. Polity & Administration of Uttarakhand: State Legislature, Executive (Governor, CM, Council of Ministers). Judiciary, Local Self-Government (Panchayati Raj). Administrative structure, Revenue Police system (Patwari/Lekhpal specific). Economy of Uttarakhand: Economic development, State budget, Agriculture & Animal Husbandry. Industries, Tourism, Hydropower projects. Important government schemes & policies for the state. Current Affairs of Uttarakhand: Recent events, government initiatives, and developments specific to the state.

Subject

In-Depth Topics & Chapters

General Hindi

This section tests command over the Hindi language through grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Grammar & Word Structure: वर्ण विचार (Varna Vichar - Phonology), वर्तनी (Vartani - Spelling), संधि (Sandhi - Conjunction), समास (Samas - Compound Words), उपसर्ग (Upsarg - Prefix), प्रत्यय (Pratyay - Suffix).
Vocabulary: पर्यायवाची शब्द (Paryayvachi Shabd - Synonyms), विलोम शब्द (Vilm Shabd - Antonyms), अनेकार्थी शब्द (Anekarthi Shabd - Multiple Meaning Words), वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द (Vakyansh ke liye ek Shabd - One Word Substitution).
Idioms & Phrases: मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ (Muhavare aur Lokoktiyan).
Sentence Structure: वाक्य रचना (Vakya Rachna - Sentence Formation), वाक्य शुद्धि (Vakya Shuddhi - Sentence Correction).
Others: संज्ञा (Noun), सर्वनाम (Pronoun), विशेषण (Adjective), क्रिया (Verb), लिंग (Gender), वचन (Number), कारक (Case).

General Knowledge & General Studies

This is a broad section covering national and international affairs, history, geography, polity, economics, science, and reasoning.

Reasoning & Mental Ability:
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, Series, Analogy, Classification (Odd One Out).
- Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense Test, Syllogism.
- Order & Ranking, Clocks & Calendars, Mathematical Operations.
History:
- Ancient India (Indus Valley, Vedic, Mauryan, Gupta periods).
- Medieval India (Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Marathas).
- Modern India (Arrival of Europeans, British Rule, Indian Freedom Struggle, important movements & personalities).
Geography:
- Indian Geography (Physical features, Climate, Rivers, Lakes, Forests, Soils, Agriculture, Minerals, Population).
- World Geography (General understanding of continents, oceans, major mountain ranges).
Indian Polity & Administration:
- Indian Constitution (Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Duties, DPSP).
- President, Parliament, Judiciary, Central & State Government structure.
- Panchayati Raj System.
Indian Economy:
- Basic concepts of Indian Economy, Five Year Plans, National Income.
- Poverty & Unemployment, Banking System, Economic Reforms.
General Science & Technology:
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology (up to 10th standard - everyday science).
- Inventions & Discoveries, Environmental Science, Basic Computer Knowledge (Hardware, Software, MS Office, Internet).
Current Affairs:
- National & International significant events, Major awards, Sports news, Books & Authors.
- Recent government policies and schemes.

Uttarakhand Related General Knowledge

This section is dedicated to the comprehensive knowledge of Uttarakhand state.

History of Uttarakhand:
- Ancient, Medieval & Modern history of Uttarakhand.
- Important dynasties, kingdoms, and their administration.
- Prominent historical figures, freedom movements in the region, State formation movement.
Geography of Uttarakhand:
- Physical structure, Climate, Rivers, Glaciers, Lakes, Waterfalls, Forests, Wildlife sanctuaries & National Parks.
- Soils, Agriculture, Minerals, Population & Demography.
- Disaster Management in Uttarakhand.
Culture of Uttarakhand:
- Fairs & Festivals, Folk Dances, Folk Music, Folk Arts & Paintings.
- Dresses & Ornaments, Tribes of Uttarakhand, Customs, Traditions.
- Prominent personalities from Uttarakhand.
Polity & Administration of Uttarakhand:
- State Legislature, Executive (Governor, CM, Council of Ministers).
- Judiciary, Local Self-Government (Panchayati Raj).
- Administrative structure, Revenue Police system (Patwari/Lekhpal specific).
Economy of Uttarakhand:
- Economic development, State budget, Agriculture & Animal Husbandry.
- Industries, Tourism, Hydropower projects.
- Important government schemes & policies for the state.
Current Affairs of Uttarakhand:
- Recent events, government initiatives, and developments specific to the state.

Download UKSSSC Patwari/Lekhpal Syllabus 2025 PDF

(Candidates are advised to download the official syllabus PDF for complete details from the UKSSSC website.)

FAQs: UKSSSC Patwari/Lekhpal Syllabus 2025

Q1: Is there negative marking in the UKSSSC Patwari/Lekhpal written exam?

Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/4th (0.25) marks for each incorrect answer.

Q2: Are there physical tests for both Patwari and Lekhpal posts?

Ans: No, Physical Standard & Efficiency Tests (PST & PET) are typically conducted only for the Patwari (Revenue Sub-Inspector) post. The Lekhpal (Accountant) post usually does not involve physical tests.

Q3: What is the main focus of the UKSSSC Patwari/Lekhpal syllabus?

Ans: The syllabus places significant emphasis on Uttarakhand-related General Knowledge (40% weightage), along with General Knowledge/Studies (40%) which includes Reasoning, and General Hindi (20%). A strong command over these three areas is crucial for success.